Add Spice to Your Kitchen

Add spice to your kitchen – no pun intended!

US Home Design Build, a top-rated Northern Virginia remodeling company, is pleased to be on the cutting edge of styles and trends with the function of today’s kitchen remodels and it’s no secret that kitchens have broadened to become a social gathering space for friends and a homework space for kids and in this blog we will show you ways to spice up your kitchen’s comfort level and transform it into the nucleus of your home.  As always, if you need kitchen remodeling in Northern Virginia, please feel free to reach out to us.

“Most people are nesting at home, surrounding themselves with things that bring convenience and comfort to their living space,” says Min, CEO and President of US Home Design Build, “including the kitchen, where the sky is the limit with today’s design options.”

According to the National Association of Remodeling Industry, kitchens rank third as a home remodeling project. In fact, the return for homeowners at resale, on minor home-improvements projects, is 88 percent of their renovation dollar.

In order to spice up your kitchen and create a comfortable yet attractive space, consider these trends:

Color

Bold to natural hues – Adding color changes the look and feel of a room. Selecting a colorful counter-top is a practical and decorative option for sprucing up a kitchen. When deciding on a color palette for your kitchen, US Home Design Build suggests choosing five adjectives that describe how you want the space to feel. “These five adjectives can be your barometer in finalizing your color choice. For example if you want your kitchen to be cool, light, airy and open, then stay natural and avoid dark woods, black counter-tops and lots of pattern.”

Counter-tops

Natural and no maintenance – Quartz is leading the trend in natural counter-tops. This natural stone is available in a dazzling array of color. As you expand functional space in the kitchen, a quartz counter-top is a smart choice, especially for an island, because it is non-porous, it is especially suitable for food preparation, durable enough to withstand active kids, yet so attractive it makes for a gorgeous centerpiece.

Backsplash

Colorful tiles add a unique statement – Spark your creativity and accent your kitchen walls with a customized backsplash.  Mix-and- match colorful tiles into a one-of- a-kind design. This accent will add character to the wall behind your sink, and life to the kitchen.

Food Safety in the Kitchen

A safe surface for the entire family – While sweet aromas can lure anyone into the kitchen, bacteria, mold and mildew invisibly lurk in the food preparation space no matter what’s cooking. Gourmet chefs and food-safety conscious parents often have to scrub the countertops before and after serving a delicious fare, but no more.

Today, ideal surfaces for kitchens are non-porous countertops, such as Cambria.  Unlike granite, Cambria is non-porous resulting in extremely low moisture absorption, reducing the potential for bacterial growth. In fact, The National Sanitation Foundation (NSF, International) has certified Cambria Quality Quartz Surfaces for both Splash Zone and Food Zone preparation.