Both as residents and as potential sellers, homeowners are curious about 2017 kitchen trends. Updating is something you can enjoy now and might be a selling feature in the future. So, kitchen trends are important to revisit from time to time.

Zillow Digs, home design expert said, “Homeowners today want an open and thoughtfully designed kitchen that blends seamlessly with the rest of the home’s design aesthetic.”

So, more specifically what are we looking for in 2017 kitchen trends?

Top 2017 Kitchen Trends

Think gray. Hint: Move away from greige. While white holds the top spot for kitchen cabinets, gray might top white as number one kitchen cabinet color choice in the near future. So, keep an eye on this trend.

Kitchen storage. This has always been an issue, right? You can double up on storage with multi-tiered drawers. Please don’t minimize this trend, as storage is always an issue with buyers. They want storage choices even in smaller spaces. Besides that, think clutter-free workplaces. It’s an emerging trend that you might want to consider.

Kitchen style that blends with the rest of the home. Again, the kitchen is an important room in your home – not just for cooking but for entertaining. Therefore, use fixtures, and appliances whose styles and finishes complement the rest of the home – it adds a touch of class to the home.

Darker floors. This is especially so when you have lighter walls and cabinetry. Darker floors add a striking contrast to any room.

Quartz is rising in popularity. It looks like the quartz kitchen counters that gained more popularity in 2016 will continue into 2017. Therefore, quartz might be a good choice when updating your counters.

Smart home choices. This is nothing new – it’s just gaining more and more momentum. Tech choices include Bluetooth features, smart large and small appliances, and kitchen iDevices. Again, you’ll enjoy smart home features and if you’re considering selling your home, buyers will see this as a selling feature.

There’s much to consider when updating a home. Colors, storage, style, flooring, counter-top choices, and smart home features add to your enjoyment now and will make your home more attractive to buyers in the future.

If you plan to sell your home, please contact me. We can discuss my marketing plan for Ellenton home sellers.