7 Popular Kitchen Remodeling Trends

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These days homeowners are still spending a lot of money on kitchen renovations but they are increasingly selecting sustainable options that save in the long run. Preferences on cabinet styles, lighting and features are ever changing. See what is trending these days per recent studies by Houzz below.

Sustainability

Many homeowners are going with sustainable options such as LED light bulbs, energy efficient appliances and water efficient fixtures. While these can sometimes cost a little more up front, they are cost effective in the long run which is also ultimately more environmentally friendly.

Cabinet Styles

For quite a while now we have seen shaker style cabinets being among the top choice for remodels. However, there has recently been a slight increase in flat panel styles instead. Custom cabinetry has still been going strong, being among the favorites. The majority of people select some kind of handle for the doors with bar pulls still being among the top choice.

Wood Cabinets

While white cabinets aren’t going anywhere soon, wood tones are a runner up and gaining popularity year over year. Additionally, selecting a different color island cabinet from the surrounding is also among one of the more trendy choices.

Professional Hiring

Cabinet makers are on the rise for being in demand with the vast majority of homeowners doing their remodel projects with a trade professional. Most will hire a general contractor for the job with those hiring a decorator or architect being up this year from years before.

Recessed Lighting Over Under Cabinet

Under Cabinet lighting still is very popular for task lighting, but recessed lighting has gained in popularity making it the number one choice for kitchen lighting.

High Tech Features

More than half of homeowners selected an upgraded faucet such as water efficient, touch-only or touch free and no-fingerprint coating. Top tech features for appliances on the rise include wi-fi capable ones and those controllable by smartphones.

Budgets Increasing

With costs increasing all around it is no surprise that the spend on kitchen remodeling projects is up across the board. From minor remodels to major gut renovations the median spend for nearly all was up year over year.

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One of Boston’s most reputable real estate brokers, Beth Dickerson has achieved more than $2 billion in sales and thousands of successful real estate transactions over her nearly thirty-year tenure. Beth has received national acclaim from the real estate industry and represents some of the most prestigious residents and properties across Massachusetts. Her enduring record as a top producer comes from the intuitive gift of sensing her clients’ needs. She has built a business that is referral-based at its core—a testament to her relationship-driven approach and penchant for exceeding expectations. It is this nuanced expertise that Beth leverages to guide many of her clients-turned-friends through some of the greatest milestones of their lives.

Beth was the proprietor of her own real estate company before joining the residential division of R. M. Bradley in 1993, where she was a top producer for more than a decade. In 2003, she founded her own boutique real estate firm, Dickerson Real Estate, before merging with Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty in 2007. Today, Beth attributes her success to her comprehensive marketing and advertising strategies, exclusive contact network, and unparalleled insight into neighborhoods like Back Bay, Beacon Hill, the South End and Waterfront. With an understanding that no two clients are alike, she works with clients in all phases of life—from first-time buyers to luxury developers, seasoned sellers and beyond. Beth offers clients the resources to aggressively market their property locally, nationally and globally, and her attention to detail, drive and enthusiasm are unmatched.

Beth has appeared in prestigious media outlets including The Wall Street Journal, Mansion Global, The Boston Globe, and Boston magazine, and was prominently featured as Greater Boston’s real estate expert on WCVB Chronicle in 2020. She has had the honor of serving as President of the Downtown Council of the Greater Boston Real Estate Board. For over ten years, she has been a Co-Chair and Committee Member for the Massachusetts General Pediatric Hospital for Children’s Storybook Ball. She serves as a Board Member of the Community Music Center of Boston and a member for the Perkins School for the Blind, Emerald Necklace Park Conservancy, Justine Liff Luncheon, Youth Villages and the Boys & Girls Club of Boston, among dozens of other organizations throughout the Boston area.

A long-time resident of Boston’s Back Bay, Beth was an active member of the community as she raised her two children: she served as treasurer of the Clarendon Street Playground and was an avid supporter of the Hill House Community Center.