2010 Kitchen and Bath Design Trends

The 2010 International Builder Show took place last month in Las Vegas, and the Austin custom home builder Sterling Custom Homes was in attendance. They never miss this industry trade show as it is a prime opportunity to learn about new design trends and the latest technologies available in the home building industry. While they were able to gain more knowledge about building green and selling homes, some of the most beneficial knowledge came from perusing the exhibit floor. Here Sterling was able to scope out the newest innovations for the kitchen and bath industry as well as keep current on the most popular design trends.

Some of the most interesting trends for kitchens in 2010 include:

• Under-counter refrigerator - We love this idea! While most homes still use one large appliance, it is becoming more and more popular to use refrigerator drawers and other under-counter options. They are convenient, aesthetically pleasing and allow you to have different degrees of refrigeration for different items. Currently, the most common under-counter refrigeration is a wine cooler, but feel free to think outside the box and try using these under-counter options for anything you can think of.
  
• Flexible faucets - It is no longer common practice to have only one faucet in the kitchen. Instead, you are more likely to see a faucet in the island, along the countertop, near the stove and anywhere else it may be convenient. The pot filler at the stove is specifically designed to fill a pot with hot water so that it doesn't take so long to boil. These different faucets help make cooking a bit more efficient.
  
• Dishwasher drawers - Similar to the under-counter refrigeration, these dishwasher drawers allow you to run smaller loads, which saves water and electricity.

If you are planning a custom kitchen renovation, keep these three things in mind. If you live in the Austin, TX area, be sure to give Sterling Custom Homes a call as we would love to help you design the kitchen of your dreams. Be sure to ask us what other new trends are making their way into the kitchen.