Interior Design | The Kitchen 2013

Ola!!!

Recently, I received a link to a great article entitled: Interior Design: The Kitchen 2013 by  Jura Koncius - The Washington Post.

"The reign of the trophy kitchen is officially over. The dream kitchens of today aren't about the sexiest six-burner range or the most exotic countertop material. As cooking has returned to center stage and remodeling budgets have sobered, the kitchen island is nurturing family togetherness and reviving casual entertaining."

A Solis Betancourt & Sherrill kitchen in Virginia with mahogany cabinets that were bleached and cerused
to a driftwood gray color. (Marcos Galvany.)

The 2013 member survey by the National Kitchen & Bath Association identified a menu of some of today's top style choices in kitchens:

1. WHITE PAINTED CABINETS
2. QUARTZ COUNTERS
3. MANY SHADES OF GRAY
4. LED LIGHTING
5. ELECTRONIC FAUCETS
6. SATIN NICKEL FINISHES
7. GLASS BACKSPLASHES

When I saw the image above of the kitchen done by Solis Betancourt & Sherrill, I immediately felt that I would love to have friends in the kitchen with me while I prepared a meal.  I have often noticed when I attend a party, it always ends up in the kitchen. I feel it is  because of its size and it is the place of great childhood memories.  Everyone always gravitates to that room in every one's home.

Do you feel that the latest trend in kitchen remodeling/design food takes center place and is now a place of nurturing? 

Share with us what you think!