Kitchen renovations continue to evolve to suit homeowners’ changing needs and current design trends. As a Dallas design-build firm, we monitor the latest trends to provide the best possible combination of function, technology, and aesthetics for our clients. Our goal is to create a stylish, personalized space for cooking, dining, and entertaining, one that homeowners will enjoy now and in the future. Here’s a look at some of the top residential architectural design trends we’re integrating into our projects.
Remodeling trends for the kitchen rise and fade. At Blackline Renovations, our architectural home design plans offer clients timeless elements that provide the finest blend of stylish comfort and necessary amenities. From sustainable, eco-friendly materials to the latest smart features, we create a personalized kitchen design that adds lasting value to your home. Read on for more insight if a kitchen remodel is in your future.
Open Concept Layouts with Defined Zones
The popular open concept layout offers a higher level of function when it’s defined by several purposeful zones. Designated areas for cooking, dining, entertaining, and relaxing provide independent function for each activity in a cohesive, attractive layout.
Bailey Nutt, Design Director at Blackline Renovations said,
“Features like kitchen islands, cabinets, flooring, furniture groupings, and rugs help define these areas. Our residential architectural designers create a well-organized space that’s functional and comfortable for both homeowners and guests.”
Statement Kitchen Islands
Kitchen islands have moved from basic function to statement pieces, acting as an attractive focal point in the room. Even small kitchens can often host an island that provides additional storage and food prep surface. In larger kitchens, many homeowners choose a double or multifunctional island that has ample room for small appliances such as a microwave or wine cooler.
Islands also work well for informal dining, as a buffet for guests, or as a central spot for afterschool snacks and homework. Using a blend of color palettes, unique countertop materials like marble or quartzite, and decorative architectural details, an island can be customized to match your design style.
For example, our client chose a gorgeous blue quartzite countertop for the island in this recent Dallas kitchen renovation. Custom taupe cabinets and decorative trim, moulding, and hardware complement it perfectly, creating a stunning focal point in this kitchen.
Sustainability and Eco-Friendly Materials
Homeowners in Dallas and throughout the U.S. are choosing more sustainable and eco-friendly materials for their kitchen remodels. Among the popular choices are bamboo, reclaimed wood, and recycled materials for countertops, cabinetry, and flooring. These elements offer a natural, organic look that adds character and depth to the space. Combined with energy efficient appliances, low VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) paint, LED lighting, and water-saving fixtures, they provide attractive function that adds great value to the modern kitchen.
Smart Kitchens
As in other areas of the home, technology can play a prominent role in the kitchen. From smart refrigerators that monitor inventory to voice and motion activated faucets and lighting, integrated technology helps facilitate everyday tasks.
Chris Black President and Owner of Blackline Renovations said,
“Smart kitchens are among the most requested upgrades in our Dallas projects. It’s a wise choice, as it streamlines kitchen activities, adding convenient function and value to the home.”
In addition to helping with cooking and entertaining, smart kitchens can be a centralized hub for all your devices. From charging stations and drawers with ports to built-in tablet shelves or stands, they offer unobtrusive, convenient storage.
Natural Light and Large Windows
Natural light is a great asset in the kitchen, as it offers a bright, cheerful environment in which to cook and dine. Popular upgrades include large windows, skylights, and glass doors, as they offer ample sunlight and a connection to the outdoors. Even the addition of a smaller window, such as a transom or awning window over a sink can allow extra light into an otherwise dark area.
Chris Black added,
“Dallas homeowners enjoy bringing the beauty of the Texas landscape into their homes. So, we customize the design plan with appropriate windows and doors to enhance the available natural light. Our architectural designers are experts in balancing this with other key kitchen elements.”
This recent Dallas remodel project illustrates how new windows impact the look and feel of a kitchen. In addition to boosting the home’s overall energy efficiency, the new windows now provide an abundance of pleasant natural light.
Integrated Appliances for a Seamless Look
Integrated appliances, located within the cabinetry, offer an uncluttered, seamless appearance. Appliances such as a refrigerator, dishwasher, trash compactor, and beverage fridge are covered with custom panels that match existing cabinets. This clever, space saving design provides a clean, airy flow for both the open concept and closed kitchen.
Bailey Nutt said,
“Integrated appliances enhance the kitchen’s overall aesthetic appeal, uniting it with the home’s architectural style. These cohesive designs suit most any cabinet style, from classic to ultra-modern.”
Note the before and after photos in this Dallas kitchen renovation, where the appliances were integrated into the cabinetry. The general layout for this kitchen was the same, but we installed beautiful custom white cabinets with appliance panels for a fresh, unified appearance.
Natural Stone Surfaces
Although quartz is still a popular choice for countertops, natural stone, such as granite, marble, and quartzite are rising to the forefront once again. Available in various colors and finishes, natural stone is a luxurious, durable, and long-lasting investment. The unique veining and layered, intriguing patterns offer a personalized look, elevating the aesthetics of any size kitchen.
Bailey Nutt added,
“Natural stone complements all design styles, attractively enhancing the value of your home. It adds instant depth and character to the kitchen as it complements the cabinetry and other important features.
This recent Dallas kitchen renovation shows how well natural stone can elevate a custom kitchen design plan. For the island, the homeowner chose a rich, blue quartzite countertop. They also chose complementary lighter hues for the quartzite perimeter counters. The combination of these natural stone elements is striking and elegant.”
Open Shelving and Glass-Front Cabinets
Open shelving and glass front cabinets offer an attractive way to display beautiful dishware and accessories. Shelving allows quick and easy access to frequently used items such as cookbooks, platters, and mugs. Glass front cabinets can house fine china and other similar kitchen necessities. For extra illumination and personality, add in-cabinet lighting to the cabinets or strip lighting on shelves.
Offering a light and decorative aesthetic to kitchens of all sizes, these features lend a unique, personalized touch. Stylish and functional, they provide a light, open look that complements closed cabinetry and other elements.
Bailey Nutt said,
“The combination of shelving and glass front and standard cabinetry provides a pleasant, decorative ambiance. It’s a great way to express your style and give your kitchen a curated, designer feel.”
This recent renovation, a U-shaped kitchen in Dallas, showcases how well both elements work together, blending function and style. Our clients desired an on-trend kitchen design plan and were pleased with this bright, beautiful update.
The open shelving in this Dallas kitchen renovation is another great example of how style meets function. The attractive wood shelves add warmth and character, suiting this family’s personality and lifestyle perfectly.
Mixed Metal Finishes
Homeowners are heartily embracing the mixed metal trend, mixing finishes such as brass, brushed nickel, and black matte together. This blend offers greater opportunities to personalize your kitchen, adding depth and interest throughout the space. From cabinet knobs and drawer pulls to faucets and light fixtures, mixed metals enhance your design scheme, offering a custom, one-of-a-kind look.
Look closely at the contrasting metals in this Dallas kitchen renovation, where we created a modern, spacious layout for the homeowners. The tasteful combination of metals used for the light fixtures, hardware, and faucets offers a delightfully eclectic look that’s beautiful and stylish.
Blackline Renovations: Elevating Your Kitchen with Design Innovation
Whether you wish to embrace any or all these architectural design trends, we have the expertise to create a kitchen plan that is functional and stylish. We believe that the kitchen is the heart of the home, so we take our job as a design-build remodeling firm very seriously. Our talented team of experts will create a kitchen that’s tailored to your needs and tastes.
Blackline Renovations has been assisting Dallas, TX homeowners with all their kitchen design and remodeling needs since 2002. We guide you through the entire design-build process, from initial consultation to completion. Rest assured; your dreams become a reality through our customized remodeling process. When you hire us for your kitchen and other renovations, we guarantee your complete satisfaction.
Feel free to check out our portfolio to see recent projects and the broad scope of our architectural design services. There is a variety of completed remodel projects for the kitchen, living room, bed and bathrooms, utility/mud rooms, ADUs/garage conversions, mother-law suites, and home additions.
Give us a call at 214-827-3747 or schedule a consultation online with our knowledgeable team. We’re here to answer all your questions about remodeling and home additions.
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