KKitchen design strategy this year is much like other creative design areas in that, as culture changes, so do our ideas of contemporary style, flow and eco-design of the room in which we spend so much of our time.

Every amateur chef has certain ideas about the way a kitchen ‘should’ be; these ideas can be integrated into state-of-the-art structures and colors while maintaining your home’s overall design concept and your own preferences.

This is what Architectural Accents can do for you. Contemporary trends 2009 include:
A complementary color palette: designers and homeowners are looking for more stain combinations and multiple paint or paint/ stain combinations. Single tones are not popular at this time as richer colors and their complements are uber-chic.

Simplicity in design structure:
baby boomers who raised their families during the 80s and 90s are now downsizing and hope to recreate their kitchens as simple and easy spaces. This does not translate into a simple streamline design, but to a consistent flow of function and energy; low maintenance is key.

Individualized design:
many homeowners and ‘amateur’ designers insist on integrating unique furniture and antique pieces into their
kitchen designs which gives a timeless, classic feel to the new, contemporary flow and function of a ideal space. This is the ultimate in personal style.

Technology:
homeowners are now spending more hours at home entertaining; design choices reflect this. Appliances that do more and space and energy efficient are in high demand: cappuccino/espresso makers, multiple dishwashers, even third ovens or convection microwaves that will handle holiday cooking and parties are hugely popular right now. Ease and low maintenance are au courant. Every amateur chef has certain design ideas or dreams for her or his perfect kitchen.

These dreams can be achieved through stateof-the-art structures, colors, design flow and a great architectural design studio like Architectural Accents. We do it all.