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Kitchen Cabinet Trends: What’s Hot Right Now

February 5, 2021 by iccfloors Leave a Comment

Kitchen and bath remodeling activity in Indianapolis is top of mind because many of our clients are spending almost all of their time in their homes. Many homeowners in Indianapolis are making decisions to improve the quality of their kitchens, baths, and other rooms in their homes to respond to the paradigm shift in the way they want and need their homes to function and perform.

The big trends we see include upgrading of kitchen cabinetry that occurs with almost every kitchen remodel. Our experience is indicative of national trends found by Houzz.com which reflect that 94% of kitchen remodels include cabinet upgrades. The need and desire for improved and enhanced storage are driving kitchen cabinet upgrades simply because homeowners in Indianapolis are spending more time in their kitchens preparing meals, eating, cleaning up, working, schooling, and performing numerous other tasks. They simply need their kitchens to function and perform much better without necessarily having to increase the size of the kitchen.

Storage Upgrades

Not surprisingly, we are seeing greater demand for storage solutions and pantries that include walk-in, free-standing, pull-out, built-in, and wall pantries among others. Many homeowners in Indianapolis are pleasantly shocked when we show them how they can create pantry space in their new kitchens without having to change the size or footprint.

Enclosed Area

Another trend is a movement toward enclosed kitchens versus open floor plans that flow into other rooms in the home. Houzz’s national trend survey found that open-concept floor plans fell 10% from 2018 to 2020. With children schooling from home and parents working from home, having enclosed spaces that provide privacy and soundproofing are features that many homeowners in Indianapolis find extremely attractive.

Popular Choices

White shaker cabinets continue to be the most popular choices for homeowners in Indianapolis. Neutral tone cabinets, countertops, and wall coverings are most popular in our region. Gray, white and beige wall coverings are the most popular colors. However, there are many homeowners who favor a splash of color in their new kitchens. Blue and green tones are particularly popular for walls, countertops, backsplashes, and even appliances. Black stainless appliances continue to gain in popularity as they off provide a wonderful contrast to white cabinets. Many of our clients also are selecting different cabinet colors for their islands that complement their cabinets, countertops, backsplashes. Blue and gray are among the more popular contrasting colors.

What trends will work best for your new dream kitchen or bath? Give us a call or make an appointment to visit one of our showrooms either in-person or virtually. We look forward to working with you!

What’s Trending in 2021

January 19, 2021 by iccfloors Leave a Comment

With many homeowners in Indianapolis continuing to spend most of their time in their homes, they have realized that they want them, especially their kitchens, to be better. Working and schooling from home have shined a bright spotlight on kitchen storage capabilities, due in part to the fact that more homeowners in Indianapolis are cooking more often and using their kitchen for multiple purposes.

Increased Storage

Increasing the number of cabinets and enhancing their storage capabilities addresses homeowners’ needs in Indianapolis without necessarily having to increase the kitchen’s size. That’s one reason we start the product selection process with cabinets and evaluate homeowners’ performance requirements for their new dream kitchen.

Homeowners in Indianapolis have gravitated to walk-in pantries as another tool to increase storage space. If there is no room for a walk-in pantry, pantry cabinets can often meet storage needs.

Open Concept

One trend we expect to continue is the movement away from open concept kitchen spaces that flow automatically into other rooms. For families where two adults are working from home and children are attending school virtually, the need for private spaces has become evident. Another trend that will continue in 2021 is to connect the kitchen to outdoor living spaces.

White & Beige

White remains the number one color choice for cabinets, specified by 41% of homeowners renovating their kitchen, according to a recent Houzz.com survey. Medium tones and gray were the next most popular cabinet colors. The palate for new kitchens is trending toward neutral paint colors with gray, white and beige leading the way.

Pops of Color

Our showroom clients in Indianapolis are using pops of color in their backsplashes, appliances and walls. The Houzz.com survey found that black stainless appliances are specified in 10% of kitchen remodels, and an additional 6% of homeowners are selecting black appliances in other materials.

Colorful Islands

Color is also increasingly popular for islands. 41% of homeowners in the Houzz.com survey choose an island color to contrast with their new cabinets. The most popular colors are blue and gray. Only 13% of renovations featured islands with the same color as cabinets.

What trends will work best for your new dream kitchen? Give us a call or make an appointment to visit one of our showrooms either in person or virtually. Thanks for reading!

2020 Bathroom Trends

October 16, 2020 by iccfloors Leave a Comment

The demand for new master baths in Indianapolis is increasing. Now that many families in Indianapolis are spending almost all of their time at home, they have a new appreciation that a bathroom can offer so much more than function. A master bath can be a refuge from Zoom fatigue, a wellness center and a room to spend a few minutes devoid of email, texts and family members, all to yourself. That’s why the results of a recent 2020 Houzz.com bathroom trend study does not come as a surprise.

A Desire for a Makeover

Most homeowners nationally and in Indianapolis want to change their master bath style when they renovate. The Houzz study found 69% of homeowners perceived their existing bath as projecting “an old and outdated look.” The primary reason homeowners in Indianapolis want a complete makeover is to achieve a current vibe with clean lines. The most popular design trend is modern, favored by 20% of homeowners in the Houzz study, followed by transitional motifs (19%) and contemporary (18%). Traditional motifs were favored by 12% of homeowners, and 5% of survey respondents opted for a farmhouse design.

Health and Wellness Take Center Stage

More than 40% of renovating homeowners converted their master bath into a space for relaxation. 55% of Houzz study respondents reported that soaking in a tub helps them relax. Conversely, 54% of respondents enjoy taking long showers.

Shower appeal is growing. Nearly 50% of homeowners removed the tub during the remodel, opting for larger and multifunctional showers.

High Tech Fixtures

Nearly 50% of faucets and more than a third of toilets in renovated baths feature advanced technology that includes increased water efficiency and finger-proof finishes on faucets and self-cleaning toilet systems with heated seats.

Accentuated Spaces

Accent walls are hot in bath remodels in Indianapolis. Nearly 40% of remodels cited in the Houzz study featured accent walls in the master bath. 19% of homeowners opt for an accent wall inside the shower; 18% placed an accent wall outside the shower. Using different surface materials, such as tile or stone, was the most popular method to create an accent wall in the master bath, followed by colors, patterns, or textures that differ from the rest of the bath. The most popular accent wall color was blue.

Light Up Your World

80% of homeowners renovating a master bath improved their lighting, and that makes sense because lighting affects how a room looks and feels.

If you would like to create a personal haven in your home where you and your family can go to relax and rejuvenate, give us a call or make an appointment to visit our showroom either in person or virtually.

NoteWorthy Technology Trends in Kitchen & Bath

October 26, 2019 by iccfloors Leave a Comment

With technology ever-changing and continually improving, we find an incredible amount of technological advancements in the average American household. In fact, we see an increase in smart homes that feature unreal technological developments to make everyday tasks a little simpler. In particular, we see these developments in the kitchen and bath world. Today, we are going to take a close look at those kitchen and bath technology trends.

Veil Lighting

Veil lighting adds instant elegance to your bathroom landscape. It simply lines an object (i.e., a bathtub or bathroom mirror) with gorgeous, soft lighting, giving a space warmth and dimension. Additionally, it provides the added benefits of voice activation, motion control, and color that mimics the temperature to help promote sleep and wellness.

Wi-Fi Enabled Kitchen Appliances

With Wi-Fi enabled kitchen appliances, you now have the ability to multi-task during meal prep. From speedy oven cleaning in under ten minutes to cooking meals at different temperatures, you can make cooking easier than ever. Plus, there are a wide variety of products that feature Wi-Fi capabilities, meaning you can start dinner right from your tablet.

Pop-up Power Outlets

You can finally have a smooth, uninterrupted backsplash design with a pop-up power outlet. These discrete outlets are able to be utilized at a moment’s notice and put away for later use. They are incredibly sleek and stylish, giving kitchens a clean look.

Heated Floors

Nothing says luxury quite like heated floors in your bathroom. Where tile floors can typically be cold to the touch, heated floors provide an alternative elegant and warm feel for homeowners.

Steam Showers

Steam showers have become all the rage in luxurious bathrooms and for a good reason. They give homeowners a chance to unwind and relax with warm steam in the comfort of their own home. In fact, they bring the tranquil feel of a spa right to your bathroom design.

Digital Showers

Did you ever imagine a day where an electronic screen would be in your shower? With digital shower controls, you can use a variety of different functions from the comfort of your shower. From the ability to change the water pressure to adjusting the water’s temperature, digital shower controls offer homeowners a sleek and luxurious shower.

Which trend was your favorite? Do you foresee any new trends coming to the market in 2020? Let us know your thoughts below in the comment section.

What’s Trending in Kitchen Cabinetry?

October 19, 2019 by iccfloors Leave a Comment

The wonderful thing about cabinetry is that it is not solely meant for storage. Whether it is the kitchen or bathroom, cabinets add a stylish element that can complete an entire design. And while cabinets are needed for storage purposes, the overall design of your kitchen and bathroom can rest on your cabinetry decision. Today, we are going to focus on five trends in kitchen cabinetry. These trends range from simplistic to daring, so be sure to keep reading and let us know below which style was your favorite.

Open Cabinetry

Last year, we saw a significant focus on open shelving in design. This year we see more of a shift to the entire cabinet being open. While insanely beautiful and sleek, this style of cabinetry may not be ideal for everyone. In fact, if you do not want your dishes out on display every day, you may already be opting out of this idea in your head. That being said, you can incorporate this look on one or two cabinets in your kitchen. In those two cabinets, you could put decorative utensils, spice jars, and mugs (items you use less frequently).

Modern Wood Cabinetry

Kitchens with light wood grain cabinets used to be a trend of the past. In fact, we have not seen a lot of these types of cabinets since the ’90s. That being said, all-wood cabinetry has made its way back into the game with Modern homes. The sleek, neutral look has become a fan favorite for households that focus on clean lines and simplicity.

Minimalistic Cabinetry

Since a lot of homeowners have recently shifted their lifestyles to minimalism, it only seems fitting that their kitchen cabinetry would follow the same rules. As a current trend, we see a lot of homeowners using sleek, minimalistic cabinetry. These cabinets have little features that “define” them, which makes them minimalistic. We love this sleek and chic look for kitchens that want to add a wow-factor in another area of the kitchen.

Two-Tone Cabinetry

You may be familiar with the popular two-tone cabinetry trend. This alluring and beautiful look instantly creates a statement piece in any kitchen. It uses two different colored cabinets in one kitchen design for a flawless finished look. The key to mastering this trend is to find colors that complement one another without overpowering or taking away from the other color.

Matte Cabinetry

Our last trend is matte-finished cabinetry. While high-gloss cabinetry is all the rage in Modern designs, we still absolutely love the look of a matte finish. Matte cabinetry provides a soft take on a classic look. It blends seamlessly into any kitchen design and is incredibly beautiful.

At ICC Home, we work hard to provide high-quality products at a reasonable price, and that includes beautiful cabinetry. Be sure to stop in today to view our cabinet selection, and let us help you create your dream kitchen.