Happy 2014 faithful Halifax readers!
We hope the New Year brings you happiness and success. While you work on that
prosperity we will be busy helping you transform your home in 2014. Today we
will talk about design trends for the coming year. The theme is transitions –
how do we transition a home that was built in (and meant for) the late 1900s to
today? For us, it’s about refocusing our homes to fit with the pace and
technology of modern life without losing the comfort and tradition we are used
to. Here’s how new trends can be applied to two rooms of your home!
The Kitchen
The kitchen is the hub of the home. Now that many Canadians are eating healthier and focusing on where our food comes from and how it is prepared, we’ve returned to a kitchen-centric life. However, not everyone has time to enjoy a slow-cooked, prolonged meal in their dining room each night, as lovely as that would be. For those with a fast-paced life, consider the kitchen table as your main dining area, and decorate it as such. Try to go not too sparse or too formal; it should be a casual eating space that you wouldn’t mind entertaining at if you were dropped in on. Be sure to embrace technology as well. From iPads as cookbooks to checking your schedule as you make breakfast, having gadgets in the kitchen can really boost your productivity.
The Kitchen
The kitchen is the hub of the home. Now that many Canadians are eating healthier and focusing on where our food comes from and how it is prepared, we’ve returned to a kitchen-centric life. However, not everyone has time to enjoy a slow-cooked, prolonged meal in their dining room each night, as lovely as that would be. For those with a fast-paced life, consider the kitchen table as your main dining area, and decorate it as such. Try to go not too sparse or too formal; it should be a casual eating space that you wouldn’t mind entertaining at if you were dropped in on. Be sure to embrace technology as well. From iPads as cookbooks to checking your schedule as you make breakfast, having gadgets in the kitchen can really boost your productivity.
Traditional Kitchen with Dinning Area by Case Design/Remodeling Inc.
Traditional Kitchen by Case Design/Remodeling Inc.
The Everyroom
Is it a living room? A library? A play area? Gone are the days of strict room functionality. We’re sure that you remember the “guest living room” in your parents or grandparents house. It was the one you were never allowed to go in, and it was by far the nicest. What’s the point?
Instead, try to view rooms outside of your traditional mindset. A large room could easily feature a media center at one wall and a desk for a home office on another. The laundry room could hide away the kid’s arts and craft supplies, or the kitchen could have a book shelf with a reading nook. Be creative but remember that practicality is king.
Is it a living room? A library? A play area? Gone are the days of strict room functionality. We’re sure that you remember the “guest living room” in your parents or grandparents house. It was the one you were never allowed to go in, and it was by far the nicest. What’s the point?
Instead, try to view rooms outside of your traditional mindset. A large room could easily feature a media center at one wall and a desk for a home office on another. The laundry room could hide away the kid’s arts and craft supplies, or the kitchen could have a book shelf with a reading nook. Be creative but remember that practicality is king.
Traditional Living Room by Case Design/Remodeling Inc.
Traditional Laundry Room by Case Design/Remodeling Inc.
We hope you enjoyed our take
on 2014 design trends. We’ll be sure to update you later in the year with new
hot trends and to see how our predictions are shaking out. Meanwhile, what
would you like to see in home design trends this year?
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