KITCHENS THAT COOK
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WBM
4 KUR E BEACH
While color is starting to
come back, kitchen designers
say the trend in Wilmington
is still white cabinets, clean
lines, functionality and pops of
fun. This year’s kitchens main-tain
modern aesthetics mixed
with finishes that reflect each
homeowner’s personality. From
bright-blue aqua glass tile and
an eye-catching island in deep
navy, to warm sandy tones only
enhanced by oceanfront views,
local 2018 design styles show a
mix of traditional meets trend.
SOUND
The open-concept kitchen
perseveres, with many new con-structions
and remodels taking
this a step further and accommo-dating
WRIGHTSVILLE dining, living and kitchen
spaces as one large area.
Kitchen islands prevail locally,
but now they’re getting fun. More
than functional, islands serve as
a bold heart of the space, from
being completely painted in bright
colors to including elegant details
like a countertop-to-floor marbled
waterfall effect. The incorpora-tion
of dining nooks built in to
the island frees up space for
other areas of the home.
With countertops, there’s a
step away from traditional gran-ite
and a transition to marble
or quartz resembling marble.
Cabinets are still displaying
fresh, white finishes, with tex-tured
hardware adding a dose
of personality. Stainless steel is
now utilized for both appliances
and trendy farmhouse sinks.
For neutral schemes, bringing
the outside in adds color with-out
distracting from the natural
beauty. Oceanfront views serve
as metaphorical wallpaper, while
décor color schemes play off
large window views of towering
trees and outdoor living spaces.
Open and airy, functional yet fun,
and color and design risks per-meate
2018 coastal kitchens.