Kitchen Trends for 2011

It’s important to select the trends that will have staying power and that will work with your lifestyle, look and budget. Kitchen remodeling is the number one trend for 2011!

Below is a list of the most “fashionable” kitchen trends for 2011:

1. Kitchen Design: green, minimalist & contemporary


2. Flooring: hardwood , stone & porcelain tile


3. Cabinetry: recycled materials, exotic woods & wood striations


4. Countertops: honed granite & engineered surfaces


5. Backsplash: glass tiles


6. Cooking: induction cook tops, speed ovens & steam ovens


7. Refrigeration: integrated refrigeration, refrigerator / freezer drawers & French Door


8. Dishwasher: dish drawer


9. Wall Treatments: wallpaper and bold paint colors


10. Lighting: LED

Kitchen Design 2011 - Nordic Kitchen

Nordic Kitchen Design Ideas for Inspiration

Consider these kitchens by Norema, a Norwegian designer and manufacturer of kitchen cabinetry. Any theme comes magically. Rustic designs appear fresh and inviting, especially when accentuated with abundant cabinet space. Retro designs like mid-century Modernism are clean and efficient. Traditional contemporary designs using this modular cabinetry seems timeless.

The cabinetry proves effective in split-level floor designs or full-fledged multi-area kitchens such as those with a breakfast nook and island. They afford abundant storage yet refrain from being excessively space consuming. And they all blend well with the rest of the home.

The cabinetry allows the kitchen’s theme to take center stage without losing itself in the mix, becoming almost like a character of its own in the space. Nordic kitchen company Norema designs these with an excellent sense of engineering.