If the kitchen is the center of family life from day-to-day, you’ll want to keep it updated and current. What better way to do that than by following the latest kitchen remodeling trends? As you work to create the dream home you’ve always wanted, considering the kitchen remodeling trends in 2013 is a great way to update your kitchen. Aside from improving your standard of living, following these trends will ensure that you have a functional kitchen for years to come.

2013’s Kitchen Remodeling Trends to Try

1. Integrated appliances. Minimalism is everywhere. From web design to kitchen design, it’s all about showcasing the beauty in simplicity. While this might be a “trend,” it’s a design element that will be enjoyed for years to come. Concealed dishwashers and refrigerators, for instance, add a sense of artistry to any kitchen.
   
   
2. Glass finishes. Incorporated into your cabinet door designs, finishes, and styles, and used throughout your kitchen, glass finishes are a simple way to add incredible beauty without complex design.
   
   
3. Eco-friendly products. Because you use the kitchen on a daily basis, one of the biggest kitchen remodeling trends is investing in eco-friendly products. Whether it’s recyclable material or ovens and refrigerators that require less energy to operate, there are many ways to be eco-friendly.
   
   
4. Modern technology. With the boom of smartphones, tablets, and mobile devices, technology in the kitchen is one of the most notable kitchen remodeling trends. Whether it’s turning on the stove via your cellular device or using a smart thermostat, there are many ways to incorporate technology in the kitchen.
   
   
5. Specialty stations. Let’s face it: you’re addicted to coffee – but you’re also addicted to wine. Why not create specialty workstations where you can enjoy all of these interests of yours? Whether it’s a coffee bar or wine-tasting nook, giving yourself enough space to enjoy your senses is one of the leading kitchen remodeling trends.
   
   
6. Kitchen as the new family room. If the kitchen is the heart of the home, then it makes sense for it to be considered the new family room. Whether it’s customized cabinetry, a bar for serving breakfast, or a table for family time, you’ll want to ensure your kitchen is as conducive for family time as it is cooking.
   
   
7. White cabinetry. With minimalism taking hold in all of our design elements, white cabinetry is one of the most exquisitely beautiful kitchen remodeling trends. It’s simple yet profound and still remains the most popular color for cabinets.
   
   
8. Gray cabinetry. Shades of Gray aren’t only popular in the literary world – they’re a way to decorate your kitchen as well. This is one of the many kitchen remodeling trends that embraces minimalism, similar to the concept of white cabinetry.
   
   
9. Farmhouse sinks. Whether it’s to wash dishes, soak fresh berries in water, or for aesthetic effect, there are many reasons why farmhouse sinks are very popular this year in kitchen remodels.
   
   
10. Contemporary is in! In other words, kitchens are getting more simple and more modern. Another term that ties into contemporary is "transitional". The National Kitchen and Bath Association reports that in its annual survey of kitchen designers that transitional design has surpassed traditional design.

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