10 Trends for Kitchen Remodeling in Tampa Bay

This 2023 roundup highlights ten ideas for kitchen remodeling in Tampa Bay: open layouts, expansive windows, smart appliances, an eco-friendly focus, expanded islands, concealed appliances, concealed storage, large flagstone tiles, natural lighting, and outdoor kitchens. These ideas offer different ways to approach space, storage, light, and everyday functionality when planning a kitchen remodel.

What are a few trends to follow for kitchen remodeling in Tampa Bay?

If you're thinking about kitchen remodeling, there are many eye-catching, custom kitchen options to consider. Kitchen renovation can bring together changes in layout, materials, storage, and technology.

Here's a look at the ten ideas featured in the original article.

1. Open Area Concept

The open-area concept connects the kitchen with a larger area, whether it's the dining room, living room, or both. This approach to kitchen design can change how the rooms relate to one another and make the space feel more expansive.

2. Expansive Windows

Windows can have a substantial visual impact when redesigning a kitchen. A large window between indoor and outdoor spaces can create a view and strengthen the connection between them. Where the window is designed to open, it can also let fresh air inside as desired.

3. Smart Appliances

Smart appliances, including some refrigerators and stoves, offer Wi-Fi connectivity and smartphone access or controls. Features vary by model. Voice-activated appliances, motion-activated faucets, and devices compatible with systems such as Alexa are other options to consider. Choose features that support your everyday routines rather than assuming every connected device will save time or energy.

4. Eco-Friendly Focus

An eco-friendly focus can involve something as simple as switching traditional incandescent lightbulbs to LEDs, or a larger change such as selecting a refrigerator with energy-efficiency information suited to comparing models. Check the specific appliance's ratings and features rather than assuming all appliance types carry the same certification. Natural lighting is another element to consider when planning how the kitchen is illuminated.

5. Kitchen Island Expansion

Kitchen islands can provide more than a central work surface. Some households choose a larger island, while others with less room use a portable island that can be brought out for special occasions. Adding appliances and storage can give an island additional functionality, depending on the available space and planned layout.

6. Concealed Appliances

Toasters, microwaves, and blenders can take up considerable counter space. Hidden compartments offer a way to tuck appliances away when they are not in use. For a larger appliance such as a microwave, an under-cabinet location may provide another option, provided the appliance is designed for that installation and its installation requirements can be met.

7. Concealed Storage

Concealed storage provides places to hide away boxes, cartons, and plastic containers of food. Planning storage around these everyday items can help keep the kitchen organized and reduce visible clutter. It is a separate consideration from concealing appliances, with its own role in the kitchen's appearance and functionality.

8. Large Flagstone Tiles

Large flagstone floors were one of the flooring ideas highlighted in the original 2023 article. These natural stone slabs can give a kitchen a country-style appearance. Durability, cleaning, and maintenance needs depend on the particular stone and finish, so consider those factors when selecting flooring rather than assuming every flagstone floor will be equally easy to maintain.

9. Natural Lighting

Natural lighting is another way to shape the kitchen's atmosphere. Existing large windows, new windows, or a skylight can be part of that plan. Consider where the light will fall, including around the refrigerator, rather than assuming that more sunlight will automatically improve the kitchen's energy performance.

10. Outdoor Kitchen

Kitchen remodeling ideas can extend beyond the interior. An outdoor kitchen can combine a home improvement project with a landscaping plan. Depending on the design, it may include sinks, refrigerators, cooking appliances, grills, a bar area, or a wood-fired pizza oven. These are design possibilities from the original roundup, not a statement that every indoor kitchen feature belongs in every outdoor setting.