This is a sponsored post by Anna Gibson, owner of AKG Design Studio and an award-winning, certified kitchen and bathroom designer. AKG Design Studio is a boutique design firm specializing in kitchen, bathroom designs and cabinetry sales. Contact her at 571-989-2541 or [email protected], and check out her work on Houzz; Pinterest; Facebook; and Twitter.
With Memorial Day weekend right around the corner, now is the perfect time to spruce up your outdoor living space. Nothing is more convenient then an outdoor kitchen: you can entertain your guests right in the backyard, without running inside to cook.
As shown in the my previous blog posts, today’s kitchen trends incorporate durable elements with personal taste. Whatever the size of your space, you can combine custom appliances and cabinets made out of elegant-yet-hardy materials with a variety of texture and plants to create a space where your guests will feel at home.
Space
Any size outdoor kitchen will be convenient and attractive if the space is laid out well. 
In a small yard, position a top-of-the-line grill opposite a cozy couch and weatherproof coffee table. If you’ve got room to grow, cabinets and countertops add storage and extend your prep space. The shape of an outdoor kitchen can be more creative, from an L shape to a wave. Follow the flow of your backyard’s current layout to maximize space.
Appliances​
The grill is a must-have. Your outdoor kitchen will also benefit from extras, like a warming drawer and a side burner for veggies. The popularity of outdoor kitchens Read More
This is a sponsored post by Anna Gibson, owner of AKG Design Studio and an award-winning, certified kitchen and bathroom designer. AKG Design Studio is a boutique design firm specializing in kitchen, bathroom designs and cabinetry sales. Contact her at 571-989-2541 or [email protected], and check out her work on Houzz; Pinterest; Facebook; and Twitter.
In my last post, we explored the super kitchen, cabinets and styles. Today we look at the color trends, appliances and countertops to see where kitchen design is heading this year.
Notice that each trend connects to the other elements in the kitchen. The super kitchen removes walls and opens space, bringing the dining room in the kitchen, affecting the design style and function of cabinets. Let’s see how colors, appliances and countertops round up the final touches.
Colors — Gray, white and soft colors will continue to dominate the trends in 2016. Glidden and Benjamin Moore have both named off-white hues the color of 2016. Additionally, Behr and Sherwin-Williams have off-white in their 2016 color trends.
In 2015, gray hit the market strong as it fits right there in the middle, the gray zone, between the white, light and the dark. In 2016, gray is maturing with lots more shades, grain and texture. Read More
This is a sponsored post by Anna Gibson, owner of AKG Design Studio and an award-winning, certified kitchen and bathroom designer. AKG Design Studio is a boutique design firm specializing in kitchen, bathroom designs and cabinetry sales. Contact her at 571-989-2541 or [email protected], and check out her work on Houzz; Pinterest; Facebook; and Twitter.
The No. 1Â question my customers and friends ask me is “what are the latest trends?”
Just like the weather, home remodeling trends come and go. However, no matter what, the kitchen has cemented its place in history as the center of the house.
In the last few decades, the focus on the kitchen has grown exponentially. When the trend of opening the kitchen to the rest of the house was born, it affected many other trends in design and function. This is a two-part series to explore those trends.
“The Super Kitchen” — Nino Sitchinava, the principal economist at Houzz, says “findings show that homeowners expect kitchen renovations to go far beyond improving flow, storage or aesthetics. The ‘super kitchen’ has literally become a living room, family room and office, blurring the lines between the kitchen as one room and the rest of the house. ”
Consumers want their space to be flexible and functional, since the super kitchen supports kitchen, living room, and office activities. Clients want to create statement kitchens with décor that blends into other living spaces and the dining room.
