Gone are the days of migrating straight to stainless steel, as people lean more toward the appeal of furniture-like looks. A few reasons behind the trend, according to interviewed designers, are:
- The kitchen used to be a hidden room where food was prepared. Now it’s become a main living space and the look of furniture-like cabinetry is more appealing. From the article, kitchens are “increasingly being used as rooms for casual congregation, rather than as areas dedicated exclusively to the preparation of food.”
- People want more refrigerator space, without the overwhelming look of so many appliances. Some people with the space are even including two refrigerators in kitchens.
- Cabinetry now offers modern features, like refrigerated drawers within cabinetry, where people can pull out a drawer to store and chill wine, drinks, or produce.
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Seigle’s recently completed a kitchen in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin that included the convenient touch of refrigerator drawers.