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Monarch Remodeling is a full service remodeling company in the Metro Atlanta, Georgia area that supervises your project and has the capacity to furnish & install all the components including but not limited to: custom cabinets, various types of countertops, appliances, tile & marble, plumbing fixtures & fittings, flooring, sheetrock, plumbers, electricians, tile setters, carpenters, and cabinet installers.
Since 1989, Monarch Remodeling has been transforming kitchens and baths. We can handle all of your design needs. Monarch Remodeling has the talent, expertise and resources to design and remodel any room in your home. We go beyond the design and deliver the installation with our team of trade specialists. We have all the personnel and subcontractors to complete your project. We look forward to serving you
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Kitchen Trends 2008
Kitchens of yesteryear used to be tiny, cramped spaces set apart from the rest of the house—hardly functional by today’s standards. Luckily, those days are long gone, and the kitchen design industry is booming with trends that blend function with visual appeal. And with good reason: we use our kitchens for food prep, entertaining, dining, even paying the bills.
Though trends vary, remember this: Customized kitchens rule, so opt for fixtures, appliances, and designs that best fit your needs, lifestyle, and style preferences. Want to bring your kitchen up to speed? Get caught up with these kitchen design trends trends:
Stainless-steel sinks. If you already have stainless steel sinks, you deserve a round of applause—this is one trend that boasts serious staying power. If not, you may want to consider making the switch: Not only does stainless steel lend a contemporary edge, it’s durable and can stand up to serious cooks and rowdy children alike. To take the trend a step further, go beyond standard sink shapes—look for prep sinks with a curvy outline or oversized single-bowl models. Read more about stainless steel sinks. And if stainless steel just isn’t your thing, sinks made of natural materials such as copper, stone, and wood are also popular.
Concealed appliances. Hate the way your refrigerator sticks out like a sore thumb, but don’t want to completely replace it? Worry not. Now you can have it blend in with your kitchen’s more appealing features. Or you can have it serve as the room’s focal point—but in a more visually appealing manner. From cabinetry-matching panels to magnetic panels, read more about cool ways to disguise your appliances.
Universal design. In my kitchen, my step stool is my best friend, because almost all of the cabinets are out of my reach. With as much use as the kitchen gets, it’s important that everyone—regardless of age or ability—should be able to access appliances and fixtures easily. That’s where the universal design concept comes in. And it’s a trend that boasts long-lasting benefits for everyone in your family. The key is to plan carefully. For example, you’ll want to leave open space under the countertops. And to make hard-to-reach items at your fingertips, try mounting pegboard along one wall. But there’s so much more to universal design. Transform your kitchen the universal design way. And check out the National Kitchen and Bath Association’s kitchen planning guidelines. If you're looking for additional universal design ideas, check out Universal Design Ideas for Style, Comfort & Safety.
Functional yet attractive lighting. Lighting is an essential element of any kitchen design scheme, but it doesn’t have to be all work and no play. In fact, lighting is one area where you don’t want to skimp: Combine different types of general, task, and ambient lighting based on your lighting requirements. And give it a sophisticated twist: For example, you can hang pendant lights together or hang several at different heights.
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