A new modern kitchen renovation can enhance the appeal of your home for you and future buyers. The modern design aesthetic in particular is especially popular today. If you like the modern aesthetic, too, you may want to apply it to your kitchen remodeling. Every small detail, even the fixtures, contributes to the design. Learn a little more on fixture options for a modern kitchen renovation.

Fixtures include sinks, appliances, and faucets. 

Design 

Modern design favors a sleek, minimalist approach to fixtures. Fixtures won't have ornate decorations or oversized features but rely on the simple design itself. Faucet handles and cabinet handles will be slight and simple.

Modern kitchens often incorporate a tall faucet with a high-arc that provides optimal sink coverage without taking up a lot of space. For a sink with preexisting holes, you have the option to install the faucet without the faceplate at the base of traditional kitchen faucets. You can install a soap dispenser pump to prevent clutter on the kitchen counter.

For your kitchen sink, an undermount sink remains consistent with the modern design the best. While most sinks drop into place from above and say in place with the help of a lip around it, an undermount sink attaches below the counter, eliminating the need for the lip.

Finish

The most popular finishes for modern design include stainless steel, matte black, and chrome. While there are always exceptions to the rule, many homeowners avoid bronze, brass, and copper finishes in a modern design. All hardware on the fixtures should have the same finish, too. 

Modern design prefers a contrasting color scheme that consists of black, silver, and white as a base. Most designers incorporate a pop of bright color or geometric shapes to make things more interesting. For example, a black and white kitchen may use red cabinet handles and matching storage hooks/shelves on the wall, and matching red coloring on the barstool seats. Pick your color scheme before you buy your fixtures. 

Modern Touches 

Part of the appeal of modern design is that it's, well, modern. Fixtures and appliances will have improvements compared to your old fixtures. 

Some of the features you can find on modern kitchen faucets include:

• Touchless technology
• WiFi/Bluetooth connectivity
• Voice controls
• LED light temperature indicators 
• Advanced spray settings

Modern refrigerators also include modern touches, such as connectivity and advanced ice makers. 

While an important part of your design, your fixtures should complement your larger choices, such as the counters, flooring, and walls. Do not design around your fixtures.  

For more info about kitchen remodeling, contact a local company like Artisol Design LLC.