5. Entertainer’s Kitchens
During a party, many people naturally congregate near the food and drinks. And that typically means the kitchen.
To facilitate a communal atmosphere, many homeowners are looking for ways to create a kitchen fit for entertaining. In fact, 3 in 5 homeowners use their kitchen for entertaining following a renovation (57%), according to the 2023 U.S. Houzz Kitchen Trends Study.
Recent Houzz searches offer a glimpse of how homeowners are intending to design entertaining kitchens, including “large kitchen island with seating” (up 187%), “open concept kitchen to family room” (up 76%), “beverage station” (up 71%) and “island cooktops” (up 48%), which allow the cook to face guests.
Meanwhile, searches for “walk-in kitchen pantry,” a useful feature for storing extra supplies for large parties as well as hiding small appliances, were up a whopping 2,636%. And searches for “scullery kitchen” were up 38%. A scullery kitchen, also known as a butler’s pantry, may feature prep areas, a sink, storage cabinets and some appliances and give homeowners the flexibility to keep messy food prep out of view of guests.
This Columbus, Ohio, kitchen by Kitchen Kraft has a large island with seating and a beverage fridge that allows guests to grab a drink without getting in the way of the cook.
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During a party, many people naturally congregate near the food and drinks. And that typically means the kitchen.
To facilitate a communal atmosphere, many homeowners are looking for ways to create a kitchen fit for entertaining. In fact, 3 in 5 homeowners use their kitchen for entertaining following a renovation (57%), according to the 2023 U.S. Houzz Kitchen Trends Study.
Recent Houzz searches offer a glimpse of how homeowners are intending to design entertaining kitchens, including “large kitchen island with seating” (up 187%), “open concept kitchen to family room” (up 76%), “beverage station” (up 71%) and “island cooktops” (up 48%), which allow the cook to face guests.
Meanwhile, searches for “walk-in kitchen pantry,” a useful feature for storing extra supplies for large parties as well as hiding small appliances, were up a whopping 2,636%. And searches for “scullery kitchen” were up 38%. A scullery kitchen, also known as a butler’s pantry, may feature prep areas, a sink, storage cabinets and some appliances and give homeowners the flexibility to keep messy food prep out of view of guests.
This Columbus, Ohio, kitchen by Kitchen Kraft has a large island with seating and a beverage fridge that allows guests to grab a drink without getting in the way of the cook.
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