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Top Kitchen Design Trends for 2017

For many of us, the kitchen is the hub of the home. It’s where the family convenes

every night for dinner. It’s where homework is done and family meetings are had.

And it’s where guests gather even though the dining room table is set and a fire is

roaring in the living room. There’s something about the kitchen that makes it far

more than merely a utilitarian space. If you’re thinking about updating your kitchen

this year, check out these hot trends, as identified by designers.

1 "Mixing metals is my favourite kitchen design trend for 2017. I think it reflects a more individual, less for-

mal approach to design that is popular with millennials and non-millennials alike. While it takes a bit of an

expert eye, it is totally appropriate to mix metal finishes in your faucet, cabinet pulls, chair legs and pen-

dants!" - Designer, Lisa Canning.

2 "While white kitchens will never go out of style, we’re seeing a move towards warmer materials and a less

utilitarian or expected approach. Consider the new kitchen an extension of the living and dining spaces, es-

pecially those in an open concept arrangement. The thought process is a “not so kitchen, kitchen”. Working

with a cohesive colour palette and materials to achieve a sense of unity with adjacent spaces provides a con-

nection with interior elements such as furniture, lighting and decorative details, leaving the kitchen with all

the importance of function yet all the style to go along with the rest of your home." - Interior Designer, Nyla

Free.

3 "One top kitchen design trend I love is to have sections of the upper cabinet extended onto the counter.

Let's face it, we all love our small appliances (i.e. toaster oven, espresso machine) but we may not want

them on display all the time. A multi-purpose kitchen island has been the go-to solution to disguise the mi-

crowave and dishwasher, but unless the island is 10 feet long, it is challenging and perhaps impractical for

the island to house the small appliances we use daily off the counter. By having the upper cabinets extended

to the counter and small appliances sitting behind doors, you can achieve a sleek design statement without

sacrificing your morning coffee!" - Blogger and Decorator, Tim Lam.

4 "In 2017, we will continue to see cabinetry painted white and various shades of grey. I think that we will

also see cabinetry painted warmer tones such as greige (grey & beige), taupe and mushroom. Islands in a

different colour or stain than the perimeter cabinetry will continue to be prevalent. In addition, handcrafted

islands that look like furniture with legs will be popular for that unfitted kitchen look. It also adds personality

and charm and the kitchen then looks like it has evolved over time. Quartz as a counter will continue to be

popular as consumers become aware of its benefits." - Interior Designer, Vanessa Francis.

5 "After years of white on white kitchens, our clients are asking for something different again. While you

might not want to paint an entire kitchen in one colour to stand out from the crowd, the tendency in 2017 will be to mix natural wood, paint and metals in the kitchen. Try framing the range hood and the island

in chrome to add sparkle to the space. Add texture to your cabinetry with a mix of light wood veneered low-

ers and white lacquered uppers." - Interior Designer, Tara Fingold. Source: www.styleathome.com

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Current Market Statistics

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October 4, 2017 --Toronto Real Estate Board President Tim Syrianos announced that Greater Toronto Area REALTORS® reported 6,379 sales through TREB's MLS® System in September 2017. This result was down by 35% compared to September 2016.

The number of new listings entered into TREB's MLS® System amounted to 16,469 in September – up by 9.4% year-over-year.

"The improvement in listings in September compared to a year earli-er suggests that home owners are anticipating an uptick in sales activity as we move through the fall. Consumer polling undertaken for TREB in the spring suggested that buying intentions over the next year remain strong. As we move through the fourth quarter we could see some buyers moving off the sidelines, taking advantage of a better-supplied marketplace," said Mr. Syrianos.

The average selling price in September 2017 was $775,546 – up 2.6% compared to September 2016. The MLS® Home Price Index (HPI) composite benchmark was up by 12.2% on a year-over-year basis. A key reason for the difference in annual growth rates between the average price and the MLS® HPI composite is the fact that detached homes – the most expensive market segment on average – accounted for a smaller share of overall transactions this year compared to last.

"With more balanced market conditions, the pace of year-over-year price growth was more moderate in September compared to a year ago. However, the exception was the condominium apartment market segment, where average and benchmark sales prices were up by more than 20% compared to last year. Tighter market conditions for condominium apartments follows consumer polling results from

the spring that pointed toward a shift to condos in terms of buyer intentions," said Jason Mercer, TREB's Director of Market Analysis. To view the full Market Watch Report, visit www.LaurenGosse.com

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