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5 Top Kitchen Design Trends for 2017

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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 formal 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 pendants!" - 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, especially 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 connection 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 microwave 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 lowers and white lacquered uppers." - Interior Designer, Tara

Fingold. Source: www.styleathome.com

Market Stats

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 earlier 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.

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Community Events

Duffins Creek Salmon Festival

When: October 14, 2017 from 10:00am to 12:00pm

Where: Whitevale Park, Whitevale Road, Pickering

100 Women Who Care Oshawa 4th Quarterly Meeting

When: October 16, 2017 from 7:30pm to 8:30pm

Where: Kedron Dells Golf Club, 2400 Ritson Rd. N., Oshawa

Halloween at the Mall

When: October 31, 2017 from 7:00am to 9:00am

Where: Oshawa Centre, 419 King St. W., Oshawa

Mistletoe Market 2017

When: November 4, 2017 from 9:00am to 2:00pm

Where: Emmanuel Community Church, 1680 Reach

Street, Port Perry