How COVID-19 Has Impacted Modern Kitchen Design

The COVID-19 pandemic affected many industries, including interior design.

Homeowners who are updating their kitchen are wanting spaces that are easy to clean and keep sanitary.

Read on to learn about some trending design ideas you might want to consider when redesigning your kitchen.

Large-Capacity Refrigerators

During the stay-at-home order, people altered their shopping habits to avoid multiple trips to the grocery store. Instead of going once every few days, many people choose to buy enough food to last longer and focus on home-cooked meals. For many, those habits will last long after the pandemic. To store all that food, modern kitchen designs are featuring large-capacity refrigerators and freezers.

Since more people are cooking at home, there is also a greater need for better storage space in the kitchen. Yes, that includes increased storage space for non-perishables and typical pantry items. It also includes convenient storage for additional appliances that are popular like air fryers and pressure cookers.

Before you meet with a kitchen designer, make a list of items that frustrate you when you go to store them. Share that information with our kitchen designers so they can match up your needs with the innovative, custom built-in storage features that we have available.

Germ-Resistant Materials

You can read our blog about how to clean and sanitize your countertops here. It’s even easier to keep up with these tips when you start with the right kitchen design.

Certain materials make it easier to keep your kitchen clean. For instance, quartz countertops and copper sinks have antimicrobial properties. Quartz is eco-friendly, more durable than granite, and comes in a variety of stunning colors to fit any style kitchen.

Materials such as stainless steel and porcelain are nonporous, meaning you can minimize the buildup of germs and bacteria. Consider adding these modern kitchen design ideas and materials when designing your dream kitchen.

Flat Panel Cabinets

When browsing kitchen designs, you’re likely to see more flat panel cabinetry. Why? Not only do these kitchen cabinets look clean and modern, but they are also easier to clean.

These door fronts don’t have the small crevices and spaces where dirt and germs can accumulate. It’s easier to keep the kitchen safe and sanitary and cleaning the kitchen takes less time.

Our in-store kitchen designers are available to help you narrow down the kitchen cabinet door front that would work best with your design and lifestyle needs. Learn more about designing a kitchen with Von Tobel here.

Touchless Sinks and Garbage Cans

An easy way to prevent the spread of germs is to use touchless features. With a touchless sink you do not have to touch a handle or knob, keeping the sink and surrounding area cleaner. This also helps prevent the spread of germs between others in the household.

Garbage cans that automatically open and motion-activated lighting also helps reduce the amount of high-touch surfaces in the home. As a result, it’s far easier to keep the house clean and sanitary and it will take less work to wipe everything down.

Modern kitchen design combines convenience with luxe finishes and high-end styles. As a bonus, it’s much simpler to keep the kitchen clean and free of germs and bacteria.

Let our expert designers help you out and create the perfect modern kitchen for your needs. At Von Tobel, we have a variety of high-end materials to choose from, and we use state-of-the-art software to help bring your perfect kitchen to life. Simply request a consultation to get started!