7 Hottest Kitchen Design Trends

Kimberly Wallace
Sep 13, 2021
1 min read

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It can be dangerous to blindly follow a trend. And that’s a tough pill to swallow when it comes to interior design; gotta-have-it features that once burned brightly can turn so yesterday fast.

But in the kitchen—arguably the definitive focal point and gathering place of your home—experts agree it can pay to take a chance on a white-hot trend.

“The kitchen is the room in every house now,” says Charlotte interior designer Deborah Rosetti. As a result, “our clients are lavishing details on their spaces. Elaborate moldings, spectacular lighting, and high-quality art now have as much a right to be in the kitchen as the refrigerator and stove.”

Luckily for you, we’ve got you covered with the ultimate scoop on what’ll dominate kitchen trends in the upcoming year—whether you’re looking for an easy way to freshen your space or have an eye turned toward a major renovation.

Bold Colors

“Neutrals still have strong appeal with our clients, but we’re beginning to see more emphasis on color,” says Deborah Rosetti, owner, NC–based company, Bella Rosettis. (She predicts blue will be hot this year, especially on kitchen islands.)

Embrace the trend by using different colors for your island and countertops, or choose complementary shades to highlight the lower cabinets from the upper ones.

“This concept really helps the kitchen feel more integrated with the rest of the home by connecting the color palette of the kitchen with the colors used throughout the home,” notes Steven Watts, Custom Cabinet maker, owner SR Watts Custom Cabinets, in Charlotte, NC area.

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