If 2023 was the era of maximalist kitchens, 2024 is taking a decidedly softer approach—but one that still offers plenty of eye candy.
While big, punchy colors like green and pink were popular in kitchen designs (thank you, Barbie), they're getting dialed back to something a bit more understated in the new year, according to designers.
From warm earth tones to graphic tile installations and dramatic vent hoods, kitchen design pros are sharing the top trends they’re looking forward to seeing in 2024.
Jasmine Crockett, the Atlanta-based interior designer behind JoyMeetsHome, thinks that while new color palettes, Scandinavian style, and a more minimalistic approach are all coming in strong for the year ahead, much of the attention will be on how our kitchens work for us.
“The focus is on improving functionality with optimized storage solutions, quiet appliances, and the incorporation of beverage stations,” Crockett explains.
Bryan Johnson, CEO of Shades of Light, echos that though last year was punctuated with a dramatic use of color throughout the kitchen, this year is all about keeping things calming.
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The real drama in the kitchen will show up in oversized counter slabs, waterfall edges, and big islands, according to Johnson. Think: bold patterns in the stonework complemented by low-hanging pendants in colorful patterns.
Though kitchen islands will continue to work as both a prep and dining space, Johnson says we’ll also see an increased focus on eat-in nooks, as they'll become a more permanent fixture in the kitchen and claim more space than ever.
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Mitchell Parker, the senior editor of Houzz, says that while designers often use tile for kitchen backsplashes,
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