1. Clever Storage Solutions
The kitchen serves numerous functions. That’s why it is called “the heart of the home.” So clever storage is vital for keeping kitchen clutter under control and using available space efficiently. When planning to remodel their kitchens, 78% of property owners included creative storage spaces in their new cabinetry, according to a 2019 Houzz study. These storage spaces could be a built-in coffee bar, narrow spice drawers, or vertical tray storage.
2. Various Lighting Styles
Along with the increasing popularity of using lighting as a decorative element, the trend of mixing various designs and types has been on the rise in kitchens, as well.
A well thought out kitchen will take into consideration that different types of lighting – ambient, layer, and task – will serve numerous functions. For instance, overhead lighting will brighten up the general area, while trendy sconces or under cabinet lighting will brighten specific task areas.
Varying the style between components is something that can be considered in the kitchen area. Such as combining some mid-century pendants with French-country sconces. Utilizing a mix of lighting will not just give your kitchen a trendy look but it will also make it a more functional and livable area.
3. Wood Grains That Bring Warmth
Wood surfaces add natural beauty and warmth to any room, and has actually become quite popular to use in kitchen areas.
Warm wood tones can be used to balance a stark white kitchen area or to boost the appeal of deep green and blue tones. Natural surfaces combine well with a variety of styles, including contemporary kitchen cabinetry and conventional countertops.
4. 2020 Color of the Year – Blues
As evidenced by Pantone’s pick for 2020 Color of the Year, tones of blue, from light blue to denim to dark navy blue, will continue to be popular in the new year. And it’s not surprising that this hue is fantastic for kitchens.
Blues are calming, comforting colors, so when you realize just how much time you are in your kitchen, a calming color is a great choice. And deep blues and rich blue-greens match perfectly with the other 2020 kitchen trends, like brass hardware and natural wood accents.
5. Brass Kitchen Accents
Brass cabinet hardware, drawer pulls, faucets, and light fixtures are a huge trend in kitchens. Brass surfaces – satin, unlacquered, or polished brass – on those ornamental fixtures add a gleam to your kitchen’s style and make an elegant declaration. Brass hardware also goes beautifully with the blue cabinet and natural wood accents trends.
6. The Shaker Style Gets Some Updates
Shaker-style cabinets have been around for a long time and are actually a staple in farmhouse-style kitchens. Their classic style and simplicity are the main factors for their continuing popularity. But to stay relevant, the design continues to be modified and those with narrow, medium, and broad rail widths are also becoming popular.
The broad appeal of Shaker cabinets helps them blend well with many of today’s designs. Variations of this classic style support the modern tastes of homeowners, whether it be contemporary, traditional, or the modern farmhouse, it is the look that much of today’s homeowners want.
7. Streamline Appliances
Integrated appliances, especially refrigerators and dishwashers, are designed to fit flush and coordinate with kitchen cabinetry They seamlessly disappear into the cabinetry, creating a continuous sightline, and provide a more luxurious feel to the kitchen.
How this is achieved is by disguising a refrigerator or dishwasher with custom paneling that matches or complements the cabinetry. Another way to accomplish the streamline effect is to build wall ovens and other appliances into cabinetry.