If home is where the heart is, the kitchen is its very core. This space is where families gather to do more than share a meal–they gather to connect. It is often the first place visited each morning for breakfast and the last stop each night for a midnight snack. When friends come over, guests gravitate towards the kitchen. So naturally, any homeowner would want a kitchen that is both warm and inviting–a place that functions as a hang-out space just as much as a place to eat. Is your kitchen in need of an upgrade? Could it use a little sprucing to create that homey feel? Read on for the 10 kitchen trends of 2024 and learn more about how you can make your kitchen the kitchen of your dreams this year.
- Big bold colors are in. The white-on-white brightness of cabinets and countertops is a thing of the past. Midnight blues, deep greens, and rich burgundys will be all the rage this year. When you want to use white (because it goes with everything)– go for cream color, off-white, or eggshell instead of bright white to make the space feel warmer. Use these colors to bring richness to your kitchen with accent walls, islands, furniture, and lighting. Personalize the space with wallpaper in your favorite colors (but again go with jewel tones) or even incorporate artwork. Make it unique with a backsplash or light fixtures. Mixed fixtures give it character and make it your own.
- Can’t decide on an accent color for your kitchen? When in doubt, go green this year. All shades of green are on trend– from vivid emerald to calming sage.
- One way to make the environment one that is inviting is by making it calming. Whether that is choosing calming colors or mood lighting, make the room one people want to be in with under-the-countertop dimming lights, for example.
- If an inviting mood is what you are going for, and it should be what you are going for, communal seating is one way to get there. This year, seating will be more about conversation than simply watching the chef cook. Choose a table that allows guests to talk to each other face-to-face. That human connection is one everyone craves and it is always on trend. Make your island seating comfortable with cozy chairs that welcome lounging just as much as eating or drinking.
- Speaking of islands, don’t forget to make yours functional. Yes, islands are meant for bar top seating and as a focal point of the kitchen, but this year, the trend is to make them functional as well by adding plenty of storage.
- Another fun way to create a comfortable vibe in your kitchen is by adding a wet bar or coffee bar to the space. These are all the rage this year. But if you do decide to add one of these, make sure they are functional, because again, functionality is crucial. Include cabinets with storage space. You want to maximize the space in your kitchen as best you can and a wet bar or a coffee bar is a great way to do that. It also allows for delicious drinks and what guest can say no to that?
- Add that richness you are going for to your kitchen by using gold hardware as accents. Whether that is faucets, cabinet handles, or lighting. Whether it’s matte, satin, or brushed finish, go gold this year.
- Keep the kitchen warm by blending materials. Use a marble countertop and wood drawers. Use a mixture of painted and stained warm, natural wood colors in your cabinets and shelves. Use a variety of colors and textures. For a backsplash, go with stone instead of tile. By using natural materials, like wood, stone, and marble, there might be more flaws, but imperfections give it character. And character is in style this year. Another way to create character? Asymmetry. Kitchens are often designed with balance in mind, but this year, go for something different. Make a statement with an extra shelf on one side or mix vertical and horizontal patterns in your cabinetry.
- Make a statement in your kitchen with accent pieces, such as interesting lights above the island or table and textured range hoods. Go for wood, stainless steel, and mixed materials to make these things pop.
- While minimalism isn’t necessarily the trend, it is on trend to make a kitchen functional and free of clutter. Create a stress-free space by installing easy-to-use appliances and easy-to-clean countertops, including furniture with plenty of storage (such as the island) with floor-to-ceiling cabinets. Go minimalist without going boring. Of course, you want your kitchen to look good, but make sure it is functional, too.
If you read these top 10 ways to bring your kitchen into 2024 and want to make some changes to your space, New Leaf can help you do that. We can create that custom cabinetry you are looking for and make sure it is both boldly colorful and supremely functional. Give us a call today! We would love to make your house the home of your dreams.
