2018 Kitchen Trends (So Far)...
Howards Kitchen Studio • March 21, 2018
We’re just about a quarter of the way through 2018 (how is that possible?), and a recent analysis of kitchen trends by one of the largest manufacturers of kitchen cabinets in North America offers some interesting insights to help you plan your kitchen remodel.
- 59% of kitchen renovations involve changing the kitchen’s footprint to be more open and to include other rooms in the home.
- 49% of kitchen remodels increase the kitchen size.
- Islands continue to be among the most requested feature. The most popular uses of islands are as follows: entertaining, seating and meal preparation
- The hottest kitchen technology trends include:
- Designated charging stations in the kitchen
- Integrated cabinet lighting
- Smart appliances
- Voice activated controls
- Automated cabinet opening
- Smart phone wireless controls
- The top design motifs for 2018 are:
- Contemporary
- Transitional
- Farmhouse
- Industrial
- Rustic
- Mixing materials is another hot trend with 49% of designers stating that they believe mixing an opaque with a stain is a top 2018 trend.
- Another hot trend is a contemporary look that mixes metals with traditional accent pieces.
- Cherry and maple continue to dominate stained cabinet sales, but there is a growing trend for wood finishes that show more grain and character.
- Trends on the watch list include:
- Metal accents
- Contrasting finishes
- Walnut
- Dramatic textures
- Light filled spaces
- Feminine influences
- Greige tones
- The leading cabinet enhancements are:
- Wide/deeper drawers with organizers
- Floating/open shelves
- Built-in appliances
- Integrated cabinet lighting
- Built-in seating
To learn how you can capitalize on new technologies, storage solutions and the latest industry trends to help create a dream kitchen, we invite you to visit one of our showrooms , or contact us for a consultation!
