Kitchen facing the backyard allows for seamless al fresco dining
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For a while, it felt like every new restaurant or bar had a garage door that opened to a patio. This feature is now being adopted and improved in homes. According to NKBA, kitchen window walls help bring the outdoors inside and are trending along with large kitchen windows and glass walls.
The kitchen takes inspiration from nature
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The biggest muse for your kitchen in 2024 may just be Mother Nature. According to NKBA, layering warm whites, earthy greens, and wood tones is a design choice that mimics nature and brings a harmonious atmosphere to your kitchen. The textured wood of the cabinets continues the natural theme.
Green is a bold choice that pays off
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“Green is in season right now and looks great on walls, tiles, and cabinets,” says Julie Ireland, an interior design architect based in California and Texas. Ireland has recently traveled to Spain, Portugal and Italy for design and tile shows and believes green is a recurring theme.
“I personally love all shades of green because they connect us to nature, from the deep, saturated tones found in the rainforest to the soft, calming green tones found at the seaside,” she told NKBA. .
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Green choices are creating a more sustainable kitchen
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Eco-friendly trends NKBA is eyeing for 2024 include built-in recycling stations, energy-efficient and long-life appliances, and donation of old appliances.
larger kitchen island
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Kitchen islands are becoming a major design focal point. Some people are doubling up on the island. But Jeanne Chan, a Southern California-based interior designer and principal of Cozy Stylish Chic, believes that one long island is better than two small ones. I like it. She has grown as much as 20 feet in some projects.
The refrigerator is made of stainless steel that resists fingerprints.
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Blame it on the ghost of dirty hands: I wiped down the fridge and the fingerprints reappeared a moment later. Thankfully, new refrigerators come with stain-resistant coatings that keep the appliance looking sleek and clean, says Marca, founder and lead designer of Think Chic Interiors in Westchester, New York. says Helft. More and more refrigerators are also equipped with LED lights inside the refrigerator to provide more efficient lighting.
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Homeowners are embracing a 'soft modern' aesthetic
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Bob Bakes, co-founder and head of design at Bakes & Kropp, says the trend for 2024 is modern design with classic elements. This may look like a high-gloss finish on the cabinets offset by a matte wood finish on open shelves or accent panels. There's minimal or no hardware to clean, he says. The European look gives a warmer feel than a strictly modern kitchen.
In-room coffee and cocktail bar takes your bedroom to the next level
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Diana Melichar, an architect in Lake Forest, Illinois, says kitchens are expanding, and one of the best examples is the coffee and cocktail bar in the master bedroom. These hotel-like amenities create an oasis away from the kids, perfect for your morning coffee or evening nightcap. It is usually built in a corner away from the bed.
Beverage stations are in high demand
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When it comes to kitchen remodeling, drink stations are the most trending design element that designers expect to have a big impact on customers in the coming years, according to a report from NKBA. A dedicated spot for pouring wine, brewing coffee, or blending smoothies is higher on your wish list than other layout features, such as an expanded pantry or eat-in kitchen that replaces a formal dining room. there is.
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Quartz countertops are the first choice
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Quartz countertops are low maintenance, durable, and easy to clean. According to NKBA, these are the No. 1 choice for kitchen countertops. The next most popular is quartzite, followed by granite.
Minimalism is mainstream
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Scandinavian, midcentury and contemporary are all trending design styles for kitchens, according to kitchen designers and other industry experts surveyed for the NKBA report. People generally want functional kitchens with a minimalist look, with flat-panel designs, stain-resistant materials like quartz, ample storage space, and countertops that extend seamlessly into the backsplash.
Gold kitchen faucets are slightly more popular than stainless steel
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The kitchen is looking for gold. In the NKBA survey, 49.5% of respondents said gold is the top color for kitchen faucets, becoming slightly more popular than stainless steel or black finishes. Gold, bronze, and copper are also popular finishes for light fixtures.
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