The start of a new year always brings with it the feeling of starting fresh and seeing things with new eyes. For some reason, I don't think I'm the only one who feels this way especially in 2024.
I devoured a wonderful book unusual kitchen Written by Sophie Donelson. The stove on the cover was a bright red Bertazzoni that I cherished in my old house, so it caught my eye right away, but since I wanted to see kitchen design in a new light, I had no choice but to order it. It was. In her first few pages, Donelson addresses the obsession with stainless steel appliances and white-and-neutral kitchens that have washed over all of our meals since the Roaring 2000s. We're approaching a golden age of kitchen design, she says. feel In our kitchen than how an imaginary future buyer would view it.
It was great timing that I came across this book while writing this article. I don't think it's a coincidence that some of our experts shared views that resonate emotionally with Donelson and her book. I've designed quite a few kitchens, including the one I'm sitting in right now, and even if it goes against the “trend” (purple walls, bright red stove, black cabinets), I've designed some pretty unique designs. I often found myself leaning towards choosing . — don't worry, we won't all be in the same kitchen). So it's really heartening to see signs of a future where every kitchen no longer looks like an AI-generated composite of her Pinterest trending images (minus the shadows, of course). Here, a kitchen and interior design expert shares her predictions for cabinetry trends for 2024.
1. The trend itself is over.
“My first thought was that the trends to avoid are the trends themselves,” says Isabella Patrick, president of Isabella Patrick Interiors in New York City.
“tendency “It’s a very meaningful word,” she says. “There are also 'trends' that are timeless, like Carrara marble and navy blue cabinets. Both of these items have been 'on trend' at one point or another.” But in my opinion they are timeless classics. Here, whether you're on trend or not, hiring a designer with a unique perspective is essential to creating a home and space that reflects who you are. (Whatever “trend” means, anyway!)”
Patrick suggests asking yourself the following questions when deciding on cabinet design (or any other design): “Even if it's not a trend, will you still like it?” Will you still like it five years from now? ” If you're not sure, know when, how, and where to use the right materials, and when, how, and where to suggest something a little wild or unexpected, and you'll be fine with everything. By bringing together the following, we create a space that transcends any label other than “this is what this space is like.” So you too.“”
2. Everything embedded everywhere is always behind us
“One of the cabinet trends that you won't see as much in 2024 is cabinets that are all built into the room,” says Kerri Pilchik of Kerri Pilchik Design in Ridgewood, New Jersey.
She says, using the kitchen island as an example. “It looks like freestanding furniture, reducing weight and bulk. Instead of a built-in island, think tall, airy legs or a farmhouse table.”
I admit I was happy to hear those words while sitting at just such a table in my new kitchen. For me it's a personal preference, so I wondered why professionals feel that way. “I think we're moving away from all built-in kitchens because people want the kitchen to be closer to the living room and not a utility room,” says Pilczyk. “The British are also very influential in the kitchen these days, but they rarely install all built-in cabinetry.”
3. Ultra-modern kitchens are giving way to cozy kitchens
“One of the noticeable trends I'm seeing is that customers are moving away from ultra-modern kitchens (i.e. clean slab-front cabinet fronts),” says the New York City and Charleston, S.C.-based company. says Elaine Thompson, interior designer and lead on the project. Pistachio Designs. “Even with a slim shaker-style front (like the one my team used on this recent project), I prefer adding a little personality and charm over something too flashy.” Why, exactly, do experts avoid ultra-modern spaces?
“Clients are definitely looking for a little more of the 'coziness' or lived-in feel that non-modern kitchens provide,” says Thompson. (After all, as I have been reminded many times, unusual kitchen, our kitchen should be a room first and a kitchen second. )
4. Navy and forest green cabinet colors continue
Patrick said navy is “timeless,” but not all designers agree. The distinct hues of navy and forest green have been “going out of style for a few years now, but they've finally crossed the threshold of saturation, or boredom,” says Heather, president of Washington, D.C.-based Heather DiSabella Interior Design.・Mr. DiSabella says.
So, what are you thinking about when it comes to the color of your kitchen cabinets? “I'd like to see more plum, deep red, and even marigold-toned cabinetry in the kitchen,” she says. “Warm tones bring depth and richness, and when combined with neutrals soften the color palette. These tones have something to say, a story to tell, so to speak. Navy and green cabinets are more They tend to be safe and crowd-pleasing, and end up feeling generic. Adding color to your cabinets gives your kitchen a more unique and tailored look.”
Sharon Fulcher and Sherika Maynard, the mother-daughter team behind S&S Interior Design in Atlanta, agree with Blue's departure. “Navy has been trending for a few years now as a classic contrasting color in the kitchen, creating a deep and cozy feel without being as dramatic as black,” says Falcher. “Clients are now more proactive when it comes to contrast and stick to black-toned cabinet colors.”
“Aim for that.” — I couldn't have said it better myself.I love it and I think so. that This should be the new trend that replaces them all.
