Spacious, homely farmhouse kitchens have been a popular trend for years. Shaker cabinets with white or butcher block countertops create a clean, spacious feel, while vintage-inspired appliances and large dining tables all add to the cozy feel. But this once-popular kitchen trend may become less popular this year.
According to TikTok user @NationalStoneLV, who represents countertop and flooring video work, the farmhouse look is being phased out in 2024, but there are variations of the look we'll see in its place. I am.
We spoke to several design experts to see what TikTok has to say and get their advice on how to upgrade your kitchen in 2024.
Will farmhouse kitchens really be phased out?
Design duo Patrick and Megan Sharp of Mr. and Mrs. Sharp in Serenbe don't think that one style of kitchen will be 'obsolete' in 2024, but they do think that 'farmhouse “I feel that the epidemic may be subsiding.'' They say a traditional kitchen with farmhouse elements is a timeless choice, but they don't think we'll be going back to the full farmhouse look anytime soon.
Interior designer Laura Botelho of Dallas-based Laura Botelho Interiors agrees, believing that traditional farmhouse kitchen styles are now being replaced by a more European cottage look. “This style is more timeless, with an organic mix of old and new. There is also a return to warm neutrals and the use of natural stone and matte surfaces.”
How to upgrade your farmhouse kitchen
replace fixtures
To achieve a more European cottage look, Botelho said cabinet hardware, faucets and light fixtures will be replaced with distressed brass instead of “modern shiny gold or farmhouse matte black metal.” I am.
Eliminate the white backsplash
Botelho adds, “Another great way to upgrade the look of your farmhouse is to get rid of the white subway tile or white ceramic backsplash and instead use tiles that naturally vary in color and surface appearance to create a more It’s about giving it an organic feel.”
Incorporate timeless design elements
Marisa Bettencourt, interior designer and founder of North + Fair Interior Design, is committed to keeping kitchen designs timeless, as renovations can be very expensive and time-consuming. She says you can update your farmhouse style look by simply “incorporating timeless design elements that can grow with you.”
One way to achieve timeless design is to understand which design elements speak to you in terms of color, texture, symmetry or asymmetry, and decorative details. Look for visual inspiration that helps, explains Bettencourt. This will help you achieve your style and avoid an “overly themed space”. Instead of using multiple pops of color, he chooses just one to pair with more neutral tones like wood and bright countertops, and keeps the pattern on the more subdued side so it's “not overwhelming to the eye.” keep.
upgrade your cabinets
One of the main features of a farmhouse kitchen is its square “Shaker style” cabinets. Designer Eugene Corless of EF Corless Interiors says this is something that happens too often.
“It's always interesting to me to have something more nuanced and special than the traditional 'Shaker style,'” says Corless. “We also enjoy contrasting finish combinations, such as the stained oak lower cabinets and lightly painted upper cabinets, but they both have the same profile, so they maintain a cohesive feel.”
