- Interior designers shared their kitchen trends for spring 2024.
- Bright colors and fun textures add interest and character to your kitchen.
- The all-white design and stainless steel finish are expected to disappear this spring.
Business Insider spoke to four interior designers to find out which trends are best to add or remove from your kitchen this spring.
Here's what they said:
It's important to personalize your space with color and texture.
Interior designers told BI that spring is the perfect time to incorporate color into your home.
According to Donna Fedor-Brann, owner of Donna Brann Interiors, saturated bright colors and muted pastel hues are some of the hottest kitchen trends this spring. She also expects more texture on cabinet surfaces and tile backsplashes.
Robin Burrill, CEO and interior designer at Signature Home Services, believes color will become popular in home appliances as well. She expects an increase in brass, copper, rose gold, nickel and black stainless steel finishes.
Sustainable materials and equipment are on the rise.
Eco-friendly kitchen design is expected to continue to be a trend as more people acquire composting systems, energy-efficient appliances, and high-quality food storage equipment.
Anna Gibson, founder and lead designer at AKG Design Studio, said designers may incorporate natural and recycled materials through things like wood paneling, stone or recycled countertops.
Multifunctional home appliances are gaining popularity.
Kitchen appliances designed to minimize clutter and reduce the need for multiple appliances are becoming increasingly popular.
Lisa Peck, owner and lead designer at LiLu Interiors, said people are interested in innovative products with multiple functions. Examples include ranges with air frying, sous vide, and griddle capabilities, under-counter chargers, and faucets that dispense filtered, boiled, and sparkling water.
People are embracing modern twists on traditional designs.
Traditional design is making a comeback in the kitchen.
“Traditional styles are coming back in a big way, but with new finishes, textures and a sophisticated look,” says Brill.
She predicts people will move away from ultra-modern designs in favor of traditional elements like custom molding and intricate drawer handles.
Meanwhile, white is disappearing.
White may be a safe color choice, but interior designers say people are opting for more pops of color.
“All-white kitchens are definitely out, and that includes white and gray marble,” Peck says.
Brill also believes we will see a shift away from white and gray finishes to stone and metal materials.
The stainless steel finish is peeling.
Stainless steel has been a top choice for finishes for many years, but interior designers believe it is becoming obsolete.
Brill said she wasn't a fan of stainless steel because it shows fingerprints and has cleaning issues, but plans to embrace more colorful alternatives and black glass appliances.
According to Peck, stainless steel is losing ground because “it's now a standard classic look rather than a trend.”
Plain and simple kitchen designs are becoming less popular.
While many modern kitchens focus on clean, simple designs, Brill said the bare exterior is giving way to spaces full of character and attention to detail.
Experts say people are increasingly making choices that create an overall design aesthetic and emphasize their individuality.
