- Colors such as black, red, and beige are expected to become a trend In the kitchen of 2024.
- Deep blues, cool and warm colors, and greens inspired by nature are trending.
- Copper will be used in everything from sinks and ranges to cabinet hardware and appliance handles.
Business Insider asked interior designer and certified true color expert Lindsay Puzier what colors will be trending in kitchens in 2024.
Here are eight colors we can expect to see more of this year.
New gray and green.
Poetsier is enthusiastic about green for 2024 and plans to continue to see the shade “everywhere.”
“The popularity of muted sage, emerald and all kinds of greens is rapidly increasing,” says the expert.
Its freshness and ability to bring the outdoors indoors is a factor in its popularity, but Poetsier also believes that “people are just tired of gray right now.”
Copper is making a comeback.
Copper is making a comeback as people add more color and interest to their kitchens.
Putzier says trendy finishes like cabinet hardware, sinks, range hoods, and appliance knobs are becoming more common, especially when paired with black or natural wood.
“For a while, everything was just brass, but we're reaching beyond brass to something new,” Putzier told BI. “People weren't ready to go back to nickel, so copper was the next big thing.”
Color experts want copper to remain in sinks and hardware because it's a metal that has “been in the world for thousands of years.”
Bold blue continues to be a trend.
Blues, especially royals and navy blues, are still very on-trend as they pair well with cool and warm tones.
Experts say most people incorporate blue into their islands and backsplashes, with some even painting their cabinets a “navy look.”
However, she doesn't think blue is trending as a kitchen wall color. “Because historically, blue has not been a desired color around food.”
Black is officially back.
Black is making a comeback in the kitchen through appliances, backsplash tiles, cabinetry, and even wall color.
Poetsier believes that part of the reason for the renewed interest in black is that people are “just tired of the rustic vibe that's everywhere.”
Black is more elegant and provides a change of pace, she says, “adding contrast after everything was white and gray for so long.”
While Puzzier primarily focused on stark black colors for kitchen cabinets and walls, I wouldn't be surprised to see more tone-on-tone and textured hue versions within the next year or two.
Red adds drama.
The right shade of red can make a powerful statement when used carefully.
Putzier believes there will be a resurgence of “practically banned” colors, primarily through accessories, small appliances and wall colors.
She also predicts that red will become “richer” with deeper shades like burgundy.
Such shades of red can add flair to your kitchen, especially when used in moderation.
The wood grain has become brighter.
Light wood grains are becoming more common because they are “less visually intrusive, easier to use, and feel more natural.”
“It's still light and bright, but it doesn't visually surround the space like a dark forest,” Pouzier told BI.
Overall, she sees a trend away from oak toward maple, with a temporary shift in slightly reddish tones.
“We're looking at natural maple, or maple with near-natural color stains to make the wood shine,” she said.
However, people in areas where there is still demand for oak are expected to choose “white oak with a visible texture.''
Dark tone stones are the main character.
At Putzier, we believe that darker natural stones are on trend.
More and more people are drawn to the warm, deep tones of granite, soapstone, and natural quartz to obtain the visual texture of real stone.
As white tones fade, darker neutrals act as a “replacement.”
Check out the updated version in beige.
Beige is back, but Puzier says it's a far cry from the bland dark tans of the late '90s and early 2000s.
The latest version in beige can be softer and lighter.
“Popular right now are light beige tones that work with warm natural wood,” she said.
