If you are renovating your kitchen, or plan to in the near future, you’re likely wondering what changes to make to the design. Everyone has a different taste and style, and your kitchen should reflect that. However, there are a few standard kitchen design trends that can ensure a gorgeous final product while still giving you creative freedom in design. These kitchen designs make excellent templates and can act as the backbone of your design decisions. Let’s take a look!

Vintage Chic

There’s something so appealing about homes with vintage feels. How can you achieve the vintage look? Consider using woods, stones, and other natural materials in your kitchen. If you have stools around your island, opt for a Victorian look or wicker/rattan. Paint and wallpaper color are also important to creating a truly vintage feel. Pastels, whites, creams, and greys are wonderful options, but you can also use pops of color sparingly. Finally, you can achieve a more retro-vintage look with new appliances that resemble their much older counterparts. Companies are reverting back to old styles of fridges, sinks, stoves, and more! You can purchase brand new appliances that work as well as any other but look like they’re straight out of the 1950s. 

Bolder Colors

As we have said in our blog about color theory , not all colors will work well in every kitchen. That being said, people are getting much bolder when it comes to incorporating colors into their kitchen design. What are some practical ways to do this in your home? If you have chairs or stools in your kitchen, consider purchasing them in the color of your choice. Against neutral-colored tables and islands, these chairs will look phenomenal. The aesthetic is even classier when you pair your colored seats with a stone countertop like quartz or granite. The stark contrast in colors creates a focal point and can warm up a kitchen. Another popular trick right now is to opt for colored cabinets and appliances. Gone are the days of white cabinetry and stainless steel appliances as people welcome in black, blue, red, green, and more!

Smart Kitchens

As much as people are taking their kitchen design back to the ’50s and earlier, they are also seeking out the latest in smart kitchen technology. Fridges are now available with digital touchscreen fronts that can act as a calendar, camera, and grocery tracker. Ovens can now be controlled with your phone from wherever you are and have heat settings for anything you could want to cook. Even small appliances like coffee makers are smarter than ever with daily timers, digital displays, and sensors that tell you to add water. Though these new high-tech appliances will cost you more than the average kitchen appliance, the ease of use, durability, and quality make the purchase well worth it. 

Finally, the design trend that continues to withstand the test of time: Stone Countertops

Maybe we’re biased here at Planet Stone, but we’re sure you can agree that using quartz, marble, granite, or other stone in your kitchen has been popular for decades. Incorporating stone surfaces into your kitchen design adds class, sophistication, and style without you having to put in any extra work. With so many colors and patterns to choose from, it’s nearly impossible not to find something you love. The best part of this trend? It can be incorporated with just about every other trend, and it will still be relevant when the other trends are not! If you want to get on board with this kitchen design trend, contact Planet Stone today for a free estimate: (818) 860-7142. 

These are just a few of the many popular trends we have been seeing in kitchen design. There are, of course, classics like open-concept, light and airy, and country chic, amongst many others. The list truly goes on and on. Remember to incorporate some of your own flair and personality into your new kitchen, and it will soon become your favorite room in the house!