The Kitchen Trends That Are Here to Stay
Many eagerly await Architectural Digest’s release of the latest and greatest kitchen trends throughout the year, but we were thrilled last year to see that they’ve taken a different approach in their 2021 rendition by spotlighting the trends that are here to stay!
Unusual materials, double islands and more—here are the 2021 trends designers love…
A cabinet-free glimpse of a wood-paneled kitchen by Commune Design embodies the 2021 look.Stephen Kent Johnson
The Return of Wood
Top designers around the country are opting in for wood based cabinets and finishes to return warmth and calmness back into the home as we see a shift away from the clean lines and cold finishes that modern kitchen offer.
Try it out! Integrate wood paneling and opt for a type with natural beauty, like ash wood.
Little Details
A cornerstone of design is customization, this is prevalent now more than ever as people continue to spend more time at home dining and entertaining. Simply put, build a space that works for you; one which caters to your unique tastes. That means everything from the layout of the kitchen, finishes on appliances, customizable facades and covers!
Try it out! Create a DIY juice counter or create your own coffee cart.
Double Islands
“This trend adds storage to your kitchen, and it provides more space to prepare food and entertain guests,” says Huston based designer Nina Magon. With sleek sight lines and abundant counter space, double islands are the ultimate indulgence (if you have the space)…
The End of Upper Cabinets
Increasing the functionality and usability of a space (like double islands) do, eliminate the need for upper cabinets. This is ultimately a win, as it opens up the space and allows your kitchen to double as an entertainment area.
Try it out! Incorporate open shelves as areas of display to house beautiful dishes and glassware, but be conscious not to overcrowd them…
Smarter Kitchens
Smart appliances have been a game changer in the kitchen design space for a while now. Advancements like smart faucets, to ovens being controlled by your smartphone to simple touch-closing cabinets have made smart kitchens the ultimate luxury, until now. With new tech advancements reaching the market everyday, competition has become steep, empowering the masses to create their very own smart kitchen.
Try it out! Make your kitchen work for you, check out our upcoming article “How to Build Your Own Smart Kitchen”
Concealment
Ever wonder how people in AD’s designer photoshoots store their counter kitchen appliances? We’re talking about your instapots, crockpots, air fryers, etc. Concealed design is the name of the game. There are so many options now that remove the cluttered look from counters, such as pop-up plugs, rotating panels that contain storage behind them, and push-to-open cabinets with invisible hardware.
Rethinking Materials
“I’m seeing a big return of old materials used in new ways,” reflects Romanek. “Brass hoods, copper panels, wood cabinets, onyx instead of marble, unique lighting, sinks in different finishes—so much good stuff!”
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