Top Kitchen Trends That Really Cook

Today is the opening day for the largest kitchen and bath trade show in the country. We’re at KBIS (The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show) in Orlando all week, gathering new ideas and scouting great products for our clients. Here are some trends we’ve already seen that will influence kitchen design for the next few years!

1. Bigger Is Better

The kitchen has always been the heart of the home, and now that heart is growing much bigger. The islands are longer, the storage is plentiful, and there’s room for every family member and guest. This is truly the most important room in the house today so the investments should be focused here.

2. Station Manager

Dedicated kitchen spots for coffee and wine are nothing new, but these high-tech stations are! They are hidden, wired, and easily accessible with folding doors and pull-out shelves. They can also have heated or cooled walls, bluetooth controls, and storage for any accessories or ingredients. They can make your house the best coffeeshop or wine bar in the neighborhood.

3. Hiding in Plain Sight

Kitchens are even more high-tech, but the key is to keep things hidden so it all looks seamless and effortless. In the Dallas kitchen we designed above, the range hood is ultra-efficient, and hiding in plain sight. It looks just like the cabinetry surrounding it, rather than standing out on its own. We love this beautiful style!

4. Tech Talk

We love seeing all of the new appliances and tech advances at KBIS! Understanding all of the new ways that kitchens can function for our clients helps us to design around the fabulous high-tech gadgets. Tucking microwave drawers and wine fridges into cabinetry sounds easy, but you do have to understand how everything needs to be wired and installed. Kitchens are only going to have more tech as we move through this decade, and we are ready to showcase those new functionalities for our clients!

5. Naturally Beautiful

As a counterbalance to all of that tech is a natural look. Warm woods, beautiful stones, and colors directly from nature will craft a look that is welcoming and very low-tech. The kitchen will still function with fabulous technology, but will look more crafted and cozy.

We can’t wait to show you more of what we’re seeing at KBIS. Be sure you’re following us on Instagram to see the latest looks!