The report reveals the anticipated trends for the next three years (yes, you read that correctly!
in products, materials, and finishes for residential kitchens.
Read on to find out more details on what youll see in the newly designed kitchens of 2024.
Photo:Peter Valli; designed by Jeanne Chung
Just a quick wipe means easy maintenance.
One of the most popular slab choices is quartz.
Other popular backsplash alternatives arepatterned tile(like hex, chevron, and herringbone) and subway designs.
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In general, backsplash colors will feature warm neutrals, earth tones, and muted colors.
Green
Peter Valli; Design by Jeanne Chung of CozyAStylishAChic
Bye, bye white kitchens!
Well, sort of.
Peter Valli; Design by Jeanne Chung of Cozy·Stylish·Chic
Stark white kitchens are out, and creamy whites are in, in addition to wood tones.
We have blended green cabinetry with natural wood and even creamy whites.
Think flat panel designs that are free of hardware and feature push-to-open technology.
Adam Kane Macchia Photography; Design by Sarah Robertson of Studio Dearborn and AKBD
And 37 percent of homeowners want cabinets with customizable drawer dividers and partitions.
Beverage stations like coffee cabinets, smoothie centers, and wine bars.
60 percent of NKBA respondents anticipate adding this feature into their design layouts.
Dustin Peck Photography; Design by Vicky Serany of Southern Studio
Quartz Countertops
A whopping 73 percent of respondents voted quartz as their countertop material of choice.
Runners-up include quartzite, granite, sintered stone, and marble.
Quartz is an easy-to-clean surface thats incredibly stain-resistant and heat-tolerant.
Peter Valli; Design by Jeanne Chung of Cozy·Stylish·Chic
In general, countertop colors will be lighter than cabinets and be honed or matte.
According to NKBA, both natural and engineered surfaces will be popular.
Runners-up include black and silver.
Stacey Van Barkel Photography; Design by Vicky Serany of Southern Studio
Quiet Appliances
Quiet luxury has taken on a whole new meaning in the kitchen.
Stainless steel is still the number one choice, followed by paneling to match cabinet faces.
Gas ranges are on the decline, and invisible induction cooktops integrated into countertops are now in demand.
Adam Kane Macchia Photography; Design by Sarah Robertson, AKBD
56 percent elected to make it a wood or painted wood, followed by stainless at 51 percent.
In addition to functional needs, islands are becoming a design focal point with distinct color cabinetry and/or countertop.
66 percent of survey takers will work in larger windows on projects.
Rebecca McAlpin; Design by Lori Kurnitsky, NCIDQ with co-designers Olga Carlson and Michele Plachter
Meanwhile, designers are aiming to reduce consumption through water-conserving and energy-efficient products.
Reid Rolls; Design by Sandra Gjesdahl
