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by YumYum
- August 21, 2024
The heart of any home, the kitchen is an ever-evolving view. Regardless of whether you are in the throes of a full modern kitchen renovation or just doing some minor touch-ups to your home’s kitchen, it is always important that you stay current with 2024 kitchen design trends.
Bold Color Schemes Trend Rise
In: Rich, Earthy Tones
Goodbye, white kitchens! Two years later, and modern kitchens are saying goodbye to sterile white surfaces, instead opting for rich earthy hues such as deep greens, warm browns, and terracotta—but no loud oranges here mourning over the 70s. Warm and natural, these colors make your kitchen comfortable but still stylish. Matte black and other darker finishes are another popular trend, complementing lighter tones of the kitchen.
Out: Sterile White Kitchens
White kitchens have been the standard for so long that they now feel tired. Alternatively, they can come across as sterile and more like a hospital than your abode. Instead, homeowners are adding dimension and interest by using natural woods or stone to bring in color + texture.
Green and Smart Materials
Filed Under: Recycled and Eco-Friendly Materials
Reclaimed wood and recycled glass countertops are gaining popularity, not only reducing environmental impact but also adding unique character to the kitchen. The use of bamboo, cork, and other renewable resources in flooring and cabinetry is also on the uptick.
Eliminated: High-Gloss Finishes & Anything Not-Eco
Stylish though they may be, high-gloss finishes are fast becoming a thing of the past. Some unsustainable materials such as certain types of plastics and synthetic countertops are on the way out in favor of something greener.
Connected Devices and Appliances
In: Smart Appliances With Integrated Technology
Technology still plays a major part in kitchen design developments. The wave in 2024: Smart appliances you can control by phone and voice. With innovation like touch-screen refrigerators and remote preheated ovens, there is a growing expectation for today(to be more of)-kitchen-(have) tomorrow. Modern kitchens also consider built-in coffee makers and wine coolers as essentials.
Out: Conventional, Non-Smart Devices
Common equipment with smart support starts to look old-fashioned and quite boring. Though they continue to serve their core purpose, most of them are not connected and would regard voluminous, from the outside.
Design: The Little Things That Count
In: Mixed Metals and Custom Hardware
This definitely falls in line with one of the top trends for 2024, and that is personalization. What better way to infuse your personality into a kitchen than through hardware. The use of mixed metals with brass, copper, and blackened steel is trending, giving homeowners the freedom to create a look that complements their individual indoor style. And unique hardware statement pieces are seen even in cabinets and drawers, a luxury touch that is becoming more popular.
Out: Uniform Metal Finishes
No more do you have to perfectly match each metal finish in your kitchen. Now people are mixing and matching metals to design beautiful space. It also came down to achieving contrast and combining multiple textures.
Altering Design and Behavior
In: Open Shelving & Multi-Functional Spaces
So, no change to the open concept—just an evolution. Trending in cabinetry is open shelving, which provides an interesting and attractive method of keeping everyday items readily available yet out of the way. Finally, the importance of multi-functional spaces in 2024 kitchen designs is also worth mentioning; kitchens that serve as more than just places to cook and eat but which double up for home-working or entertaining guests.
Wellness and Wellness-Minded Focus
Filed Under: Wellness-Based Design Elements
Wellness centers have taken the place of kitchens, which themselves are now for more than just cooking. Modern kitchen trends in 2024 emphasize features like filtered water systems, air purification, or even hydroponic gardens for fresh herbs. Lighting is also being tuned to naturally mimic daylight to improve mood and give users better energy.
Out: Harsh Lighting and Toxic Materials
Homeowners are aware of the health impacts from their environment, and they tend to desire non-toxic, low-emittance materials as opposed to older choices which have been shown not to be optimal for human health.
Artisanship Makes a Comeback
Filed Under: Handmade & Custom Items
In 2024, the individuality trend is only getting bigger as saved handmade and custom pieces have surged in popularity. Seen in bespoke cabinetry and handmade tiles; artisan-level craftsmanship still reigns supreme. These give the space a personal feeling that reveals something about how its owner lives and what they value.
Out: Mass-Produced, Just Like Everyone Else
Mass-produced kitchens are no longer en vogue, it seems. More and more homeowners are looking for specialized, unique parts that will help them set their kitchens aside from the everyday grind. The mediocrity of cookie-cutter kitchens is being replaced by the charisma that bespoke craftsmanship offers.
The Kitchen Island Has Grown
In: Bigger, More Versatile Kitchen Islands
What used to be just a place for preparing food, the kitchen island has become the heartbeat of any modern home. 2024: Increased Size for Multi-Purpose Kitchen Islands Large during the 2040’s and serve multiple purposes as work space, dining area, storage solution. These islands are typically fitted with fixtures such as sinks and cooktops, lending them the most weight in a kitchen.
Out: Small, One-Trick Pony Islands
Gone are the days of single-use, small islands. Homeowners are asking for complete islands that can handle every duty—meal prep, casual dining, and storage. Function maximization is trending, and the kitchen island becomes a central piece of this space.
Minimalist Smart Storage
In: Hidden Storage Solutions
The latest trends in modern kitchens are revolving around smart storage that can help to de-clutter your surrounding while enhancing a clean minimalist look. They know everything about hidden pantries, pull-out shelves, and appliance garages to keep the house looking neat while still providing utility.
Gone: Messy Open Cabinets and Visible Clutter
A simple decluttering can work in open cabinets, treasured by many once the only means to show off dishes and glassware (now being replaced with closed, hidden storage options). As we inch towards a more minimalist lifestyle, solutions such as shelving (especially the open kind) and visible clutter become things of days gone.
Indoor/Outdoor Living
In: Seamless Indoor-Outdoor Kitchens
In 2024, one of the trends in kitchen design will clearly be linking indoors with outdoors so as not to separate them! It also helps to boost outdoor spaces thanks to better hinged, swing, or sliding doors and servery-style open patios from indoor kitchens. Ideal for entertainers and outdoor enthusiasts alike, this trend pushes the kitchen beyond what it has traditionally been.
Out: Separate Living Spaces Without Walls
The clear demarcation of indoor and outdoor spaces is blurring. Homeowners would like these areas to flow together more naturally. We are all about bringing outside, inside with floor-to-ceiling windows and lovely natural elements or direct access to an outdoor BBQ & al fresco eating areas.
Adopting these kitchen renovation trends for 2024 will help to keep it the bright heart of your home. Whether you are focusing on smart storage or wellness, these ideas should provide plenty of inspiration for designing a contemporary and chic kitchen to your lifestyle.
