Latest Kitchen Trends 2018
A recent analysis of kitchen trends by one of the largest manufacturers of kitchen cabinets in North America offers some interesting insights to help you plan your kitchen remodel.
59% of kitchen renovations involve changing the kitchen’s footprint to be more open and to include other rooms in the home.
49% of kitchen remodels increase the kitchen size.
Islands continue to be among the most requested feature. The most popular uses of islands are as follows: entertaining, seating and meal preparation
The hottest kitchen technology trends include:
Designated charging stations in the kitchen
Integrated cabinet lighting
Smart appliances
Voice activated controls
Automated cabinet opening
Smart phone wireless controls
The top design motifs for 2018 are:
Contemporary
Transitional
Farmhouse
Industrial
Rustic
Mixing materials is another hot trend with 49% of designers stating that they believe mixing an opaque with a stain is a top 2018 trend.
Another hot trend is a contemporary look that mixes metals with traditional accent pieces.
Cherry and maple continue to dominate stained cabinet sales, but there is a growing trend for wood finishes that show more grain and character.
Trends on the watch list include:
Metal accents
Contrasting finishes
Walnut
Dramatic textures
Light filled spaces
Feminine influences
Greige tones
The leading cabinet enhancements are:
Wide/deeper drawers with organizers
Floating/open shelves
Built-in appliances
Integrated cabinet lighting
Built-in seating
To learn how you can capitalize on new technologies, storage solutions and the latest industry trends to help create a dream kitchen we’d love to meet with you! Give us a call to set up an appointment: 781-749-6777.