Top trends for timeless kitchen designs
If you’re considering a kitchen renovation, you’ve probably heard caution about avoiding overly trendy designs that can diminish your home’s value and limit its appeal to future buyers.
That’s sound advice, but many of this year’s trends are relatively neutral and have longterm staying power.
Kitchen upgrades are typically all about making practical updates to meet the needs of a family. The key to smart design is incorporating functional elements a family requires while striking a balance between style and trends that quickly become outdated. Before you dive into a kitchen project, consider these on-trend design recommendations from the experts at Wellborn Cabinet.
ADD HEALTH-FOCUSED FEATURES
As the hub of nutrition, it’s no surprise wellness design features are making their way into the kitchen. Some examples include appliances with air frying or steaming features, and double ovens appearing in more homes, making home meals for the family easier to manage. Also look for technology that simplifies meal planning and managing your pantry inventory, as well as features that regulate food storage temperatures more precisely, including during power outages.
SHIFT BACK TO WOOD STAINS
Painted cabinets had their moment, but the latest designs are revealing a movement back toward warm wood grains, specifically oak.
As trends continue to shift toward embracing natural elements, as well as exploring diverse color palettes, cabinet manufacturers are constantly innovating to meet the demands of consumers and design professionals alike.
To elevate contemporary cabinetry design, Wellborn Cabinet introduced captivating finishes that celebrate natural materials and textures. Inspired by the highly desired white oak at a more accessible price point,
Boardwalk offers a breath of fresh air, allowing the unique oak wood grain to take center stage.
The striking finish of Peppermill introduces a versatile darker brown hue with a subtle gray undertone, adding depth, dimension and sophistication. If you’re not quite ready to fully embrace natural wood tones, Alabaster may be a perfect alternative; this hue provides the timeless elegance of neutral