2020 Kitchen Trends

2020 Kitchen Trends

Reclaimed Wood Kitchen Cabinetry

Companies such as IKEA are moving to more natural, eco-friendly materials for their kitchen cabinets. From bamboo to even recycled plastic bottles, cabinet companies are taking this revival of reduce and reuse very seriously.
Marble Kitchen Countertops

Marble Kitchen Countertops

While it looks like a natural stone, engineered quartz is more affordable and less prone to stains. 

Open Shelving

Open shelves allow you to showcase your beautiful kitchenwares among other heirlooms and antiques. The ability to see through your storage also means everything is easy to find.

Dog Cantinas

Doggie cantinas—areas are designed for feeding man's best friend—will be the pet-focused trend.

Add Hints of Color

You don't have to scrap an all-white kitchen to stay on trend. Dip your toe in the color pool instead, whether you store colorful pottery in glass-front cabinets, or bring in colorful furniture.
Dog Cantina
Marble Kitchen Countertops

Kitchen Larders

Originally a room in the home used for storing and preserving foods, the kitchen larder has transformed into a stand-alone cupboard or pantry.

Darker Floors

If you choose a light paint for walls or cabinetry, select a dark floor stain to up the cozy factor of the room.
Dark kitchen floors
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