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With amazing new kitchen remodels appearing everywhere packed full of clever twists and new innovative kitchen design ideas for cabinetry and appliances displayed in showrooms across the nation, there are plenty of state-of-the-art styles and kitchen remodeling trends to choose from.

Kitchen Accessories

Technology has now evolved past office desk computers and mobile phones and entered the kitchen space with full force. It’s not even just in the form of fancy kitchen cabinets, appliances, and gadgets. In the modern world, it’s now possible to have a kitchen whose smart technology is integrated into nearly appliance and function, from the lighting to the faucets to the fridge.

Many kitchens designs today are constructed from the ground up with this trend in mind. Still, for older kitchens, smart gadgets, sensors, and other devices can be added for homeowners’ convenience.

Simply add-ons such as kitchens with motion sense-equipped faucets can sense when hands are placed underneath and turn on automatically. Others, like refrigerators, are able to send alerts when grocery items are running low, or a coffee maker is programmed to have coffee the moment someone wakes from bed. There are even gadgets designed to monitor eggs and tell you which of the bunch are about to go bad.

Don’t forget, as well, to update your lighting system, a critical feature of any kitchen that can now be entirely controlled from a tablet or smartphone.

Kitchen accessories that are integrated with technology are growing in popularity as people experiment with novel technologies. This is one of the largest trends seen in 2022.

Kitchen Cabinets

Despite the fact that white cabinets represent a classic look that works well with nearly any kind of kitchen style, millennials are driving this old statement away. Instead, analysts are now expecting to see islands crafted in a wide array of different wood stains and paint colors. The mixing of finishes creates an accent piece along with additional color pops for the bravest of hearts.

These color pops are projected to be especially popular in shades of green and blue. Similar to these neutral nature shades, there is another color palette making its way into the kitchen. This includes dark jewel tones of plum, black, emerald green, and navy. It may come as a surprise just how spectacular dark kitchen cabinetry works or enhances the space with a luxurious and dramatic feel.

Dark shaded cabinets cast kitchens in a dramatic, subtle essence. Still, you need to be careful that it doesn’t overpower the room to the point where everything is dark. More homeowners are opting for kitchens with these styles in a bold way.

Kitchen Countertops

As we’ve come to experience a movement that favors more tactile and textured surfaces, it’s no surprise that they are considered in countertops as well. Honed surfaces are the most common and have applications for a wide array of materials, including quartz, granite, and marble. Although polished has remained the most popular, there are a number of advantages to others.

Honed finishes use matte with next to no shine, with the overall outlook depending significantly on the type of stone. Regardless, it is characterized by a smooth surface and low sheen. These tend to work best with marble, as the lack of shine prevents the bold visibility of scratch marks and other flaws.

Another new type of treatment that has become quite popular in recent times includes leathered finishes. These have soft sheens that are less glossy from a slab and a different feel. Furthermore, they retain the natural color of the stone to give it a more complex look than a honed finish. Lastly, they conceal water spots and fingerprints very well, which is visually appealing to lots of people.

Additional Kitchen Design Trends

Black Ranges

An uptick in the use of black ranges to reflect a dramatic and elegant focal point for kitchens is being observed. Tying in black accents without excessive use of such colors allows for a look that is easy to work with and also stylish.

In addition, smaller accents like handles and knobs can complement dark ranges to create a sleek appearance.

Open-concept kitchen remodels are perfect for multitasking

These kinds of kitchens are perfect for multitasking and entertainment, so it comes as no surprise that they are trending. While open-plan concepts are dependent on space, realtors are still seeing a demand for open floor plans.

The need to separate the kitchen into a separate room is a dying concept that is not expected to make a return in the near future.

Kitchen Islands

Kitchen islands, serving as part of the open-concept design, are often multipurpose. Consequently, it is expected that their popularity will substantially increase this year as well.

Even though double islands are particularly in favor, not everyone has the space to accommodate this. Therefore, if you aren’t able to have 2 islands, you can still take part in the trend by having a single island.

Unpainted Cabinetry

Despite the fact that painted cabinets are not projected to disappear any time soon, homeowners will be making more decisions in regards to the type of wood utilized for an unpainted appearance. Data shows that many are taking a key interest in natural wood.

No More Double Ovens

Homeowners are now becoming more accustomed to small appliances like air fryers and instant pots over double ovens that tend to consume more space than necessary. Never have realtors observed more types of built-in and portable ovens designed in the history of the industry. Homeowners, like those with smaller to medium kitchens, are now substituting double ovens with a single conventional one in addition to some other countertop.

More Greenery

While it isn’t a new trend to include color pops in kitchens, there will be much more green seen in modern designs. This is especially considering that Benjamin Moore and Sherwin Williams both include dusty, muted greens as part of their colors of the year. Green tends to work best with blocky butcher countertops and hardwood floors.

Full Backsplashes

Although low backsplashes have been a trend for years, they are starting to lose popularity. To many, they simply don’t make sense and fail to serve a meaningful function as they fail to protect the entirety of the wall.