We have loved what’s come before in kitchen design: All-white kitchens, open-concept layouts, quartz countertops and minimalist design. But now, for 2023, we are ready to bid adieu to some, if not all of it.
Since the onset of the pandemic, homeowners have been maximizing efficiency in all of their spaces, including the kitchen. It has now become more than a place to prep food — it is also the homework centre, work area and family activities hub. With that has evolved the creation of designated areas within the kitchen.
There has also been an emphasis to connect to the great outdoors. Bold expressions of personality and infusing sustainability go hand-in-hand with timeless, refined features, and even a nod to the not-so-distant past.
This year, kitchens are kicking it up a notch, going all out to maximize functionality, design and personality. Come explore the trends that are taking centre stage in kitchen design.
Tailored prep space and storage
Prioritizing customization and incorporating all the bells and whistles to accommodate evolving needs is continuing to be popular in kitchen design. Everything from appliance garages to butler pantries, built-in spice racks, state-of-the-art wine closets, and organization and storage solutions are in demand, making this room both a functional and entertaining extravaganza.
The hipstoric kitchen
The hipstoric home – a new term coined by Pinterest that will rule home trends in 2023 – is the art of blending modern accents with historic vintage elements. From incorporating ornate architectural detail such as decorative trim and furniture style toe-kicks, to farmhouse table islands and styling with antiques and family heirlooms, this trend is infusing character and charm into kitchen spaces. We love the warm, timeless and fresh lived-in approach that it brings.
Cabinetry reimagined
It’s all in the details. As is expected with a maximalist design, kitchen cabinets will benefit from this style. Say ‘goodbye’ to the well-loved plain shaker look and ‘hello’ to chic rattan inlays, reed glass-door detail, engraved detailing, and fluted cabinets. It’s about telling stories in every way in your home, and cabinets will make their statement, too.
Hardware hot spot
They say good things come in small packages. In this case, cabinet hardware might just steal the show. To pair with detailed cabinets, homeowners and design professionals are taking a deep plunge and are selecting ornate hardware to add flair and glamour. If you are going big and bold in all other areas of the kitchen, why not in the accessories?
Stone stunner
Quartz, marble, geoluxe, porcelain or quartzite, design trends are turning up the veins and tones, selecting stones that are unique and uncommon to continue to tell that unique story in your kitchen. From neolith classtone to quartzite amazonite installed on everything from countertops to backsplashes and islands, this brings an infusion of character and charm in a bold, fresh and architectural way to create elevated and refined spaces in your kitchen.
Bold, tailored and personalized
These are some of the trends ruling the kitchen landscape and it’s exciting to see homeowners design spaces that are whimsical, functional, and curated just for them and their needs.