The Latest Kitchen Trends for 2018

Direct Kitchen Distributors • November 12, 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, please give us a call at (610) 262-7235 or visit our showroom at 5585 MacArthur Road Whitehall, PA 18052. Visit 24/7 at www.directkitchen.com.
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