This Year's Most Popular Kitchen Trends Are Stunning
You're about to see these designs everywhere.
Teeming with beautiful craftsmanship, some Joanna Gaines-inspired flair and tons of practical elements (we're looking at you, microwave drawer), the most buzzed-about kitchen designs of the year are here.
To create the list of top kitchen ideas for 2016, experts at Zillow surveyed interior designers, real estate experts and their own slew of trending images. And we have to admit, we're pretty impressed. "From hidden appliances to beautifully painted cabinets in complementing colors, homeowners want their kitchen to be stylish enough for entertaining, yet welcoming and functional for everyday use," said Kerrie Kelly, Zillow Digs' home design expert.
Homeowners nowadays want materials and elements that are classic, durable and highly functional, which also means that there are a few features that didn't make the cut and are on their way out. Here are all the kitchen trends you should go for, plus three fads you should forget about immediately.
Hot Trend: Tuxedo Kitchen Cabinets
"Homeowners are starting to take bigger design risks in the kitchen," according to the Zillow report. "Expect to see a rise in tuxedo or two-toned painted cabinets where the top and bottom doors are painted in complimentary colors, such as navy blue and soft gray or beige."
Hot Trend: Hidden Appliances
These days, people want everything in their kitchen to look beautiful — including their appliances. Thanks to this growing trend, you'll see more concealed coffee stations, microwave drawers and refrigerators disguised with cabinet fronts, like this one.
Hot Trend: Wood Paneling
You can thank Joanna Gaines and her influence for the rise of farmhouse-style looks like this one. According to Zillow, wood paneling or shiplap, often painted in white, will be popping up in everything from backsplashes to ceilings.
Hot Trend: Mixed Hardware and Finishes
Although stainless steel is still a popular choice, both designers and homeowners are willing to experiment with various metals to create an eclectic space. You can expect to see more gold, rose and black — and a mix of all of the above.
Fad on the Way Out: Speckled Granite
Yes, granite is still a favorite amongst homeowners, but brown and speckled varieties are becoming increasingly unpopular.
Fad on the Way Out: Short Kitchen Cabinet
Tall cabinets that extend all the way to the ceiling not only offer more storage, but they also make a kitchen appear larger and grander.
Fad on the Way Out: Dark Wood
Light, white and bright kitchen designs have soared in popularity, meaning darker materials and woods are on the way out.
Watch Next
Tented Ceilings Are Back—And Magical as Ever
Brigette Muller Is Here to Romanticize Your Rental
Bilal Rehman Wants You to Have Big Design Energy
Arvin Olano Is Over Basic Instagram Interiors
