Timeless Elegance: Four Kitchen Design Trends That Never Go Out of Style
What if I told you that your kitchen could help IMPROVE your life? Taking the time to identify what would make your life easier isn’t a luxury, it’s just good design. Our design motto is “MODERN LIVING. TIMELESS DESIGN.” so you’ll rarely hear me discuss design trends...other than to discourage you from following them. But four current trends will NEVER go out of style and I wanted to share them with you.
“If you can organize your kitchen, you can organize your life.” ~ Louis Parrish
Custom Kitchen Design
People are familiar with double ovens, but other 'double appliance' options are worth considering. Have you ever thought about incorporating double dishwashers, double refrigerators, or double islands into your kitchen? At our firm, we do a deep dive into our clients’ needs, allowing us to create customized designs that are customized to their lifestyle.
The idea behind this ‘doubling down’ is to make daily tasks more convenient and efficient. Endless pile of dishes? Add a second dishwasher! When space permits, double islands provide a space to prepare food, serve food, and they offer a ton of additional storage and seating. In situations where space is limited, built-in banquettes come to the rescue.
We firmly believe that thoughtful design enhances our clients' daily routine and makes their lives easier.
Mix and Match
Because we’re an interior design firm, we never look at the kitchens in isolation, unlike designers from kitchen and bathroom showrooms. So many renovated kitchens look like they were plucked straight from a generic showroom and plunked down in a home. Our kitchens integrate seamlessly with the rest of the house. We embrace a thoughtful integration of finishes and materials and look at the house holistically and we steer clear of cookie-cutter designs found in kitchen showrooms all across America.
We love incorporating a mix of layers and textures to create harmony and visual interest. We mix elements like dark and light, shiny and matte, as well as painted and wood finishes. By carefully blending these elements, we achieve a timeless, custom design that captures our clients’ personality and style.
The results speak for themselves: kitchens that seamlessly integrate with the overall design and create a sense of continuity and flow.
Say Goodbye to Kitchen Clutter
Even post-pandemic, the shift in how people use their homes continues to shape our clients' priorities. We're seeing increased demand for larger pantries, scullery kitchens, and smarter storage solutions. In fact, butler’s pantries and ancillary prep spaces are more requested now than at any other point in my 23 years of owning a design firm.
We’re all acutely aware of the negative effects of visual clutter and a well-designed kitchen means counters are clear, small appliances have designated spaces and the monthly Costco haul is in the pantry, out of sight. This doesn’t just look better, but it promotes a sense of calm and ease of use.
Functionality alone is not enough. Our clients want pantries that are not only practical but also attractive. Thankfully, there’s a plethora of functional and pretty baskets, bins, and containers on the market to accessorize pantries.
We create kitchen and pantry designs that enhance daily lives and bring a sense of order and beauty to clients’ homes.
Cutting the clutter and adding more functionality? That's a trend I fully support!
Mind your Mother
We’re all more environmentally conscious these days, as we should be. Our clients are increasingly looking for sustainable solutions. They want to invest in cabinets that won’t end up in a landfill within a decade, and they’re making decisions based on their commitment to the environment.
One key aspect of sustainable kitchen design is the integration of dedicated spaces for recycling and composting. Clients recognize the importance of waste management and want to ensure that their kitchens provide convenient and efficient solutions for the proper disposal and recycling of materials. By incorporating designated areas for recycling and composting, we enable our clients to actively contribute to reducing their environmental footprint.
A well-designed kitchen is more than cabinets and countertops — it’s a space that supports the way you live. Thoughtful kitchen design isn’t about following trends — it’s about creating something that lasts. And that’s always in style.
Planning your own kitchen renovation?
My Kitchen Planner — the same guide I use in my design firm — walks you through layout decisions, material options, and smart design strategies to help you create a kitchen that works beautifully for your life.
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