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 The latest kitchen layouts offer an abundance of options and design trends follow social trends. These were among the key takeaways during a recent International Builders’ Show seminar in Orlando focusing on “What’s Cooking in Kitchen Design.”
Interior design industry experts Laura Sullivan, founder of ID.ology Interiors & Designs based in Asheville, N.C., and Deboni Sacre, founder of Liv Design Collective headquartered in Salt Lake City, provided a breakdown on what’s trending in the following areas:
Islands
- People want multi-functional islands
- Different shapes are in demand, not only the traditional rectangle
- Multiple seating and wrap-around seating is becoming more popular
- The island is the focal point and can change the whole look of a kitchen
Pantries
- Luxury designers are building large, walk-in pantries
- Butler pantries are an emerging trend
- Pantries are acting as an extension of a kitchen, but hidden away
Lighting
- Recessed lighting still popular
Smart Storage
- Open shelves, as clients prefer ease of access
- People are comfortable displaying dishes and pots in open shelves
- Pull-out cabinets are a nice touch to save space
- Decorative display pot racks are becoming more popular
Smart Appliances
- Consumers want more high-end appliances
- Appliances can come in many colors
- Power outlets on island for phones and laptops
Backsplash
- Full wall more in demand, no more four-inch back slab
- More materials are popular, such as wood and a metallic look
Color
- Bold is back in the kitchen
- Painted and natural mixing
- Brass is still here to stay
- Mixed metals is a big trend
Countertops
- Quartz is the new budget material
- We’ll see more woods, natural and softer colors
- Stainless steel is making a bit of a comeback
Attendees with a paid full registration to IBS also get a complimentary 1-year subscription to IBS Education on Demand and can download a recording and handouts to this and other sessions. Visit BuildersShow.com/ondemand to learn more.
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