Food Network Magazine's 2023 Kitchen Report
Here's a look at the top 10 kitchen design trends of the year!
In 2021 Pantone caused quite a bit of buzz when they named not one, but two colors of the year. It was only the second time in history that the company had done so (the first was in 2016!) but the decision showed that when it came to home decor and interior design, less was no longer more. Though all-white kitchens will always remain timeless, nowadays consumers are turning to even bolder ways to give both the exteriors and the interiors of their cooking and eating space a little something extra! From textured tabletop accessories to patterned appliances, here are 10 eye-catching kitchen design trends you'll be seeing everywhere in 2023!
Fluted Islands
Photograph by Rebekah Higgs
Midcentury design continues to dominate home decor, and kitchen islands are going back in time with fluted paneling, known as tambour. Canadian designer Rebekah Higgs (@diymom.ca) got the effect here with thin strips of upcycled maple and a bright paint (Paradise Found by PPG Paints) to make the texture pop. Pro tip: Use spacers to help keep the slats straight.
Cork Accessories
"Cork is the new MVP of kitchen materials," says Kate Doherty, market director at HGTV Magazine. "It’s got eco cred — it’s all natural and sustainably harvested. And cork is chic without trying too hard." Plus, there’s nothing precious about it: Cork is both water-resistant and durable, and it dissipates heat like a boss, so it’s great as a trivet or coaster.
Wallpapered Pantries
Photograph by Meggie Mangione, CEO Of Organized Life Design
Tops on this year’s kitchen wish list: a souped-up pantry, according to the National Kitchen & Bath Association’s 2023 trend report. Designers are coming through with the usual smart organization tricks but also with bold wallpapers that make the spaces way more exciting. "It kicks up the personality and makes unpacking pasta and paper towels a lot more fun!" says Houston pro organizer Meggie Mangione (@organizedlifedesign), who chose this cheery lemon pattern. Self-adhesive paper makes it an easy weekend project.
Textured Knobs
Knobs are like jewelry for cabinets, and this year, ones with tactile surfaces are all the rage. "With their ridges, beads, striations and hammered detailing, these less traditional knobs offer a quick way to personalize or update a kitchen," says Home Depot hardware expert Andrew Shaver. Knurled metal knobs are best sellers: The machine-etched pattern, like on the brass knob above, gives the pieces a serious edge.
Wood Hoods
Wood surfaces always help warm up a kitchen, but they usually appear in the form of butcher-block counters and cabinet faces. Wood hoods are becoming a popular alternative, as seen in this Fort Mills, SC, space. The reclaimed wood beauty, designed by New Old Interiors (@newoldcustomhomes), looks like art above a Wolf range. For a similar wood hood, check out Jon Archer Designs and Remodel Market on etsy.com!
70's Green
The Brady Bunch kitchen is back in style — and those beloved avocado green cabinets are actually cool again. You don’t have to go all in on the hue, though. Start with a great piece of oven-to-tableware, like one of the above from Le Creuset.
Checkerboard Backsplashes
Mysha Bolen
Checks already made a big comeback on kitchen floors, but now they’re moving onto the walls. Designer Mysha Bolen @remingtonavenue nailed the trend in her highland, UT, home with gray tile and a smart shortcut: Instead of mortar, she used double-sided tile adhesive by MusselBound.
Oversized Basket Lights
Rattan furniture is everywhere these days, and rattan kitchen pendants
are the latest iteration of the craze. "Oversized is key to this trend," says Chicago-based HGTV designer Tiffany Brooks.
Workstation Sinks
Photograph by Gretchen Black
Designers never gushed about kitchen sinks until workstation sinks came along. "Any cook will appreciate the versatility of these innovative multitaskers," says Peter Cardamone, founder of Bluebell Kitchens in Wayne, PA. The sinks maximize space, minimize mess and feature interchangeable accessories like cutting boards, colanders and drying racks. "It makes cleaning up after arranging flowers or chopping fruits and veggies a breeze," says Louisville, KY, designer Gretchen Black (@gretchenblack), who installed this one. "It’s one of my favorite features in our kitchen."
Hyper-Customized Appliances
Ranges and fridges keep getting smarter — and more personalized. Send BlueStar a photo of something colorful you love — a teapot, a pillow, a dress — and they’ll color-coordinate your appliance to it. Samsung will print photos or original designs right onto their Bespoke French Door fridges. And Big Chill offers its appliances
in 200-plus colors. If you’re not in the market for a new fridge, microwave or dishwasher, you can always customize your existing one with a vinyl wrap.
Story Credits:
Story Introduction written by Michelle Baricevic for FoodNetwork.com.
Story reporting and all other text and captions written by Monica Michael Willis for Food Network Magazine.
Fluted Island photo by Rebekah Higgs.
Wallpaper Pantries photo by Meggie Mangione, CEO Of Organized Life Design.
Checkerboard Backsplash photo by Mysha Bolen, @remingtonavenue.
Workstation Sinks photo by Gretchen Black.
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