.And one we’re on the fence about.
They say the kitchen is the “heart of the home,” but when it comes to interior design, sometimes it’s important to take the heart out of it. The right kitchen can make a sale and help a home retain its value. On the other hand, investing in the wrong kitchen renovations can turn off future buyers and potentially devalue a home.
But for anyone currently renovating these spaces, it’s important to have a place that’s functional for cooking, eating, and gathering.
2024 will be an interesting year for kitchen design. Some of the aesthetics we’ve been seeing for years will officially look dated, while some of the hottest looks from last year will prove to be fleeting fads. Here are six kitchen trends going away in 2024 and one we’re all on the fence about.White Kitchens
White kitchens have been the predominant look for years now. But in 2024, this aesthetic will officially look dated. There’s a good reason for this, explains interior designer Kate Dawson, “People are tired of everything looking bland—and looking the same as everyone else’s kitchen.”
She anticipates the kitchen going big and bold in the coming year. “People want color! Design! Texture, and most importantly—they want to make a statement. Whether that’s with bold colors or a more sculptural look to kitchen countertops, and of course using shelving rather than upper cabinets. All kitchens are getting more unique, and feel like expressions of art, rather than just your functional run-of-the-mill kitchen.”The Farmhouse Aesthetic
Unless chickens are running around outside the window, most people are going to be avoiding this aesthetic like an impending storm knocking around a weather vane. “The sliding barn door has been dead for a while now, and kitchens that speak to a rustic farmhouse, especially in urban areas, are another trend that will continue to phase out,” explains agent Steven Gottlieb of Coldwell Banker Warburg.
