Are you planning a kitchen renovation in 2026? One of the biggest mistakes that people make when starting a kitchen renovation is not thinking ahead. Kitchen design trends are changing, and you should incorporate new trends and fresh aesthetics into your design so that your renovated kitchen feels fresh and modern for years to come. According to experts, these are the kitchen cabinet design trends that are on their way out:
Navy Blue and Forest Green Cabinets
Bold kitchen cabinet colors like deep navy blue and forest green are not as popular as they used to be. They’re considered safe, but also too expected. If you want to use a deep or dark color for your kitchen cabinets think about a deep charcoal gray, a rich dark brown, or even black. That way your kitchen will look dramatic but fresh.
All White
White kitchens are overdone and can look sterile and generic. There are ways to get the fresh and light feel of a white kitchen that still has personality and visual interest, like pairing jewel tone or moody color cabinets with white soapstone or quartz countertops and islands. You can also use a white backsplash to set off a bold color cabinet. Or keep things light with a pastel color for your kitchen cabinets.
Open Shelving
Open shelving only looks good if you have the time to curate a visually-pleasing array on those shelves. For real people who need their kitchen storage, closed cabinetry is much more practical. Open shelves are a pain to clean, and they almost always end up looking cluttered. You can use interesting hardware and custom millwork to make your cabinets look rustic and get the same feel as open shelving without sacrificing practical storage space.
High-Gloss Cabinets
The day of sleek, ultramodern high-gloss cabinets is over. It looks dated and it’s very impractical for people that use their kitchens. Every fingerprint and scuff shows, and they can make the kitchen look cold and unappealing. The kitchen is the heart of the home, and it should be welcoming and warm.
Oversized Islands with Endless Cabinets
Giant kitchen islands with huge cabinets feel a little excessive these days. Islands should mix function and storage with features like integrated seating, built-in beverage stations or coffee bars, and smart cabinetry for storing everyday use items.
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