Kitchen Design Trends for 2020

Do you like to stay on top of the latest trends in kitchen design? These design trends for 2020 will help move your home out of the 2010s! Whether you're looking to enhance the look and feel of your kitchen or want to appeal to more home buyers, try these trends in your Des Moines, Iowa home:

Heavily Patterned Stone

Neutral marble and granites slabs are on their way out and strong, contrasting patterns are in. Materials like Calacatta Marble are replacing the Cararra Marble that's been popular for nearly a decade now. With bold vein colors standing out against bright white and gray backgrounds, these stone slabs are dramatic and eye-catching. This trend extends from countertops and island surfaces to backsplashes as well, usually executed with matching materials on both vertical and horizontal surfaces.

Bold Blue and Brass

 

Speaking of bold, navy blue is making major waves in kitchens across the country for 2020. It's being used as the primary wall color, cabinetry color, and flooring choice for many designs that need a serious foundation color to bring everything together. On the other end of the spectrum, turquoise and teal are also popular among kitchen designers looking for a bright and playful style. Brass finishings and fixtures play well off all blue tones and shades, creating a classic look that still feels modern. Keep appliances and countertops neutral and light-colored to let the color and texture work together without overwhelming smaller spaces.

Black Cabinets

If navy cabinets aren't dramatic enough for your kitchen remodeling plans, consider taking it a step further with black cabinets and millwork. Cabinets that are cerused rather than painted or stained will still show the natural grain of the wood. This a great way to add a dark color to your kitchen without creating a distracting contrast. The rougher texture of cerused cabinetry absorbs light rather than reflecting it, making even black cabinets look lighter.

Double Islands

 

Islands remain popular as the ideal way for adding both working and eating space without sacrificing flow. However, long fixed islands are out since they often split an already narrow kitchen even further. Instead, consider adding double islands during your remodelingproject. Splitting the work areas into two or more separate structures allows for more movement between them. It also creates more spaces for storage all the way around the base of each island.

Open Shelving and Integrated Cabinet Doors

2020 is also bringing a renewed interest in open shelving designs to replace closed cabinets. If you prefer to keep your dishes and appliance collection organized behind cabinet doors, consider switching to integrated cabinet doors. This sleek look is the next best thing to replacing all your cabinets with open shelves. Most cabinets are easily updated to switch from handle to handleless opening, but you may need a set of new doors to complete the look. Consider a mix of integrated cabinets and open shelves to take advantage of both kitchen design trends at once.

What do you think about these new trends for 2020? If you're a fan and can't wait to remodel your kitchen, we can help you add some of these exciting new features and surfaces to your existing kitchen. Contact our team today to schedule a consultation for your kitchen remodel today!