Experts predict the kitchen design trends homeowners will love in 2023

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The neutral hues and clean lines that kept the first page in kitchen trends in 2022 will give way to bold textures and tones in 2023. 

Whether you’re looking for ways to revamp your old kitchen or just bought a house and have to design the cooking room from scratch, take a look at the design trends experts predict to flourish in the following months. 

When it comes to picking a layout and style for your kitchen, the options are seemingly endless, and you can feel overwhelmed. You most likely browsed on Pinterest, and the multitude of choices made the task of designing a kitchen appear daunting. By researching the latest trends and figuring out what finishes, layouts, materials and colours are coming into fashion, you can avoid the stress associated with designing a kitchen. 

Opulent textures and tones

The latest trade shows and exhibitions in interior design promoted opulent colours and luxurious textures. Kitchen design experts predict that 2023 will bring fluted and ribbed wood veneer finishes, leathery textures, black cabinets, black aluminium accents, and Fenix laminate for this functional space. 

As we ease into the new year, we cannot help but notice that more and more homeowners welcome contrasting colours into the kitchen. While luxurious textures and colours are paving a path for themselves into the kitchen, the combination of light and dark tones also makes a statement. Interior designers state that contrast is key when creating a functional space like the kitchen because it enables them to establish focal points. Therefore, don’t be surprised to see spaces with high-gloss cabinets and a matte wood finish for the kitchen island. This strategy is perfect for blending darker tones with natural textures. 

Dark surfaces

We mentioned that this year kitchen trends promote dark hues. In 2022 everyone was going for light and bright hues for kitchen worktops, but the shift towards richer and darker tones is gaining popularity. The dark surface trend owes its popularity to the two-tone kitchens homeowners embraced a couple of years ago. Over time, they no longer felt comfortable with two-toned spaces because the mix of colours overwhelmed them, and they moved towards one-tone kitchens. 

Dark shades have always been deemed timeless and eased their way into houses, especially bathrooms and kitchens. If you design a kitchen from scratch, keep in mind this aspect because tiling and work surfaces are long-term fixtures. Kitchen designers state that dark rich grey hues will never get boring or out of style, and you can combine them with lighter tones for accessories to create a more compact setting. 

Earth tones

If you’re not comfortable designing a dark-hued kitchen, then you might prefer earth tones that have been popular among homeowners for a couple of years. Interior designers predict this trend will become a movement in the near future and expect to see a lot of rusty oranges, browns, greens and wooden cabinetry. 2023 brings a small twist to this trend because it promotes the idea of adding a splash of colours with earthy tones. This explains why Pantone picked Viva Magenta as the colour of the year; it makes the perfect splash of colour for an earthy-coloured space. You can easily use earth tones when creating the kitchen triangle because you can purchase the stove and sink in some earthy tones like brown and the refrigerator in a pop colour like green. Luckily kitchen appliance manufacturers have expanded their range of products and now deliver refrigerators and stoves in all colours of the rainbow. 

Expressive marble

Marble-effect materials have always been a popular choice for kitchens, and they’re getting more expressive and bolder in 2023. Why should you use materials that offer the impression of marble when designing your kitchen? Marble is a high-end material, and that shouts luxury, and it works great when paired with metallic finishes like gold and brass. However, before going for the marble effect, decide what kind of kitchen finishes you prefer to ensure you choose a pattern that compliments them. 

The key to creating a unique-looking kitchen is to go for a strongly veined pattern. If you don’t afford marble, don’t worry; you can find alternatives that emulate its natural beauty. Suppose marble isn’t for you; check the other luxury stones that make great kitchen worktops. Quartz and marble-looking materials are great for feature walls and kitchen islands, so depending on your kitchen layout, you should definitely consider them. 

Eco-friendly kitchens

2022 focused on bringing sustainable materials and eco-friendly appliances into the kitchens, and we expect this trend to gain momentum in 2023. Homeowners want to contribute to creating a healthier environment and are looking for ways to lower their impact on the planet through their home design choices. When purchasing new appliances, look for companies that manufacture energy-efficient products because they also allow you to save on utilities while reducing your house’s impact on the environment. You can also find kitchen furniture made from sustainable materials. 

Multi-functional spaces

Since the pandemic hit, everyone has been looking for ways to increase their kitchen’s flexibility because their needs have changed. Before designing the kitchen layout, ask yourself what type of kitchen would serve your family’s needs. Do you need an open-plan kitchen that also serves as a dining space or home office? You wouldn’t be the only one who works from the kitchen during these times. Establish the tasks you need to carry in the kitchen and identify the design that would facilitate accomplishing them. 

However, before creating a multi-functional kitchen, keep in mind that this kind of space is often quite busy and comes with a lot of noise. It might be difficult for you to remember what its purpose is. At the end of the day, the kitchen should be the heart of the house, where your family comes together to spend quality time and relax. Zoning out the room might be a solution to separate the area where you prepare food from where you socialise. 

If you want to design a stylish kitchen, incorporate some of the trends presented in this article.