We thought that it was solely proper to have our first official put up of the yr be one of the crucial beloved…our annual kitchen developments put up. I’m getting chills as I sort these phrases! It’s a brand new yr, a renewed sense that issues might be higher and hopefully extra lovely. And for a few of you fortunate readers, a little bit of that magnificence could also be coming from a kitchen rework or perhaps a gentle refresh. That’s the place this put up can truly be useful. Although, if you’re merely on the lookout for common design information, that’s simply as legitimate:) Everyone seems to be welcome. I additionally really feel inclined to say that whereas that is labeled as a “pattern put up,” we concentrate on design concepts that we love and don’t suppose might be “out” in a couple of years. Plus, no matter how “2026” one thing could also be, if it’s performed effectively, it can look superior eternally. So with out additional ado, welcome to EHD’s 2026 Kitchen Tendencies Picks…
Stainless Metal Kitchens (And Accents)
We’ve talked about this one prior to now, however now greater than ever, I’m CONVINCED we are going to see chrome steel kitchens in all places this yr and past. And as you possibly can see above and under, these kitchens should not chilly, sterile designs. They’re stylish, contemporary, and combined with lovely supplies. I imply, burlwood partitions, matte chrome steel cupboards, and marble tiled checkered flooring??! To not point out that unbelievable chandelier, which can be a brand new aim for my kitchen. LA.M Studio created such a surprising area.
This unreal kitchen by Hold Studio fully flips the “disguise your home equipment” on its head and takes it a step additional. All the home equipment are chrome steel, which then match the entire chrome steel drawers. The combo of cool-toned wooden and metal feels each distinctive and easy. It’s inconceivable for this design to not crack open your mind and consider the chances of incorporating chrome steel in actually surprising methods.
Right here’s one other angel and a more in-depth take a look at that unbelievable window. Wow, wow, wow. I additionally adore the curve of the nook cupboard and the way it talks to the curve of the wall and excessive shelf.
Now, the good Sophie Rowell whose designs are cozy, surprising, a little bit conventional but playful, designed this excellent kitchen above. She didn’t lean laborious into the chrome steel vibe however did add that superior fashionable backsplash. It provides a juicy quantity of distinction to the general fashion of the area, but additionally balances with the home equipment. Possibly a further “kitchen pattern” is that chrome steel home equipment are again!
This kitchen, which belonged to stylist Colin King, is now The Loft, Beni Rugs’ new area. The chrome steel actually simply is available in with the pores and skin and home equipment, nevertheless it exhibits how actually elevated and comfy it may possibly look in a kitchen with the suitable supplies designed with it. All that wooden paneling is a fantastic distinction.
Tiled Cabana Stripes
This one might really feel a little bit dangerous for some, however in the suitable residence with the suitable design, it’s every part! Working example, Leah Bradley’s California coastal residence. With out the stripe sample, it is a lovely, very impartial kitchen. However WITH the tile, a daring but smooth injection of vitality is immediately felt.
Colour and tone are main elements on this design working. The smooth colours not solely circulate with the tones of the remainder of the kitchen but additionally with the vibe of the world. Coastal, beachy, and enjoyable. This was a danger that couldn’t have paid off extra.
I LOVE this kitchen. I additionally know I’m stretching it a little bit with the definition of cabana stripes, nevertheless it’s what I instantly thought after I noticed this picture. I additionally love that you simply nonetheless get the impression of the look with no need to go for longer stripes.
So, versus the lighter colours with lengthy stripes of the primary kitchen, right here, White Studio & Co Inside Design used darker colours with a “brief stripe” (or in order that’s the way it feels to me:)). Oh, and did you discover the chrome steel sink and chrome stools??
One other one for the brief stripes! I like this small however massively impactful design selection Abbie Naber made on this kitchen. It simply takes it to the subsequent stage visually. It’s additionally a fantastic reminder that tile accents might be taken into eating areas, particularly in an open idea.
Right here’s a more in-depth take a look at the detailing on the island. It’s not a traditional, two stable coloured tile combo. See that little diagonal? Simply so particular.
Now, take a look at this kitchen render! That brief backsplash is one other nice solution to have that pop of sample, even if you happen to don’t wish to go all the way in which up the wall. It’s so cool and contemporary, and with that blue cupboard and shelf, I couldn’t like it extra. Additionally, whereas this isn’t a accomplished, photographed area, I do suppose renders are a VERY good indicator of developments. It’s what designers are imagining of their excellent state of affairs:)
I needed to embrace this one as a result of it was a distinct take and appears lovely. Vaughan Design & Growth designed an ideal kitchen after which made it even higher with that horizontal stripe on the backsplash. What makes it nice (and all of those stripes on this part) is that they’re made with bigger tiles and never these mini ones (you realize which of them I imply). These are intentional and particular, and I’m excited to see extra of them this yr!
Tonal Wooden {Hardware}
Tonal wooden {hardware} is making itself identified, even when it matches completely with the wooden cupboards:) Workstead can do no mistaken in my guide, and this kitchen is yet one more instance. There are 1,000,000 particulars I like, however a giant one is these spherical wooden knobs. So easy however (say it with me), so particular.
See?! It doesn’t damage that the wooden is insanely beautiful.
I imagine there has but to be a January kitchen developments put up (a minimum of that I’ve performed) that hasn’t included Shapeless Studio. Their work is, effectively, at all times inspiring, and these picket custom-designed handles are simply that. White oak, like the cupboards, and powerful sufficient to be equipment pulls too!
Need to know a very enjoyable reality? These wooden cupboards you’re are literally coated with contact paper! Drew is an unbelievably designer/DIYer, so no shock that it turned out lovely. However what I additionally cherished was that he used actual wooden DIY handles to essentially promote the entire “actual” wooden look.
So this kitchen went from a bit chilly and and not using a ton of character to a fantastic, heat, renter-friendly dream. The wooden on wooden look actually takes the area to a really elevated stage:)
I additionally suppose it is a pattern that’s extraordinarily attainable to simply incorporate into your present wooden cupboard kitchen. No reno mandatory! Simply discover the suitable wooden match {hardware}, and you’re set.
Flat Panel Cupboard Fronts
Shaker and micro Shaker cupboard fronts have been king for years now, however I believe that flat panels are about to formally take over. That’s to not say we nonetheless don’t LOVE shakers and suppose they’re lovely (as a result of they’re). However child, issues are shifting. Let’s take this unreal kitchen by Katy Popple Design. Flat panel fronts with a mixture of actually superior {hardware}. It’s clear, lets the supplies and colours shine, and feels fashionable in the easiest way. Really, if you happen to take a look at the entire kitchens on this put up, nearly all of them have flat panel cupboard fronts. Jussssst saying.
Right here is one other dream kitchen by Rebecca Zajac that’s extra fashionable natural, and people flat fronts are excellent. It’s so clear to the attention and lets the supplies actually sing. I imply that stone is unreal!
In case you wished extra proof of how lovely they’re…
…and one other. However this instance exhibits a extra fashionable conventional look (love the 2 tones!). It’s additionally proof that Shaker isn’t the one “conventional” possibility.
For my closing instance on this class, this one affords a slight twist. From what I’ve seen, most flat fronts are flush to the framing. The wooden ones on this area are barely set again, which I additionally love. A teeny element that makes them a little bit completely different from the chrome steel ones. Intentional and attention-grabbing. No notes, this kitchen by Monika Michalowska is ideal.
Creamy Tiles
One other designer that I at all times look to for developments, Nina Farmer. Her fashion is so traditional, however is at all times particular and layered. A lot soul in each area. However with this area, we’re focusing our consideration on these creamy wall tiles. We love an all-bright-white in the suitable area, however the softness of a cream or heat beige is sort of a hug for the eyes. This kitchen feels similar to that – heat, lovely, and simply the correct amount of coloration.
Now, the good Mandy Cheng used very related, if not the identical, Zellige tiles as Nina, and it’s simply as heat however in a very completely different manner. The facility of design!! Together with the live-edge wooden cabinets, the tiles soften the white cupboards, chrome steel accents (one other instance!), and the black stone island.
It’s that seemingly small selection of selecting white versus cream/beige that may make the most important impression.
Whereas Zellige remains to be one of many main gamers in residence tile, this cream-toned brick that Ome Dezin selected for this kitchen is so superior. Virtually a heat brutalism fashion that’s warmed up much more by that unreal darkish cabinetry and fashionable island. Their work is at all times so thrilling and exquisite.
Inexperienced Counter tops
It could actually really feel a little bit unusual utilizing our personal work in a pattern put up, however hey, inexperienced stone counter tops are completely going to be a significant participant in 2026. I imply, it’s already taking place! Selecting a colourful stone can really feel like an enormous danger as a result of stone and fabrication aren’t low-cost (or returnable). However inexperienced is a coloration that’s additionally kind of a impartial relying on the tone chosen. It goes with a lot and is visually calming. Would this kitchen have been fairly with a white stone? Sure. Is it way more attention-grabbing and exquisite with the inexperienced? I believe, YES.
Here’s a render by Finch studio that I actually love. It’s very fashionable, and at first look, the blue tiled island is what you discover. However then your eyes transfer to the inexperienced countertop, and it’s a wow. So attention-grabbing however quiet, and that gentle inexperienced with the mid-toned heat wooden is perfection.
However you too can go a lot darker, as a slight different to black, like Electrical Bowery superbly did.
Or go for a tonal fashion like the good Heidi Caillier selected to do. I simply love the inexperienced on inexperienced look.
There was a debate on whether or not Rosso Levanto marble(pink marble) was on pattern, and I couldn’t discover it in sufficient kitchens. I completely suppose sure for smaller areas like loos and items of furnishings like accent tables, however for kitchens, I’m not completely satisfied but. I really feel certain about inexperienced, however will fortunately be mistaken for pink:) I assume solely time will inform. Oh, and we’re undoubtedly retaining our eyes on butler pantries, too. We’ll examine again in for our midyear kitchen developments report.
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Opening Picture Credit: Design by Hold Studio | Picture by Alexander William
