10 Kitchen Trends To Avoid In 2024: Experts Weigh In
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Farewell to Oversized Kitchen Islands
Design savants suggest bidding adieu to oversized kitchen islands that hog space and hinder movement.
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Goodbye Granite Countertops
Granite, once the crown jewel of kitchen countertops, is heading towards being passe thanks to the rise of quartz.
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Adios Open Shelving
Open shelving, infamous for collecting dust and grease, is expected to slink away, giving way to enclosed cabinetry.
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So Long, Shaker-Style Cabinets
There’s a changing guard in the cabinet kingdom with shaker-style cabinets walking the plank.
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No More Single-Bowl Sinks
The age of the double bowl sink dawns as the single bowl sinks are shown the back door.
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Farmhouse Decor, It’s Time to Go
Farmhouse decor’ days of ruling the roost are numbered as more modern, sleek designs take over farmhouses…I guess Old McDonald finally had a cow.
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High-gloss Finishes, The Shine is Off
The radiance of high-gloss finishes is expected to die down, giving way to matte finishes.
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Traditional Bar Stools, Take a Seat
Traditional bar stools are increasingly swap for more comfortable and ergonomic designs.
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Subway Tiles, End of the Line
The ever-so-popular subway tiles are expected to make a retreat with more graphic or textured tiles gaining favor.
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Copper Accents, Out of Circulation
Copper accents are getting hammered, making space for accents in gold, black, or brushed nickel.
Now buckle up for my hot take!
Hot Take
Phew, so many goodbyes! In 2024, it seems kitchens are heading for some serious spring cleaning, ditching obsolete trends like they are yesterday’s bran muffins. While this heralds the dawn of some fresh designs, the questions keep simmering. Will quartz make countertops grate again? Are two-bowl sinks set to double the joy of dishwashing? Will matte finishes smoothly slide into our hearts? Only time will dish out the answers. For now, you should keep these trends in mind while cooking up plans for your kitchen makeover. Because, friends, remember, the secret to a successful kitchen renovation is like a good recipe – all about avoiding the wrong ingredients and sticking with what admirers will eat up. Bon Appétit!
Original article: https://www.redfin.com/blog/kitchen-trends-to-avoid/
