Decorating & Design
November 28, 2018
10 Kitchen Trends You’ll See Everywhere In 2019
What’s hot in kitchen design? A shift away from impersonal, restaurant-grade functionality towards glamor, uniqueness and warmth has turned this room into a design tour de force. Homeowners want stylish kitchens that meld with the decor in the rest of their home. If you’re pondering a renovation or an upgrade, here are the 2019 kitchen trends bubbling to the surface.
Discover the top 2018 kitchen trends.
Navy blue has been the darling of trend colors for kitchen cabinets, but now we are seeing a softer, more powdery effect resulting in pastel blues, sage greens and soft mushroom greys. The luscious fondant blue that sweetens the kitchen in designer Sarah Richardson’s Starlight Farm weekend retreat is a perfect illustration.
Islands are handy as prep surfaces and extra seating, but they don’t need to be set in stone. This slim, moveable island offers flexibility when entertaining, and has an airy base perfect for small spaces.
It’s time to get comfortable! The beloved bar stool has been nudged out of the way for something more enveloping. Armchairs in luxe leather and nubbly upholstery are bringing an extra layer of of sophistication to breakfast nooks and islands.
The Kelly-Wearstler designed kitchen in Cameron Diaz’s New York apartment launched a thousands wishes with its unlacquered brass backsplash. Burnished cabinets are a step up, and capture that lust-worthy glamor with paint. Designer David Nosella layered metallic paint and lacquer on his cabinetry for equally stunning results.
Minimal lighting is a refreshing antidote to bulkier pendants and weighty oversized fixtures. This slim fixture injects glamor into a narrow kitchen.
Islands are being upgraded with dedicated dining space that’s set apart by contrasting counters in different heights and materials, and a table base.
This industrial-style fixture has been popular for awhile, but we are seeing more glammed up versions in warm metals, or with mixed materials, such as this brushed metal one accented by a pretty faceted sink.
Velvet has been making a steady march into every area of the home, so why stop at the kitchen? A gem of a peridot-tufted banquette makes a breakfast nook feel like dining in an exclusive booth at your favorite resto.
Touch-latch drawers and recessed pulls deliver a clean look that plays up the beauty of wood grain. The result is an uninterrupted expanse on drawer fronts and cabinet doors that hints at custom millwork.
Comfortable underfoot when cooking, wood flooring injects plenty of warmth into kitchens. Add newness with a raw, bleached-out finish for a mellow and Scandi-inspired effect.
David Powell
House & Home July 2018
Barbara Purdy