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6 On-Trend Styles To Consider For Your Kitchen Renovation

By Emma Reddington On

The first step in any renovation is nailing down ‘the look.’ Browse these 6 on-trend kitchens and discover your inspiration.

Pared-Back English

Painted wood cabinets in a classic style, such as Shaker or beadboard, are a timeless choice with lots of room to add individual personality. This twist on a typical English cottage kitchen opts for a cleaner look with a high marble backsplash topped with an open shelf for display and storage.

  • Photographer Courtesy of deVOL Kitchens
  • Designer deVOL Kitchens

Scandi Shaker

Simple, spare and elegant, this kitchen style suits the minimalist who loves to cook. Unfitted white oak cabinets raised off the floor on slender legs, a clean, white palette and a lack of upper shelves or units are the anchors of this look.

  • Photographer Courtesy of Cuisines Steam
  • Designer Cuisines Steam

Gallery Modern

Worthy of an art venue–type setting, this style of kitchen is built around showstopping veined stone like marble or a striking composite material. Use it in big slabs for a backsplash or the facing on an island — or both. Cabinets can be anything from classic Shaker to a contemporary flat profile.

  • Photographer Lauren Miller
  • Designer Shauna Walton

Northern Farmhouse

This popular look has many variations, but they all have the same basic elements: rustic wood, open shelving and black metal accents. Incorporate natural elements such as a stone wall or fireplace to give it some Canadian appeal.

  • Photographer Donna Griffith
  • Designer Barbara Purdy

Sleek Contemporary

A strong black and white palette and minimal adornment make this kitchen at home in a modern environment. Clean, angular lines keep the cabinets and vent hood suitably understated.

  • Photographer Stacey Brandford
  • Designer Samantha Sacks

Cali Heritage

This relaxed but curated West Coast style relies on Craftsman detailing, a neutral palette and an attention to detail. Pile on the decoration with expressive art, curated furniture and spectacular lighting.

  • Photographer Valerie Wilcox
  • Designer Interior: Jennifer Ferreira; Design-Build: Structural Anomaly

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