6 On-Trend Styles To Consider For Your Kitchen Renovation

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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