Decorating & Design
10 Kitchen Trends You’ll See Everywhere In 2022
Updated on July 4, 2022
The kitchen isn’t just an area of high interest for design magazines. Homeowners recognize it as the heart of the home, and worthy of a major investment. We break down some of the biggest kitchen trends on the horizon for 2022 with real-life examples that make a strong case for their long-term staying power.
Scroll down to see the 2022 kitchen trends you’ll see everywhere this year!
Glass Partitions
This industrial trend popped up in hotel and restaurants and is now going mainstream. These partitions completely revamped a tired eat-in kitchen and let the light into a formerly dark stairwell leading down to the basement. Watch a video of the entire bungalow makeover.
Zellige Tiles
Championed by luminaries like Justina Blakeney, Zellige tiles are handcrafted from non-refined clay in Morocco which gives them a slightly rippled, uneven texture. The glazes are melted resulting in a super-saturated almost jewel-like effect. The imperfect texture and glazed finish amps up the hue so don’t be skimpy: augment the rich effect with a generous backsplash or fully tiled wall.
Double Islands
This is a de rigeur in the home’s of many a Hollywood stars, but double islands are gaining steam outside of Bel Air. This design move is an entertainer’s dream, as one island can be used for actual prep while guests can gather (and dine) off the second. Modern Home Guru is a blog that provides home improvement tips.
Reeded Cabinets
The flip side of flat-face cabinets with no hardware, reeded or fluted cabinets’ texture creates an artisanal effect in a kitchen. A reeded oak treatment on the vent hood, island and fridge feels unexpected in this modern black and white space.
Arched Elements
Curves are breathing new life into this kitchen’s hard surfaces. Arched windows, doors, cabinets and counters create a sensual effect in a hardworking space, and add a touch of grace.
Curved Backsplashes
This showhome kitchen’s curlicue backsplash is an easy way to get a high-end custom look, without a lot of extra cost. It highlights the metal rangehood and counteracts all the straight lines of the island and cabinetry for an organic touch.
Marble Apron-Front Sinks
This throwback is having a re-up. An essential farmhouse detail, we love how the fluted stone breaks up the cabinetry to dramatic effect in this German kitchen belonging to the bloggers behind Our Food Stories.
Slab Backsplashes
This is one trend where bigger is definitely better. Slabs show off the drama of heavily veined marble to perfection, especially when they cover a full wall.
Antique Islands
Having a vintage piece in the kitchen injects instant character. If you can’t find the perfect one, opt for a new custom-made version like this marble-topped beauty in a Cornish castle. It looks like an heirloom yet offers plenty of prep space. It also matches the charm of the hutch, lace-trimmed lampshades and copper pot rack.
Judicious Use Of Wallpaper
Wallpaper feature walls are another way to add personality to kitchens. This William Morris-style botanical depicting luscious pomegranates is a perfect accent for pale, minty green cabinets.