They say that the kitchen is the heart of the home. That’s where families meet to spend most of their quality time together and communicate. And, of course, as the saying goes, “the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach.” It seems that interior design trends are finally reflecting the true importance of a nicely decorated kitchen.
More than a decade ago, the kitchen was one of the most ignored rooms when it came to interior design. But, not anymore. Over the past few years, kitchen designs have become so important that they can actually increase home values, bringing an ROI of approximately 83%.
That being said, if you’re looking for ideas on how to remodel your kitchen, or maybe update with some modern kitchen cabinets, you’ve come to the right place! Keep reading to find out what interior design trends are set to enhance our kitchens in 2022.
Make it as green as grass
This year, bringing the beauty of the outdoors trend is getting to the kitchen.
After almost two years spent most of the time indoors, people feel the need to reconnect with nature and the outdoors in every possible way. One of the strategies is to bring nature inside, whether that means bringing in as many plants as possible or using nature-inspired color schemes.
In 2022, the future is looking green for our kitchens. Design details, green walls, green tiles, or green plants are all set to make our kitchens look more nature-inspired in 2022.
More attention is given to cabinetry design
In 2022, interior designers plan to give more attention to cabinetry design.
Until a few years ago, kitchen cabinets were nothing more than some storage spaces where people would keep their pottery and cutlery. Well, not anymore.
Next year, interior designers want to give cabinetry more attention and use them as an essential design element. Cabinetry designs will experience an expansion in materials, ranging from stone to rough concrete or even plaster. With so much attention directed to them, homeowners will also very likely have more options of cheap kitchen units to choose from.
Another kitchen interior design trend related to cabinetry that is taking shape is prioritizing color. The basic kitchen cabinets are no longer a thing. Homeowners want their kitchen units to have bolder color hues that make a statement in the kitchen.
Statement-making stone details
Speaking of statement-making design details in the kitchen, stone is also expected to become one of them in the coming year.
Modern kitchens are a mix of materials and textures, and everybody’s ok with it because this chaos simply looks fantastic. In the coming year, stone is expected to become one of the most prevalent materials and textures used to create bolder interior designs in our kitchens. From stone cabinets to adding stone around the windows or even using stone as a countertop or as the base of a unique kitchen island design, there’s no limit to how interior designers can add a statement-making stone detail in our kitchens.
Stone in the kitchen doesn’t only make a dramatic element. It also contributes to another kitchen interior design trend that is expected to be a big deal in the following year: natural elements.
Natural elements
As mentioned before, over the past couple of years, with people spending more time indoors, natural elements have found their way into our kitchens. It’s a sign that people need to reconnect with what’s behind our home’s walls.
So, in 2022, an expected interior design trend for kitchens is represented by more natural elements inside the hearts of our homes. What natural elements? Everything from marble to granite, unpainted wood kitchen furniture, and wood kitchen utensils.
Interior designers see two significant advantages in using more natural elements in their decors: the rich aesthetic quality and the health benefits for homeowners (natural elements have a reduced amount of chemicals used for treatment).
Glass partitions
Over the last decade, interior designers broke down walls to create larger open-space rooms that inspired communication and collaboration. Yet, with our homes getting more crowded the entire day, as people spend more time indoors due to the pandemic, homeowners are starting to realize the benefits of being able to close the door and get some privacy, away from the soundtrack of the entire house.
This is where glazed partitions shine. What happens in the kitchen stays in the kitchen!
In 2022, glass partitions are the perfect solution for gaining some privacy in the kitchen while also not compromising on light and the feeling of togetherness. Plus, it also helps to contain smells in the kitchen area, preventing them from traveling around the entire home.
Glazed glass partitions also offer some salt and pepper, architecturally speaking, to the kitchen area.
Layered lighting
For many years, interior designers spread of just how important good lighting in the kitchen is. After all, that’s literally the room where you handle some pretty sharp objects.
But, how do you ensure good lighting in the kitchen without compromising on the cozy vibe of a dim light? Interior designers found the answer: layered lighting.
In the coming year, interior designers will make sure to choose multiple lighting fixtures for kitchen space to ensure that there’s enough task lighting in the preparation area. At the same time, the other layered lighting fixtures will maintain the intimate atmosphere in the eating area.
Black kitchens
The color black has slowly made its way to people’s homes over the past few years. Homeowners and designers realized that black does a great job in creating a luxurious, modern vibe, especially in the bedrooms or living rooms. Yet, until now, black didn’t truly make it to the kitchen.
In the coming year, black kitchens are expected to have something of a moment. But we’re not talking about black accents in the kitchen. We’re expecting full-black kitchens, from black walls to black preparation surfaces and cabinetry. And, we’re expecting it to look inviting and homely.
