One of the few good things that have come out of the last year spent in isolation at home is the resurgence of creating beautiful interior living spaces that offer comfortable yet functional design layouts. The kitchen again is seen as the heart of the home, and more homeowners are wanting to redo this space into a more modern style without giving up certain charming features.

Read on for next year’s kitchen remodeling tips straight from top kitchen designers.

1.) Create a Minimalist Kitchen Design that Is Still Welcoming & Warm

Minimalist design themes have again dominated the kitchen design market, but these bold new design techniques are still welcoming and warm unlike the sterile and stark minimalist designs from past decades.

More designers are opting for hidden storage rather than open shelves for a more cohesive and tidy effect. Think refrigerators, dishwashers, and customized storage units hidden behind cabinets that can be vented.

2.) Stunning Timber Kitchen Features Are Making a Comeback with New Twists

The kitchen designers have again embraced stunning timber kitchen features for 2022. These timber additions are cropping up in unusual places for a modern and funky vibe that is still gorgeous to behold.

Think recycled timber cabinet surfaces and striking timber architectural beams that can be scaled back for smaller rooms. Timber surfaces are seen for benches, islands, tables, and wall accents. Lighter hardwood hues and careful design help to keep this look from becoming overbearing.

3.) Statement Lighting in Kitchen Spaces Can Create Warmth & Room Ambiance

Never underestimate the power of statement kitchen lighting. The news in kitchen lighting includes fabulous statement light fixtures blended with different design styles for a new twist on this impressive design accent.

Designers are using lots of pendant light fixtures like natural-looking braided light fittings along with modern glass light fixtures with orbs or other geometric shapes over a counter, island, or kitchen table. Matte black metallic and gleaming bronze and golden rose metals are prominent for 2022.

4.) Gleaming Golden Accents for Kitchen Faucets & Sinks Are All the Rage

To keep a stark modern design from looking too barren, top kitchen designers are focusing on eye-captivating sinks and faucets made of gleaming gold and copper with some matte black metallic options too. These are especially popular in kitchen islands that are placed closer to where people gather creating a homier and warmer atmosphere.

5.) More Emphasis on Smart Kitchen Technology Is Key in 2022 Designs

More emphasis on smart kitchen technology is a key talk away from 2022 designs. Look for these smart features on lighting, stoves, wall ovens, hidden fridges, and used in storage spaces as well.

6.) Designers Are Opting for Functional Kitchen Storage Features

Along with smart technology options in kitchen spaces, more designers are choosing to create functional kitchen storage features to make the space work for a bonus homeowners will love and appreciate.

Look for recessed storage spaces built right into a wall, island, or room divider for clever repurposing of these usually underused spaces. Designers are incorporating lots of tidy hideaway kitchen storage like pull-out spice racks placed behind cabinet doors, hidden drawers, and convenient island or below counter custom storage details.

7.) Marble Surfaces Are Again Popular Often Blended with Earthy Nature Accents

Once only a material that very wealthy people could afford, marble surfaces are again making a huge comeback in 2022. The difference is that marble is often blended with more earthy nature accents for an updated classic look that will remain timeless through the generations.

Kitchen designers are using this marble in a variety of new ways. It has been used in a vertical fashion giving sleek and stark white kitchens that extra touch of jazz that keeps the space from resembling an austere hospital waiting area.

Marble is also being seen paired with beautiful hardwood flooring that is of lighter to midrange hues with intriguing patterns of the wooden floor planks. Consider this marble option for a kitchen island to create an aesthetically pleasing blend of different styled spaces.

8.) Updated & Elegant Modern Kitchen Design Embraces Lux Focal Features

More leading kitchen design artists are updating the elegant kitchen design by embracing a lux focal feature that draws the eye but does not create an over-the-top look that can cheapen and downgrade this style.

For a more modern design effect, consider using tall kitchen stools with backs and seats covered in a lux faux-leather material and shaded a warm apricot or terracotta orange color for a dramatic dash of color against dark matte cabinets or walls.

9.) Clever Semi-Private Cozy Nook & Multi-Function Kitchen Workspaces Are Hot in 2022

Consider creating a cozy breakfast nook using a round white-marble table and a curved large plush seating couch finished with expensive-looking velvet in a bold green or blue hue. This looks especially lovely placed near a window or used as a divider between an open layout kitchen and dining space.

As many individuals have decided to continue working from home on at least a part-time basis, more homeowners are interested in creating multi-function kitchen area workspaces that offer some privacy but do not require additional space.

This can be done by adding a short counter area on a room divider wall or counter or by making a recessed desk and shelving area that can be hidden behind a door when not in use.

This also provides the homeowner with a space to do their household budgeting, as a spot to lookup kitchen recipes on a computer, or as a terrific kid work-study space that allows discreet parental view without being obvious.

Final Bonus Tips & Thoughts

Custom Create a Deep and Longer Length Kitchen Island

Ideally, design your island with a built-in cooktop and/or sink. This can also allow greater interaction with family members and guests sitting nearby and provides additional storage spaces and a spot for counter-high stools for more seating.

Repurpose a Butler’s Pantry to Hide Away a Dishwasher and/or Second Sink

Transforming a butler’s pantry or other closet-like space into a hidden spot for storing a dishwasher is a trendy yet practical way to hide dirty dishes and clutter when guests arrive suddenly or when the cook wishes to spend more time with guests rather than doing cleanup duty.

Install a Serving Window to Connect Kitchen with Outdoor Dining/Entertaining Area

This idea is practical and serves to connect two different areas for a cohesive design and offers an ultra-convenient way to serve up food without needing extra steps.

Get the Kitchen That You Deserve

Get the kitchen that you deserve and consider these trending and useful kitchen remodeling tips to help you get there. Learn more about kitchen remodeling in Denver by scheduling a consultation with one of our team members today!