When it comes to kitchen designs, trends come and go. But, as a homeowner, you want a look that will last. One of the most important parts of your kitchen is its cabinetry as it increases the space’s functionality and storage capacity. As an integral part of any kitchen’s design, cabinets offer you the quickest possible way to transform the space. Your cabinetry even has the power to make or break the look of the space. If you feel like your kitchen and cabinets could use a touch-up, here are the 2020 trends you should keep an eye on.
1. Sustainable Materials
People everywhere are realizing the importance of being environmentally aware. This is one of the reasons why the popularity of eco-friendly options is on the rise in interior design. The same applies to kitchen cabinets. Using sustainable and upcycled materials are going to dominate the 2020 kitchen cabinet trends, meaning wood grains will be making a major comeback. Materials like recycled wood and PET bottles are going to be used more than ever to produce stylish kitchen cabinets that are also environmentally friendly. There are numerous ways to cut down on your use of plastics and chemicals. And replacing different aspects of your home with greener alternatives is definitely one way to reduce your carbon footprint.
2. Playful Range of Colours
- Bold kitchen colour choices are going to be the most prevalent trend of 2020. Although monochromatic and white kitchen cabinets have been popular for some time, colours are about to make a comeback. You may even see the rise of dramatic colour pops as well. Don’t get it wrong. White cabinets are eternally classic but colours like turquoise, avocado and lemon will also become popular, especially to contrast with darker backsplashes. For instance, try matching dark brown cabinets with strong blue-coloured appliances.
- Along with bold colours, grey is going to be a popular kitchen cabinet colour choice. Grey is already a favourite choice for kitchen walls and flooring, but applying it to your cabinets adds a simple sophistication.
- Dark coloured and black cabinets are going to be very important in kitchen design. All-black kitchens are still popular but adding contrast to your cabinets and countertops is a sure-fire way to stylize your cooking space.
- Rich and saturated colours can help you make a bold statement if you’re willing to be experimental. To that end, jewel-tone cabinets are one of the trending options in 2020.
- Those not impressed by rich hues will gravitate towards pastel and softer tones.
3. Sleek Cabinetry
With more clients opting for a cleaner look, the practice of crown moulding on top of kitchen cabinets is going to decrease. This not only produces a minimalist look but offers more storage space since you don’t have to spare an interior shelf for the moulding.
4. Discreet and Minimalist Handles
When it comes to cabinet hardware, less is going to be more in 2020. With almost hidden or unobtrusive handles, you can flaunt the natural wood or finish of the cabinets. The no-handle look is on the rise too. Organic cabinets with cutout handles or touch releases are going to be trending this year.
Going for nearly invisible handles will also help give your kitchen a more unified look. Cabinets with handle cutouts are the best choices in this case. There are various options in shape and size as well, such as rectangular or round cutouts and slots cut along the cabinet.
5. Brass Accents
Custom-forged handles will be taking centre stage, with brass being the most popular metal of choice for cabinet hardware and drawer pulls. The beauty of brass is that it offers a classic and timeless look yet seems bold and contemporary. The best part is that the finish blends nicely with all types of kitchen interiors and design styles. However, the best setup for brass hardware would be against dark cabinetry with moody tones.
6. Custom Storage
Design is fine, but let’s not forget the primary purpose of cabinets – storage. Keeping your kitchen from becoming cluttered is one of their primary functions, so smart storage is going to remain an essential feature for any selection of cabinets. The best way to do this is to design vertically and max out the storage space on your wall. Selecting less conventional areas, such as your countertop corners, can also add some extra storage space.
Instead of putting up multiple cabinets, why not get cabinetry that goes from floor to ceiling? This will be especially effective if you don’t have a big pantry. If you can afford the space for a large cabinet, that’s great, but it’s more important in interior design to know how to utilize the space you have.
7. Updated Shaker Style
For farmhouse-style kitchens, shaker-style cabinets have long been popular and will continue to be in 2020. In fact, this particular style of cabinet is going to diversify more this year as it has wide appeal and is easily available. The bold appeal of shaker cabinets is the reason they blend well with any décor.
A kitchen renovation, even if it’s just your kitchen cabinets, is still an investment. These pointers will help you choose cabinets that will be trendy yet long-lasting to create a stylish kitchen.