Kitchen Trends That are Here to Stay 2021

What is that one thing that makes you nostalgic, brings back a flood of memories, makes festivals entertaining, brings family and friends together at dinners and most importantly warms your soul and fills your heart, for me it is food. Food is a language that is understandable around the globe, it binds us, distinguishes us and helps in bringing people together. Food is made in every home, every single day in one room called- kitchen area. Kitchen areas have been of prime importance for many home makers over the years as it brings comfort to mind and connecting with the area is pivotal. Some people like modern kitchens that have kitchen islands, some like conventional kitchens with big stoves, cabinets, kitchen rugs and closed doors. Whatever you choose, make sure you incorporate these trends that will make your kitchen sustainable and efficient for the upcoming years. 

Whether you’re concocting an update for your kitchen, starting it from scratch, chewing over some DIY ideas or trying to reinvent this space in the home, you probably want to know the best trends and ideas that are being made around us in the interior designing world, right? Well, you have landed yourself at the right page, as we are planning to provide you with a full guide from layout to finishing touches which you can use to make your kitchen areas sustainable, trendy and comforting. In this article, I have chalked down 5 trends that will be here to stay for the years to come, so let’s get started.

1.      Dark Finishes

It's finally time to say goodbye to the neutral toned, white and bright kitchen areas and embrace darker shades. This trend is the result of the love and acceptance given to two-toned kitchens. People loved how interior designers brought hints of accent colors like midnight greens, black, charcoal greys, earthy walnuts and deep browns to the cabinets, backsplashes, countertops and storage racks. Now this trend is taking more of a centre stage, by being more prominent and less subtle. Dark colored cabinets, storage spaces, stove, ovens, countertops, lighting fixtures, furniture, discount rugs and other things are helping in creating an ambiance of luxury, sophistication and elegance.

2.      Open Shelves at the Top

Open shelving is not so much of a new concept but its relatively new trend when it comes to upper cabinets. With the advent of the double island concept, the issue of storage space has been sorted out very efficiently. The usage of upper cabinets was mainly due to less storage space, but with that out of the way, it would be more like a décor and less like a necessity. With the elimination of upper cabinets, we now have the option to utilize that space in more fun, elegant and charming ways. One of my favorite ways is open wooden shelving, it looks beautiful, encourages decluttering and promotes functionality and looks great.  

3.      Sleek, Seamless and Streamlined Finishes

People who love contemporary décor style will love this kitchen trend as it promotes sleek, streamlined and seamless cabinetry. No chunky hardware, no shaker cabinet, just simple, fuss-free, design that looks uber chic, sophisticated and urbane. Kitchen area is full of diversified products like tableware, crockery, appliances, gadgets and cleaning stuff, but it is not necessary to show all this. Keep the things discreet in the kitchen with wall-to-wall seamless cabinets which offer clean lines and an effortless finish. It will also give your kitchen a decluttered look, save your appliances from collecting dust on them and also make your kitchen material shine.

4.      Rock The Color Green

In the past decade, the go-to color of interior designing has been jewel toned blue but fixation with this color is taking a backseat and a new color is on the block. Color green is the new favorite color, which looks amazing, goes with the concept of dark finishing and also brings a very natural and earthy vibe. Green tones like emerald, sage, army, forest, deep and jade when combined with natural wood looks outclass. Adding kitchen rugs in green tone is also a great way to reinforce the color. You can have hints of this color or you can go all in with it but be sure to incorporate it as it’s here to stay!

5.    Smart, stylish and Quirky Faucets

Can You imagine a kitchen without a faucet, no way! Faucets and sinks are absolute essentials of the kitchen and it is high time we let them shine and take the front seat. Think of introducing faucets with quirky designs or interesting materials. Nowadays, the variety that is available for kitchen fixtures in unreal, these are smart, sustainable, chic and eye-catching, so don’t miss out on this trend as it can be done with remodeling as well as new kitchens.

Summary

Kitchens are the most loved areas of the home; it brings us together and makes dwellers feel like members. 2020 was all about self-care and 2021 is no different, so be sure to pay attention to this part of the home and make it trendy for the years to come with these ideas.