Kitchen Trends for 2023

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KITCHEN TRENDS FOR 2023

By Julie Young House and Home Feature Writer

As the heart of the home, the kitchen is where fashion intersects with function and with today’s home-centric lifestyles, our kitchens must perform like never before. Experts say kitchen trends for 2023 focus on high style, low maintenance and multi-functional formats which are warm, welcoming and cutting-edge spaces the whole family can enjoy!

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A TOUCH OF CHARACTER

Tammy Chase at Modern Kitchen said she is very excited about the new trends for New Year. Over the past couple of months, she has noticed kitchens are embracing warmer tones and incorporating some extra character in the various elements. Natural finishes are giving way to richer stains as well as pops of colors, unconventional islands, low maintenance backsplashes and a mixture of metals. “People are embracing blues and greens in their cabinetry, and I think we are going to start seeing some more matte black finishes as well,” she said. “Kitchen islands are not only more multi-functional but they are also evolving beyond the basic rectangle. In addition, homeowners are Photo courtesy of Chad Esslinger Design choosing to use a different countertop finish to make those islands stand out.” Photo courtesy of Terra Nelson Home Branigan Stackman at Hydro Shield of Michiana said she too is seeing homeowners look for those features that will make their kitchens stand out. Although quartz has been a popular choice for homeowners in recent years thanks in part to the color selection, she is seeing a return to natural stone with organic movement. “No matter what material they choose for their surfaces, I help them protect it by analyzing the porosity of the material and applying the Hydro Shield protective coating, which penetrates the stone and provides and invisible barrier over the top,” she said.

CREATURE COMFORTS

While some homeowners are eager to embrace new trends, others stick with the tried and true but mix things up in other areas of the space. Kerey Defreese at Cana Cabinetry says Shaker style cabinets continue to be popular with his clients along with the white and grey colors and finishes that have been a staple of the home in recent years. He says although some people look at the more innovative colors, others find it hard to step out of their comfort zones.

“Everyone is trying to get an alternative to painted white and although I’m seeing some blues and greens, they don’t sell as well,” he said. “Let’s face it, kitchen cabinetry is a major investment and if you goof, then that’s an expensive experiment.” Chase said even for those who are a little hesitant to change things up, there are still some trends they can use to update their kitchens for the new year. Backsplashes are utilizing larger tiles to minimize the amount of grout homeowners must clean as well as more durable wallpapers to give their space some pizazz. “A lot of people are choosing to keep their homes rather than sell, especially baby boomers who are looking to age in place,” she said. “Luckily, when it comes to today’s kitchen, there are options for everybody!” n