Kitchen Renovation Trends 2022

Looking to renovate your kitchen this year? We have the top kitchen design trends you’ll want to look out for before you start. 

In 2022, we have already begun to see more natural materials, rounded accents, creative storage options and so much more. Continue reading to learn more about these exciting trends and how to implement them into your home. 

Neutral Tones Paired with Strong Pigments 

Custom kitchen cabinets designed with neutral tones matched with strong colors, like royal blues and rich reds, are very “in” this year. And the trend is taking hold for good reason! It creates a wonderful balance in your kitchen, allowing the brilliant tones to really shine. 

If brightly painted kitchen cabinets are not your thing, you can go with a neutral tone for most of your cabinets and choose one section to highlight. This can be your kitchen island or even pantry door. Jewel tones will be big this year, but matching them with a neutral tone will only make them stand out even more. The trick is balance and allowing one color to be the star of the show, rather than trying to make everything busy. 

Natural Materials & Less Hardware 

Wood kitchens are also seeing a resurgence in 2022. Not so much the 1980’s style of a “country oak” kitchen, but a grained walnut or white oak that offers lots of warmth. Natural woods can help balance the coldness found on tile flooring or countertops. You’re also encouraged to embrace the natural grains and knots that appear in the wood to emphasize the organic material. 

Flat panel cabinets with no hardware have been around for a long time, but they’re gaining even more popularity in 2022. You can achieve this look on your pull out drawers as well, not just upper cabinets. The end result is a sleek, minimalist kitchen that has natural materials and textures as its hero.

Rounded Accents

Moving in a different direction, 2022 will embrace curved lines shapes, moving away from harsh lines and squares. Consider how you can implement this into your kitchen. Think about a round kitchen island, or kitchen cabinets that are built into the corners of your kitchen. Instead of having them angular, you can create a rounded shape instead. This will be where you’ll want to connect with an expert and brainstorm different ideas that will work for your unique space. 

In addition to custom cabinets, islands, and other designs, you can find rounded accessories to play up this trend even more. Pairing rounded and wavy decor with rounded custom cabinets is a fun idea that will bring out these modern designs and set your home apart from others. Think about rugs, cutting boards, or dining tables. Wavy candlestick holders, or even candles themselves, are taking on this trend too now, and are a fun way to add a pop of color to your kitchen.

Integrated Storage

Practical, integrated storage is one of the best kitchen design trends we’re seeing in 2022. Not only is it creative, it’s highly functional. When you work with a kitchen designer, you can customize this feature in a way that works with your unique kitchen. Custom kitchen storage ideas utilize every inch of the kitchen, from that narrow space between the wall and the fridge, to that awkward corner that doesn’t seem to offer anything. 

Consider playing around with shelving within your cupboards, capitalizing on any dead space. Work with a custom kitchen designer to bounce ideas off of each other and find what would work best for your home. 

2022 Is Looking Bright and Natural

This year, look for natural materials, rich colors, round accents and creative storage options if you want to revamp your kitchen. Play around with these trends and find something that works for you. 

Work with custom cabinet designers who are able to take your creative vision and turn it into a reality. Reach out today.