Modern Kitchens - Latest Contemporary Designs & Ideas (new 2024) (2024)

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What is the new kitchen color for 2024? ›

Earthy Neutrals and Warm Beiges:

Earthy neutrals and warm beiges continue their reign in 2024, offering a timeless and versatile color palette for kitchens. These tones effortlessly bridge the gap between traditional and contemporary styles, providing a backdrop that complements various design elements and materials.

Touchless or motion-sensor faucets have been around, but 2024 sees a surge in smart faucets with voice activation and intuitive controls. Imagine effortlessly filling your pot with water by simply asking your faucet to do it for you. Pull-Down Dominance: The practicality of pull-down faucets continues to reign supreme.

Bold Colors and Finishes

Gone are the days of range hoods blending into the background. In 2024, homeowners are embracing bold colors and finishes to make their kitchens stand out. From deep, velvety blues to vibrant greens, these statement pieces become the focal point of the kitchen.

In 2024, get ready for a significant rise in the popularity of splashbacks adorned with captivating earthy tones and intricate organic textures. This emerging trend is all about embracing the mesmerising allure of natural beauty with carefully chosen materials that artfully mimic the serene essence of the outdoors.

Pantone named Peach Fuzz (Pantone 13-1023) as its Color of the Year for 2024. The soft, heartfelt hue expresses the desire to nurture kindness, compassion, and connection—all while fostering a deep coziness as we seek a peaceful future.

Gold Finishes and Accents

Or maybe it's matte black or oil-rubbed bronze. However, in 2024, the design world is moving toward a new favorite metal finish: gold.

Metallic finishes, such as copper, brass, and gunmetal, are a unique and eye-catching option for kitchen faucets. They can add a touch of luxury and sophistication to your space.

Kitchen faucet types vary in popularity and largely depend on the style of your kitchen and home. That said, modern kitchen faucets with clean lines have become increasingly popular along with warm metal finishes like gold and brass. Matte black kitchen faucets are also incredibly popular and versatile.

Choose Midcentury Minimalist Pulls with finishes that go well with your kitchen's existing decor. Matte black, brushed gold, or polished chrome are popular choices that can enhance the modern appeal of your space.

In contrast, polished chrome and brass—both polished and satin—finishes are popular in more traditional kitchen layouts. Three finishes are expected to dominate door hardware in 2024. Those finishes include vintage bronze, matte black, and satin brass.

What is going out of style for kitchens? ›

Insider asked four interior designers to share which kitchen trends went out of style in 2023. They say modern-farmhouse looks, open floor plans, and industrial designs are becoming outdated. The designers also say DIY-painted cabinetry typically makes kitchens seem unprofessional.

Glass finishes

'Glass backsplashes are no longer at the forefront of kitchen design. In 2024, there's a move toward more textured and statement backsplashes,' she says. Rather than glass, Amber suggests slab backsplashes that match with kitchen countertops for 'a contemporary aesthetic' that won't date.

Blue (Light or Dark), The 2024 Kitchen Backsplash Trend

Blue reflects nature and offers a sense of calm and serenity. An evergreen basic in interior design! Once the shade of blue is selected, have fun with the finish.

According to the National Kitchen & Bath Association's newly released 2024 Kitchen Trends Report, more and more homeowners are ditching their simple all-white kitchen cabinets for warm wood finishes, including walnut and white oak.

Black is timeless, and in 2024, it's making a bold statement in kitchens with matte finishes. Matte black cabinets exude modern sophistication and lend a sleek, minimalist aesthetic to any kitchen.

We asked interior designers for their insight into upcoming and fading design trends. Forest green, curved accents, and stacked tiles are predicted to soar in popularity. Industrial design, minimalism, and the color gray are out for 2024.

“Light and white kitchens are timeless. They are here forever,” says Andi Morse, of Morse Design in Atlanta, Georgia. “If you go back in time you will see that white kitchens existed in the 1920s, 1950s, and up to now.”