All-White Kitchens
For the past decade, we've been seeing white walls, white tile, and Carrera marble. People are tired of these muted palettes, and designers are bringing in color— which we love.” Most designers also agree that white-on-white kitchens will look dated in 2023. So what color will be the new white?
While Shaker kitchens might date back to 1774, when the Shakers who arrived in America from England, created the style out of necessity for usefulness and practicality over kitchen trends, the Shaker kitchen style has never gone out of style, even today.
Outdated Cabinetry
Granite countertops typically pair with natural wood cabinets, but pine or hickory cabinetry can date your kitchen's style back a few decades. Additionally, cabinetry with gold or brass fixtures shows that the kitchen hasn't had an update for a while.
Although open-plan kitchens will remain very much on-trend in 2022, closed-off kitchens are also making a comeback. People now want to separate food preparation from their homework. A closed-off kitchen also prevents the overpowering smell of cooking from pervading your entire home.
People Still Want to See Grand, Open Rooms
However, with more people working from home and uncertainty about going back to offices, most people need to find ways to carve out some privacy so there's a good chance the pandemic might accelerate the shift away from open concepts.”
Rule 1: The Work Triangle
The "Work Triangle" - the triangle made by the stove, the sink and the refrigerator - should be compact enough that it allows convenient and effective circulation for the chef, but generous enough that two people working in the kitchen aren't bumping into one another.
White. Few paint colors stand the test of time quite like white. "Honestly, the only color in my opinion that will never go out of style—in the sense that you can never really pinpoint when it was done—is white cabinets," says Shaolin Low, principal and founder of Studio Shaolin.
Because of the lack of fussy design elements, shaker style cabinets fit every kitchen style from traditional to modern – they're truly timeless. Solid wood shaker cabinet doors will never go out of style!
Subway Tile Backsplash
This tried-and-true backsplash tile idea is still going strong. Try subway tiles with dark grout for a contemporary, casual look, or white grout for a more sleek, elegant vibe.
For over a decade, an open floorplan has been high atop home buyers' wish lists, but in 2023 people are looking for a bit more separation. According to Austin-based designer Audrey Scheck, "The pandemic really changed how people utilize their homes, and there is now a strong desire for more privacy and quiet time."
While the all-white kitchen will probably never go out of style, there are lots of new kitchen trends for 2023 that will make you equally happy. Think: pops of colors, the return of white appliances, and timeless styling touches to make your space feel fresh. We know, we know.
“Different countertop materials, combination wood and stone worktops, and mixed metal fixtures and hardware will become more common, as will homeowners increasingly repurposing unique furniture pieces or vintage tables as islands,” Zillow observed.
Add Greenery. Add some greenery to your space to give it a lived-in, luxurious feel. Windowsill herbs are a safe bet—and they're not only beautiful, but also functional. Place small pots scattered throughout the space and around the windows, or opt for a single large planter placed prominently on a counter or island.
1. Wash your hands well and often. Washing your hands well and often is the golden rule of food safety. Your hands are full of bacteria, and you pick up new bacteria every time you touch something.
Read the recipe.
Of all the important advice out there about cooking, this by far has to be the number 1 rule of cooking: read your recipe completely before getting started.
1. Kitchen hygiene 101: wash hands. Making sure your hands are clean is at the top of the kitchen hygiene rules list. It's easy for bacteria to be transferred, so wash your hands throughout prepping and cooking food.
'Broken-plan' kitchens are all about zoning. While they retain the spacious feel of an open-plan design, they use screens, freestanding furniture and shelving to create distinct areas. These nooks in turn offer a zoned space for cooking, relaxing or entertaining.
Our minds associate the color white with cleanliness. From a psychological standpoint, white kitchens tend to feel cleaner. Plus, it's more difficult to hide stains on white cabinets, so you're more likely to clean your cabinets more frequently.
Unlike other design trends that eventually go out of style, white kitchen cabinet design is likely to remain popular for many years. With white cabinetry, you won't have to worry about the style becoming outdated in a few years. Instead, you can count on the design to be classic and enduring.