Pink kitchens, reeded glass cabinets and freestanding furniture are some of the biggest kitchen trends for 2023. As the role of the kitchen continues to evolve, bespoke designs, colour preferences and a range of materials and finishes will help to personalise this space that's become the hub of family activity.
A favorite from our 2023 trend post, we're seeing a departure from the monochromatic white kitchen and are embracing bold and vibrant colors. Instead, homeowners are incorporating more colorful elements, experimenting with hues to create a visually striking space.
Reassuring Neutrals
Blank Canvas by Behr is Behr's Color of the Year, which their paint experts expect to flourish in kitchen designs. "Neutrals like white, cream, gray, and greige are trending in 2023," says Erika Woelfel, vice president of color and creative services at Behr Paint Company.
White remains the most popular kitchen cabinet color for this year, although clinical pure whites are being replaced with warmer and more natural tones. White is timeless and will create an airy and refreshing ambiance that will never date.
Here, designers, decorators, and color experts reveal why beige is replacing gray for 2023, and how to decorate with beige for a beautiful scheme every time.
Dark-stained wood is trending, a departure from the lighter tones of previous years. Unique hardware can help you refresh your space, even if you aren't ready for a full remodel… yet. 2023 is the year to go bold, whether with two-toned cabinetry or bright colors.
A well-loved, class option, Shaker-style cabinets will remain a top kitchen design trend in 2023. Shaker-style cabinet doors are known for their recessed center panel and clean lines. These doors are so versatile they work with various design styles, from traditional to modern.
WHITE KITCHEN CABINET COLORS
White kitchens aren't going anywhere in 2023! A white kitchen continues to be a timeless classic design that never truly goes 'out of style'.
Interior designer Rudolph Diesel expects granite to fall out of favor when designing kitchens in 2023. "The standard for the last 30 years, granite is finally falling out of favor for more unconventional finishes such as quartzite and porcelain that are set to take kitchen design by storm in 2023," Diesel said.
The most popular kitchen backsplash trends for 2023 are going to be bold, bright and colorful. You can choose from a variety of colors such as green, brown, blue, red and yellow but make sure you pick a color that complements the rest of your kitchen's decor.
Wood cabinets are back in a big way in 2023, continuing the trend we've been seeing over the past couple of years. These aren't your honey oak cabinets from the 1980's…
According to Home and Gardens, 2023 is all about the luxurious marble. This means rich, earthy tones for a subtle yet opulent atmosphere. Choose one of our popular marble or textured stone splashbacks to enrich your kitchen space in 2023?
This year, design trends are primed to shift into pops of color, playful patterns, texture-rich materials along with a blend of handmade pieces and bespoke touches that lend warmth and character to a space.
Two-toned cabinetry is a popular trend for 2023. This trend allows you to mix and match different colours or finishes for a unique and personalized look.
Amber toned wood in pine, oak and maple are the new trend for stained kitchen cabinets. The MIX of wood tones and solid colors is the most important kitchen design trend in 2023. Warmer wood tones will be the forward trend to watch, as they are paired with dark moody hues and pops of bright jewel tones.
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.
Overall, it's impossible to say with certainty whether cabinet prices will go down in 2023, but it's worth keeping an eye on economic conditions, material costs and competition in the market as these factors may affect the price of kitchen cabinets.
Whereas dark and ultra-light tones were fashionable in decades' past, 2023 will see the kitchen trend of medium wood tones as the most popular natural look for cabinets. For a comfortable and relaxed feel, cabinets with a medium wood tone are the go-to option.
Shaker cabinet doors are as popular in 2023 as they were in 1823. This look has never gone out of style, thanks to its clean and simple look that fits into any kitchen. The doors resemble a basic “frame,” with the edges surrounding an inset panel.
Matte Black & Gold Cabinet Hardware
Whether separate or together these colours are dominating the 2023 kitchen trends. Perfect for modern or traditional hardware these colours are complimentary to all types of cabinetry colours.
Arguably, the most timeless kitchen cabinet color is white. Bright white cabinets suit a variety of beautiful kitchens, including modern, contemporary, and farmhouse styles. Brilliant whites work to give kitchens a light and airy feel, and off-white options, like the White Dove shade, provides warmth.
The overall goal, whether it's artwork or furniture, is to choose timeless pieces and stay away from short-term trends. This may be a surprise to many, but we are expecting more dark wood tones to pop up in homes in 2023! Last year we saw a lot of DIY bleached furniture and light wood floors.
However, those dated, honey oak cabinets you have from the 1980's and 90's are not coming back into fashion… sorry. Today's wood cabinets have clean, modern lines and more muted tones. They are also used in combination with other cabinet colors, like creamy whites, off-blacks, sage greens, and smoky blues.