New Kitchen Trends Shaping the Industry

For more than 140 years, Bertazzoni has built a reputation on quality engineering and its deep passion for food and family.

This year, it released its second annual Kitchen Trend Report which revealed how consumers sought to find joy within the kitchen. From sustainable kitchen design elements to popular choices for kitchen cabinet colors, the report outlines the biggest trends. Beyond the Bertazzoni family’s expertise, this report was informed by insights from top designers, and proprietary data commissioned to uncover the latest American homeowner insights.

A Connection To Nature by Design

Today's consumers demand more from their home kitchens. While homeowners have been drawn to natural materials like wood tones and earthy tones for years, they're now demanding more–including integrating eco-friendly appliances and materials into their kitchen design style.
Just as electric vehicles have become more popular, induction cooking is poised to drive greater consumer consideration.
84% of U.S. homeowners say they want to purchase sustainable products for their home, but so far only 1 in 10 own an induction appliance.

Deep blue cabinets in a kitchen with a wooden countertop and other natural elements. — Eco elements elevate a blue kitchen. Credit: Bertazzoni, Courtesy of Designer Ginger Curtis, Urbanology-Designs, and Photographer Mike Davello

Downdraft induction cooktop by Bertazzoni. — 36" induction cooktop with downdraft technology. Credit: Courtesy of Bertazzoni

Why Homeowners are Prioritizing Kitchens

Investing in the Kitchen

Homeowners make a case for investing in the most-used room of the home.

Natural materials on kitchen cabinets and a bold countertop on a kitchen island. — Credit: Bertazzoni, Courtesy of Designer Julee Ireland Design Build, Ambia Photography Natural materials and a bold countertop on a kitchen island.

A narrow kitchen island is surrounded by wooden dowels for texture. — Credit: Bertazzoni, Courtesy of Designers Rachelle Lazzaro and Kevin Bennert. Photographer: Amy Batog A narrow island provides a practical workspace in a small, high-end kitchen.

Wooden details and open shelving surround a high-end range in a modern kitchen. — Credit: Bertazzoni, Courtesy of MM Eight Design Don't be fooled. Wood is in but open shelving is out.

A galley kitchen with gray cabinets, high-end appliances, and white glazed tile backsplash. — Credit: Bertazzoni, Courtesy of Designer Gillian Leftowitz and Annie Meisel Photography Large windows, reflective tile, and high-end appliances deliver impact in this galley kitchen design.

75% of homeowners say that they use the kitchen more than any other room in their home.
Appealing to homebuyers? 51% of U.S. homeowners claim that an updated kitchen with name-brand appliances is a must-have feature.
61% express that having "a large kitchen" is important.

A Case for Two Kitchens

"Back kitchens" or "prep kitchens" are among the hottest new premium kitchen trends. By expanding the kitchen layout, homeowners who entertain prefer a discrete space for food prep so they can continue to offer their "front of house" kitchen space to guests.
Dream kitchen, level up! 42% of U.S. homeowners say they'd want a second kitchen—if money was no object.

Second kitchen prep area is hidden in a pantry space. — A pantry is transformed into a back kitchen in this high-end home. Credit: Bertazzoni, Courtesy of Designers SmithErickson Designs, Inc., Photographer Michelle Johnson

Metallics

Homeowners continue to infuse more expressive designs into their modern kitchens by choosing colorful cabinetry, bold surfacing, and appliances that provide a more personalized aesthetic. These excitements can come to life through color and mixing materials, as 75% of U.S. homeowners report being open to mixing metals within their home’s decorative finishes.
Popular high-end finishes include a variety of materials including real gold, copper, and black nickel-plated finishes. All of these make a bold statement on the Collezione Metalli collection with jewelry-inspired knob and handle elements.
57% of U.S. homeowners still find stainless steel appliances attractive.

Collezione Metalli Copper Heritage Series Range — Copper knobs and handles elevate this high-end gas range. Credit: Bertazzoni

Kitchens With Character (White Kitchens Are Out)

"The advent of the highly personal kitchen is on the rise, particularly among consumers and homeowners who already embrace color in their style — who tend to be more open to colorful kitchens with high-impact personalities," shares Keita Turner, President and Creative Director of Keita Turner Design. "Since we spend so much time there, why not infuse bold, statement colors and play with a mix of patterns, finishes, and materials in the kitchen? The Bertazzoni Professional Range is one of my favorites to bring color into a space and create contrast with surrounding cabinetry.”
Only 19% of Americans now find all-white kitchens appealing. See you later, creamy whites.

Blue kitchen cabinets are accented by a red Bertazzoni oven and other high-end finishes. Custom fridge doors match cabinets. — Blue cabinets are accented with a high-end red oven. Credit: Bertazzoni, Courtesy of Keita Turner of Keita Turner Design, Photographer Kelly Marshall

Integrated Kitchens (Open Shelving is Out)

A whopping 83% of U.S. homeowners confirmed they don’t find open shelving appealing. (It's about time.)
Instead, they're opting for practical kitchen storage. 54% of U.S. homeowners are enticed by sleek, integrated styles like enclosed cabinets and built-in or flush-to-cabinet appliances. By choosing functional storage space, homeowners can allow seamless, custom style with limited maintenance.

A contemporary kitchen with triple wall oven and no hardware on cabinet doors. — Contemporary details and finishes elevate this kitchen to the next level. Credit: Bertazzoni, Courtesy of Photographer, David Livingston

Gray cabinet doors conceal all messiness in a kitchen. A library ladder grants access to upper cabinets. — Gray cabinets and coordinating appliance covers elevate this high-end kitchen. Credit: Bertazzoni, Courtesy of Designers Rachelle Lazzaro and Kevin Bennert, Photographer Amy Batog

Two Tone is Two Much

The once popular trend of two-toned kitchen cabinets is on its way out with only 23% of U.S. homeowners saying that they want to incorporate two-colored cabinets in their spaces.
While choosing a single shade and applying it to colorful cabinets is still appealing as a way to showcase character, designers and homeowners are gravitating to eye-catching appliances with timeless style and appealing colors to add a secondary pop of color to their remodeled spaces.