The 2024 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) set the tone for the future of kitchen design with a blend of minimalism and personal expression, streamlined form and modular function. Discover our top five trends below and download our full trend report for more inspiration.
Minimalistic profiles are surging in popularity due to their “quiet luxury” vibe. It’s clear that modern Contemporary Slab and transitional Thin Shaker are the hottest door styles for 2024. Hardware and cabinet frames are disappearing in favor of full overlay configurations and push-to-open designs. Moldings follow suit with a simple crown.
We saw higher use of laminates than years past, perhaps due to increased demand in matte, super-matte and fingerprint-resistant finishes. They’re also easy to clean and maintain! Fun fact: laminates are applied to composite wood (like MDF or plywood), which begin life as a recycled wood product, storing up to 2x carbon vs hardwood, making it a “climate positive” product.
Bringing the outside in continues to be a desired theme with textures, colors and shapes that mimic nature in high demand. In fact, green is forecast to be the most top-of-mind color in the kitchen over the next three years (according to the NKBA KBIS 2024 Kitchen Trends Research Report, September 2023) followed closely by woodgrains. Hot tip: White Oak was a standout woodgrain at the show.
Using vertical surfaces to reflect unique style with statement wall panels, paints or papers reflects a growing trend toward personalization. The show was full of expressive accents, including structured linear elements like reeding, fluting and slatwall to organic bursts of floral, abstract and retro patterns.
Function got as much play as form, with new approaches to storage featuring accessibility and modularity. Designers are going vertical, utilizing extra tall or deep cabinets with innovative pull-down and pull-out systems to bring contents within easy reach and then hide them away. Mounted track systems in kitchens and bath are another way to keep items within reach while eliminating clutter.
RV product managers Phyllis Beyers and Nic Bontrager were on site to identify trends that can help you defy the limits of traditional RV interiors. Download the trend report to see how.
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