2024 Kitchen Trends You Need To Know About

ByJonathan Sanchez
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From deep, high-contrast marble veining, to less upper cabinetry, oval islands, and splurge-worthy countertops, these are the 2024 kitchen trends that you absolutely need to know about!

Kitchen trends tend to come and go, but personal style lasts forever! That said, it’s great for homeowners to be aware of the trends and pull from current inspiration to create a space that you absolutely love. Whether you’re building a home, remodeling a kitchen, or simply need inspiration for a refresh, incorporating these new and exciting trends can help make your space come to life!

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2024 Kitchen Trends

1. Beautiful Kitchen Countertops (Worth Splurging For)

Mixed metals in a new build kitchen.
Image: Elizabeth Roberts Architects

If you splurge on one thing this year in your new kitchen, it may be your countertops! While quartz has had its moment over the past few years, this year will be focused on beautiful marble, gorgeous quartzite, and other high-quality countertop materials. These splurge-worthy countertop options are becoming more and more valuable in a newly remodeled or newly built kitchen!

2. Deep, High-Contrast Marble Veining

Colored stone kitchen countertops trend.
Image: Charleston Home + Design

Speaking of beautiful kitchen countertops, high-contrast large scale veining in marble is quickly becoming a top choice for interior designers in 2024 kitchen trends!

3. Tile or Vinyl Flooring

Tile checkered pattern in kitchen.
Image: Camille Styles

The creative options with tile or vinyl flooring are limitless! From checkered patterns to herringbone tile and terra cotta, this trend is a new favorite for kitchen flooring.

4. Metal Kitchens

Metal cabinets and backsplash in modern kitchen.
Image: Nick Frank

Mixed metals were a big trend in 2021, but this year’s kitchens are including metals beyond faucets and hardware. Metal countertops, backsplash, and even kitchen cabinets are becoming more popular in the modern 2024 kitchen!

5. Less Upper Cabinetry

Modern kitchen without upper cabinets.
Image: French Fancy

Goodbye, upper cabinets to the ceiling! As home owners find new ways to organize their kitchens and find ways to add more storage in lower cabinets (such as a double island), upper cabinetry is becoming less and less of a priority. The movement towards open shelving and more wall space in kitchens isn’t going anywhere and is actually increasing in 2024!

6. Oval Islands

Oval kitchen island in styled home.
Image: Mike Schwartz (Chairish)

This trend started in late 2021 and is really taking off in 2024! Goodbye, rectangle kitchen islands. It’s all about curves and texture this year, and it’s time for oval islands to have their beautiful place in our kitchens!

7. Hidden Kitchen Appliances

Hidden refrigerator in a modern kitchen.
Image: House of Silver Lining

A blast from the past that everyone’s excited about: hidden kitchen appliances! This adds a warm, vintage feel that brings the kitchen together and takes its design to the next level.

8. Hi-Tech Appliances

Smart kitchen appliances.
Image: Clem Around The Corner

And speaking of kitchen appliances, if you aren’t hiding them this year, you may be considering hi-tech appliances instead! From smart refrigerators to dishwashers or an oven you can start with your smartphone, the options in this category are really increasing this year.

Kitchen Paint Colors in 2024

One of the easiest ways to update your kitchen? Paint it! Whether you’re choosing a cabinet color or a new overall shade for your walls, here are this years 2024 kitchen paint colors:

  • Rich Plum
  • Dark Brown
  • Deep Blue
  • Light Sage
  • Mint Green
  • Green Gray
  • Wood Tones

2022 Kitchen Backsplash Trends

  • Colorful Tile
  • High-Contrast Veined Marble
  • Unique Tile Lays
  • Metallic Backsplash

2024 Kitchen Hardware Trends

  • Leather Hardware
  • Barely-There Hardware
  • Industrial Style

What are you favorite kitchen trends so far this year? Let us know in the comments below!

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Jonathan Sachez is a devoted husband and father of two lively children and the co-founder of Parent Portfolio.

Jonathan is a seasoned real estate investor with a successful four-year track record in real estate investing. He owns numerous investment properties across multiple states, including his local market.

He also is a personal finance writer and publisher for MSN and a content writer for CNBC. He also authored a book called "Live Rent or Mortgage-Free".

In addition to his real estate experience, he graduated from Georgia Institute of Technology studying electrical and computer engineering, and was a software engineer at Raytheon and Union Pacific Railroad and developed software for the United States Air Force and the National Weather Service.

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