Top 7 Kitchen Renovation Trends in 2024 for a Modern Home

Has your kitchen become lackluster? Maybe the cabinet finish looks dated, or the storage is no longer meeting your needs. With all the recent advancements in technology, you might be feeling your kitchen lacks the convenience of a smart home. Whatever the case may be, it’s probably time to start considering a kitchen remodel.

Kitchen renovation trends in 2024 covered an exciting range of categories. Some of them include bright cabinet colors, smart appliances and even multi-functional spaces. Although these are trends, if used wisely, they can provide a timeless look. There is no better time to get inspired and start your own wish list.

Explore the top 7 kitchen renovation trends below!

The trend of making your kitchen disappear with minimalism has faded. Homeowners and pros alike are still loving the mix of paint and neutrals, but big and bold light fixtures are back. After all, you will likely invest lots of money into your kitchen, so why not indulge in a gorgeous light fixture?

Popular pendant lights that make a statement include large drum pendants, globe lights with metal accents, jute and rattan woven fixtures and cone pendants. As you select your own, make sure the pendants are to scale. The last thing you want after a beautiful kitchen renovation is an overcrowded design.

Tips for Hanging Pendant Lights

• Hang them at 30 - 36 inches above your countertop
• Keep pendants a minimum of 6-inches from the edge of the kitchen island
• Space small to medium-sized pendants 24-inches apart (enough light for each person sitting at the island – 24-inches per person.)
• Space large pendants 30-inches apart for a balanced look. 

BONUS TIP 
Odd numbers are more pleasing to the eye. If your island length allows, use three or five pendants instead of two or four.

Do you lean towards warmer colors and finishes? Then gold cabinet hardware will be a great choice for your kitchen renovation. This finish has gained popularity over the past few years and is great at adding some glam to any design. Think of gold hardware as a softer version of brass. If you’re afraid it might be too overpowering, try pairing it with a complementary finish.

Mixing metal finishes can provide a softer, more balanced look. Even professional kitchen designers and architects use this tip to create a more high-end look. Consider gold hardware the jewelry of the kitchen and soften it with other finishes like oil-rubbed bronze or matte black. Follow these designer tips to successfully coordinate mixed metals.

Designer Recommendations

• Select 3 or less metal finishes for one room.
• Mix warm and cool tones for a beautiful aesthetic.
• If you choose two similar finishes, make sure the sheen is different.
• Choose one dominant metal finish and use others as accents.
• Make sure to count stainless steel appliances as one of your metals.

Make your kitchen renovation unforgettable. There’s no better way to introduce color and create a unique design than with colorful cabinets. This year’s most popular cabinet tone was green because it’s versatile and fresh.

Green cabinets can go with almost any design style whether casual or elevated. This color can easily be calming or vibrant and cheery. Overall, the top shades of green kitchen cabinets for 2024 were sage and forest green.

Do you love color, but are afraid of over-doing it? Simply apply it in doses. What does this mean? Use it as an accent color or create accents with other neutral colors to level out your design. Popular colors that go with green are black, white, neutral wood tones.

Some homeowners love green so much they want all the surrounding custom kitchen cabinets in green, then choose a neutral wood tone for the kitchen island. Others are just the opposite and prefer to play it safe with a pop of color on the island.

If you love kitchen design trends and want to jump on the bandwagon without going overboard, try using green for the base cabinets or island. Add more color through decor with green plants, rugs and accessories. These pieces are easily interchangeable over time as your tastes change.

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Whether you know it or not, most kitchen islands of today are multi-purpose. Having a combination island that accommodates cabinet storage and seating is crucial. There are many reasons to love this type of island, but it allows today’s modern families to get rid of formal dining rooms and increase kitchen space by adding seating to the island.

This feature modernizes the home and allows homeowners to make a showpiece of their new kitchen. Like other kitchen features, this is customizable to your needs. However, the most popular orientations are standard islands with an overhang on the back or a deep kitchen island for storage and food prep with a table-like extension off one side. Try this out in your new kitchen for a fresh layout!

There was a clear winner for kitchen layouts in 2024. The L-shaped layout was the top choice, and for good reason. This type of floor plan promotes a healthy kitchen triangle, making it more efficient to work in the kitchen between the sink, cooktop and refrigerator. With the addition of an island, L-shaped kitchens also benefit from having multiple work surfaces and more storage.

By adding an island to this layout, you gain even more flexibility. Now appliances can go in the island, storage increases and color palettes become more creative. L-shaped kitchen designs are also an open-concept design. This can create a major transformation if your kitchen renovation is transitioning from a previously closed-off kitchen. If a new layout is within budget, consider an L-shaped kitchen design.

No kitchen renovation is complete without smart appliances. New technology is constantly coming out that simplifies everyday life. The most popular smart appliance is the smart refrigerator. Many come with built-in smart screens that keep up with your grocery list, family schedules and even have streaming capabilities.

Just by glancing at your phone you can easily find out what weeknight activity is scheduled, or how much milk is left in the refrigerator. This smart appliance is certainly one of the most desired upgrades today. You can easily find it through SubZero, Samsung, GE and LG brands.

Honorable mention goes to induction cooktops with their rise in popularity. Although it’s not considered a ‘smart appliance’, induction cooktops are made with incredibly intelligent design. Rather than a standard burner heating up, induction uses magnetic heat.

Since the induction-specific cookware is being heated directly, there are no hot burners for little ones to scald their hands on making it safer for everyone. Plus, this creates a more energy-efficient cooking process overall. Choose smart appliances for a safer more energy-efficient kitchen renovation!

Are you looking for a stunning kitchen focal point? Explore the beauty of decorative range hoods. They offer many luxuries like cleaner air, direct lighting over the cooktop and even prevent damage to your new cabinets by filtering grease and oils from the air. If that weren’t enough, kitchen hoods come in many unique styles, finishes and patterns.

The flexibility of this kitchen feature gives you space to expand your color palette or create an art piece. Today’s models even offer Bluetooth speakers that can be paired to your phone and touchscreen displays. Regardless of the material you choose, hoods are offered in a large range of sizes from 24 to 60 inches wide. Talk to your designer about adding a decorative range hood to your design today!

Now that we’ve covered some of the top renovation trends, which ones were your favorite? Was it upgraded smart appliances to bring your kitchen into 2024, a fresh color palette with colorful kitchen cabinets or the idea of using gold cabinet hardware?

During the planning stage of any remodel, it’s important to take stock of your needs. Walk through your own kitchen with a pen and paper or iPad and take some notes. Write down any improvements, ideas and wish list items you can think of. Here are a few questions to get you started:

• What do you like about your current kitchen?...
• What do you dislike about your kitchen?...
• Can you see yourself changing the kitchen layout?...
• Would cabinet accessories help your kitchen become more functional?...
• Would adding an island benefit your layout?...
• Could a two-tone color scheme give your kitchen the pop it deserves?...

Sit down and make a thorough list of everything you want and need. This is the best time to think through these details so when it comes time to create a budget, it's easy to decide what’s most important.

The next step is to start pricing out materials and remodeling services. Shop everything from appliances to custom kitchen cabinets and professional installation for the most accurate pricing. Get started on your kitchen design today.

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