architect: studio johnston | head design by stefania reynolds | styling by kirsten stanwix bookallil | photo by anson smart<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nNow, if someone had told me that rounded cabinetry is trending without showing me a picture, I would have likely pictured a more modern design like this stunning one by Stefania Reynolds of Studio Johnston. This is actually Stefania\u2019s family home! It\u2019s modern, soft, playful, and just cool. The way those rounded corners bring an effortless contrast to the harder angles is perfection. Another contrast that I love is the glossy sheen of the cabinetry with all the natural wood grain and natural limewash accent walls. It creates such a nice balance stylistically. <\/p>\n
Also, I know this isn\u2019t about lighting but that oversized sconce in that nook is SO GOOD. <\/p>\n\ndesign by white studio & co interior design | styling by julia freiseisen | photo by claire mcferran<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThis beautiful kitchen by White Studio & Co Interior Design leans much more modern traditional but is softened by the curved corners of the lower cabinetry and island. Doesn\u2019t this just scream \u201cI\u2019m a very special kitchen\u201d? My god is it elegant. This is a perfect detail if you want a very neutral kitchen but also want it to feel like it\u2019s got a little something extra special going on:) <\/p>\ndesign by bidgood | photo by mary mcneill knowles<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nI believe this incredible kitchen by Bidgood was the first one last year where I really took note of this trend (or the initial murmurs of a trend). The cabinetry in the range surround is just so special. In this space, the rounded detail feels both modern and retro! Then paired with the sweet light dusty blue and butter yellow paint colors, this kitchen is dripping with charm. <\/p>\n
Don\u2019t worry, you\u2019ll a few more examples as we get continue through the post:)<\/p>\n
<\/span>Integrated \u201cStand Alone\u201d Cupboards<\/span><\/h2>\ndesign by nina farmer interiors | photo by jared kuzia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nIntegrated refrigerators are not new, obviously, but what I\u2019ve been seeing more and more of are cupboard\/hutch-like pieces being integrated with the more traditional floor-to-ceiling cabinetry. The majority of these \u201ccupboards\u201d are in fact where a lot of refrigerators are hiding but in that extremely special kitchen above by Nina Farmer Interiors (I just bought her book and have no idea why it took me so long), the fridge looks like it\u2019s in the wood cabinetry on the far left and which leads me to believe the green cupboard is just that, a beautiful integrated Dutch larder cupboard. It\u2019s a standout piece but feels like it belongs. <\/p>\n
Ugh, I also just noticed that incredible double wood trim around the doorway. Aside from seeing how awesome this kitchen is in general, that sort of detail is why you hire a designer. So so good. <\/p>\ndesign by vaughan design & development | photo by chris snook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThis beautiful cupboard-looking piece is most definitely a refrigerator but at first glance, you might assume it\u2019s simply a regular cupboard. I love the sweetness this design brings to a kitchen and for this kitchen by Vaughan Design & Development especially! All the textures, perfectly aged materials, and color palette are amazing. Putting a naked fridge in there (especially a modern one) would have really changed the whole feel of it and I\u2019m so glad they went with this design. <\/p>\ndesign by sarah sherman samuel | photo by daniel peter<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nIt\u2019s not a real kitchen trend post if Sarah Sherman Samuel isn\u2019t included, am I right? Well, here she is with a \u201ccupboard fridge\u201d as well as her DIY beaded cabinet fronts from her Semihandmade collaboration!<\/p>\ndesign by sarah sherman samuel | photo by daniel peter<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThere are a million things to love about this kitchen (I mean look at those counter edges!!) but this fridge cupboard is a very special feature that really gives added charm to an already very charming kitchen!<\/p>\n
There were a couple of examples I found with triangle tops instead of the bell shape that I loved too. I just didn\u2019t hear back from the designers in time to get them in this post:)<\/p>\n
<\/span>Pop Of \u201cPermanent\u201d Color<\/span><\/h2>\nOk, so yes. At the beginning of the post, I said we usually caution people from making potentially very bold or super colorful choices with permanent features. On the other hand, if you are a person who loves a bold moment and loves color then this is for you!<\/p>\ndesign by monika micha\u0142owska | photo by mood authors<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nI am very much in love with this kitchen design by Monika Micha\u0142owska. Those soft minty green cabinets (a trend we called last year that I continue to love), the veining stone with a short backsplash, those herringbone wood floors, all soft and stunning. Then boom! That pop of bright red is so exciting. The kitchen would have clearly been so pretty without it but with it, the whole space is taken to another level. <\/p>\ndesign by a. naber design | photo by charlotte lea<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThis pop of baby blue is a little less bold than the red but just as special and puts a little extra electricity in this wonderful kitchen by a. NABER DESIGN. Baby blue is on fire right now but it\u2019s also a timeless color when done right. I really love this so much. <\/p>\ndesign by curio interior design | styling by adrian manuel | photo by kelsey ann rose<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nIn that August trend post I also talked about zelliege tiles and the cool ways they are being used. Well, a pop of color is a very cool way. I love that instead of this kitchen peninsula being made out of the same wood the cabinetry is, Curio Interior Design decided to go for a rich brick red zellige tile. It\u2019s eye-catching but doesn\u2019t overpower the space and adds an incredible amount of texture. <\/p>\ndesign by rebecca zajac | styling by emily edith bowser | photo by sara ligorria-tramp<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThen with this kitchen by the amazing Rebecca Zajac (the cabinet designer of Bowser\u2019s kitchen), she chose that beautiful green zellige tile as the perfect color pop. It really makes this kitchen look so inviting and extra special. Plus, greens and blues (depending on the tone) are a great choice if you want color but not have it overpower the room. They are neutrals after all;)<\/p>\n
<\/span>Reeding Accents<\/span><\/h2>\nNot a brand-new trend but it feels extra on fire right now so let\u2019s dig in!<\/p>\ndesign by charlotte lucas design | photo by chris edwards<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nReeding is another one of those features that can be used for almost any style. Take this wonderful modern luxe kitchen by Charlotte Lucas Design. It adds a refined organic texture that beautifully contrasts the painted modern cabinetry and luxe lighting.<\/p>\ndesign by poco designs | photo by anson smart<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nIn this unreal kitchen by POCO Designs, she not only used reeding on the island but also on the cabinet fronts. It\u2019s simple, elegant, and then with that incredible burgundy marble, it\u2019s a texture design dream!<\/p>\n\ndesign by sarah sherman samuel | photos by daniel peter<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nOf course, Sarah is on this list again! I love love how she used wood reeding not only on the body of the island but also on the support post. I don\u2019t have much more to say aside from that it\u2019s beautiful, the texture (like all the others) makes my eyes extremely happy, and the wood tone is perfect. <\/p>\ndesign by sharp + grey interiors | photo by rebecca mcalpin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nIn a bit of a twist for the last example, I\u2019m looking at this tile! I\u2019ve had my eye on this style of tile for a minute so I\u2019m really hoping this is the year it\u2019ll so more mainstream. I mean it\u2019s so good and it has that reeded look! <\/p>\n
<\/span>Colorful Window Trim<\/span><\/h2>\nIf you are thinking, \u201cHey Jess, wasn\u2019t this a trend you called in 2020?\u201d Well yes, yes I did. So while we all know what that year was, it was also 5 years ago and baby the window trims are getting a fresh coat of colorful paint. <\/p>\ndesign by bright designlab | styling by nik nik studio | photo by george barberis<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThis wildly beautiful kitchen by Bright Designlab perfectly shows the organic modern MCM style and those painted window trims and beams bring the whole space together. It\u2019s a small detail that makes a huge, wonderful difference.<\/p>\ndesign by anna haines designs | photo by paul whitbread<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe painted green trim on these kitchen windows by Anna Haines Designs is equally as wonderful as the first! The personality it adds is so wonderful. I also really love that they chose the warmer color on the lower cabinetry and then went for a lighter, cooler shade for the windows which makes the room feel a little more open and taller if that makes sense. <\/p>\ndesign by sophie rowell | photo by paul whitbread<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nNow this pop of bright blue is so fun and adds just the right amount of whimsy to this beautiful kitchen by Sophie Rowell (also look at those knobs!). I wholeheartedly stand by this trend because it\u2019s a beautiful and fairly simple way to make a huge visual impact. <\/p>\n
<\/span>Dark Beige<\/span><\/h2>\nphoto by tali roth | photo by lillie thompson<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThis could be the new \u201cwhite kitchen\u201d and I\u2019m not mad about it. I mean when you have a kitchen like the one Tali Roth designed above, wouldn\u2019t you want the same? It is neutral but it feels cozier than a traditional white. Now there\u2019s nothing wrong with white but having some other neutral option is very nice. <\/p>\ndesign by meet west studio | photo by rett peek<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nYou know what\u2019s funny, I was just about to say how much I liked silver fixtures with dark beige, the way Tali designed hers, but then I moved on to this also stunning kitchen by Meet West Studio and thought, \u201cWait! I love brass too!\u201d This clearly means all metals look great with this color family. <\/p>\ndesign by meet west studio | photo by rett peek<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThis angle was too pretty not to include. I adore how the cabinet color is also in the marble accent on the wall. Oh, and for the beautiful texture Olympics, what a cool thing to mix the wall marble with cement countertops and a tiled upper counter accent. All look so cool together. <\/p>\ndesign by merete coleman | photo by chaunte\u0301 vaughn<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nWhile this is the lightest of the dark beiges, I am completely smitten with this custom-built and painted cabinet\/fridge\/freezer. The goal, according to Merete Coleman, was to make it look like a modernized Hungarian marriage armoire. The results are incredible and this one also feels like it could be in the \u201ccupboard cabinet\u201d trend too. A two-fer:)<\/p>\n
<\/span>Fun Stools<\/span><\/h2>\nNo reno required! All you need is a counter.<\/p>\ndesign by shapeless studio | photo by kate sears<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nMore and more I\u2019ve been seeing designers play with stools that are really fun. Sometimes they are in the same style of the kitchen but I really love it when they contrast a little like these burgundy beauties that Shapeless Studio used in this awesome kitchen they designed. They have a fun shape, cool, details, and are a perfect moody pop of color. <\/p>\ndesign by charlie ferrer | photo by fran parente<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nNow these beauties don\u2019t contrast the design by Charlie Ferrer at all but are just as perfect. If I could take a wild guess, they look vintage to me:) All those details and mixed materials add the perfect finishing touch to this kitchen. I also love how the wall color and the leather seats of the stools match. Your eye just feels happy.<\/p>\ndesign by nainoa architecture and interiors<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAnother complementary stool to a wonderful kitchen design is this one by Nainoa Architecture and Interiors. These are stools they actually designed and I really love how unique they are. Picking a stool with an interesting space is usually a great bet:) <\/p>\n\ndesign by leyden lewis design studio<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAnother example of this are these stools in a beautiful kitchen by Leyden Lewis Design Studio. Since the island is open, with a lot of legs, choosing a pedestal-style stool was the perfect choice for this space. Plus they add a handmade, organic element that effortlessly contrasts the straight lines and hard angles. Stools are power players, people!<\/p>\n
<\/span>Colorful Stained Wood<\/span><\/h2>\nOk, this one is also VERY exciting to me. Historically, I wouldn\u2019t have called myself a colorful stained wood lover. The ones I had seen were very intense with the grain very heavily pronounced. It just wasn\u2019t for me. But boy have times changed and I am pretty in love with how designers have been using it. All of the examples below are different shades of green but I\u2019ve seen it done in light and dark blue and they are equally as cool. I really feel this is on the rise.<\/p>\ndesign by ysg studio | builder: locbuild\u00a0| photo by anson smart<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nYSG Studio is known for its incredibly creative and bold designs. This kitchen is a prime example of that. So while there are so many amazing elements I just can\u2019t stop looking at the green-stained upper cabinets that so beautifully complement the stone. <\/p>\ndesign by bidgood | photo by mary mcneill knowles<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThis is a design element that like the rounded cabinets, I would have put in the \u201cmodern\u201d design category but I was proven very wrong when I came across this unreal kitchen by Bidgood. So first off, rounded cabinetry and second, green stained wood! It has a traditional style but looks so fresh. Not to mention the light green on the walls for a little tonal moment. Heaven.<\/p>\ndesign by bright designlab | styling by nik nik studio | photo by george barberis<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nI thought I\u2019d crop this photo and show you this kitchen again because look! The green cabinets are stained, not painted. I just love how gently the wood grain peeks through. 10000\/10.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Dark Hardware On Dark Cabinets<\/span><\/h2>\ndesign by ursino interiors | styling by brittany albert | photo by nicole franzen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nI could only get one photo for this one but I feel that tonal hardware will be a big trend this year. I think mostly dark hardware on dark cabinets. It\u2019s chic and simple and that\u2019s all I have to say about that:)<\/p>\n
And here we are at the end. I love pulling this post together and I hope you get inspired! Or at least loved looking at the photos. Any favorites? Any thoughts (remember not everything has to be for everybody;))? Let\u2019s chat.<\/p>\n
Love you, mean it. <\/p>\n
Opening Image Credits: Design by Anna Haines Designs | Photo by Paul Whitbread<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n