The National Kitchen and Bath Association (the largest organization of K&B professionals in North America) recently released the results of its 2024 Kitchen Trends Research Report. This report offers a window into trends that will influence kitchen design and usage for homeowners in the DC Metro Area in the next three years. Here’s what the Report predicts will be coming in and going out.

What’s In

• Large islands for serving and dining
• Integrated technology
• Hidden workspaces, appliances and shelving behind pocket doors, in cabinets, etc.
• Statement-making range hoods
• Integrated seating/benches/banquettes
• Colorful cabinets
• Bold backsplashes
• Rounded islands, arched windows and more curves
• Antique or vintage furniture
• Statement seating 
• Partition walls/screens
• Glazed tiles

What’s Out

• Microwave over the range
• All white kitchens
• Trash compactors
• Chandeliers in kitchens
• Small subway tiles
• Traditional stand-alone kitchen tables
• Apron front/farmhouse kitchen sinks
• Gas appliances
• Ultra modern, stark designs
• Glossy tiles

How can you as a homeowner leverage the incoming trends to create a dream kitchen? Give us a call at 240-821-5257 or make an appointment to visit one of our showrooms located in Kensington, Beltsville, and Cumberland, MD. Let our talented design professionals explain the key features you should consider when planning a new kitchen that will be the envy of the neighborhood!