Kitchens with Character are Coming Back in 2024
For more than 140 years, Bertazzoni has built a reputation on quality engineering and its deep passion for food and family.
This year, it released its second annual 2023 Kitchen Trend Report which revealed how consumers sought to find joy within the kitchen. From sustainable kitchen design elements to the popular choices for kitchen cabinet colors, the report outlines the biggest trends Beyond the Bertazzoni family’s expertise, this report was informed by insights from top designers, and proprietary data commissioned to uncover the latest American homeowner insights.
A Connection To Nature by Design
Today's consumers demand more from their home kitchens. While homeowners have been drawn to natural materials like wood tones and earthy tones for years, they're now demanding more–including integrating eco-friendly appliances and materials into their kitchen design style.
Just as electric vehicles have become more popular, induction cooking is poised to drive greater consumer consideration.
84% of U.S. homeowners say they want to purchase sustainable products for their home, but so far only 1 in 10 own an induction appliance.
Homeowners Demand More Eco-Friendly Integrations
Sustainable materials and induction cooktop technology reigns in modern kitchens.
Bertazzoni, Courtesy of Designer Ginger Curtis, Urbanology-Designs, and Photographer Mike Davello
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Why Homeowners are Prioritizing Kitchens
Natural materials and a bold countertop on a kitchen island.
Bertazzoni, Courtesy of Designer Julee Ireland Design Build, Ambia Photography
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75% of homeowners say that they use the kitchen more than any other room in their home.
Appealing to homebuyers? 51% of U.S. homeowners claim that an updated kitchen with name-brand appliances is a must-have feature.
61% express that having "a large kitchen" is important.
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A Case for Two Kitchens
"Back kitchens" or "prep kitchens" are among the hottest new premium kitchen trends. By expanding the kitchen layout, homeowners who entertain prefer a discrete space for food prep so they can continue to offer their "front of house" kitchen space to guests.
Dream kitchen, level up! 42% of U.S. homeowners say they'd want a second kitchen—if money was no object.
Bertazzoni, Courtesy of Designers SmithErickson Designs, Inc., Photographer Michelle Johnson
Metallics
Homeowners continue to infuse more expressive designs into their modern kitchens by choosing colorful cabinetry, bold surfacing, and appliances that provide a more personalized aesthetic. These excitements can come to life through color and mixing materials, as 75% of U.S. homeowners report being open to mixing metals within their home’s decorative finishes.
Popular high-end finishes include a variety of materials including real gold, copper, and black nickel-plated finishes. All of these make a bold statement on the Collezione Metalli collection with jewelry-inspired knob and handle elements.
57% of U.S. homeowners still find stainless steel appliances attractive.
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Kitchens With Character (White Kitchens Are Out)
"The advent of the highly personal kitchen is on the rise, particularly among consumers and homeowners who already embrace color in their style — who tend to be more open to colorful kitchens with high-impact personalities," shares Keita Turner, President and Creative Director of Keita Turner Design. "Since we spend so much time there, why not infuse bold, statement colors and play with a mix of patterns, finishes, and materials in the kitchen? The Bertazzoni Professional Range is one of my favorites to bring color into a space and create contrast with surrounding cabinetry.”
Only 19% of Americans now find all-white kitchens appealing. See you later, creamy whites.
Bertazzoni, Courtesy of Keita Turner of Keita Turner Design, Photographer Kelly Marshall
Integrated Kitchens (Open Shelving is Out)
A whopping 83% of U.S. homeowners confirmed they don’t find open shelving appealing. (It's about time.)
Instead, they're opting for practical kitchen storage. 54% of U.S. homeowners are enticed by sleek, integrated styles like enclosed cabinets and built-in or flush-to-cabinet appliances. By choosing functional storage space, homeowners can allow seamless, custom style with limited maintenance.
Hiding the Mess in the Kitchen
Integrated appliances and modern appliances elevate the home kitchen.
Bertazzoni, Courtesy of Photographer, David Livingston
Bertazzoni, Courtesy of Designers Rachelle Lazzaro and Kevin Bennert, Photographer Amy Batog
Two Tone is Two Much
The once popular trend of two-toned kitchen cabinets is on its way out with only 23% of U.S. homeowners saying that they want to incorporate two-colored cabinets in their spaces.
While choosing a single shade and applying it to colorful cabinets is still appealing as a way to showcase character, designers and homeowners are gravitating to eye-catching appliances with timeless style and appealing colors to add a secondary pop of color to their remodeled spaces.
