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7 Kitchen Trends We’ll Be Seeing Everywhere in 2021

By CAROLINE BIGGS

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2021 is almost here, and with the new year comes a fresh assortment of kitchen design ideas. Here’s what interior designers say will set the bar in stylish cookspaces next year.

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Colored stone countertops

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“It is a fabulous way to give your kitchen a little glamour without overdoing it,” says designer Gabrielle Santiago.

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Timeless all-white kitchens

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“I believe warm, cozy, all-white kitchens are going to be everywhere next year, bringing a reassuring and nostalgic feeling,” designer Elizabeth Cooper says.

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Statement backsplashes

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“I’m encouraging clients to choose backsplashes they love and resonate with,” says designer Isabel Ladd. “That way, you’ll feel joy every time you look at it.”

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Intimate kitchen with pops of personality

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“Decor elements, such as houseplants, a short stack of books, and floating shelves can make a kitchen feel cohesive with the rest of the home,” designer Breegan Jane says, “and still provide a purpose.”

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Mixed materials

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“I foresee homeowners and designers taking chances in the kitchen,” designer Marie Flanigan says, using “saturated colors inspired by nature, cabinets clad in metal, and countertops with dramatic veining.”

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Black kitchens

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Designer Caitlin Murray of Black Lacquer Design says there’s a new monochrome trend in town: black. “My suspicion is that color and drama will start oozing more into kitchen design.”

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Integrated appliances

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These hidden appliances “work seamlessly for an open floor plan and can also help a small kitchen look and feel more open,” says Abbe Fenimore of Studio Ten 25.