From statement sinks, new trends in countertops, tiling and kitchen colour palettes to industrial flourishes and statement flooring, 2026 is looking good for kitchens! We take a look at all the hottest kitchen design trends for this year and beyond.
Dark Kitchens & Two-Toned Cabinets
Classic white kitchens will always have their place but there’s no doubt that when it comes to leading kitchen trends, dark-hued, more ambient, moody kitchen designs are back. Two-toned high/low kitchen cabinets are also a feature of the 2026 kitchen design trend, with sleek Scandinavian-style timber cabinetry teamed with matte dark-toned cabinets.
Open Shelving
Open shelving will continue to trend in kitchen designs – turning the inside out and showcasing signature kitchen decor, pleasing pantry items, fresh produce and high-quality cookware is a key feature.
Counter Top Materials
Bye-bye granite. Quartz bench tops, especially lookalike polished concrete quartz bench tops, are the flavour of the year. Not only does quartz look fantastic, but it’s non-porous and virtually indestructible.
Matte Finishes
No more gloss. Matte everything, and kitchen cabinetry and appliances in particular, are absolutely key to 2026 kitchen design trends. Matte is timelessly cool and is also much easier to keep clean than gloss services, so this trend is definitely a win-win.
Raw Materials & Grained Timber
Incorporating organic elements in your kitchen design is on trend with raw materials and grained timber in cabinets, bench tops and shelving, a signature design feature.
A Touch of Industrial
Industrial is still an influence in kitchen design, though less overtly than it has been in previous years. Think industrial-inspired lighting, industrial grid lines in tiles and cabinetry and incorporating signature original building materials into your kitchen design.
Spanish & Vintage Feature Tiling
Add a touch of colour & vibrancy to your kitchen with vintage, Spanish or Moroccan tiles, and you’ll be right on trend when it comes to kitchen design this year. Perfect for splashbacks or feature wall tiling.
Unique Sinks & Tap Ware
Copper & brass are not going away any time soon when it comes to sinks & tapware. Unique sinks & statement tapware are both key to 2026 kitchen design trends.
Eclectic Mix & Match Features
If you’re the kind of person who likes a little bit of everything & can’t decide between boho and classic, then 2026 and beyond is for you in the kitchen design department. Eclectic mix and match styles and elements are one of the leading kitchen design trends this year. Mix signature vintage furniture items like tables & kitchen chairs with more contemporary elements, play with colour, texture (kitchen rugs are in) & consider some statement flooring.
Coloured Upholstery for Stools
Kitchen stools are getting their colour on in 2026 with coloured upholstery making an appearance when it comes to kitchen island stools.
Statement Flooring
Bold, patterned and even colourful statement flooring for kitchens is a hot trend continuing into this year– checkerboard designs are extremely cool – bold yet with a nod to classic 1950s kitchen heydays.
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