Tracking top trends in kitchen design involves so much more than the finishes—it’s about understanding consumer behavior and what’s driving it.
As the leader for kitchen cabinet refinishing in Owings Mills, N-Hance stays on top of understanding and providing what homeowners want out of their kitchen design—plus providing it for less.
The home design gurus at Houzz recently conducted a 2022 U.S. kitchen trends study, and the findings are fascinating. Let’s take a deeper look at their takeaways, plus some of the other trends we as industry professionals are seeing in the market this year.
Spending More Money
The national median spending for remodels has continued to climb. Spending on major remodels that include replacing cabinets and appliances have risen 14% since 2020—from $35,000 to $40,000. For minor remodels, spending increased from $8,000 to $10,000, or 25% since 2020.
The majority of homeowners keep their kitchen the same size when remodeling, and top trends include white Shaker-style cabinets, a bold, contrasting island with pendant lights above, white countertops, a white backsplash, and stainless steel appliances.
Hiring Remodeling Professionals
Almost all homeowners, about 89%, hire professional craftsmen or contractors to remodel their kitchens. Nearly one third, or 31% of homeowners hire a cabinet professional—like N-Hance for cabinet painting in Owings Mills.
Big Spending On Countertops
One of the top splurges almost all homeowners (91%) make during a remodel is replacing countertops. Engineered quartz is the most popular material, with granite second. White remains the most popular color for countertops. It’s also popular to see the countertop color on kitchen islands contrast with the primary countertop color in the rest of the space.
Marble Kitchen Backsplash
When remodeling, most homeowners (89%) upgrade their kitchen backsplash. Ceramic or porcelain tile hold the top spot.
Vinyl Flooring Grows In Popularity
While hardwood floors hold the top spot, vinyl flooring has doubled in popularity since 2019—pushing ceramic or porcelain tile out of the number two spot.
White And Gray Color Palette
White continues to dominate for cabinets, backsplashes, and walls. Gray compliments white finishes for walls and appliances.
Cabinets Are The Main Focus
While many homeowners fully or partially replace their cabinets, the percentage who choose to refinish cabinets instead rose by five points from the previous year. Nearly a quarter of homeowners replace only the cabinet doors. This is one of the most common requests we get at N-Hance—to reface cabinets in Owings Mills. The most popular cabinet style is Shaker, with top colors being white, medium-tone wood, and gray.
Kitchen Islands Are A Must-Have
Over half of homeowners update or add a kitchen island. Blue is the most popular color choice, with medium-tone wood following in second place. Kitchen islands are also becoming multi-functional, with use for cooking, entertaining, working, and more.
High-Tech Features
Smart technology is ever growing in popularity. Appliances include more high-tech features, like wireless controls or home automation.
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