Wood Cabinets Gain Popularity: White cabinets remain the most popular choice in renovated kitchens (40%), followed by wood-tone cabinets, which gained 3 percentage points and now stand at 24%. Six percent of renovators chose no cabinet pulls at all. When it comes to cabinet pulls, bar pulls are by far the most popular (72%), followed by knobs (34%) and cup pulls (10%). In contrast, flat-panel doors are on the upswing, with 1 in 5 renovators (20%) opting for them, up 3 percentage points from last year. While the most frequently cited reason for incorporating sustainable options is long-run cost-effectiveness (74%), making environmentally friendly choices is also top of mind for 3 in 5 renovating homeowners (54%).Ĭabinet Styles Shift: While Shaker-style cabinet doors remain the most popular choice for kitchens, the percentage of homeowners choosing them is 3 points lower this year than last year, now standing at 61%. Plus, nearly half of homeowners (47%) opt for a timeless design as a sustainable choice during renovations. Popular choices include LED bulbs (65%), energy-efficient appliances (61%), water-efficient fixtures (34%) and energy-efficient windows (27%). "Popular photos on Houzz suggest that two of the most common options are white oak for its light, airy appearance, and walnut, which supports a richer look that, when paired with flat-panel cabinetry, works well in a mid-century modern style," says Mitchell Parker, a senior editor at Houzz.Sustainability Influences Choices: The vast majority of homeowners (92%) incorporate sustainable features during a kitchen renovation. "It has a neutral tone and doesn't feel as heavy and dated like some of the other wood species out there." Designer Bria Hammel says she loves using white oak for classic coastal interiors, and alder or mahogany for moody, vintage-inspired spaces.Īccording to Houzz research, medium wood tones are the most popular among homeowners right now, with a growing interest in light wood over the last year. "We're starting to use alder, as it stains nicely, has a nice grain pattern and it does well in both modern and traditional settings," adds interior design architect Julee Ireland. To break up a space, take a note from designer Bria Hammel’s book and pair a warm wood center island with painted kitchen cabinets (here, a moody green hue). "When wood is scratched, there is less contrast from wood to wood, and the imperfection is easier to mend or hide." What wood grains are best for kitchen cabinets? "Chips and scratches are inevitable with painted cabinets, and the upkeep can be more tedious," says McGregor. Not only do wood cabinets look more natural and organic, but they typically appear newer for longer than painted cabinets. "The rich, natural beauty of wood cabinets and countertops gives a complexity and character to spaces that white can’t match," says Paul Grothouse, founder of Grothouse, a company that makes custom wood countertops. Wood kitchens, on the other hand, are more likely to exude warmth and can be more customizable to fit various lifestyles. On the downside, some say that white kitchens can lack texture, depth and intrigue. "People are spending more time at home so they want it to feel intimate and cozy, and natural wood can quickly transform a space that is void of personality to one of warmth and hospitality," says Robertson.ĭoes that mean that all-white kitchens are on the outs? There's no denying that white kitchens are timeless - they look clean, bright and ensure your space will feel modern for years. "We've turned the dial warmer across the board, and that’s translated into the cabinetry and finishes in our kitchens," says McGregor. On the whole, designers say they're noticing that interior color palettes are warming up. For natural beauty, consider matching white oak cabinets with a darker wood countertop.
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