What are you hoping for in 2022? A new job? A new fitness goal? What about a new kitchen? With a new year, comes new promises, new outlooks, and new colors…including the color between your familiar four walls. While nothing is ever set in stone, particularly design trends, we’ve got a few solid guesses on the items everyone’s about to pin on Pinterest. Plus, what materials, patterns, and styles we’re leaving behind.
So, what are the kitchen and countertop trends of 2022?
It’s time for a deep dive into the value-boosting pops of color and everything else surging back into style this year. From cabinet styles to countertop solutions, lighting fixtures, and home decor, these are the trends guaranteed to redefine the early 2020’s and countertops are always the main event.
The Living Room
Yes, ‘living room’ style kitchens are on the rise and we’re betting on these quirky and functional open spaces having an even splashier moment in 2022. Think wet bars, seating at every angle, artisan-made lighting, and custom kitchen cabinets behind bright marble countertops attracting the eye and invoking positive energy.
No walls in sight, these kitchens bleed straight into the living room for an open floor plan that expands your space and makes the kitchen feel like a friend rather than a secluded and sealed-off space.
And forget one color and one style fits all. 2022 is the year we stop matching our islands to our perimeters. With a subtler kitchen, many will choose a bright pop of color for their quartz or granite island countertop to ensure it’s the kitchen centerpiece they’ve been dreaming of rather than a tabletop blending straight into the background.
Less is More
While your island stone countertop may be a loud statement, the rest of your kitchen won’t match the volume. Perhaps a response to the smart technology filling our cupboards or the past few years reminding us to stay content with less, minimalism is in. Prepare yourself for geometric patterns and angular lines on everything from faucets to sinks and built-in appliances.
Au Naturale
For years, man-made countertop materials have stolen the show. In 2022, the tides are turning as we embrace materials with less grain and veining. Natural stone countertops with little shine, accent, or obvious grain will allow the rest of your kitchen to pop.
Speaking of simplicity and speaking of countertops, slab backsplashes are quickly replacing traditional tiles. They’re easier to clean and allow for a nice look of continuity as the slabs easily adhere to both back walls and directly beneath cabinets.
Go Green
While sustainability is certainly on the rise, we’re not talking about developing a green thumb. Between appliances, cupboard linings, and wallpaper, green is the color on everyone’s mind.
Given how much time we’re spending indoors, more people are looking for a chance to connect with nature. If you hate neon or bright emerald, focus on calming pale green shades for a subtler touch.
Beyond a paint job, dark green marble countertops are back in style. While this material was hardly anyone’s hot pick over the last few years, in 2022 we’re falling back in love with its natural elegance. Rich with color and texture, dark green marble complements rustic kitchens and modern spaces alike.
Countertop Installation Experts
Staying on-trend is important. At the very least, it guarantees you can ‘add to cart’ at a far cheaper rate than months into the future when styles have succumbed to the popularity price. So shop ahead of the curb and shop smart. But above all else, remember to always look at your kitchen with a future-forward lens rather than a snapshot of the recent past.
The design experts at Texas Granite Group are looking forward to another year of transforming kitchens with granite and quartz countertops that really make a statement. Whether your style is subtle and delicate or bold and strong, both exude sophistication.
Visit our countertop store located in the Austin area where and get inspired with kitchen and bathroom renovation ideas. Designing, fabricating, and installing granite and quartz countertops are our specialty and we are committed to providing the highest quality workmanship delivering a final product that does more than impress.
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