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What's Coming In and What's Going Out

Direct Kitchen & Bath • Sep 01, 2023

The National Kitchen and Bath Association (the largest organization of K&B professionals in North America) released the results of its 2024 Kitchen Design Trends Research Report that offers a window into trends that will most influence kitchen design and usage for homeowners in Allentown, PA in the next three years. Here’s what the Report projects to be coming in and going out.

What’s In

  • Large islands for serving and dining
  • Integrated technology
  • Hidden workspaces, appliances and shelving behind pocket doors, in cabinets, etc.
  • Statement-making range hoods
  • Integrated seating/benches/banquettes
  • Colorful kitchen cabinets
  • Bold backsplashes
  • Rounded islands, arched windows and more curves
  • Antique or vintage furniture
  • Statement seating 
  • Partition walls/screens
  • Glazed tiles

 What’s Out

  • Microwave over the range
  • All white kitchens
  • Trash compactors
  • Chandeliers in kitchens
  • Small subway tiles
  • Traditional stand-alone kitchen tables
  • Apron front/farmhouse kitchen sinks
  • Gas appliances
  • Ultra modern, stark designs
  • Glossy tiles

How can homeowners in Allentown, PA leverage the incoming trends to create a dream kitchen? Give us a call at (610) 262-7235 or make an appointment to visit our showroom at 5585 MacArthur Road, Whitehall , PA 18052 and let our design professional explain the key features to consider when planning a new kitchen that will be the envy of the neighborhood.

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