Is there an actual trend in kitchen design? I truly don’t think so! In spite of open concept kitchens, the space allotted to food preparation is still confined to a specific area and much of the design of this limited space relies on client taste, the size and shape of the kitchen, and the general design scheme of the home.

1. Interior Design Trends: Kitchens
by Robin Lechner Designs – www.RobinLechnerDesigns.com
robin@robinlechnerdesigns.com
I've renovated or designed 5 kitchens this past year that vary in style but each contains
contemporary, classic, and traditional elements. Not one can be strictly labeled as a singular style.
Two kitchens are primarily white - one has classic stainless appliances, the other white. Two kitchens
have newly painted walls - one in gray, the other in a 'country' look green. The fifth has custom
mahogany cabinetry in a contemporary shaker style. All have granite counter tops in primarily neutral
colorations. Floors vary: marble, wood, Saturnia, porcelain.
The above white kitchens have similar layouts - one with stainless the other with white appliances.
The all white kitchen looks more spacious. A bright red wrought iron bistro set and colorful
accessories will add interest.
Paint goes a long way to create atmosphere or make a style statement. The Svelte Green (Sherwin
Williams) wall adds a country feel which will be underscored with traditional country furnishings
throughout the apartment.
Is there an actual trend in kitchen design?
I truly don’t think so!
In spite of open concept kitchens, the space allotted to food
preparation is still confined to a specific area and much of the
design of this limited space relies on client taste, the size and shape
of the kitchen, and the general design scheme of the home.

2. A more contemporary ambiance is created using Metallic Gray paint (Benjamin Moore) that picks up
the sheen of the stainless appliances, brushed silver dining area, and adds sparkle in evening
candlelight.
Wood cabinetry brings an organic warmth and depth of feeling to any room. The kitchen on the right
has contemporary flat doors with rounded edges by Snaidero, while the one below has custom
African mahogany shaker style doors with chrome handles that still look contemporary despite the
traditional design.
What is trending in kitchen design is convenience and placement of appliances, accessorizing, and
space for comfortable dining and gathering of guests. The colors, materials, textures, and lighting is
all subjective.
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