Anybody who has ever thrown a party in an older NoVA split-level home knows the challenges. It can seem as though theres never enough prep space in the tiny kitchen and never enough room for people to gather.

To make their Falls Church home a better gathering place, Jeff and Cadence Weber opted to renovate their kitchen. Working with Fairfax-based Design Pro Remodeling, designer Susan Sutter changed the flow by taking down living room and dining room walls. As people come up the stairs to the main floor, they now see a large kitchen island anchoring the space, and thats where amateur chef Jeff spends time preparing food and drinks for parties.

When hes in there cooking or mixing drinks, what have you, hes not hidden behind walls, so tearing down those walls really allows them to be more involved in their entertaining and with their guests, says Sutter, owner and principal designer at Susan Sutter Interiors.

Honestly, the island has been the biggest change because its given us some additional storage capacity for things, as well as just having a space for us to be able to lay things out, says Jeff. It is sort of like a common landing area where we can serve things. We can have that be where things are prepped and then provided, and then its wide open to the rest of the room.

The island, Kemper Marimac Narrow Rail cabinetry in a maritime blue, is topped with Calacatta Laza quartz and complements perimeter cabinets in morel. One side has a Zephyr French-door wine and beverage cooler while the other has a rollout tray for the amateur mixologists necessities. They no longer store everything on a bar cart that rattles as people walk by.

One of my favorite things is my tiki cabinet, which is an entire cabinet in the island allocated to my collection of rums and my collection of liqueurs that are used for drinks, says Jeff, whose bevy of booze tops 30 bottles. You pull out the drawer and its kind of like, Wow, look at how organized it is and where everything is, and that makes me very happy.

Jeff loves to cook. New appliances include a 36-inch Monogram induction cooktop with a 42-inch range hood, a GE convection wall oven, and a GE built-in microwaveconvection oven, which comes in handy when foods require different baking times and temperatures. The wider cooktop allows him to prepare more foods at the same time or to use larger pans.

His spices and cooking oils also have a dedicated cabinet. Im able to pull that out and select right away without having to rearrange things without having to hunt and search, says Jeff. Previously, we maybe had to take a bunch of stuff out just to be able to get to what I wanted to use.

Cadence says with the open floor plan, they worried about exposing the kitchen to guests. Their holiday party typically draws more than 70 people. How messy will it look if people are over? Because, of course, theres the chaos of entertaining on top of the fun. The big sink for me was something I was really keen on because it enabled us to have a spot to hide stuff, Cadence says.

A 45-inch Ruvati workstation sink, which sits below an enlarged pass-through window that opens to an adjoining deck, allows for easy cleanup. The width really does allow you to do multiple things, says Sutter. You can have dishes drying and be chopping and slicing and dicing, and you can use it as an ice trough. If youre having a party, you could fill it up with ice from the pellet icemaker and have drinks and bottles in there for service.

A 15-inch high-capacity GE nugget ice maker, something Sutter suggested and the two questioned because of hefty price tag, turned out to be a time saver. They no longer need to make ice a week ahead of a party, worry about running out of it, or require a Lewis bag to crush ice for exotic drinks. That was really probably the No. 1 splurge, says Jeff. But that was just something where I was thinking, If were going to be going through doing this, I would love to be able to have what is effectively an endless supply of ice.

The renovation gave the kitchen better storage. Cadence says she no longer plays Tetris to put things away. For example, she was horrified when they finally rounded up their tea bags. They were so shoved in so many different places, she says, adding that all tea supplies and mugs are now organized. Its all very close to where we have the kettle tucked away. Its really nice to have all of that together.

Small appliances and other items no longer clutter countertops. Previously, all of our cooking utensils were in a jar on the countertop because putting them away somewhere would have been such a nightmare to get them back out. Its just nice that we have all that space to keep everything hidden, but very, very open and accessible, she says.

Seeing a bunch of things out kind of adds stress to us, Jeff says. So, we like it being open and clear and clean.

With a little less stress, the parties are more fun. Cadence says, Everyone is saying, Oh my gosh, your whole upstairs looks so much bigger than it did before.

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Referencing the kitchen makeover the couple completed in Season 5, Episode 6 of "Fixer to Fabulous" on her blog, Jenny explains that the layout wasn't working for the way the family wanted to use the space. She says, "Their original kitchen, while spacious, had low-hanging cabinets, small appliances, and an oddly placed island. We gutted the area and used the space more efficiently to give them a beautiful chef's kitchen."

Jenny always advocates that a home should work for a family in the season that they're in, which could mean making a kitchen more family-friendly, better suited for entertaining or creating more space for meal prep. Knocking down walls, moving windows, and re-jigging the layout of a home can be a lot of work, but it's hands-down going to make the biggest impact on any kitchen, especially if your current space isn't working for you. If the thought of getting busy with a sledgehammer sends you running for the hills, alter your kitchen layout by reconfiguring the cabinet floorplan, and consider the addition of an island or peninsula for more storage and countertop space. Freestanding islands like this one from Wayfair are a stylish and functional choice if a full kitchen renovation isn't on the cards.

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1 Hack My Home

Hack My Home is all about maximizing functionality within a house's footprint. The Emmy-nominated show stars Mikel Welch, who handles the design; Brooks Atwood, who is in charge of innovation; Ati Williams, who focuses on construction; and Jessica Banks, who leads engineering. Together, the expert team turns overcrowded and underused spaces into hard-working interiors.

Where to watch: Netflix

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This docuseries stars Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent (Queer Eye's new cast member) as the designers and married dads of two renovate family homes in and around New York City. They help clients choose what items in their home to keep, repurpose, donate, or toss. Then, they renovate the home and reincorporate those items into it. The resulting design portrays the familys style more thoughtfully.

Where to watch: Max, HGTV

Millions of viewers tuned into ABCs Extreme Makeover: Home Edition with host Ty Pennington for more than a decade. Although the final episode aired in 2012, the shows nine-season run cemented it as an iconic home makeover production. In the series, entire houses are renovated by designers and experts in just seven days.

Where to watch: Netflix (30 episodes), Hulu (seasons 35)

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Tiny home living has only increased in popularity over the past decade, and Van Go puts a design spin on the nomadic lifestyle. Host Brett Lewis renovates sprinter vans to bring all the comforts of home along, no matter where you're parked.

Where to watch: Max

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Celebrity interior designer Leanne Ford is joined by her husband, Erik Allen Ford, in this show that brings Leanne's signature effortless style to historic homes in rural Pennsylvania.

Where to watch: HGTV, Max

Following her success as the cohost of Flip or Flop, Christina Hall is back and bringing her signature SoCal style to the homes she renovates and designs as part of her docuseries. Binge the current seasons to prepare for 2024's new episodes. If you like what you see, consider also watching her Tennessee-based show Christina in the Country.

Where to watch: HGTV, Max

Hosted by Erin and Ben Napier, Home Town follows the couple as they spread their shared love of Southern culture and revitalize historic properties in their actual hometown of Laurel, Mississippi.

Where to watch: HGTV, Max

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It's a familiar tropethe wife runs the designing, the husband manages the constructionbut no one does it better than Chip and Joanna Gaines. The couple helps families choose a fixer-upper home, then fix it up in Joanna's signature farmhouse style. Would we even know the term shiplap if Jo hadn't taught us? Since the Gaines started Magnolia Network, they've also done a few Fixer Upper spinoffs. Most notably, they starred in Fixer Upper: The Hotel. (And if you want to know what the hotel is like IRL, we have everything you need to know about it here.)

Where to watch: HGTV, Max

Twin brothers Drew (the real estate expert) and Jonathan (the contractor) Scott help families find and renovate homes that are need in of a little TLC on this massively successful show. Part of the success lies in watching their 3D visions come to life; the other part is all in the rapport of these siblings.

Where to watch: HGTV, Max

Love It or List It has been on the air in Canada and the U.S. for more than a decade, and it's easy to see why. Hosted by Hilary Farr and David Visentin, it consists of every single one of the features that make other renovation shows great: couples with unrealistic expectations, plenty of torn-down walls, and questions about whether homeowners should stay in their flipped homes. While Farr announced her exit from the show in 2023, you can still enjoy the 19 seasons she's in.

Where to watch: HGTV, Max

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In The Bachelorette alum and general contractor Tyler Cameron's home renovation show, the reality star follows his dreams as he starts his own construction company in his hometown of Jupiter, Florida. With house-flipping expert Robb Ritch and Miami-based interior designer Jessica Quintero, he renovates homes in the area and tackles other exciting projects like vacation rental properties.

Where to watch: Prime Video

If you're looking for a home improvement show that's easy to watch and has a single season, look no further than Designing Miami. The show follows Miami-based designers Eilyn Jimenez, founder and creative director of Sire Design, and Raymond Jimenez, founder and creative director of RAYMOND NICOLAS design house. Yes, that means the husband-and-wife duo operates competing businesses in the design world.

Where to watch: Netflix

Marie Kondo is not tearing down walls with a sledgehammer on this showunless you count emotional walls. The best-selling author's smash Netflix hit series follows her as she helps people organize and pare down their possessions, a surprisingly poignant experience for everyone involved (including viewers).

Where to watch: Netflix

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Launched in fall 2020, Dream Home Makeover follows the projects of Studio McGee's Shea and Sid McGee. Expect cozy textures, chic color palettes, and Shea's signature, timeless styling across the show's four seasons.

Where to watch: Netflix

Unlike many other shows on this list, where the goal is to rip apart old houses to make them look modern, Rehab Addict is all about restoring old homes to preserve their special architecture. Host Nicole Curtis sticks with just a few houses in the midwest per season so viewers can really appreciate the journey and effort that go into each project.

Where to watch: Netflix

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Kori Thompson, also known as her Instagram handle @thompsonscottage, posted a reel showing the sleek "after" shot of her madeover kitchen. In the caption, she wrote that while she would still love to have a Wolf range some day, the $22,000 one she had her eye on simply was not in her budget at the moment. Instead, she bought two Caf ranges and set them side-by-side to create the look of a 60" oven.

Thompsons kitchen.

This apparently controversial solve wasn't even Thompson's first option. She writes in her caption that she took an Internet deep dive into researching other brands that could give her the range size she desired at a slightly lesser price, but the options she found were not worth the still-exorbitant price tags. In the end, she decided to do what was right for her budget and her family and go with this double appliance option.

However, this was such a divisive idea that Thompson had to turn her account to private due to the backlash she received in the comment section for her reel. Thompson's comments were filled with a variety of responses, some more positive than others. Several people empathized with her, with one writing, "Love that you did this. Wish I would have saved the money I spent on my 60" Thermador range. It's been broken four times in the last 5 years. Thermador has replaced every part." Another commenter added, "Looks like you smartly chose the option that actually leaves you money to [buy] food to put on/in it."

More negative takes did pop up here and there, mostly revolving around the idea that a Wolf range simply would've looked betterat least in the eye of the Instagram beholder. "It works and fits your needs for sure. But it's no comparison to a 60" Wolfe range and you know it. " one person wrote.

Thompson never said her kitchen fix looked better than the Wolfshe simply wanted to spend less on her renovation, and she made sure the negative Nellies knew that before setting her account private. She added in the comments: "For everyone who thinks I should've just gotten the wolf and spent the extra money- go ahead and donate through Venmo! I will happily take all donations since you feel so strongly I made the wrong choice!" Well said! And it sounds to us like she had 15,000 reasons to make the decision she did!

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ABOUT THIS BEFORE & AFTER

HOME TYPE: Historic Home

PROJECT TYPE: Kitchen

STYLE: Mid-Century Modern, Minimal, Modern

SKILL LEVEL: DIY

RENTAL FRIENDLY: No

When Joel and Sarah Blumer initially moved into their colorful now-mid-century modern Pittsburgh home, the pair knew the space needed work to fit their growing familys tastes and lifestyle. One of the rooms that desperately needed a makeover most was the kitchen.

This might be controversial, but to be completely honest, there was not a single thing that I liked about the late 80s farmhouse kitchen flip that the previous owners had done, Sarah says. Where some will see the before photos and say it looked charming, I thought it was dated and aggressively not our style at all.

Intending to cook more homemade dinners and ditch their go-to frozen Trader Joes meals, the couple agreed that the kitchen would need to be entirely reimagined. Here are some ways Sarah described the original room: Lighting: horrible; tile floors: hideous and uncomfortable; the island: small and awkward; the tile countertops: loathsome. Clearly, it was time for a change.

Sarah and Joel set their budget at $50,000 and decided to tackle the project themselves. One of the more challenging parts was the demolition they wanted to donate their kitchen cabinets, so they had to be gentle when removing them. During the renovation, Sarah took their kids to Texas to stay with family, but on the morning that she left, they first had to carry a 300-pound ceramic sink outside.

Once the kitchen was a blank canvas, Joel assembled the kitchen cabinets himself. Im pretty sure my puzzle-loving engineer husband thoroughly enjoyed putting all the pieces together before installing them, Sarah said. Leveling the cabinets for the island was one of the most difficult but rewarding tasks.

It was a labor of love, but the kitchen was finally ready to enjoy. Luckily, Sarah loves every single thing included in the new space, which includes modern aesthetics and colors like black, walnut, and Carrara quartz countertops. They noted their culinary skills have gotten better since the renovation, too!

Ive learned to make focaccia, and Joel is now an expert at serving up delicious smash burgers with Parmesan truffle fries, Sarah says. Everybody wins! Im regularly pinching myself when I see this total dream kitchen in my own home.

If youre intrigued by the kitchen renovation, youll likely be excited to hear that its not the only transformed room in their home. To explore more of their gorgeous home, visit the full house tour on Apartment Therapy.

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If you're looking to remodel your kitchen or bath this year, there are many companies to choose from to guide you through the process. One Utah family-owned company led by three brothers offers nearly 50 years of combined experience.

"We've always been a family business, even back in 1976 before we were called Bedrock Quartz," said Alan Jorgensen, CEO. "Ever since we were young enough to help, our dad had us working on jobs and perfecting our countertop fabrication and installation skills."

Today the Jorgensen brothers run one of the largest stone fabrication companies in Utah, with over 160 employees and the investment in technology and capacity to install, on average, 30 kitchens per day. What the company is really known for, however, is its service.

"At Bedrock Quartz, we are customer obsessed," said Eric Jorgensen, president of operations. "We've designed our company to provide unmatched customer care. Our stone technicians are on-time, friendly, and professional, which has earned us over a thousand five-star reviews on multiple independent review sites. And if it's speed you want, we offer a seven-day turnaround from template to installation."

You won't have to travel far to find a Bedrock Quartz showroom, where you can see beautiful countertop and tile options in person. "Last year, we opened two new showrooms in Murray and Spanish Fork in addition to our West Jordan, Layton, Pleasant Grove, and St. George locations to better serve our customers," said Steve Jorgensen, production channel manager. "And our Park City location will be opening soon."

Bedrock Quartz provides high quality products, made by in-house teams and delivered through a smooth, on-time and accurate installation process. And countertops aren't the only thing Bedrock Quartz provides. "We are a one-stop shop, offering sinks, faucets, backsplashes, plumbing, tear outs, and wall and floor tile," Jorgensen said.

If you want 2024 to be a time for self-improvement, new beginnings and positive changes remodeling your kitchen aligns perfectly with those ideals, allowing you to create a space that reflects your style and family life. Studies show that kitchen and bath improvements are the best investment a homeowner can make in maximizing home value.

Choose a Utah-based, family-owned company you can trust to guide you in that process. Bedrock Quartz employees are your friends and neighbors who will ensure your remodel goes as smoothly as possible.

"We hope the thousands of positive reviews speak to the quality of our work," added Alan Jorgensen. "We strive for excellence in customers' experience, from the first showroom visit to the installation. We want our customers to be thrilled."

As you embark on this transformative journey, remember that a revitalized kitchen improves daily life, and creates a space for your family to gather and make memories that will last forever.

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Despite the popular sentiment that dark colors, like black and gray, make a room feel drab and uninspired, some designers feel that dark countertops have the opposite effect on a space. These countertops, when paired with the right details, create a warm, inviting atmosphere, no matter if they're made out of stone, laminate, or other materials. Even David Bromstad said that the dark countertops featured in the Season 12 episode of "My Lottery Dream Home" made the house that he and his client were touring feel "very cozy and warm" (via HGTV). Darker countertops can also help craft an aesthetically pleasing balance when matched with contrasting features, like light-colored cabinetry and flooring.

And, if the quintessential modern black-and-white kitchen or bathroom still feels too cold and unwelcoming, feel free to liven up the space withpops of bright color or lush greenery by incorporating furniture, appliances, and quirky accessories. However, dark countertops often radiate the most warmth whenmatched with wooden accents, especially cabinets and drawers, exposed shelving, and furnishings.

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Thinking about refreshing your kitchen or bathrooms? If so, what is your style preference? Maybe you're looking for something traditional, or maybe you're looking to update your kitchen for a sleeker, modern look and feel.

While everyone has a different style, there are some trends that cut through groups. Here are four kitchen remodeling trends that may spark your interest. Best of all, they all easily incorporate marble, granite, and quartz countertops.

The modern farmhouse style has been all the rage for the better part of three or four years. It's not going away, but more homeowners are taking a break from the modern farmhouse in the kitchen including all-white color schemes. This year, the trend appears to be more natural wood in darker colors.

Natural wood cabinets complement beautifully with quartz and marble, especially in darker colors. The right quartz or marble enhances the beauty of natural wood. Throw in a hardwood or natural stone floor and you have a stunning makeover.

The island has been a hot trend for more than a decade. These days, homeowners are looking for more functionality from the islands. They don't want large islands that provide merely extra seating space or a place to stack stuff during the week. Many are looking to utilize the space under their islands for storage. Think functional drawers and cabinets.

Improving storage space in an island has minimal impact on countertop choice. However, consider eliminating any lip or overhang if you're going to install doors. An overhang will get in the way. A better choice is to have the countertop edge flush with the drawers.

One of the more interesting trends in 2024 is adding refrigeration space. Homeowners want a traditional refrigerator for most of their daily-use items, but they also add small refrigerators under counters to store things like beverages and special treats. Even small refrigerators built-in an island work well.

Smaller refrigerators are ideal for items that get replenished regularly, especially within reach of the kids. The bonus is that an extra fridge is always handy for entertaining a crowd.

Finally, kitchen renovators are seeing a trend toward statement-making stoves and hoods. Rather than a plain white or stainless-steel stove and nondescript hood, homeowners are choosing to go big and bold with their hood-stove combinations.

You might not be in the market to replace your stove, but changing out the hood could make an enormous difference. By choosing a similar and complementary color, you can also coordinate your new hood with a quartz, marble, or granite countertop. A bold hood makes a huge statement in the modern kitchen.

Bedrock Quartz has the high-quality countertops you are looking for, regardless of your style or plans for your remodeling project. Visit them and see their full selection of countertop materials, edges, colors and custom backsplashes. They're confident you'll find something that works perfectly. Remember, they install what they sell and back up every transaction with the customer service you expect and deserve.

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In the South, the kitchen is the headquarters of the home. It's the place where food and family come togethertwo important parts of any Southern household. Even with its high status and heavy foot traffic, you don't need a huge kitchen for a big impact on your home. When your home layout features a kitchen on the smaller side, there are plenty of opportunities to have ample space and storage without sacrificing any style. Get inspired to bring function and flair together for clever layouts and designs with these beautiful small kitchen ideas.

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If you don't want to keep just one color but love that clean and bright look, mixing whites and neutrals is a great way to achieve this. In this kitchen, designer Molly Williams painted her cabinetry a bright white and added a neutral bamboo wallpaper for visual interest.

French interior design is defined by its classy and charming style which can help make a small kitchen feel like the perfect size. This Nashville condo used black and white checkerboard flooring to make a statement among the clean, neutral color palette of the rest of the elements.

Small kitchens have a tendency to feel cramped due to their size, but making sure it is light and bright can help alleviate this issue. This kitchen makes the window the center of the room and has the wall and cabinets painted white to make it as bright as possible.

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In small kitchens, it's hard to pack in a ton of decoration without feeling cluttered. In this South Carolina kitchen, the bold and vibrant tile was used as the focal point to avoid putting a ton of tiny decorations in the space.

When your kitchen doubles as your dining area, creating a cohesive look is key in making it feel less cramped. In this kitchen, the wood tone of the dining table in the center is similar to the brown countertops and the decorative paintings.

This Cape Cod style cottage has a stunning vintage-inspired color palette among vintage decor to make a cohesive aesthetic. The island holds refrigerator drawers and a bookcase for cookbooks for effective storage.

If you want your small kitchen to feel larger but don't love the idea of painting everything white, a light sage green is a great, colorful alternative. This historic Savannah kitchen painted all of the cabinetry green and it still feels bright and open.

Small kitchens were the norm in the past, so don't be afraid to take the retro look and run with it. This South Carolina cottage incorporates retro elements like the skirted sink, curtain over the window, metal cut cabinet fronts, and vintage decorations.

When the island is used frequently, making sure it looks great is important. This kitchen painted the island a lovely shade of green to add visual interest and make the seating area look inviting.

Open shelving, especially in small kitchens, can make the space look cluttered. In this Nashville kitchen, the open shelf above the fridge has dishes of the same family and design so it looks cohesive while still being functional.

The coastal aesthetic has been a huge trend recently, and for good reason. The happy blue mixed with bright white is a gorgeous combination to make a colorful yet light kitchen. This kitchen balanced the blue and white elements beautifully to make an open and airy look.

Choosing a backsplash is for your kitchen is important, as it can be focal point of your design. In this kitchen, the backsplash is taken up to the ceiling to make the kitchen look larger.

Glass cabinets are a great way to show off your dishes, but they also reflect light from the window to make the kitchen brighter. In this kitchen, the glass cabinets are white and reflect light to illuminate the kitchen.

Too much pattern in a narrow space can be overwhelming, so make the focal point floor-level. This kitchen uses bright geometric tiles to create visual interest without having too many small decorations.

If you kitchen has a lot of wood elements, use that your advantage. This kitchen kept the natural color of the wood and added neutral paint to the rest of the kitchen to make an inviting vibe.

When it comes to decorating small kitchens, dishes and dinnerware can sometimes act as the decor. If you have cookbooks, putting them on display adds a unique element that isn't so typical. In this kitchen, the cookbooks are placed at the top to make a bright decorative display.

Keeping the primary color in small kitchens light and bright is helpful when making the space look larger, but a vibrant color is nice to have for visual interest. This kitchen used a multi-colored rug to contrast nicely against the white paint.

When your kitchen is in the same room as your dining area, keeping the aesthetics similar is a great way to make your space feel larger. In this kitchen, adding identical pendants makes the rooms blend seamlessly together.

Contrast is a great way to make your kitchen design look appealing to the eye, This kitchen contrasts black elements like the countertops and island with white elements like the cabinets and shelves to create a satisfying look.

If your house layout is on the smaller side, functionality is important in making house feel like a home. Even with this, you can use styling to your advantage to make functionality a breeze. This kitchen uses appliances that are all similar in look so you can't even tell that a laundry machine is sitting to the left.

Adding a surplus of artwork can make a small kitchen feel cluttered and overwhelming. In this kitchen, one large and simple painting siting on top of the stove hood to create a sleek and tasteful look.

The rustic look is truly timeless and can make a small kitchen feel cozy and inviting. This kitchen embraces the wood cabin look and adds more rustic elements like cafe skirts and rattan baskets for storage.

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For homeowner Catherine Gibbs, a childhood spent on sailboats meant that a galley kitchen in her Inlet Beach, Florida, home offered obstacle-free convenience: I can walk from one appliance to another in two steps without having to circumnavigate a great big island."

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The most popular kitchen paint colors come and go, some stick around for decades before being replaced and some are gone in less than a season. And while we always say to follow trends with caution, when it comes to your kitchen color you do want to pay some attention to what's in style to ensure your space doesn't look dated.

So what kitchen paint colors are on trend for 2024? And which kitchen colors are out of style this year? We asked the experts for the color trends to avoid in your kitchen this year and which shades you should be using instead.

Color, especially kitchen color, is one of the most fundamental design decisions you can make in this functional space. Finding the right painted kitchen ideas can help you avoid making disastrous color mistakes.

Here decorators and designers reveal what kitchen paint colors are going out of style for 2024, and how to approach choosing paint ideas for kitchens using the color wheel, the latest kitchen trends, and paint trends.

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'In more recent years, neutrals with colder undertones have been replaced with warmer shades of the hue alongside altogether bolder color choices. Kitchens are the perfect place to introduce more saturated colors, particularly if the rest of your homes palette leans more toward light neutrals,' explains Helen Shaw, Director of Marketing at Benjamin Moore.

'Opting for a bold color on walls or cabinetry is a great way to renew the whole room and make the space pop. Deep earthy tones like burgundy and terracotta shades enhance the rustic warmth of a wooden kitchen look, where deep greens and navy walls will perfectly contrast a cool marble surface.'

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Helen Shaw is part of Benjamin Moore's UK division. Color expert and international marketing director, Helen and her husband Craig are founders of Shaw Paints, acquired by Benjamin Moore in 2020.

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'Say goodbye to bland and tone-on-tone palettes in 2024,' says designer Julie Anne Burch.' Kitchens will embrace fresh, clean designs with pops of intriguing colors. Alternatively, bold and unique color palettes will take center stage, offering a departure from the ordinary. The key to kitchen design in 2024 lies in creating sharp contrasts either embracing timeless traditional elements or venturing into uncharted territories with innovative ideas.'

Bringing in accent colors into a kitchen color scheme does have a bit of a knack to it however, in order to nail this trend you don't want it to look overly considered. Avoid pops of color that perfectly match because it can look staged and flat, instead opt for a tonal approach adding in different shades of the same color throughout the room to ensure there's depth.

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Red is a strong and bold color for the kitchen the workhorse of the home but lately we've been witnessing a color shift to a softer, subtle hue enter pink.

Rich, elegant, and nuanced pink is undisputedly the color trend of the moment. A warm pink, like the one above, lends sophistication to a scheme. A versatile hue, it can veer into a playful pastel or brighten into deep coral.

This tone works perfectly in a small kitchen that is rather dark, or which suffers from a lack of natural light,' says Elizabeth Hay, founder, of Elizabeth Hay Design. 'Not only does it inject a space with brightness and cheer, but it will also bring out and highlight any accent colors in the room.

With its clear ties to the natural world, warm pink is used for painting accent walls and brightening a kitchen or dining area with splashes of color that symbolize and promote health and vitality.

Due to its close relationship with pink and orange shades, the color is mood-boosting and energy-stimulating without becoming overwhelming like many red kitchen shades. On the other hand, with more muted and subtle tones, pastel pink can become a good choice to enhance quiet confidence and serenity, enthuses Sarah Lloyd, senior brand manager at Valspar.

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Once a tried-and-trusted neutral, gray has since fallen out of favor when it comes to kitchen cabinet colors. Instead, more designers and decorators are reaching for beige the new neutral in interior design.

The power of a beige kitchen color palette to add warmth and elegance to the heart of our home should not be underestimated. A soft scheme of harmonious neutrals creates a reflective backdrop to the ever-changing light of the seasons.

The broad spectrum of neutral, earthy shades they conjure up offers rich inspiration for creating a soothing scheme. From creamy limestone shades and the oaty tones of untreated linen to the grayish-browns of weathered oak and warm earthenware ochres, neutral shades can be as captivating as color.

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Another former favorite, white kitchens are no longer the desirable kitchen trend they once were. These days, designers and clients are reaching for mood-boosting hues to add a touch of joie de vivre to their kitchens.

'We are specifying and seeing fewer pure white and gray kitchens lately,' explains Jennifer Walter, founder of Folding Chair Design.'The bright white and gray trend saw its day, and kitchen cabinetry is seeing a resurgence of light woods and deep colors. People arent as afraid to use color in their kitchens, and with the popularity of the English kitchen, deep blues, yellows, and even cranberry palettes are becoming wildly popular.'

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In a Baltimore rowhouse in 2010, Jennifer Walter founded Folding Chair Design Co. with a baby on her hip and one on the way. Her mission from the start has been to enhance the lives of her clients by realizing the greatest potential in their homes.

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Navy blue will always be popular, but lately, designers have been considering softer, subtler, serene variations in the modern kitchen. A shade that's always been popular in the world of interiors, ocean blue is set to be 2024's kitchen paint color du jour.

From the alluring aquamarine hues of sandy Caribbean shores and the glistening teal tones of pebbled Mediterranean beaches to the inky blues and midnight notes of deep Atlantic waters, the colors of the ocean are as serene as they are striking and offer a versatile spectrum for decorating a contemporary and country kitchen alike.

Ocean blues, like lapis and cerulean, are the most wonderfully gender-neutral paint colors,' says Nicole Salvesen, co-founder, of Salvesen Graham. However, avoid using cold blues in north-facing rooms. Instead, find those that have some warm tones in them and they will be a brilliant backdrop for artwork, texture and timber.

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Dark kitchen cabinet colors were once considered the best paint palettes for kitchens. They were bold, strong and hid a multitude of decorating sins. However, we've gone full circle, like most trends, and are now welcoming back the pastel hues that previously graced 1950s kitchens up and down the country.

From peaceful pinks to blissful blues, pale sugary shades will give the illusion of space and create a restful atmosphere in the home.

'Pastel colors offer a charming alternative to neutrals or dark shades; they are calm but embracing, soothing but uplifting, and can give added life to a room without being overpowering', says Ruth Mottershead of Little Greene.

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Ruth Mottershead is the creative director of the family-run paint and wallpaper businesses Little Greene and Paint & Paper Library, which specialize in creating luxurious paint and wallpaper that represent 300 years of decorative history.

What all of these shades indicate is that while 2023 was the year of bold and bright colors, 2024 is more about warmer, softer, more liveable colors. That's not to say these kitchen colors are bland, they are just easier on the eye pinks and rust red instead of primary shades, grown-up pastel blues instead of the ever-popular navy, and warm beiges instead of cooler grays.

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