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5 Kitchen Trends on Their Way Out This Year, According to an Interior Designer

by DANA MCMAHAN

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I talked with one of my favorite renovator-designers for the inside scoop on what’s overdone or otherwise past its prime as we reach the halfway mark of 2023. 

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Countertop Appliances

We’re in a period of transitioning away from having all your appliances on display in favor of cleared countertops. But keep those showpiece items!

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Open Shelving

Open shelving can get cluttered and become a catch-all of a lot of things. Now people are going back to concealed storage with cabinetry.

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Two-Tone Cabinetry

Say goodbye to upper and lower cabinets in different colors, or an island in a color that contrasts with the other cabinets. 

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All-White Kitchens

Monochromatic white kitchens have had a long run, but people are now carving character and some color. 

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Kitchens and Dining Areas Open to the Entire House

Delineated spaces like the dining room create a level of intimacy that allow for connection without so many distractions. 

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