Homes & Gardens: Kitchen Trends 2026
Homes & Gardens tapped Elizabeth Valkovics of Batten Court Design for its guide to the kitchen trends defining 2026, alongside designers including Jesse DeSanti, Meri Goldstein, Lauren Sullivan, Kisha Gianni, Lauren Tolles, and Kailee Blalock. The roundup spans 21 trends, from dark countertops and statement stone to warm neutrals and unexpected lighting.
Her pick is a return to furniture-style cabinetry. Rather than matching cabinets everywhere, she’s choosing accent pieces: an antique wooden table instead of a built-in island, or a large freestanding cabinet instead of a wall of cabinets. To her, it feels collected rather than straight from a showroom, authentic, warm, and inviting.
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“This is an old trend that’s returned. We are moving away from matching cabinets everywhere and instead, choosing accent cabinetry or furniture style pieces. This could mean an antique wooden table instead of a built-in island or a large, freestanding cabinet instead of a wall of cabinets. To me, this feels collected rather than straight from a showroom. It’s authentic, warm, and inviting.”
