Top 3 Most Popular Kitchen Designs

As reported by the 2021 NKBA Design Trends Survey, the three most popular kitchen designs are Contemporary, Transitional and for the first time beating out Classic, is the Organic / Natural category.

So what’s the difference?

Contemporary Kitchen Design

Contemporary or Modern style kitchens are the largest trend in today’s home design. Featuring flat slab cabinet doors, push-to-open functionality, and bold, fresh colour palettes, the contemporary kitchen is a favourite among designers of upscale, modern homes, and trendy lofts and condos.

The advancements in contemporary kitchen design transitioned a once cold, industrial feel into a warm, comfortable space for entertaining family and friends.

Marathon’s options for contemporary kitchens

Transitional

The Transitional kitchen falls loosely in between the contemporary kitchen and the classic kitchen. Featuring shaker style cabinet fronts, two-tone colour palettes, a more subtle approach to millwork details than the classic kitchen, and beautiful decorative hardware, the transitional kitchen is the ideal choice when renovating older homes, or designing new builds where a comfortable ode to the classic kitchen is toned down by a modern aesthetic. 

Transitional kitchens continue to be extremely popular in new builds and when renovating due to its ability to suit a classic, transitional or modern style home.

Marathon’s options for transitional kitchens

Organic / Natural

Replacing the Classic kitchen is the organic / natural kitchen design. The organic kitchen incorporates natural materials, optimal workflow layout, and open access to an outdoor space. Ultimately connecting the kitchen to the natural world.

The Organic / Natural kitchen continues to grow in popularity due to its ability to blend seamlessly into an outdoor space, providing more usable square footage without costly add-ons to the structure itself.

Marathon Hardware's options for organic kitchen design