The Hottest Kitchen Design Trends in 2020


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Kitchen-lovers—here are the most popular kitchen design trends you can expect in 2020:

Large islands are a prominent feature in kitchen design today. In a survey of 2,600 homeowners conducted by a home remodeling website, one-third of the responders said they added an island in their kitchen during their remodel, and nearly a quarter of them said they upgraded an existing island in their kitchen.

Islands are also getting bigger. A third of those polled had kitchen islands that measured seven feet long, and 39% of responders had a kitchen island that was between six and seven feet.

Two in five renovating homeowners added or upgraded their island cabinets for contrasting shades in their main cabinets; gray was the most popular choice, followed up by blue and black.

These stats show that it’s important to make sure your kitchen island shines; homebuyers are sizing them up!

 

Contrasting the colors of the countertop with those of the island was a common theme among remodelers. For this, white was the most popular choice, followed by a medium wood.

Remodelers also made sure their islands had storage features, including spaces for appliances like microwaves, garbage disposals, and beverage refrigerators.

Here are a few additional popular kitchen trends that emerged from the survey:

  • Taller backsplashes that stretch from at least the beginning of the cabinets or the range hood to the ceiling, if they don’t start from the countertops. White, multicolor, or gray were the most popular color choices.
  • Vinyl flooring is becoming trendy for kitchens, even more so than hardwood, since vinyl is water-resistant.
  • For cabinets, white shaker continues to be the most popular, followed by medium wood or gray. The shaker style is by far the most popular among remodelers.
  • Recessed lights are becoming the most popular lighting fixture, followed by under-cabinet lights and pendant lights.

Hopefully, these trends gave you some ideas about things to try with your kitchen! If you have any questions about home design trends or remodeling projects, don’t hesitate to reach out to me. I’d be glad to advise you!

Charlotte Volsch

What’s the right way to handle an inherited property—renovate, list, or sell it as-is? I am Charlotte Volsch, an Estate Property Advisor and Probate & Trust Real Estate Specialist helping attorneys, executors, and families make clear, confident decisions when selling inherited homes. I help attorneys, executors, and families navigate inherited property decisions throughout the Inland Empire and High Desert of Southern California, including Apple Valley, Victorville, Hesperia, Rancho Cucamonga, Redlands, Loma Linda, Fontana, and surrounding communities. Over the course of my career, I have completed 774+ real estate transactions across 24 years, including more than 230 probate and trust property sales. For the past 16+ years, I have focused specifically on estate property situations, working alongside probate and trust attorneys, fiduciaries, and their clients to guide each case from evaluation through sale. Many families are unsure what to do with an inherited home—whether to invest in repairs, list it traditionally, or sell it as-is. Without a clear strategy, estates can make costly mistakes such as over-improving a property, underpricing it, selecting the wrong sale method, or facing delays that impact timelines and estate objectives. I help evaluate those decisions early, so attorneys and their clients can move forward with clarity, avoid unnecessary risk, and choose the most appropriate path based on the property and the situation. I work directly with attorneys and their clients to determine the best path forward, whether that involves preparing a property for the retail market or facilitating a direct sale through a network of qualified investors. For properties that require repairs, may not qualify for traditional financing, or are best suited for as-is sale, I provide access to a network of more than 50 active real estate investors. Over the past 12 months, I have closed 68 transactions, reflecting consistent production and experience navigating changing market conditions. I guide each case using the C.A.L.M. Method: C — Clarify We identify what matters now versus what can wait. A — Align We define priorities—legal, financial, and personal. L — Lead I guide each step in the proper order to avoid delays and unnecessary complications. M — Move Forward Clients proceed with clarity and confidence. I am the Broker Owner of The Volsch Team at Volsch Enterprises, Inc., and hold certifications in Probate Real Estate through the National Association of Realtors (NAR) as well as Certified Probate Real Estate Advisor (Probate Biz). If you are an attorney handling probate or trust matters—or assisting a client with an inherited property—I’m available as a resource to help evaluate the best path forward.