12 popular kitchen trends that missed the mark this year, according to interior designers

Cheyenne LentzJan 13, 2024, 20:28 IST

All-white interiors and stainless steel are kitchen trends that became outdated in 2023.Joseph Hendrickson/Shutterstock

Insider asked four interior designers to share which kitchen trends went out of style in 2023.
Modern farmhouse looks, open floor plans, and overly industrial designs are becoming outdated.

People are moving away from using gray tones in their kitchens.

Having a lot of gray tones in your kitchen is outdated.Serghei Starus/Shutterstock

Patterned backsplashes are being swapped for simple designs.Joseph Hendrickson/Shutterstock

Although DIYing can be inexpensive, it might look unprofessional.Berna Namoglu/Shutterstock

A lack of wood and warm tones can make your kitchen feel uninviting.Anna Andersson Fotografi/Shutterstock

Having no color in your kitchen makes it lack personality.Joseph Hendrickson/Shutterstock

Farmhouse-kitchen layouts are outdated.BM_27/Shutterstock

Not having upper cabinets can make the kitchen walls look bare.David Papazian/Shutterstock

Open shelving typically makes a kitchen look cluttered.Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock

Cookie-cutter kitchens leave no room for personality.Ground Picture/Shutterstock

Avoid decorating your kitchen with too much stainless steel.pics721/Shutterstock

An open floor plan prevents you from separating your living areas.Artazum/Shutterstock

You shouldn't miss out on task or pendant lighting in your kitchen.David Papazian/Shutterstock