"From trending styles to paint colors and furniture, interior design in 2026 is all about creating spaces that feel warm, inviting, and undeniably lived in. As a part of that shift, many once-beloved historic design details are making a dramatic comeback - and alcoves fit right in. In one of their recent design and build projects, the team at Four Brothers Design + Build blended form and function with a stove cove in the kitchen to add interest and sneaky storage with hidden shelving inside."
""[Alcoves] have an old-world vibe and warmth that feels welcoming," says Sallie Lord, founder and principal designer of Indianapolis-based GreyHunt Interiors. Whether used to frame a range stove, carve out a dedicated coffee zone, or create a visually distinct storage moment, kitchen alcoves are the versatile architectural feature you're about to see everywhere this year. Ready to jump aboard the kitchen covecore trend in 2026? Here's what you need to know about this simple yet sophisticated design feature for your new kitchen."
Alcoves are recessed spaces enclosed on three sides that are reappearing in 2026 interior design, especially in kitchens. Designers use alcoves to frame range stoves, create dedicated coffee zones, and conceal storage with hidden shelving. Alcoves convey an old-world warmth and welcoming vibe while offering functional, visually distinct moments. The revival aligns with broader 2026 trends favoring warm, lived-in aesthetics and the reintroduction of historic architectural details. Design-build projects have blended form and function by incorporating stove coves and discrete shelving inside alcoves to add interest without visual clutter.
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