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fromArchitectural Digest
8 hours agoKitchen Trends 2026: What Designers Are Obsessing Over Now
Kitchen trends in 2026 feature large sinks and earthy colors, blending traditional and high-tech elements for functionality and style.
One of the biggest mistakes you're making when loading your dishwasher is blocking the upper or lower spray arms from functioning. Tall items can also fall over during the cleaning cycle, preventing water from the lower spray arms or detergent from the door from reaching all of the dishes.
In fact, one particular upgrade can maximize space, especially in long, narrow kitchens. Replacing your cabinets will not only allow you to take advantage of more modern materials and styles, but can also give you opportunities to explore space-saving alternatives and creative storage solutions. While full-depth kitchen counters take up a lot of floor space, inset kitchen cabinets are narrow, compact, and still highly functional.
Every March, our team makes the trip to Chicago for the Inspired Home Show (IHS), one of the biggest housewares trade shows of the year, where thousands of brands debut new products, innovations, and releases across every category imaginable, from kitchen and bath to bed, organization, and beyond.
Kohler's Anthem EvoCycle Smart Shower makes it easy to be more mindful about your water consumption. That's because when it's in "Cycle" mode, you can save up to 80% of water with a filtered, recirculated flow from the shower head. It uses an in-floor reservoir and filter in the shower base to do this, along with a closed loop system to deliver the recycled and fresh water mixture to the shower head. But you still get all the luxury that Kohler plumbing offers
The gloss and color-pop of lacquer is a refreshing alternative - it achieves a playful vibrancy with modern sophistication. There are plenty of perks that come with lacquer finishes, too. For one thing, lacquer can be applied almost anywhere, from an accent kitchen island to your dining table to the material for all of your counters and cabinets. It introduces and strengthens the room's color scheme, also contributes some fresh texture with its sleek, shiny finish.