The Biggest Kitchen Trends For 2018 — And How To Get Them In Your Home

If you’re working with a clean, all-white kitchen, ring in 2018 with a couple of bursts of colour. You can start small, with bright chairs or a bold-hued runner, or go big and pick colourful appliances. Looking for inspiration? Sage is the colour on everyone’s lips this year — and so is teal. 

Oceanside paint colour

Colour 6496, Sherwin-Williams.

Dining chair

$79, Structube. 

Skillet in cobalt

$120, Wayfair.

We spend so much time in the kitchen, it only makes sense that living room accessories would start to creep in. Layer patterned rugs in warm, dark colours and hang woven pendant lights to create a cozy, relaxed vibe.

Pendant lamp

$90, Ikea. 

Area rug

From $173, Wayfair. 

Lace rattan pendant light

$199, Milly + Eugene. 

Go beyond the subway tile: Honeycomb and herringbone are making their way onto kitchen backsplashes and floors — together. Combining different shapes in the same colour is a great way to create an eclectic backdrop that isn’t overbearing.

Hexagon marble tile

$17/sq.ft., Home Depot. 

Herringbone tile

$16/sq.ft., Lowe’s. 

Diamond tile

$17/sq.ft., Lowe’s. 

Last year, inky navy was the kitchen colour of choice. This year, we’ll see it in an even darker, off-black shade. But if you’re not quite ready to ditch your neutral colour scheme for darkly hued walls, don’t worry: Baby steps are allowed (and also trendy.) Try painting your cabinets different colours, keeping a neutral (like off-grey) on top and a bolder pick (like dark green or navy) on the bottom.

Off-black paint colour

Colour code 57, Farrow & Ball. 

Tundra paint colour

Colour code 2133-70, Benjamin Moore.

Deep royal paint colour

Colour code 2061-10, Benjamin Moore.

Forget the stark white kitchens flooding your Instagram feed: Matte black appliances and accessories are about to steal the spotlight. They’re an easy way to make a kitchen feel more modern without the reno, and they pair with practically everything.

LG matte black fridge

From $3,839, Lowe’s.

KitchenAid stand mixer

$449, Hudson’s Bay. 

Kettle

$110, Crate and Barrel. 

Brass faucets, knobs, pendant lights and backsplashes are all having a moment — good thing too, since warm metals pair perfectly with darker hues. Try distressed bronze accessories in a more rustic kitchen or bright golds if you want a cleaner, more minimal look.

Geode faucet

Price upon request, Ginger’s. 

Mini pendant

From $122, Wayfair. 

Hex knobs

$24, School House Electric.

Pairing differently textured materials, like wood cabinets with a marble backsplash, is gaining popularity. It also happens to be the easiest way to add personality to an otherwise monochromatic kitchen. 

Vinyl peel-and-stick decals

$144/16 sq.ft., Mirth Studio. 

Vinyl peel-and-stick decals

$144/16 sq.ft., Mirth Studio. 

Metal backsplash panel kit

$15/sq.ft., Wayfair. 

Graphic artwork, statement chandeliers, patterned textiles: It’s all fair game. If you’re really into adding colour, though, try going neutral with your cabinet knobs.

Smeg toaster

From $184, Hudson’s Bay. 

Tea towel

$32, Etsy. 

Knob

$13, Wayfair. 

The rise of indoor-garden kits means it’s now easier than ever to grow herbs in your kitchen. (That’s also a boon for condo dwellers.)

Greenhouse

$30, Ikea. 

Plant mister

$25, Lee Valley.