15 Kitchen Appliance & Design Trends For 2024

Your kitchen’s layout, appliances and color scheme can set the tone for the way you create. Whether you’re looking to enhance your space or expand your repertoire, these kitchen appliance trends and design ideas will help bring new life to your kitchen and cooking routines. Read on to discover the top 2024 kitchen trends and kitchen appliance ideas that can help carry you wherever your culinary journeys take you.

1. OPEN, INTEGRATED KITCHENS WITH BUILT-IN APPLIANCES

Open concept kitchens continue to be a dominant design trend. Spacious, airy kitchens that flow into other rooms give you more room to work while minimizing clutter that can stifle creativity. Built-in appliances are a natural fit for the open concept aesthetic because they integrate with your kitchen cabinetry, creating clean lines, unobstructed paths and a tidy feel. 

You can take this design trend to the next level by integrating panel-ready appliances. This style option—most often available on refrigerators and dishwashers—affixes an exterior panel to the front of your appliance that can create the appearance of continuous cabinets in the kitchen. Built-in appliances and an integrated kitchen may be right for you if you’re looking for the following:

Adaptive spaces. Integrated kitchens with built-in appliances open up plenty of room for living, entertaining and exploring the craft of cooking. Homes serve more purposes than ever before, and an open, integrated kitchen can help a kitchen nook transform into an office or a kitchen island into a study space.

A premium look. Because rooms in open concept homes tend to flow into each other, you can typically see the kitchen from several points in the house. Built-in appliances fit seamlessly into the kitchen, producing a premium, luxurious look.

Another option for achieving a built-in look at a lower price point is to install appliances that are flush with cabinetry. Standard depth appliances typically stick out several inches beyond cabinets and can interrupt sightlines in the kitchen. Consider KitchenAid^® counter-depth refrigerators, or the KitchenAid^® Over-The-Range Microwave with Flush Built-In Design that fits evenly with cabinets to give your kitchen a seamless look and feel.¹

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Learn more about the benefits of built-in refrigerators, microwaves and slide-in ranges.

2. Kitchen Islands with a Range or Cooktop

This layout helps create a kitchen that can keep up with busy, modern life. Islands help you utilize every inch of your kitchen efficiently and, in an open concept home, often form a divider between the kitchen and other rooms. A range or cooktop on the island centralizes your work space and allows you to see what’s happening in the rest of your home while you cook. Consider putting a range or cooktop on your island if:

You like to share in the making. With a cook surface on your island, you can engage with family and friends as you bake, stir and saute. With extra seating and plenty of space to prep around the range or cooktop, this layout lets you include plenty of people in the making.

You want more room to create. Islands create extra counter space in the center of the kitchen for rolling out dough, assembling your mise en place or displaying finished dishes.

Learn more about the benefits of a kitchen island with a range or cooktop.

3. INDUCTION RANGES AND COOKTOPS

Rather than heating the surface of the cooktop, induction cooktops create heat directly inside of pots and pans. Induction surfaces use electromagnetic energy to interact with compatible cookware through a copper coil, so you can expect less heat loss throughout the process and elements that are highly responsive to temperature changes.   

An induction range or cooktop may be the right fit for your kitchen if you prefer the sleek and easy-to-clean surface of an electric cooktop but the control and responsiveness of gas burners.

4. DUAL FUEL RANGES

Dual fuel ranges combine the power of a gas flame cooktop with the even heat of an electric oven, giving you the best of both worlds in the kitchen through a combination of fuel sources. These ranges let you explore new techniques and recipes in both cooking and baking.

Consistent temperatures and drier oven heat can reduce the need to rotate dishes down below while the open flame above lets you char or sear over an open flame and saute with ease. If your kitchen’s layout or aesthetic is best suited to a wall oven separate from the cooktop, consider installing a gas cooktop with an electric wall oven for the same effect.

5. DOUBLE OVENS

Whether you opt for a double oven range or a double wall oven, these appliances offer the extra capacity and separate heating zones you need to cook multiple dishes at once. If you’re pining to create more in your kitchen, entertain frequently or prefer big batch cooking, a double oven may be the perfect fit for you.

Combination wall ovens—which feature a single oven with a microwave on top—can help create space on the countertop while also providing extra space for cooking unique dishes at once. Select KitchenAid^® combination wall ovens even feature convection cooking in the microwave that lets you bake or roast dishes when you’re full to capacity in the oven below.

6. UNDERCOUNTER BEVERAGE AND WINE REFRIGERATORS

Undercounter refrigerators let you entertain in style while providing overflow chilled storage for your favorite beverages and snacks. Wine refrigerators often feature a glass door and can show off a wine collection of cabernet sauvignon, pinot grigio or other varieties, all while keeping them in their ideal temperature-controlled environment.

Other undercounter options—like refrigerator drawers and ice makers—are perfect for organizing drinks or side dishes for a gathering, or making sure there’s always enough ice to go around.

7. BRIGHT AND BOLD COLORED CABINETS

Pairing appliances with colorful cabinets can create an exciting design canvas. To create contrast, stainless steel appliances resonate with dark cabinetry for a modern aesthetic. Or, install black appliances amidst light-colored cabinets for a touch of sophistication. Complementary colored cabinets can harmonize with contrasting small appliances to enrich your space. For instance, white cabinets find balance with a vibrant red KitchenAid^® Metal Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine or scorched orange KitchenAid^® Artisan^® Series 5 Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer, adding vibrant focal points.

8. APPLIANCE COLORS THAT ADD PERSONALITY

A kitchen that matches your style helps set the scene for culinary journeys all your own. The popularity of the all-white kitchen has been waning and instead, creators are yearning for colors that inspire. Choose a bold, dark color to add contrast and mood or a soft neutral for a warm, inviting feel. You can also mix and match appliances, pairing bold pops of color with more neutral shades like stainless steel, black or white appliance finishes.  

For example, KitchenAid brand offers stand mixers in over 40 colors like Blue Velvet, Honey and Pistachio. A small appliance is a great way to add a pop of color to your kitchen palette. Pick an accent color like Aqua Sky and dot your kitchen with a stand mixer, blender and food chopper all in the same color, or curate your own collection of colors for a custom palette. In the spirit of personal touches, KitchenAid brand also offers the option to engrave select stand mixers which come in unique colors with multiple bowls and attachments.² Create your personalized Artisan^® Stand Mixer.

For an even more daring pop of color, consider incorporating major kitchen appliances with bold colors like KitchenAid^® commercial-style ranges that come in vibrant Yellow Pepper, Misty Blue, Avocado Cream, Scorched Orange and more.

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9. STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES

Stainless steel continues to be a classic that never goes out of style. If you’re adding color to your kitchen on the cabinets or walls, you may want to opt for this crisp, sleek and timeless finish on the appliances. You can count on stainless steel to complement any color and all wood tones. If you’re looking for a modern twist on this popular finish, black stainless steel by KitchenAid brand makes a bold addition to any kitchen. 

This durable finish is also exceptional at standing up to all the mess and chaos of creating. Some brands may offer some type of stainless steel with extra protection like the KitchenAid^® PrintShield™ Finish, which resists fingerprints and smudges. The specialized coating for stainless steel is easy to clean with just water and a soft cloth, so you can spend more time cooking and less time cleaning up. Learn more about how to clean stainless steel cooktops.

10. WHITE KITCHENS WITH BLACK APPLIANCES

Kitchens with white cabinetry, backsplashes or walls lay the groundwork for the bold contrast black appliances can create. This color combination offers a timeless and sophisticated aesthetic, making it easy to integrate colorful accents through both decor and small kitchen appliances. Black appliances have been around for decades, but today’s black appliances can feature a variety of textures and finishes that create a modern look and feel.

11. MODERN WHITE KITCHEN APPLIANCES

White appliances brighten up your kitchen space and offer a traditional look and feel. Their minimalist appearance makes it easy to blend various design styles, providing a versatile canvas to showcase colorful accents or bold patterns. You may find these appliances are typically available at entry-level pricing, making them a budget-friendly choice. Plus, white appliances can help brighten up a kitchen that lacks natural light and help create a more open feel.

12. NATURAL COLORS AND TEXTURES

An easy way to breathe fresh life into a kitchen is to add some neutral colors and natural elements. As trends move away from the sterile, bright white kitchen, hues and textures of nature indoors are taking over to create an inviting, comforting space. Elements like plants, natural woods and earthy colors add warmth, vitality and harmony to the kitchen. For example, invigorate your space with house plants, flowers or an herb garden that will also add flavor to your many masterpieces. KitchenAid brand also offers stand mixer bowls in natural colors and patterns like fired clay, sage leaf and white gardenia.

13. SMART APPLIANCE TECHNOLOGY 

Smart cooking appliances are tools designed to expand your experience, better enabling you to enhance your process whenever inspiration strikes. Like most new technologies, expect smart kitchens to gain popularity as people discover how it can help them tap their full culinary potential. Performing with the same passion you do, KitchenAid^® connected appliances help connect you with endless possibilities in the kitchen. Use the app to preheat, bake, save your own custom cooking instructions and so much more—even when you leave the kitchen.³

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14. MULTI-USE APPLIANCES 

Multi-use appliances are a great way to keep your countertop in order and cut down on clutter. No appliance epitomizes this clutter-clearing simplicity more than the KitchenAid^® stand mixer, a staple of innovation and versatility for over a century. Plus, KitchenAid brand offers premium styling on multi-use appliances so you can keep them on display and within easy reach.

Appliances like select KitchenAid^® countertop ovens can also help you make more with less, as it can toast, bake, air fry, dehydrate, broil and even proof so you get maximum functionality in one compact appliance. If you want to get organized in 2024, read this article on kitchen organization for better mise en place.

15. COMMERCIAL-STYLE APPLIANCES

Appliances with enhanced aesthetics and expanded cooking possibilities are in demand for those cooking more often at home. If you like to explore new cuisines and techniques, commercial-style ranges bring a professional look paired with cooking features to help you create a gourmet experience at home. For instance, KitchenAid^® commercial-style ranges deliver features like a built-in griddle, high-heat burners and convertible grates that let you cook with a wide variety of pots and pans tailored for cuisines from around the world. 

High-end design makes commercial-style appliances ready to be well-used and well-loved. You can feel and see the difference restaurant-inspired design makes, with design decisions that enable the best of both form and functionality. Learn more about pro-style and commercial-style ranges.