The 10 Most Popular Kitchens of Spring 2021
See the stylish features and finishes that are cropping up in the most-saved new kitchen photos on Houzz right now
Bryan Anthony
29 June 2021
This Trending Now story features the most-saved kitchen photos uploaded to Houzz since April 1, 2021.
There are countless ways to design a stylish kitchen. But if you’re wondering what popular details are defining kitchens right now, you’ll find plenty of evidence in this countdown of the most-saved kitchen photos of spring 2021. Hint: Shaker-style cabinets, white-and-wood elements, islands and pops of blue dominate these top spaces.
There are countless ways to design a stylish kitchen. But if you’re wondering what popular details are defining kitchens right now, you’ll find plenty of evidence in this countdown of the most-saved kitchen photos of spring 2021. Hint: Shaker-style cabinets, white-and-wood elements, islands and pops of blue dominate these top spaces.
10. Delightful Details
This U-shaped kitchen in Raleigh, North Carolina, by Beacon Street features custom classic details that give it an elegant, finished look. A glazed handmade-look tile backsplash set in a herringbone pattern gives the space a bit of shimmer and texture. And note how the cabinet molding complements the ceiling molding, creating a layered look that adds dimension to the all-white space.
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This U-shaped kitchen in Raleigh, North Carolina, by Beacon Street features custom classic details that give it an elegant, finished look. A glazed handmade-look tile backsplash set in a herringbone pattern gives the space a bit of shimmer and texture. And note how the cabinet molding complements the ceiling molding, creating a layered look that adds dimension to the all-white space.
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9. Beam Me Up
There are many things to love about this Miami kitchen by Coastal Custom Builders, including the furniture-style island in a lovely light blue and the pair of oversize stainless steel pendant lights above it. But it’s the wood beams on the ceiling that really catch the eye and add a rustic touch to the open-concept space.
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There are many things to love about this Miami kitchen by Coastal Custom Builders, including the furniture-style island in a lovely light blue and the pair of oversize stainless steel pendant lights above it. But it’s the wood beams on the ceiling that really catch the eye and add a rustic touch to the open-concept space.
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8. White-and-Wood Wonder
Designs by Priya made the range wall a standout feature in this mostly white kitchen in Phoenix. Floating wood shelves and brass task-style sconces perfectly frame the custom white plaster range hood. A backsplash of elongated hexagonal tiles adds some visual texture, while a dark-stained wood island base brings contrast.
Designs by Priya made the range wall a standout feature in this mostly white kitchen in Phoenix. Floating wood shelves and brass task-style sconces perfectly frame the custom white plaster range hood. A backsplash of elongated hexagonal tiles adds some visual texture, while a dark-stained wood island base brings contrast.
7. Bold Strokes
The decision by Laura Medicus Interiors to add a trio of bold black drum pendant lights above the island in this Denver kitchen was the cherry on top of the dramatic space.
Other highlights include a band of white oak at the bottom of the range hood that repeats at the top of both door openings. The dark blue island adds another bold touch.
The decision by Laura Medicus Interiors to add a trio of bold black drum pendant lights above the island in this Denver kitchen was the cherry on top of the dramatic space.
Other highlights include a band of white oak at the bottom of the range hood that repeats at the top of both door openings. The dark blue island adds another bold touch.
6. Cool Vibes
This open-concept kitchen in Denver by Rumor Design + reDesign includes large-format porcelain floor tiles that resemble a stone patio, creating a cool indoor-outdoor vibe.
The vivid blue kitchen cabinets work beautifully with the wood ceiling treatment and other wood details. And the encaustic cement backsplash tiles feature an eye-catching Moroccan-style pattern that coordinates with the brightly colored rug.
This open-concept kitchen in Denver by Rumor Design + reDesign includes large-format porcelain floor tiles that resemble a stone patio, creating a cool indoor-outdoor vibe.
The vivid blue kitchen cabinets work beautifully with the wood ceiling treatment and other wood details. And the encaustic cement backsplash tiles feature an eye-catching Moroccan-style pattern that coordinates with the brightly colored rug.
5. Light, Bright and Beautiful
In this kitchen by Pacific Coast Builders, three windows above the sink, three near the double-height ceiling and a window wall flood the space in Southern California sunshine.
Other highlights include crisp white shiplap walls and white Shaker-style cabinets, a powder blue island and an apron-front sink with a textured exterior that adds visual interest.
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In this kitchen by Pacific Coast Builders, three windows above the sink, three near the double-height ceiling and a window wall flood the space in Southern California sunshine.
Other highlights include crisp white shiplap walls and white Shaker-style cabinets, a powder blue island and an apron-front sink with a textured exterior that adds visual interest.
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4. Green Greatness
This chic Pasadena, California, kitchen by DCLA Design Build features Shaker-style cabinets in a sophisticated gray-green color. Seamless marble-look quartz countertops and backsplash, black-and-brass cabinet hardware and a custom wood range hood and other wood details give the kitchen a handsome look.
This chic Pasadena, California, kitchen by DCLA Design Build features Shaker-style cabinets in a sophisticated gray-green color. Seamless marble-look quartz countertops and backsplash, black-and-brass cabinet hardware and a custom wood range hood and other wood details give the kitchen a handsome look.
3. Rustic Radiance
A stone-wrapped circular island takes center stage in this Austin, Texas, kitchen by JNID Studios. Espresso-stained Shaker-style cabinets complement the rustic stone. Five electric blue counter stools and a multicolored backsplash that runs to the ceiling molding amp up the design.
A stone-wrapped circular island takes center stage in this Austin, Texas, kitchen by JNID Studios. Espresso-stained Shaker-style cabinets complement the rustic stone. Five electric blue counter stools and a multicolored backsplash that runs to the ceiling molding amp up the design.
2. Hardworking Hangout
White Shaker-style cabinets, a blue island and a porcelain tile herringbone backsplash give fresh style to this Charlotte, North Carolina, kitchen by Delphinium Design. But it’s the behind-the-scene storage that really makes this space. A pantry wall to the right of the refrigerator conceals a coffee station that helps keep the countertops clear. And the hardworking island includes a paper towel holder and pullouts for garbage and recycling.
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White Shaker-style cabinets, a blue island and a porcelain tile herringbone backsplash give fresh style to this Charlotte, North Carolina, kitchen by Delphinium Design. But it’s the behind-the-scene storage that really makes this space. A pantry wall to the right of the refrigerator conceals a coffee station that helps keep the countertops clear. And the hardworking island includes a paper towel holder and pullouts for garbage and recycling.
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1. Warm Welcome
The most-saved kitchen photo uploaded to Houzz in spring 2021 is this beautiful space in Austin, Texas, by Ariel Bleich Design. It encapsulates many of the elements found throughout this countdown: Shaker-style cabinets, white-and-wood details, an island and a dose of pretty blue.
Glass-front cabinets, a rustic hand-hewn wood beam, wide-plank white oak floors and a gray brick-look tile backsplash helped this kitchen win the hearts of Houzz readers.
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The most-saved kitchen photo uploaded to Houzz in spring 2021 is this beautiful space in Austin, Texas, by Ariel Bleich Design. It encapsulates many of the elements found throughout this countdown: Shaker-style cabinets, white-and-wood details, an island and a dose of pretty blue.
Glass-front cabinets, a rustic hand-hewn wood beam, wide-plank white oak floors and a gray brick-look tile backsplash helped this kitchen win the hearts of Houzz readers.
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The design is wide and nice Thank you for your work my regard
While blue is my favorite color of all time and it appears throughout my house and on my dishes, I really prefer the green-gray cabinets in #4 to the blue ones popping up all over. My kitchen came with white cabinets (that I am fine with). We painted the (minimal) walls a deep olive, Ben Moore Timson Green. It feels like a hug, and brings the views of the trees outside, in. Green just feels like a more supportive of food-making to me!
@maldori sounds like we have a similar setup. Mind sharing pics of you green walls against white cabinets? TIA!