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As a design writer, I find trends to be a funny thing. I’m either on the hunt for “new” trends to report on, talking about what trends are “tired” and “over,” or, personally, hoping a trend hurries up and passes so I can go back to loving it and using it in my home without feeling “basic.” It’s a complicated relationship, if you couldn’t tell.

In all my years of doing this, I’ve learned that there’s one room in the house where ideas tend to stick around a bit longer — and that’s the kitchen. Good thing, considering ripping out cabinetry/appliances/fixtures on a whim every time a new trend pops up is neither budget-savvy nor sustainable in any way.

In fact, kitchen trends have a way of staying around for at least seven to 10 years. And while we seem to be nearing the apex of another shift (bye, all-white-everything), certain trends and design ideas we’ve all known and (maybe) loved in recently years don’t seem to be going anywhere anytime soon. Let’s discuss.

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