08/28/2026
White and glossy had a good run. We’re starting to see people ask for the opposite.
More requests are coming in for matte finishes over high shine, warmer wood tones instead of stark white, and quartz that reads more like natural stone than a showroom sample. Part of that’s aesthetic. Part of it’s practical: matte surfaces show fingerprints and water spots far less than gloss, which matters in a kitchen that actually gets used every day, not just photographed once.
There’s a longevity argument too. White-on-white kitchens tend to date the fastest, because they’re tied so closely to one specific design moment. Warmer, more textured palettes read as intentional rather than trendy, which tends to age better both visually and functionally.
If a kitchen remodel is somewhere on your horizon, this is worth factoring in before you lock in finishes, not after.