NKBA Research
TOP 5 KITCHEN & BATH TRENDS
NKBA's exclusive 2021 Design Trends report reveals the top directions in design, from materials
and colors to layout and tech. Several key trends directly relate to issues surfacing during the pandemic,
particularly the desire for health/wellness, connected-home technology and dedicated spaces for new
roles our homes are playing in everyday life. Here are 5 key takeaways:
ALL TOGETHER NOW
Kitchen layouts are being
designed with gathering in mind.
L-shaped kitchens with large
islands dominate.
HOOK ME UP
Dedicated areas for device
charging, viewing screens
or monitors topped all others
as the most desirable kitchen
technology going forward.
LIGHTEN UP
For countertops and
backsplashes, quartz in light
colors wins the day for the
next three years, as it does
for bathroom vanities.
Kitchen Design: Lana Zepponi Meyers, AKBD; Text: Dianne M. Pogoda;
NKBA Head of Research: Tricia Zach; Market Research Analyst: Robert Isler
BYE-BYE BATHTUB
The most popular layout trend
for the primary bathroom, cited
by 60% of respondents, is
removal of the tub to allow
for a larger shower.
PRIMARY UPGRADE
The most common spending
range for the primary bathroom
over the past 12 months was
$20,000 to $30,000.
Scan here for the
NKBA 2021 Design
Trends Report