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Linda Clayton

6 Kitchen Colors That Interior Designers Are Quietly Moving Away From in 2026 — And What They're Backing Now, Instead

Close up of teal kitchen with white worktops and hob.

If trends didn’t switch up every season or so, they wouldn’t be a trend at all. Sadly, color trends change faster than most of us can afford (or want) to change our kitchens, so it pays to stay ahead of the game. A quick scroll through the latest kitchen color trends makes it clear that the most popular palettes are shifting.

That doesn’t mean every shade you loved five years ago is suddenly awful; thankfully, kitchen palettes tend to evolve rather than disappear overnight. This year, designers are leaning away from high-drama saturation and retina-bursting neutrals toward tones with nuance, depth, and emotional range. It’s less about making a splash for the sake of your socials and more about atmosphere and how a space holds light, layers materials, and helps you relax in your home.

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