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6 unexpected kitchen materials you'll be seeing everywhere in 2026 – designers say they're key to a more unique, layered design

Jordan Ross Molly Torres Portnof DATE Interiors
How to mix woods in a kitchen.

There are a few materials that crop up time and time again in kitchens. And while they are mostly timeless examples (think wood and marble, for example), 2026 is the year we're looking for something a bit less obvious to shake things up.

So, if you want to make your kitchen ideas feel a touch more unique, there are a few materials that are making a comeback – and they are not the designs you might have expected. Yes, marble and brass might be timeless, but some other alternatives can be just as chic.

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