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Molly Malsom

Kitchen Hatches Are Back – Why This Once-Dated ‘70s Design Trend Is Topping Remodeling Lists in 2026

A double island kitchen with a hatch into the living room.

Over the past few decades, those quirky little pass-through windows have been one of the first features homeowners remove from their kitchen, feeling a little odd and outdated. But 2026 is the year the kitchen hatch makes a comeback.

It's a feature few people expected to make a return, but as closed-concept spaces and focused dining rooms once again emerge, a kitchen hatch is the feature that seamlessly marries these spaces.

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