3 of the Biggest Kitchen Reno Trends of 2024

Is your home’s kitchen starting to show its age? If so, you’re not alone. Many homeowners in the Toronto area are living with homes that have plenty of wear and tear in this particular room. The great thing about renovations is that, on top of revitalizing your space, they add value to your home. Each year thousands of Canadian homeowners pay for high- quality upgrades to this particular room. While the actual resale value of a project like this one can vary, it’s certainly harder to sell a home with a dated kitchen. If you plan to stay in the same home for years to come, you’ll definitely want a kitchen that fits your needs and has plenty of space to spare. Consider one of the top three most popular kitchen renovations for 2024 to boost your home’s value and functionality all at once. 

Why Upgrade Your Kitchen?

• You’re struggling with a cramped or outdated kitchen layout that makes it hard to move around the space or entertain guests. 
• You cook more than you used to and want space for new appliances or more food storage. 
• You don’t like the appliances you currently have, either due to style incompatibilities or malfunctions. 
• You’re still washing dishes by hand instead of using an efficient and quiet dishwasher. 
• You can tell your cabinets have seen many years of daily use, or you just want a different style of doors and cabinet fronts. 
• You find it difficult to clean and maintain your kitchen due to the layout or materials. 
• You don’t have enough lighting to safely handle your food prep chores. 
• You want to add dining space in the kitchen or move your combined dining space out into its own room. 

1. Kitchen Drawers Large Enough to Hide Appliances 

Have you ever admired a sleek kitchen design in a magazine that had no apparent refrigerator, microwave, or dishwasher visible in the photos? The trick is using large-scale drawers and cabinets that can contain all of these appliances and more. You can pull the drawers open to access your freshly washed dishes or microwave space, then close everything back up for a thoroughly modern look. It’s also easy to keep these kinds of kitchen layouts clean because everything’s concealed and protected from grease and dust. You only need to expose the equipment you’re using at the time to speed up cleanup later. Instead of large, bulky appliances cluttering your kitchen, work with your design team to incorporate these appliances into your kitchen cabinetry. 

Smaller appliances help make the most of small kitchens as well. If you’re an empty nester who only cooks for one or two now, you simply don’t need the extra larger dishwasher and refrigerator anymore. There’s no need to dedicate valuable storage space to appliances only when we can rearrange everything to better balance the available pantry areas. Dishwasher drawers in particular are highly popular because they fit where larger models won’t. You can free yourself from the routine of washing dishes by hand without giving up a lot of space or your personal style. 

2. Easily Integrated Modern Cooktops 

If you haven’t renovated your kitchen in some time, you probably have a range that is a combination of an oven and stovetop. It’s become trendy to separate these two appliances and install cooktops that are much more modern in style. Induction cooktops are leading the pack, offering a sleek look and extra functionality that home cooks love. They also offer safety by reducing burn and fire risks since there’s no open flame and they only heat cooking pans. 

Choose a smart cooktop you can even control from your phone for extra reassurance that you turned off the burner after leaving home. They can even be hidden below the countertop so that they’re only visible when in use. You may also enjoy a boost in your indoor air quality after removing old gas appliances and adding electric ones in their place. SOSNA can guide you to the perfect modern cooktops for your needs, depending on how often you cook and what meals you prefer to prepare. Our expertise in kitchen design will ensure you’ll be happy with the results for years to come. 

3. Kitchen Sinks That Work As Hard As You Do

The kitchen sink is the center of the whole design, even if you also include a dishwasher. No wonder it’s become a major trend to focus heavily on a showcase sink during a kitchen renovation. The sink is also often underutilized, but today’s sinks can offer you more than ever before. A model with an integrated drainboard helps you wash and dry vegetables, deal with pots too big for the dishwasher, and clean your hands in a hurry. 

You can even create new counter space by picking a sink that comes with an integrated cover. Pop the cover on whenever you don’t need to use the water and you’ll be able to set out more dishes or trays of cooling cookies. Farmhouse sinks lend some cozy style to the kitchen, or we can guide you to a cutting edge modern design that stands out. Double sinks might be outdated, but today’s single basin sinks are large enough to accommodate everything you might need to wash by hand. 

Other Kitchen Design Trends to Consider 

These might be the top three kitchen renovation trends for 2024, but they’re far from your only options. Upgrading your Toronto home can make it a joy to prepare meals at home rather than a chore. Need a kitchen where guests can circulate as you serve up appetizers? We can help. If you’re more of a family-focused home chef, we’ll accommodate your needs as well. Other modern amenities you can include in your kitchen renovation include hands free faucets to help you wash off sticky hands without spreading the mess to the taps. Touchless hand and dish soap dispensers further assist in the cleanup process. Don’t forget built-in storage solutions, roll-out shelves and baskets, smart appliances, and more. SOSNA is on the cutting edge of interior design trends and will ensure your kitchen works well for you as long as you plan to remain in the home. 

Contact Us to Discuss Your Kitchen Renovation

Want to learn more about which kitchen trends are most popular in the Toronto area in particular? Get in touch with us here at SOSNA for our advice. Give us some information about your current layout and what’s not working for you and we can begin the journey towards transforming the space for you. Our design build team will handle all the hard work so you can sit back and relax.