Kitchen design moves fast, but the best trends are the ones that still look great in ten years. Here’s what we’re seeing most often in custom kitchens across Lafayette, Louisiana this year — and what’s worth considering for your own remodel.
Warm, natural wood tones are back
After years of all-white kitchens, homeowners are returning to natural wood grain — white oak, walnut, and warm-stained maple. It pairs beautifully with the honey and gold accents common in Louisiana homes, and it hides everyday wear better than painted finishes.
Two-tone cabinetry
Pairing a darker island with lighter perimeter cabinets (or vice versa) remains one of the most requested looks we build. It adds visual interest without overwhelming the room, and it’s an easy way to make an island the focal point of the kitchen.
Furniture-style details
Fluted panels, brass or unlacquered hardware, and furniture-leg islands are showing up more in custom kitchens — details that are simply not available in stock cabinetry, and that make a kitchen feel designed rather than installed.
Smarter storage over more storage
Rather than maximizing cabinet count, more of our Lafayette clients are asking for fewer, better-organized cabinets: full-extension drawers instead of lower cabinets, dedicated appliance garages, and pull-out pantry systems that make every inch usable.
If any of these trends caught your eye, we’d love to talk through what they’d look like in your kitchen. Reach out for a free consultation — we design and build every piece at our Lafayette, LA workshop.