Tastes change, and interior trends should be viewed as optional guidelines to shape how certain aspects of this space look. Banquette seating, for instance, was a defining kitchen design choice in 2025 as breakfast nooks rose in popularity. Using different flooring textures side-by-side gives your kitchen more character and helps ground the space while leaning into natural materials. Traditional TouchesRETT PEEK Traditional cup pulls and vintage details lend a patina to this kitchen by J. Bienvenu InteriorsBrass rods, intricate countertop profiles, traditional millwork—designer Shannon Ggem believes we're going to see more of these tried-and-true elements in kitchen design for 2026. "A back kitchen can turn off chaos and let the main kitchen welcome guests," Ggem says.