Best kitchen innovations for 2022 and 2023

Kitchens have come so far over the years in terms of convenience, functionality and good looks.

They are now the central hub of the home, rather than the cook’s domain and there really is no limit to how fabulous and functional a kitchen can be. 

To truly love your kitchen, you need it to have the right layout, the right features and most importantly, the right amount of storage to suit your needs. Here are some of the kitchen trends for 2022 and 2023 which take all three into account.

Kitchen trend #1: Organisation and storage

Staying organised is the key trend for kitchens, as the many hundreds of kitchen storage Facebook groups and Pinterest boards will attest. According to Kitchen and Bathroom News, videos of kitchen organising hacks on the popular social media platform TikTok have amassed 1 billion views, and the topic of kitchen organisation has more than 200,000 online searches a week.

To achieve a well-organised kitchen, having containers, labels and a system for where things go is essential. 

While it is fun to scroll through beautiful images of perfectly arranged pantries, you won’t have a well-organised kitchen if you don’t have the space to put things in the first place. This is why KitchenBanc’s new storage solution is becoming highly sought-after. Mounted to the wall or above a kitchen island, KitchenBanc makes the most of what was previously empty space. You can keep spices, glassware, recipe books, crockery, wine and so much more in your KitchenBanc and have a perfectly organised kitchen that is a delight to step into.

Kitchen trend #2: Sustainably-sourced materials

Many designers are looking to keep things sustainable by sourcing materials locally, using local manufacturers and learning more about companies that use sustainable production methods. 

With global shortages causing delivery delays, if you’re undertaking a kitchen upgrade or build and can source local products, you’re less likely to experience timing setbacks. 

The benefit of keeping things local and sustainable can be cost-saving without the need to sacrifice quality. 

Kitchen trend #3: All the light

You need to see so you can cook! 

2023-era kitchens will be filled with natural light from skylights and large windows. This can interfere with wall-mounted cabinetry, so choose a KitchenBanc storage unit to sit over your kitchen counter if you don’t want to sacrifice storage. 

When the sun goes down, KitchenBanc will bring the light for you. This unique cabinetry uses human-centric lighting, which can give you the brightness you need to read a recipe book and cook a meal, or a softer light for relaxing/enjoying a midnight snack. 

Kitchen trend #4: Motion-activation

Handles are out! Swipe to start tapware and ‘tap to see’ fridges, which switch to transparent when you tap on the door are just the starting point for motion activation.  

Appliances with motion sensors will come into their own over the next couple of years, starting with KitchenBanc’s seamless shelf-lowering technology. 

Kitchen trend #5: Convenient connections

From coffee machines to juicers and food processors, the number of appliances in our kitchens seems to rise every year. Kitchen designers are realising that as well as drawer and shelf space, it is important to have plenty of options for power points. 

Power outlets that can accommodate USB chargers are an easy kitchen upgrade but once you have connected your Bluetooth speaker and iPad, you still need somewhere to charge your phone. KitchenBanc comes with a clever device charging feature to add convenience to your life. 

Finally, if you’re designing a new kitchen, consider rounded instead of square edges. This gives a contemporary look and can match with any colour scheme. KitchenBanc’s cabinets have an option to choose rounded edges that look sensational.

KitchenBanc has every key kitchen trend covered. Shop the range to find out more.