NKBA’s 2027 Kitchen Trends Report Highlights More Defined Layouts, Wellness and Climate Resilience
US: The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA), representing nearly 55,000 North American kitchen and bath professionals, has released its 2027 Kitchen Trends Report, highlighting a shift towards zoned layouts, partial walls and semi-enclosed kitchens, alongside greater emphasis on wellness and climate resilience. The share of designers expecting kitchen footprints to increase over the next three years fell to 52%, from 76% in the 2026 report, while only 27% expect ovens with integrated artificial intelligence (AI) to become popular. Design priorities increasingly include improved light, air and water quality, with ventilation positioned as a health feature, alongside practical resilience measures such as leak detection, automatic shut-off valves and backup power. The report also highlights the kitchen’s expansion into adjacent spaces, including mudrooms, laundry rooms and back pantries, to improve functionality, home value and everyday living.
Source: Kitchen and Bath Business
