In fact, NKBA designers predict wood as the second most popular color for kitchens in the next three years, beating out white and closely following green, the top color.
The National Kitchen & Bath Association’s newly released 2024 Kitchen Trends Report indicates that more and more homeowners are opting for warm wood finishes, including walnut and white oak, over simple all-white kitchen cabinets. According to Sarah Robertson, founder and principal of Studio Dearborn, "We've seen a very noticeable transition from white kitchens to white oak cabinetry. The pushback from white has resulted in a drive toward warmer tones in the kitchen."