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Kitchen and Bathroom Trends for 2027: What's Staying and What's Fading?

Discover the kitchen and bathroom trends IKAN designers see for 2027, from warm wood and hidden storage to furniture-style vanities and warmer finishes.

By IKAN Installations 3 min read

Sage and walnut cabinetry in an IKAN kitchen

Trend roundups are everywhere.We asked the IKAN design team what they're seeing in the field…

Staying

Warm wood, and lots of it. Natural wood cabinetry is the strongest trend heading into 2027, from white oak to deeper walnut tones. For a smaller investment, a wood island or wood lower cabinets under a lighter upper run gives you the look without committing the whole room.

Slab backsplashes. A single sheet of quartz or stone running up the wall is clean, easy to wipe down, and makes a statement without busy grout lines.

Storage that disappears. Appliance garages, pocket doors on a coffee station, and pantry cabinets that close off clutter keep counters clear. Custom cabinetry is built for exactly this.

Mixed metals. Pairing a warm brass faucet with blackened or nickel hardware feels collected rather than matched out of a box.

Fading

The all-white kitchen. It isn't disappearing, but it's no longer the default. White now tends to appear alongside wood or colour.

Cool grey cabinets. Grey is giving way to warmer neutrals like cream, mushroom, and greige.

A kitchen combining white cabinetry, wood finishes and a central island
White and wood finishes in an IKAN kitchen.

Staying

Warmer, moodier colour. Earthy tones like clay, olive, and deep blue are replacing crisp white. Bathrooms are one place homeowners are willing to be brave.

Furniture-style vanities. Vanities that look like a beautiful piece of furniture, often in wood, with legs or a floating profile. A custom vanity can be built to fit an awkward space instead of being squeezed into it.

Bigger showers. Walk-in showers keep claiming more floor space, often with a single sheet of glass or a curbless entry.

Texture over pattern. Handmade-look tile, fluted and ribbed surfaces, and tile with natural variation add depth without a busy pattern.

Reeded glass. Ribbed glass gives a shower privacy while still letting light through, and it's replacing the old frosted panel.

Fading

The all-white spa bathroom. Stark white and pale grey are giving way to warmer, more personal rooms.

Matte black everything. Black fixtures still have a place, but warm brass, brushed nickel, and mixed finishes are taking over.

An IKAN bathroom vanity with wood cabinetry and a white countertop
Wood cabinetry brings warmth to a bathroom vanity.

A trend should work for you, not the other way around. Here's how our designers help clients find the balance.

  • Invest in the bones. Cabinetry, layout, and countertops are the hardest and most expensive things to change. Choose them to last.
  • Play with the finishes. Paint colour, hardware, lighting, and a backsplash are where trends belong. They're easy to update later.
  • Choose what you love. A trend you genuinely enjoy will never feel dated to you.

Want to see these trends in person? Visit the IKAN showroom, or book an in-home design consultation and an IKAN designer will walk you through the colours, finishes, and hardware that suit your home on Vancouver Island.

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