Robin Johnson

Every year about this time, we start talking about next years kitchen trends... But after more than 20 years of designing, I’ve learned something about trends. The best kitchens are designed around the people who live there, not trends. Good kitchen design has always been about customizing a space to the way you actually live. How you cook. How you entertain. What you need to store. And yes, what you love looking at... I don't see that changing in 2027. What I do see shifting is warmer...

Backlit countertops are one of those kitchen features you really have to see to appreciate. During the day, it's a beautiful stone countertop... then with the flip a switch, suddenly the entire surface glows from within. I recently designed a kitchen with a massive 12-foot by 6-foot backlit island, and when I shared the project on Instagram, it quickly received more than 6,000 views because it looks like a giant glowing gemstone. ✨ There’s quite a bit happening underneath that beautiful stone...

If you're thinking about remodeling your kitchen in spring or summer 2027, you may be telling yourself you have plenty of time. After all, 2027 still feels pretty far away. But after more than 20 years of designing kitchens, here's what I want you to know: If you're hoping to remodel your kitchen next spring or summer, now is not too early to start planning. In fact, you're right on time. And I don't say that to make you panic... starting early gives you something incredibly valuable during...