The number of renovating homeowners deciding to open up their kitchen has dropped from 53 percent in 2019 to 43 percent in 2021. However, as outdoor space has become a premium, one in five homeowners is opening up their kitchen to a patio, deck, or backyard. Others just want an Instagram-ready pantry, with 46 percent upgrading their pantry cabinets. RELATED: 8 No-Sweat Tricks to Clean Any Type of Floor Expect more standout islands, both in color and texture (fluted islands are officially a thing).
