The biggest trend right now is two-tone cabinetry — lighter uppers with a bolder island or lower cabinet color, almost always with Shaker doors as the base. Warm wood tones and fluted glass inserts are close behind. Brushed gold and unlacquered brass are the leading hardware choices across Pasco and Pinellas counties.
Every year we take stock of what we're actually seeing across the kitchens we work on throughout Pasco and Pinellas County. Not what design magazines say is coming — what homeowners are actually choosing when they walk out of our Holiday showroom with a plan. Here's what 2026 looks like on the ground.
Two-Tone Cabinetry — Done Right
Two-tone kitchens have been building momentum for years, but the approach has gotten more refined. What we're seeing now is considered rather than just contrasting: warm greige uppers with a deeper forest green or slate on lowers and the island, or soft white perimeter cabinets with a rich walnut-finish island.
The key is tonal harmony — the two finishes should be genuinely complementary, not just different for difference's sake. If you're drawn to two-tone, bring photos when you visit us. We'll help you land on a combination that won't feel dated in five years.
Bold Island Colors
The kitchen island has fully claimed its role as the room's focal point, and homeowners are treating it that way. Deep jewel tones — forest green, midnight navy, warm terracotta — are showing up on islands while perimeter cabinets stay neutral. This gives you the personality without going all-in on a bold color throughout.
In Florida's bright, sunlit interiors, bold island colors read as confident rather than heavy. The natural light does a lot of work here.
"A bold island color is one of the highest-impact changes you can make for the budget. In Florida's light-filled kitchens, it reads as a statement rather than a risk."
Fluted Glass Cabinet Fronts
Fluted or reeded glass inserts on upper cabinet doors are one of the more requested details we're seeing right now. They add texture without feeling busy, hint at what's inside without full exposure, and work across transitional and modern-farmhouse styles alike.
A common approach: fluted glass on just one or two upper cabinets flanking a range or window, rather than throughout. More restrained, still creates a focal point.
Warm Wood Tones
The all-white kitchen had a long run. It's not going anywhere, but it's being balanced by a return to warmth. Light oak, blonde maple, and wire-brushed wood finishes are showing up either as full cabinet suites in transitional kitchens or as accent elements — open shelving, hood surrounds, or island panels against white or cream perimeter cabinets.
This works particularly well in Florida homes, where warm coastal light flatters natural wood tones beautifully.
Hardware as the Finishing Touch
Brushed gold and unlacquered brass are the most-requested finishes right now. They develop a natural patina over time and pair well with both warm and cool cabinet colors. Mixed metals are gaining acceptance too — brass pulls with brushed nickel fixtures, for example.
Longer bar pulls (8–12 inches) on lower drawers are a simple upgrade that immediately elevates the look of a kitchen. If you're keeping existing cabinets, a hardware swap alone can be more noticeable than you'd expect.
Paneled and Concealed Appliances
Refrigerators and dishwashers paneled to match cabinetry are increasingly requested. This built-in, furniture-style look ages well and tends to photograph beautifully if resale is on your mind. It requires planning at the design stage, but it's a look that's hard to replicate any other way.
What This Means for Your Project
Trends are useful for inspiration, but they shouldn't be the only reason you make a significant investment in your kitchen. The best cabinet choices we've helped homeowners make are the ones where personal style came first, and trend awareness just informed the details.
A few questions worth sitting with before you start: Will this feel like me in ten years? Does it work with how my home is lit and how I actually use my kitchen day-to-day?
If you're considering a kitchen cabinet project in the Tampa Bay area, stop by our showroom in Holiday. We have a wide selection of door styles, finish samples, and hardware to look at in person — it's the only reliable way to make these decisions, because colors and finishes look very different on a screen than they do in real light.
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What kitchen cabinet style is most popular in Tampa Bay right now?
Two-tone is the most-requested look — lighter uppers with a bolder island or lower cabinet color, almost always built on Shaker doors. It's been building for a few years and the 2026 version is more refined than the early iterations. Warm whites and off-whites for perimeter cabinets with a forest green, navy, or walnut-tone island is the combination we see most.
Are white cabinets going out of style?
Not going away, but shifting. White and off-white are still widely chosen, but increasingly as part of a two-tone approach rather than throughout an entire kitchen. Warm whites and creams are more popular than stark bright white. If you love a clean, light kitchen, white still works — the key is pairing it with warmer countertops, hardware, or an accent element so it doesn't feel sterile.
What cabinet door style do most people choose?
Shaker doors are still the most common request across the board. They're versatile, hold up well, and work across traditional, transitional, and modern styles. The variation comes in the finish and color rather than the door profile. Full inset or beaded inset are less common but requested more often than they were a few years ago.
What hardware finish is most popular for kitchen cabinets?
Brushed gold and unlacquered brass lead right now, followed by matte black in more modern kitchens. Mixed metals — brass pulls with brushed nickel faucets and fixtures — are gaining acceptance. Longer bar pulls on lower drawers (8–12 inches) are one of the most consistent requests we see regardless of cabinet style.
Can I see cabinet samples at your Holiday, FL showroom?
Yes — our showroom at 3312 Grand Blvd Suite A in Holiday has a wide selection of door styles, finish samples, and hardware to look at in person. We'd strongly recommend seeing finishes under real light before making a decision. What looks perfect on a screen often reads very differently in person. Walk-ins are welcome, or call (727) 849-3388 to set up a time to go through your project in detail.