What’s Shaping Kitchens in 2026 - With PWS

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Every year, design, technology and lifestyle shifts transform the way people experience and interact with their kitchens. Leading distributor of kitchen and bedroom components, PWS, highlights its top 3 influences shaping kitchens in 2026 from the popularity of wood cabinetry to timeless taupe.

Elegant kitchen with green island and stools, marble countertop, hanging lights, and cabinets. Warm lighting creates a cozy atmosphere.

A nod to nature with oak

Offering unparalleled quality, durability and beauty, last year saw a surge in popularity for natural wood-drenched kitchens. Providing quiet luxury and sophistication, wood pairs with both classic and modern design elements thanks to its enduring appeal. Crafted from European Oak, PWS was at the forefront of this movement with the launch of its newest door finish – Oak. Available in two of the brand’s most popular door styles, in-frame effect Mornington Vale and Mornington Shaker, the finish has been developed to complement PWS’s paint-to-order palette – with a clean and refined grain structure which has been meticulously chosen to ensure minimal crowns and knots.

Modern kitchen with light wood cabinets, marble countertops, and a kitchen island. Potted plant and fruit bowl add a fresh touch.

Modern kitchen with white cabinets, center island, and four stools. Vase of flowers on the island. Large windows with wooden blinds. Cozy ambiance.

Timeless taupe

As Pantone’s Colour of the Year ‘Cloud Dancer’ places neutrals such as creams and off-whites back in the spotlight, this timeless colour palette will continue to be popular into both traditional and contemporary homes alike. Versatile and warm, at the end of 2025, PWS launched its Taupe Grey colour from stock for its Mornington Vale collection which taps directly into this trend. This is the first stocked colour announced for its door design and builds on the successful launch of Mornington Vale the year before. Its light earthy, brown undertones pair with an array of colour schemes providing a unifying accent to kitchens.

Dark green kitchen island with marble countertop, stool, and wood floor. Upper shelves hold plants and jars. Warm lighting sets a cozy mood.

Elegant in-frame

A staple in a luxury kitchen, in-frame cabinets will never go out of style thanks to their bespoke and heritage look. Many customers are interested in incorporating this style into their kitchen but often need a design at a more affordable price point. Responding to growing customer demand for this, PWS launched the Mornington Beaded Vale door style - a new in-frame effect option for kitchens that are ideal for achieving a timeless in-frame look, but at a smaller cost. The Beaded Vale design features an elegant and ornate internal bead, classic for a Shaker style, combined with in-frame effect detailing and distinctive ash grain texture. www.pws.co.uk