Trending Kitchen Features for New Custom Homes 

Published June 20, 2025

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Sunlight streams through your kitchen’s oversized windows. The aroma of freshly brewed coffee fills the air while your favorite playlist hums softly in the background. As you place your coffee mug on the sleek quartz island countertop, you can’t help but marvel at how seamlessly form meets function in this space. Designing a kitchen for a custom home isn’t just about aesthetics; it’s about creating a hub that matches your lifestyle. Here are the top trending kitchen features for new custom homes. 

Smart Kitchens 

What if your kitchen were so in sync with your morning routine that your day began feeling effortless? Trending kitchen features, such as touchscreen appliances, smart ovens, and voice-activated lighting, temperature control, and faucet systems, are widely popular in custom home design.  

Oversized Islands 

Your kitchen should be designed with ease of movement in mind. Multi-functional spaces for prep work, dining, and entertaining are perfect for hosting gatherings or casual family meals. Oversized islands that are equipped with under-counter storage, wine coolers, and hidden charging stations make a great addition as well. 

Butler’s Pantries 

One of the perks of having an optimally designed custom kitchen space is that hidden storage areas keep countertops clutter-free. Work secondary sinks, small appliances, and ample shelving into your design plans for entertaining or prepping meals out of sight. 

Open Shelving 

Open shelving in your custom kitchen design offers an airy, modern look that beautifully showcases curated dishware or decor. It encourages minimalism and creative organization, allowing you to display only the essentials in an intentional way.  

Luxury Lighting 

Lighting is just as important as your appliances in your dream kitchen. Do you prefer a bold statement chandelier to elevate your space, or a minimalistic LED strip to highlight cabinetry? Your kitchen lighting can be a unique blend of style preference and functionality.  

Built-In Coffee Stations 

Bring a touch of elegance and ease to your mornings with a dedicated nook for an espresso machine and coffee supplies. 

Hidden Storage Solutions 

Maximize space in your kitchen design while maintaining a clean, uncluttered aesthetic with hidden storage solutions like pull-out spice racks, vertical dividers for baking sheets, and drawer inserts for utensils.  

Colorful Accents 

Infuse your personality into your kitchen space with pops of bold colors in backsplashes, cabinetry, or appliances. Two-tone cabinets, such as navy lowers with white uppers, can add depth and contrast. 

Custom kitchens are no longer just about cooking; they are spaces where families gather, memories are made, and modern technology meets timeless design. If you’re considering a custom build, these features can transform your kitchen into the heart of your dream home. Design the kitchen you’ve always envisioned with LaFollette Custom Homes.  

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