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Two-tone kitchen viewed from the dining room — cream shaker perimeter, walnut shaker island, herringbone marble backsplash

Design

January 9, 2026

Kitchen Cabinet Styles for California Homes (2026)

The directions worth your attention this year — two-tone kitchens, stained walnut, English green, inset doors, integrated appliance panels, and unlacquered brass — and how each one fits the way California homes are actually built.

Kyle Dickson9 min read

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