EuroCucina is Milan’s biennial kitchen fair, and honestly, one of the best ways to see where kitchen design is actually headed next. It’s not just pretty displays or “trend spotting.” It’s where you start to see what’s real… what’s being built, specified, and brought to life in projects. After attending the 2026 show, a few things really stood out to me.
Kitchens are continuing to open up into the rest of the home in a more intentional way. It’s not just about open concept anymore, it’s about creating spaces that feel connected, calm, and livable. Technology is also evolving, but in a quieter way. It’s less about flashy features and more about seamless integration, things working in the background without taking over the design. And materials? They’re warming up. There’s a noticeable shift away from that cold, overly minimal look and toward finishes that feel tactile, layered, and inviting.
The goal isn’t to copy anything seen at the show. It’s to take what we see and translate it into something that actually works here, something timeless, functional, and tailored to how people really live. For me, that means thinking about how these ideas come through in durable materials, sustainable manufacturing, thoughtful layouts, and designs that will still feel right years from now.
EuroCucina itself is part of Salone del Mobile, and it only happens every two years alongside the International Bathroom Exhibition. That timing matters. Because it’s not annual, what shows up here tends to be more refined, ideas that brands are confident enough in to produce, price, and stand behind.
That’s what makes it so valuable. It brings together three big pieces of kitchen design all in one place: how the space functions, how technology is integrated, and how materials and finishes come together. When all three are moving in the same direction, you know it’s more than just a passing trend.
This year, alongside FTK (Technology For the Kitchen), there was also a strong focus on sustainability and the role of smarter technology in the home – something I think we’ll continue to see more of in a practical, user-friendly way. Another strong focus was on wellness. Many designs centered around wellness in the home and how that affects our everyday lives through thoughtful integration.
I’m incredibly grateful I had the opportunity to attend. Experiences like this always push me creatively – new products to explore, new ideas to bring into projects, and new ways to think about design. It’s a good reminder of why I love what I do.
Always learning, always evolving.
