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Kitchen Design Aesthetics and Trends: MasterBrand, Inc. Unveils 2027 Cabinetry Trends and Finish of the Year

$MBCPress releaseSep 15, 2026, 8:57 AM ETRead the release

MasterBrand (NYSE: MBC) released its 2027 cabinetry trends report, based on a survey of more than 2,000 kitchen designers across North America, pointing to warmer, nature-inspired kitchen designs and multifunctional layouts. The 2027 Impactful Finish of the Year is Kanga, a warm mid-tone stain; for the first time in 15 years, medium stains are breaking into the top spot alongside light wood stains and creamy off-whites. The finish rolls out under different names across MasterBrand brands, with some variants arriving as late as Summer 2027.

Key figures

Survey wave1 respondents
940
Survey wave2 respondents
1256
Survey designers surveyed
more than 2,000
Designers hybrid approach pct
57%
Years since medium stains led trends
first time in 15 years
Homeowners wishing higher quality materials
one in three
Homeowners eager to experiment with color pct
88%

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