Kitchen Remodeling Concord NC & Charlotte: 2026 Design Trends and Planning Guide

The kitchen is the heart of every home in Cabarrus County, Mecklenburg County, and the Lake Norman region. Whether you live in a 1990s ranch in Kannapolis, a historic bungalow in downtown Concord, or a newer build in Skybrook North, Highland Creek, or The Peninsula, the way families use kitchens in 2026 has completely changed—and the designs we’re creating at Morris Homes & Design reflect that shift.The Biggest Kitchen Layout Mistakes We Fix Every Week in Concord & CharlotteThe Isolated Kitchen Triangle Old layouts kept cooking, cleaning, and refrigeration in a tight triangle. Today’s families want multiple work zones so two or three people can cook at once without bumping elbows. Zero Island Seating In 2026, almost every kitchen we remodel in Huntersville, Mooresville, and Davidson includes an island with seating for at least four—often with a second prep island or beverage center. No Walk-In Pantry Hidden “working pantries” behind the main kitchen are now standard in every mid-to-upscale remodel we do from Harrisburg to Lake Norman. 2026 Kitchen Design Trends We’re Installing Right Now in Concord & CharlotteWarm wood tones are back: white oak, walnut, and rift-cut oak cabinets mixed with painted perimeters Matte black, brushed brass, and champagne bronze fixtures (often mixed in the same kitchen) Fluted or reeded cabinet details and range hoods Quartz and quartzite countertops with dramatic veining Appliance garages and hidden charging drawers Double islands: one for prep with sink, one for seating and serving Integrated LED lighting under cabinets, inside drawers, and in toe-kicks Smart refrigerators with interior cameras and voice assistants The Most Popular Kitchen Layouts We’re Building in 2026Open-Concept L-Shape with Double Island – Perfect for Cox Mill, Christenbury, and most new Concord neighborhoods

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