While it was "a space-saving hack for a while, right now, it can come across as a restrictive and outdated layout," an interior designer told Newsweek.

So concur many of the hundreds of pros who helped us identify today’s most in-demand kitchen-design trends. Beiges, soft browns and even dark wood, long considered dated, have crept back into vogue.

Today’s high-end kitchens are not only defined by their lavish aesthetics but also by their commitment to sustainability. As ...