Made up of luxury refrigeration brand True Residential and precision grilling brand Caliber, True Caliber is in a key position to discern what kitchen trends have gained recent steam, and which will stand the test of time. Brand representatives for True Caliber have revealed what they think are key design movement that will carry through 2026, including the rising importance of gathering spaces and indoor-outdoor designs.
“Customization is the new standard,” declares Chelsea Bothe, Brand & Marketing Manager at True Caliber, “we’ve seen a significant number of designers leaning into highly personalized kitchen elements, from statement appliances in vibrant hues to hardware choices that feel like jewelry.” Specializing in creating highly customizable, high-performance refrigeration and grills, True Caliber has a signature Build Your True program of finishes and hardware that currently yields 84 unique combinations, in addition to extensive color-matching capabilities.
“We’re seeing color palettes shift more toward nature-inspired hues that create harmony with the surrounding environment—think soft sky blues, earthy sage and olive greens, and warm saffron accents,” says Bothe. With this in mind, True Caliber unveiled Olive as its 2025 Color of the Year.
The residential market continues to gravitate towards homes with a seamless indoor-outdoor connection. “We’re also seeing homeowners match their interior color palette to full-service outdoor kitchens, replete with state-of-the-art grills in sophisticated finishes—especially those with disappearing lids for maximized socializing,” shares Kay Trulaske, Sales & Marketing at True Caliber.
