No matter what your kitchen’s appearance is like today, it’s likely that its design was heavily influenced by the prevailing styles of architecture and design from the time period when it was built or renovated.
Here are the top eight kitchen design ideas that designers and experts are most looking forward to for 2025. This year’s kitchen trends are promising a classic look, from refreshing cabinetry to the revival of a trusted material. To find out the top kitchen styles experts have predicted for 2025, keep reading (be sure to look out for #8—almost every expert we spoke to agrees that these will be a staple this year!).
Embrace Wood Cabinetry
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“Sustainable and eco-friendly design is emerging as a top trend for 2025, with a focus on rustic and natural elements, such as woodsy interiors.
Engage Fully with Rich, Earthy Paint Scheme Options. Research suggests embracing bold, bold, dark colors that evoke a sense of comfort and coziness is gaining popularity for home interior design. Consider incorporating a variety of muddy paint colors to create a welcoming ambiance.
Rich colors can enhance the aesthetic of any space with qualities such as :
1. **Commanding presence**: Using dramatic and intriguing color combinations.
2. **Nurturing atmosphere**: Bringing together warmth and coziness for relaxation.
3. **Ambiance**: Bringing out earthy tones and their natural elegance.
4. **Inspiring nostalgia**: Reminding you of the serenity of the outdoors.
5. **Streamlined style**: Balancing the elegance of design.
In this cozy butler’s pantry, you can make the statement of the time in your kitchen.
A sense of down-to-earth, subdued tones is on the horizon for 2025. “We’ve bid farewell to the bold, colorful style that defined the last era of home fashion,” notes Caren. “In its place, a more muted and earthy palette is gaining traction, offering a sophisticated look that suits today’s more refined tastes.” To seamlessly introduce these tones, Caren recommends incorporating them in kitchens with clean-lined designs. By keeping things simple, the colors can shine as the main attraction.
Choose Unique Cabinet Fronts
I’ve been installing tongue-and-groove and nickel gap cabinet fronts a lot lately, which is one way to add some visual appeal and give a space a more country-style look.
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Rethink The Kitchen Island
She placed a thick, luxurious slab of marble on top of the worktable in her kitchen island, transforming it into a fabulous and functional preparation station.
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Make A Dramatic (Back)Splash
According to industry experts, we can expect many impressive backsplashes to make a big impact on homes in 2025.
Collect—But Don’t Clutter
I want kitchens to have the same level of sophistication and character as the rest of the house,” she says. “In my own home, my kitchen is a cozy space with the kitchen appliances cleverly concealed behind paneling, so that the focus is on the beautiful design rather than the stainless steel exterior of my dishwasher.
Consider rearranging items to avoid an overly cluttered space.
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Embrace New Metals
In 2024, there was a growing trend for incorporating metallic touches into kitchen design, seen in elements such as copper vent hoods, kitchen countertops, and hardware.
She suggests combining these bolder metals with wood cabinetry and warm countertop stone, which she predicts will surpass white marble in popularity this year.
Put In The Work(Kitchen)
Layout, workflow, and functionality are crucial to a well-functioning and well-designed kitchen.
