8 Kitchen Trends You’re Going to See Everywhere in 2025, According to Designers
Well, it’s hard to believe, but before you know it, it’ll already be the new year. If you’re someone who consistently refreshes their home to reflect current design trends, you may feel as if you just brought in some 2024 trends not that long ago. While classic decor and your own personal style will always be timeless, if you’re looking for something fresh in your space, you’ll definitely want to know about designers’ 2025 trend predictions.
“Keeping up with kitchen design trends helps homeowners and designers embrace innovation and personalization in the heart of the home,” says Kerrie Kelly, CEO of Kerrie Kelly Studio and creative director of Fabuwood Cabinetry. “Trends reflect evolving lifestyles, new technologies, and environmental priorities, ensuring kitchens are not only beautiful, but also functional and sustainable.”
Katie Wozniak, principal of KED Interiors, points out that by keeping up with how other home chefs are using their spaces, you can elevate your own. “A well-designed kitchen will make every aspect of cooking, living, entertaining, and, of course, eating even better,” she says. And you don’t have to go all in when it comes to the latest and greatest trends. Gabriela Eisenhart, founder and principal designer of Silo Studios, believes you can strike a balance between staying current and designing a kitchen that feels timeless.
I spoke with these three interior designers about their predictions for 2025 kitchen trends, and there was definitely a major overarching theme — here’s what they had to say about what’s on its way in for 2025:
8 Kitchen Design Trend Predictions for 2025
1. Softened Bold Colors
The soft, muted tones that helmed color trends throughout 2024 are still around for 2025, but with a hint of boldness. Kelly says that soft-meets-bold colors like sage greens, dusty pinks, and rich, earthy browns pair beautifully with organic textures like stone and wood. “These colors create a sense of calm while remaining sophisticated and contemporary, making the kitchen feel warm and inviting,” she says.
2. Interesting Lighting
Designers have focused more and more on kitchen lighting in recent years, and, as Wozniak notes, unique lighting is now making its way into the kitchen. She says that things like “interesting glass, colored glass, thick metals, and even natural materials like rope and fabric” will be seen in (and above) kitchens in 2025.
“It used to be that people would simply install canned lighting and not look further,” she says. “Now, we are seeing lighting being used as a real way to add personality to the home. Look for more interesting textures, shapes, and details in lighting in the year ahead.”
3. Multi-Zoned Kitchens
Kelly says that multifunctional layouts are starting to take center stage in kitchens. This means that kitchens are designed with distinct zones for cooking, entertaining, working, and even relaxing. “Homeowners want versatile spaces that flow seamlessly between these functions, supporting everything from meal prep to social gatherings and remote work,” she says. The more purposeful the space, the better!
4. Warm Wood
It’s no secret that white kitchens have prevailed in recent years, but Wozniak is thrilled to be using warm and painted woods again in her kitchen projects. “There has been a return to more traditional detailing in cabinetry, too,” she says. “It adds a sense of comfort, warmth, and togetherness to a space, and we love a cozy kitchen.”
5. Statement Backsplashes
“While classic subway tiles will always have their place, 2025 is leaning into backsplashes with a bit more character — think textured tiles, metallic accents, or intricate patterns that act as a focal point,” Kelly shares. “These backsplashes allow homeowners to express personality and add an artisan feel to the space.” Check out these brilliant backsplash ideas to bring more color and texture to your home.
6. Mixed Metals
In 2025, the idea of purposely mismatching metals will continue to go strong. Gone are the days of matching brass with brass, or polished nickel with polished nickel. And the metals themselves are trending in a different direction, too.
“We are shifting from stark matte black and vibrant gold finishes toward softer metals like unlacquered brass, oil-rubbed bronze, and polished nickel,” Eisenhart says. “Intentionally mixing metals adds depth and a custom timeless feel to kitchens.”
7. Natural Stone Materials
While human-made options — like quartz countertops or backsplashes — have dominated kitchens in past years, Eisenhart says, in 2025, people will instead be bringing natural stone options like marble, quartzite, and soapstone into their kitchens for an even earthier look.
8. “Second” Kitchens
Of course, this depends on the amount of space in your home. Even if your kitchen is on the larger side, you may still have needs that aren’t being fulfilled — enter, the “second kitchen,” as Wozniak calls it. This could be a butler’s pantry, which will expand in both size and functionality in 2025, she notes; it could be a space off of an open concept kitchen where you can hide messes and keep daily tasks a bit more behind the scenes.
“Smoothie-making, toasters, coffee bars, and more are moving into the second kitchen, allowing your main space to be used for entertaining, relaxing, and dining,” she says. Essentially, the more hidden, the better.
Which of the incoming trends are you most excited to see in 2025? Let us know in the comments below!
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