Kitchen Design Trends for 2025
New Year’s resolutions tend to be health and wellness focussed, or goals to save more money this year. But for some of us, our resolutions focus more on the spaces around us – specifically the home. If 2025 is the year you want to update your kitchen and bring it back up to date, these are the design trends you should look to for inspiration.
Mid-Century Modern is Back
One of the looks we’ll see making a comeback in 2025 is mid-century modern kitchens. Clean lines meet warm wooden features and bold accents to create a kitchen that’s simple, classic and functional. If you’re someone who loves vintage touches throughout your home, creating a retro kitchen with a modern twist could be the way forward.
To achieve this style, mix retro and modern touches like sleek cabinets in wood with open shelving and bar stools at the breakfast bar. Finish with a standout lighting fixture, such as a brass pendant light or starburst chandelier.
Bringing the Outdoors In
Blurring the lines between the inside and outdoor spaces is becoming a popular way to expand our living spaces and create a bigger connection to nature. If your kitchen opens up onto your garden, you have a perfect opportunity to implement one of 2025’s biggest trends which is fostering spaces that allow for parties and social gatherings.
Communal Seating Set-Ups
Conversational islands that gather everyone in one place are set to become a popular addition to larger kitchens, allowing everyone to feel involved and making your kitchens become more multifunctional. Rather than having someone cook alone while everyone sits in another room talking, communal seating brings the party to the kitchen and creates a more sociable space in your home.
Extended Counters
Instead of choosing a separate countertop and backsplash, why not merge the two and extend the counters up the walls? While it may be a bit more expensive initially, it provides a timeless look and a cohesive style that works for any kitchen – big or small. Stone and quartz counters, in particular, are a fantastic way to add texture to your kitchen and ticks another trend which is blending natural materials with man-made.
Colourful Cabinetry
In 2025, why not take more of a risk with your kitchen cabinets and opt for a bold hue instead of the classic white or grey? From rich reds and deep ochre yellows to blue, green or a combination, colourful cabinets add an interesting visual accent to your kitchen and make it more on trend. No matter if your kitchen is traditional or modern, there are ways to add in colour to your cabinetry to make it feel fun and fresh.
Suspended Storage
Suspending shelving in dark metals are set to become a popular storage solution in 2025. Instead of handing pendants, designers are increasingly choosing to explore ways to utilise ceiling space – and since storage is always much-needed, what better way to use this part of your kitchen than for pots and pans? There’s no reason why storage can’t be decorative too and open metal shelves – just be sure to check that the placement is appropriate and that the ceiling is reinforced to cope with the extra weight.
Adorning with Metal Hardware
While we’ve seen matte black hardware used for several years now, it may be taking second-place in 2025 as gold hardware is expected to be more popular. From kitchen taps to cupboard handles, think warm metals in matte, brushed or satin finishes instead of polished for an elegant take on this classic material.
In the year ahead, we’re seeing a desire for more sustainable, timeless looks. Homeowners today want kitchens that are functional, classic and durable, with a modern twist that ensures they won’t look dated any time soon. To start designing your dream kitchen, book an appointment with MAS Kuchen today.