Kitchen remodelling projects are one of the cornerstones of the renovation and home improvement industries, as this area is more likely to see wear and tear than any other part of your house. Cooking, preparing, and serving meals are essential parts of daily life, but they also create a lot of mess. The use of cleaning products paired with the steam, the oils, the ingredients that can get spilled and the cookware that is sometimes dropped create irreversible damage in time. Scratches, stains, dents, and chipping are all common and affect all kitchen units sooner or later.
If your kitchen is long overdue for a makeover but you’re not entirely sure where you should start, here are some of the trends that will be big throughout 2025 and can also help you discover the perfect ideas tailored to your needs and requirements.
Personality first
Homeowners are increasingly looking for spaces that look and feel like them. While minimalism has been one of the most popular interior design trends over the last few years, and there are still some who feel like it represents them and that it is a good choice for their homes, they have become a minority. The majority is steadily moving towards spaces that feel more personalised and can showcase their interests. Colourful kitchens are coming back in style as a result, and you’ll most likely see an influx of green, blue, yellow, or pink kitchens. The last one, in particular, has been quite popular over the last few years as a result of the popularity of the 2023 Barbie movie, as well as the fact that pink is an eclectic yet surprisingly versatile choice for interiors.
In fact, the popularity of dusty pink kitchens has made them a commonplace fixture in many households, and some consider the hue a new neutral because of the warm and welcoming atmosphere it can create. Its appeal stems from its incredible adaptability, as it remains a fundamentally earthy, subdued, and relaxing hue. If you are a maximalist, you can pair it with some really bold hues, including stronger shades of pink such as magenta and hot flamingo, but it can also act as a soft backdrop to white, beige, cream, and ecru shades for a minimal ensemble.
One of the favourite combinations of many is that of pink with green and gold detailing. Emerald green, in particular, works fantastic with soft pink, and you can get them side by side in several ways. One is to have a pink wall next to green tiles or a verdant splashback. Or choose one colour for the walls and the other for the furnishings. Gold is excellent for the hardware, with brass being the other alternative. This design would have seemed dated and obsolete only a few years ago, but vintage styles and antiques have become increasingly popular recently. This style, in particular, is very much reminiscent of the 1920s, Art Deco, and even earlier designs such as Baroque.
Another way to make your kitchen feel like a space that truly represents you is to integrate different textiles and even artwork. If you’re keen on starting a new project, you can always add some items you’ve made yourself, such as hook racks or shelves for extra storage space.
Good quality materials
Many homeowners are beginning to emphasise the importance of high-quality materials and good craftsmanship, even though items that fit the criteria will naturally come with much more elevated upfront costs as well. The belief is that these items will last longer and maintain their good looks as well, compared to the lower-priced alternatives, which can end up looking shabby relatively fast. This is particularly important for the kitchen units, the central piece of any room. Oak cabinets remain the favourites of many, and mixing them with white or pastels creates a pleasant look.
Some of the other high-quality choices include cherry, beech, walnut, and maple. These options can achieve any style you’d like, whether you want your kitchen to look more traditional or modern. The colours and patina make these options elegant and distinctive, but they can also be painted.
Love of nature
More and more people are interested in sustainability and the natural world, meaning that an ever-growing number of homeowners are also looking for ways to bring the outdoors indoors. One way to achieve this is to have large windows that will let in plenty of light. If the view from your room showcases a natural landscape, you can say that you have already achieved this connection. Others will only introduce natural materials into their kitchen, such as wood for the furniture, stone for the flooring, and marble, granite, and quartz for the countertops.
Another way to bring nature inside is to start growing your own fruits and vegetables. If you have a little spare room in your kitchen, you can invest in some planters to grow your cherry tomatoes, lettuce, scallions, basil, green beans, brussels sprouts, peppers, carrots and herbs. Cooking with your ingredients will make your home cooked meals feel more special, and it is also more sustainable since the ingredients couldn’t be more local. Microgreens, which can serve as garnishes for sandwiches and soups, are harvested right after sprouting and don’t require much space, making them perfect for indoor farming.
Streamlining
Although minimalism is not as popular as it was a few years ago, the streamlined look devoid of clutter remains very popular. Hidden doors, concealed shelving, appliances hidden by wood panels, and pantries that are fully walk-in will remain trendy in 2025. If you love the seamless look as well, you should consider creating your own butler’s pantry, a utility room that is used for storage, particularly that of cookware, kitchen utensils, and tableware.
The kitchen is one of the most essential rooms in the home, so you must always be sure that it can fulfil its practical purpose. However, having a nice design can also be very helpful, as it makes daily chores more bearable and allows you to have a beautiful space where you can welcome your guests. Having an aesthetically pleasing living space can also serve as a source of pride and confidence, so there’s all the more reason to look into the latest design options available to you.
