8 Kitchen Trends Designers Predict Will Be Everywhere in 2025

Cabinetry With Design Details

Wood cabinets never go out of style, but designers say extra touches can add individuality. “Using wood cabinetry with different cabinet designs is hot right now,” says Bove. Reeded doors, shiplap, nickel gap panels, and micro-shaker designs add detail to personalize the space.

When it comes to finishes, there’s a shift toward warm lightly stained cabinetry instead of white. “Clients love the warm, easy elegance that a light stain can bring to a room. Coupled with natural stone finishes and backsplash materials that add visual texture, the room becomes a beautiful backdrop of casual elegance with materials that stand up to heavy use and longevity of design.”

Open Shelving

Many homeowners are choosing to eliminate upper wall cabinets. “I’m seeing a pendulum swing of greater traditional European influence, most specifically Northern Europe,” says Daher. “I have found clients completely won over with the elimination of upper cabinets. This has given over the upper kitchen area to open shelves for functional display or long expanses of tile, stone or long hood areas.”

Rideau agrees, saying, “I am designing more open wall space and not a wall of upper cabinets. The wall of upper cabinets will be replaced with decorative sconces or tile so the kitchen feels like a family gathering space to cook in as well as relax into the evening.”

Additional Storage Options

No matter how big or small your kitchen is, you can never have enough storage or workspace. “Something we’re getting a lot of requests for is utilizing space in a thoughtful way,” says Tanya Smith-Shiflett. “For example, if homeowners have the space, I love to design a butler’s pantry to host all of the little appliances. That way, the only appliances in the kitchen are the range and refrigerator.” This leads to a more streamlined look in the main kitchen space.

Quinn agrees, noting that “just like the elevator and second dishwasher used to be a luxury and are now the norm, the scullery, working pantry, or dirty kitchen have become a necessity, allowing the kitchen to be free from all of the small appliances and those awkward appliance garage doors.”

Customized open storage for displaying collections is also being requested. “I am seeing racks for tapered candles, multiple pot racks to display a copper pot collection, open bookshelves near the range for cookbook display, and open shelves across the window for displaying glassware,” says Bove. “It’s all about showing off individual and unique personality.”

Outdoor Kitchens

After the past few years, many people have discovered a new-found love for their outdoor spaces and gardens. Although the outdoor kitchen trend has slowed somewhat in some parts of the country, it’s still going strong in others, even in four-season climates.

Clients are asking for seamless transitions between indoor and outdoor spaces and complementary color palettes to combine the best of indoor and outdoor entertaining. “Weather-resistant cabinetry, built-in grills, pizza ovens, and beverage centers are essential for creating a fully functional outdoor kitchen and entertaining space,” says Kelly.

Many people have expressed an increased desire to connect with those we love, so it makes sense that outdoor spaces continue to evolve. “Everybody loves the idea of indoor to outdoor entertaining, especially with large family gatherings,” says Rideau. “I think outdoor kitchens will probably be stronger than in prior years.”

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