Kitchen Trends for 2025 - Ins & Outs
As we move into 2025, the kitchen continues to evolve as a space for functionality, style, and creativity. This year, we are seeing fresh ideas and exciting innovations that blend modern convenience with timeless design. Whether you're planning a full renovation or a subtle refresh, understanding the latest trends can help guide your choices. Let’s take a look at what’s in and what’s out for kitchens in 2025, featuring products from top industry names like HomeView Cabinetry, EverView Cabinetry, Craftline Cabinets, Homecrest Flooring, Emser Tile, Wilsonart International, and Viatera Quartz.
IN: Bold and Warm Colors
In 2025, the kitchen is stepping away from cool tones and embracing a more vibrant, rich color palette. Warm earthy tones and natural hues are making a big comeback, creating an inviting and cozy atmosphere.
Cabinets: EverView Cabinetry and CNC Cabinetry are embracing the warmth of deeper wood tones, such as maple, oak, and other hardwoods, as well as sophisticated matte blacks and charcoals. These rich finishes pair perfectly with sleek, modern hardware for a refined look.
Countertops: Viatera Quartz introduces stunning, warm tones like their Calacatta Laza or Golden Sand options. These hues add richness and texture to the kitchen, offering a welcoming contrast to traditional white marble or grey granite.
OUT: Minimalist, All-White Kitchens
While a classic white kitchen will always have its place, 2025 marks a departure from the all-white, minimalist aesthetic that has been prevalent for years. Homeowners are opting for kitchens that reflect personality, warmth, and style.
Cabinets: Instead of stark white cabinetry, look for richer, warmer tones or bold color choices like deep blues, forest greens, and even jewel tones that give the kitchen a more personalized, cozy feel.
Countertops: Say goodbye to the ubiquitous white marble look. Viatera Quartz offers a range of colors and textures, such as soft veining in Perla Bianca, that create a more inviting and natural feel.
IN: Smart and Functional Kitchens
2025 is all about smart technology integrated into the heart of the home. From kitchen appliances to cabinet designs, smart features are becoming a standard in modern kitchens.
Smart Appliances: Touchless faucets, Wi-Fi-enabled ovens, and smart refrigerators with advanced features are now commonplace in high-tech kitchens. Companies like Wilsonart International are also innovating with surfaces that offer antimicrobial and self-cleaning properties.
Storage Solutions: CNC Cabinetry’s custom storage options, including pull-out pantry shelves and built-in spice racks, maximize kitchen organization, making your space more functional and accessible.
OUT: Cool Grays and High-Gloss Finishes
The trend of cool-toned grays and high-gloss, reflective surfaces is starting to fade in 2025. These finishes can feel cold and impersonal, and homeowners are craving warmth and texture in their kitchens.
Cabinets: High-gloss lacquered finishes, which dominated the past few years, are now on their way out. Instead, matte finishes or wood-inspired cabinets like those from HomeView Cabinetry are taking center stage.
Backsplashes: Glossy white subway tiles, once a mainstay, are being replaced by more textured and patterned tiles, such as those from Emser Tile, which offer a unique visual appeal and more depth.
IN: Open Shelving with a Twist
While open shelving has been a common feature for a while, in 2025 it’s being given a stylish upgrade. Open shelving is becoming more curated, with thoughtful placement of ceramics, glassware, and plants.
Storage: Consider integrating open shelves with closed cabinetry from brands like CNC Cabinetry, allowing for a balanced look. The key is to keep shelves tidy and organized, showcasing meaningful items without clutter.
OUT: Heavy, Overly Decorative Lighting
In 2024, large, ornate pendant lights were all the rage, but in 2025, the trend is moving toward more minimalist and functional lighting choices. Think simple, sleek pendants or track lighting that illuminates workspaces without drawing attention away from the design.
Lighting: Look for fixtures that combine form and function. Wilsonart International offers sleek, modern materials in lighting that fit seamlessly into the new kitchen aesthetic—sophisticated, yet unobtrusive.
IN: Statement Tiles and Textured Surfaces
Tiling trends are shifting toward bold patterns, textures, and earthy hues. From backsplashes to flooring, tiles are getting creative in 2025.
Tile Patterns: Emser Tile is offering large-format tiles and geometric patterns that add visual interest without overwhelming the space. Terracotta-inspired tiles are particularly popular for their warmth and Mediterranean charm.
Textured Surfaces: Wilsonart International’s new line of textured laminates mimics natural materials, such as wood and stone, without the high maintenance. Expect textured surfaces that add depth and tactile appeal to countertops and backsplashes.
2025 Kitchen Refresh: Key Changes to Make
If you’re looking to refresh your kitchen for 2025, consider these simple changes to bring your space up to date:
Switch to Warm, Earthy Hues: Replace cool-toned, gray cabinets with warm wood tones or darker hues for a more inviting space.
Update Your Backsplash: Embrace textured, patterned tiles like those from Emser Tile, moving away from plain, glossy finishes.
Opt for Functional Smart Features: Add Wi-Fi-enabled appliances or smart storage solutions for a more efficient kitchen.
Install Sustainable Flooring: Replace synthetic flooring with eco-friendly materials like bamboo or reclaimed wood from Homecrest Flooring.
By updating your kitchen with these in-demand styles and products, you’ll ensure that your space is both timeless and trend-forward. Whether you’re choosing bold colors, embracing sustainability, or integrating smart features, 2025 is the year to create a kitchen that’s as functional as it is stylish.