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The Top Kitchen Design Trends for 2025.

As we step into 2025, kitchen designs are evolving into spaces that balance aesthetics, functionality, and sustainability. This year’s trends feature earthy colours, innovative materials, artistic touches, and advanced technology to create kitchens that are both stylish and practical.

  • Colour Palette.

Kitchen designs in 2025 embrace earthy tones like browns, deep greens, and rich blues for a calming atmosphere. These hues pair with soft greys and warm ivories as a neutral canvas, complemented by accents like burnt ceramic red, mustard, and copper metals.

   

While dark tones in black, anthracite, and grey remain popular, off-white shades such as “greige” (a mix of grey and beige) are trending for timeless appeal.

  • Artistic Splashbacks.

Splashbacks are bold and artistic, featuring geometric patterns, textured glass tiles, and veined stone. Contrasting colours and materials are used to make them stand out as statement pieces, blending practicality with artistry.

  • Cabinet Door Styles

Shaker-style doors, with flat central panels framed by rectangular borders, remain a favourite for their minimalist appeal.

Shaker doors in vibrant or muted tones bring a contemporary edge, while flat-panel doors are gaining traction for their uncluttered look and cost-effectiveness.

  • Materials and Sustainability

Sustainability is a focus in 2025. Natural stone benchtops are valued for their durability and beauty. Porcelain benchtops are resurging. Textured surfaces like stone or porcelain add depth, while timber look benchtops offer warmth and function. 

  • Design and Layout

Open-concept kitchens that merge with living areas remain popular, fostering social interaction.

Cabinetry with pull-out drawers, spice racks, and hidden bins maximises storage. Smart technology, like integrated dishwashers and touch-screen fridges are very popular.

  • Biophilic Design

Open-concept kitchens that merge with living areas remain popular, fostering social interaction.

Cabinetry with pull-out drawers, spice racks, and hidden bins maximises storage. Smart technology, like integrated dishwashers and touch-screen fridges are very popular.

   

  • Kitchen Island as multi-functional spaces

Kitchen islands now serve multiple functions as dining areas, prep spaces, and storage solutions. Designs often include features like wine coolers, bookshelves, and charging stations. Rounded-edge islands offer softer, ergonomic designs.

  • Lighting trends

Statement lighting is central to kitchen design, with bold pendant lights, integrated LED strips, and layered lighting schemes creating ambience and highlighting key areas. Expansive windows and skylights prioritise natural light.

 

  • Timeless and personalised touches

Contemporary designs mix with timeless features for longevity. Classic elements like traditional taps or vintage-inspired hardware balance modern aesthetics. Personalisation is key, with bespoke finishes and custom cabinetry reflecting individual tastes.

By embracing these kitchen design trends, you can create a space that blends style, practicality, and sustainability.

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