What’s New in Kitchen Design for 2025? (April 2025)

If your kitchen is still stuck in the “millennial white subway tile” era, it’s time for an upgrade—and 2025 is bringing the goods. According to House Beautiful kitchens are getting smarter, bolder, and more personalized than ever. Here’s what’s coming for 2025. 

1. The Great Indoors… and Out

In 2025, kitchens are blurring the property line. Designers are blending indoor and outdoor spaces to foster connection with nature and your guests. Durable, high-end materials now make it possible to install an outdoor kitchen that’s as sophisticated as your indoor one.

2. Sculleries & “Dirty Kitchens”

Open-concept is out and sculleries are in. Also called “back kitchens,” these rooms are hidden away to let you prep, cook, and make a mess without displaying your chaos to dinner guests. 

3. Dining Nooks, Now With Vibes

Say goodbye to oversized dining rooms and hello to cozy corners. Dining nooks are in, offering quiet, comfy spots for meals without the formality. Banquette seating with colorful cushions? Yes, please. It’s intimate, efficient, and a whole lot cuter than a lonely four-top in the middle of your kitchen.

4. Statement Surfaces: From Countersplash to Plaster Hoods

“Countersplash”—when your countertop material rises up the wall as backsplash—is the new trend for 2025. It’s timeless, clean, and chic. Pair it with a ceramic range hood to bring the look together.

5. Colorful Cabinets

Colorful cabinets are the look for the year. Think mustard yellows, burgundies, and icy blues making bold statements. Mixed-material combos—wood meets paint, marble meets butcher block—are gracing this year’s newest kitchens. 

6. Islands That Do It All

Communal seating is in. Kitchen islands now invite conversation from all sides—and many are going dual-function with half storage, half open seating. Like the Swiss Army knife of kitchen furniture.

7. Hidden Storage

Dining furniture is now pulling double duty. Banquettes with hidden storage, pull-out drawers in unexpected places—every square inch is serving a purpose. 

8. Lighting That Attract the Eye

Oversized, ornate lighting fixtures are taking center stage this year.. The minimalist pendants of the past have been replaced by dramatic, sculptural showstoppers that are both functional and beautiful.

9. Gold is the New Black

Matte black is stepping aside to make room for warm, brushed gold hardware. It’s less “tech bro bachelor pad” and more “elegant Parisian bistro.” 

10. Coffee Corners and Undercounter Everything

Dedicated beverage stations and undercounter fridges are a top consideration this year. Whether it’s a built-in espresso bar or smoothie command center, these perks are turning kitchens into 24/7 hospitality suites.

11. Going Green (Literally and Sustainably)

From sage to emerald, green is this year’s breakout star. It’s calming, elegant, and pairs beautifully with the warm wood tones that are also making a comeback. Bonus: sustainability is woven through every trend—think reclaimed materials, energy-efficient appliances, and layouts that make life (and cleanup) easier.

Call us today to discuss your kitchen upgrade.