March 2, 2025

The Top Kitchen Design Trends for 2025

We’re officially into the third month of 2025—but the year is still young! If you’re planning a kitchen renovation this year, here are some tips and trends that design experts want you take note of. And as always, don’t hesitate to reach out to us with all of your design and space-planning questions! Our team has decades of experience and is always happy to help.

And now, without further ado, the top kitchen and cabinetry design trends for 2025.

Function, Personalized

Of course, a space should be functional above all else—but that doesn’t mean it can’t be beautiful, too. A space can be customized in a million different ways and still work perfectly for your lifestyle. Think: paint color, multifunctional tools, stylish lighting, sustainable materials and more.

A cheerful yellow kitchen with curved cabinetry via House Beautiful. / Photo by Jared Kuzia

Curved Cabinetry

Rounded can feel super-fresh if done well—and while you may immediately think that this look skews modern, it can feel just as at-home in a traditional space.

Spaces That Evoke Emotional and Physical Well-Being

As our friends at NKBA/KBIS say, “Healthy living starts in the kitchen.” That doesn’t mean it’s just about food and nutrition—we’re talking about adding windows to bring in natural light and connect to nature; using warm, light tones; or adding thoughtful statement pieces that make you want to spend time in the space. (Check out this project for even more inspiration.)

Integrated/Standalone Cabinetry

We’ve been working with clients to integrate refrigerators and appliances into their cabinet design for years—but we love the idea of using standalone cupboards (or cabinetry that mimics that look) for a fresh take the trend that adds even more personality to a space. It’s also another way to get creative with vintage pieces, carved corners, standout hardware, and beautiful color. See this piece from our project with Chic on the Cheap, above, for inspiration.

Reeding Accents

We love that reeding—as seen in our clients’ modern Siesta Key condo, above—can add warmth and texture to a design. Like we discussed with curved cabinetry, it’s a trend that can skew modern, traditional or anywhere in between. We especially love reeding details with brass or gold hardware (as captured above) or highly veined/colorful marble. This kitchen even combines both materials to create a reeded marble backsplash. (Food for thought?)

Design by Meet West Studio / Photo by Rett Peek

Mocha Mousse

Mocha Mousse is Pantone’s 2025 Color of the Year, and it immediately conjures “quiet luxury”—a trend that’s still very much in the Zeitgeist—and warmth. It feels inherently organic and earthy, and works in every room of the home—from the kitchen to the living room to the library.

Statement-Making Backsplashes

According to Houzz, 67 percent of homeowners are expanding backsplash coverage up to the cabinets or range hood, and 12 percent are extending it to the ceiling. As for the type of backlash, tile is expected to be the most popular choice for 2025, but we love a colorful marble or stone moment, too—as seen in our Eastbrook project, above.

Zelliege tile in a L.A. bungalow / Gavin Carter via Dwell

Tile, Tile Everywhere

Subway tile—particularly in white—is a classic for a reason. It looks fresh and classic in almost any space, and it’s not going away anytime soon, making it a great option for your kitchen project. Zelliege tile, however, is also having a moment. These handmade Moroccan tiles come in a range of colors and shapes, and together, they create a look that’s textured and glam—especially because each one is slightly different from the next. White Zelliege can create a creamy, pearlescent look, while green or blue can change the entire vibe of an otherwise-nondescript room.

What do you think of these trends? Would you try any of them?