The 6 Biggest Kitchen Trends Set to Dominate 2025

As 2025 approaches (it’s hard to believe!), it’s a time for reflection and anticipation. The past year in design brought a range of trends, from soft finishes and unexpected reds to the rise of fridgescaping. But what does the future hold? To make it more manageable, we’re focusing on 2025 kitchen trends.

Kitchens will always be in style (even if your Uber Eats order history suggests otherwise!), and the possibilities for personalizing them remain endless—from custom storage and elegant paint choices to bold floor tiles. While we can’t predict the future, we’ve consulted top designers for their insights on the kitchen trends set to dominate next year. So, grab your aprons and get ready to jump on these trends early.

Here are the six biggest kitchen trends set to dominate in 2025:

1. “Dirty” Kitchens: These secondary cooking spaces, also known as butler’s pantries or scullery kitchens, are designed to keep the mess of food preparation and cleanup out of sight from the main kitchen. They include appliances like a sink, fridge, and dishwasher, helping maintain a clean and functional main kitchen area for entertaining.

1. Fabric Fixtures and Soft Touches: In response to a trend toward warmer, more inviting spaces, fabric fixtures such as fabric shade sconces and pendants are becoming increasingly popular. These softer materials offer warmth and contrast against the previously dominant glass and metal finishes.

1. Walls and Backsplashes as Art: Kitchens in 2025 will feature highly decorative and artistic elements on walls and backsplashes. Expect more use of wallpaper, painterly tiles, and nature-inspired motifs to add visual interest and create an artful kitchen space.

1. Earthen Hues: Earth tones, such as terra-cotta, greens, and rich blues, will dominate kitchens, embracing a natural, warm aesthetic. These colors evoke a rustic, countryside vibe and stand in stark contrast to the previous emphasis on neutral tones like gray.

1. Fridgescaping: Continuing from recent years, the trend of displaying and organizing kitchen essentials in a more open, accessible manner will persist. Items like fresh herbs, flowers, and kitchen tools will be proudly shown, including through the use of glass-front refrigerators.

1. Bold, Veiny Stone: In 2025, stone countertops, backsplashes, and other surfaces will feature bold colors and intricate veining. Expect more demand for materials like Brazilian quartzite, with striking patterns in deep hues of green, red, and gold, offering a dynamic and painterly look in the kitchen.