If you’ve made it your New Year’s resolution to revamp your kitchen, or simply want to spruce up the space to align with current trends, you’ve landed on the right page. Kitchens are often places where people come together to nourish themselves, make memories, and spend time together. And, with that, it’s not unusual to want to make it a space you love. That said, there’s no shortage of 2025 kitchen trends garnering attention this year.

Ahead, we tapped interior designers to learn more about the 2025’s most popular kitchen trends you can integrate into your kitchen (or show your interior designer) ASAP.

Expansive Windows

As people have been looking for ways to lower their electric bill, expansive windows have become a popular 2025 kitchen trend. “Larger windows are being installed throughout homes, and particularly in kitchens, to maximize natural light, brightness, and a connection with the outdoors,” says Jane Lockhart, BAAID, principal designer at Jane Lockhart Design.

What We Love About It: Not only can you admit light into your kitchen, but you can do so without electricity. Natural light often bears many positive effects on mental health. Lockhart notes that by adding larger windows, you will likely feel less isolated from the outside world and increasingly connected to nature while cooking and/or at mealtime.

Camouflaged Appliances

As a result of the increasingly popular minimalist kitchens, camouflaged (or panel-ready) appliances are gaining traction. The goal of this trend is to integrate appliances, which can include refrigerators (as pictured above), cabinets, burners, and drawers as seamlessly as possible.

What We Love About It: “What we love about this [trend] is how calm and clean it makes a space feel,” says Lauren Lerner, principal designer at Living with Lolo Interior Design. “It’s especially powerful in open floor plans where you want the kitchen to feel like part of the living space, not a separate utility zone.” Lockhart adds that these kinds of appliances are also often easier to use.

Added Color

Lockhart notes that many people are saying goodbye to those neutral colors and opting to illuminate their kitchens with increasingly vibrant ones, including pale rose, terracotta, olives, and greens in more ways than solely as accents.

What We Love About It: You can customize this trend in a way that feels right. “A simple way to embrace this color-forward trend is by painting the walls, trim, and ceilings in a single color you love, or for a less dramatic effect, consider a colored backsplash tile or countertop appliance,” says Lockhart.

Layered Lighting

While some light fixtures have been a staple of most kitchens, layered lighting has been gaining popularity this year. “Kitchens now feature sophisticated lighting schemes with task, ambient, and decorative layers,” says Isabel Jackson, RID, owner of Cheltenham Interiors.

She adds that you can “use under-cabinet LED strips, pendant lighting over islands, and dimmable ceiling spots,” to bring this kitchen trend into your home.

What We Love About It: Jackson loves how layered lighting can intentionally add depth and luxury as needed throughout the day (especially with controlled fixtures) to a kitchen. Whether you implement chandeliers, hanging light fixtures, or uplighting is up to you–either way, it will alter a kitchen’s ambiance.

Natural Stone Surfaces

“Statement stone is taking center stage in kitchens, especially bold marble, quartzite, or granite with rich, expressive veining,” says Jackson. Nancy Davilman, interior designer at ND Interiors,adds that one reason natural stone surfaces are becoming more enticing in 2025 is because of the recently developed protective treatments, which give people peace of mind when it comes to constructing these types of surfaces in their home (and more specifically in their kitchen).

What We Love About It: Jackson notes that using stone allows nature and luxury to exist in a kitchen. “Stone with bold veining adds movement, elegance, and a sense of permanence in addition to serving as a focal point in an otherwise minimalist space,” she explains.

Warm Wood Cabinets

Lerner notes that warm woods, such as white oak, walnut, and even pecan, are seeing a surge in popularity, making them a popular 2025 kitchen trend and for good reason. But just because they are popular doesn’t mean you have to oversaturate your kitchen with them (unless you want to). “You can go all in with full wood cabinetry, or use it as an accent on the island or upper shelves,” explains Lerner.

What We Love About It: “I love the earthy tone of the white oak with the rich dark warmth of the island,” says Kelly Ford, interior designer at Ford Interior Design. “The construction of this one was so perfectly done that it drives a very straightforward modern feel, but the materials offer an overall softness, so the contrast of the two elements provides an interesting design element and an inviting feel.”

Mixed Metal Finishes

While some people still opt to keep any metal finishes in their kitchen the same, Lerner notes that a rising number of individuals are changing up the types of metal finishes they use. That said, you need to keep visual harmony in mind. “The key is balance,” says Lerner. “Maybe it’s black lighting, brass hardware, and a nickel faucet. Keep it consistent in tone, but don’t be afraid to mix.”

What We Love About It: Mixing metals helps create a kitchen aesthetic that doesn’t look overly refined. “We love how mixed metals let us layer in contrast and warmth, especially when clients want something that doesn’t feel ‘too polished’,” says Lerner.

Curved Shapes

While rectangular shapes are still popular in kitchens, Lockhart notes that there has been an uptick in the number of curved shapes (whether that be appliances, furniture, etc) making their way into kitchens this year. The rounded shapes take away from the rigid appearance of some kitchens, helping them look more inviting–who doesn’t want that?

What We Love About It: Curved pieces and “islands with rounded ends and curved cabinet doors are introducing a softer aesthetic with gentle, rounded forms,” says Lockhart.

About the Experts

  • Jane Lockhart, BAAID, is the principal designer at Jane Lockhart Design.
  • Kelly Ford, is an interior designer at Ford Interior Design.
  • Lauren Lerner, is the principal designer at Living with Lolo Interior Design.
  • Isabel Jackson, RID, is the owner of Cheltenham Interiors
  • Nancy Davilman, interior designer at ND Interiors.
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Jenna Clark
Jenna Clark is a freelance writer for The Family Handyman. She specializes in lifestyle and commerce content. She's a lover of DIY projects and interior design. If she's not at a store buying new decor pieces for her apartment, she's usually browsing them online. Jenna also writes freelance pieces for other outlets including Insider, Women’s Heal...
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