Kitchen Trends in 2025

The trends in kitchen design closely follow the development of the main features in interior design but at a slower rate.  This is understandable. The kitchen is often the most expensive part of the house. It takes more careful planning and craftsmanship and lasts, on average, 15 years. We must get it right. From my personal view, extra investment in a bespoke kitchen is always an asset. More expensive bespoke kitchens bring joy to the homeowners for much longer, as well as significantly increase the value of the property.

So, what are the main trends in kitchen design 2025 we can observe on the market?

The main kitchen feature in 2025 I would like to highlight is personalisation.

Little bespoke details that were a feature of the luxury kitchens only are becoming more affordable and expected.

For example, bespoke cutlery drawers to accommodate your selection of knives and forks.  Personally, I am guilty of hoarding several sets of different styles, which I use for different occasions.  Twenty years ago, I was lucky to commission a wonderful Mark Wilkinson kitchen. It came with a 120cm wide drawer with bespoke insets for my eating paraphernalia - OCD bliss!

Nowadays, we can buy smart ready-made inserts in different finishes to suit any kitchen style. Beech, oak or metal, the units are often extendable or come in a selection of components to fit your kitchen space. I find East Coast Kitchens website provides the largest selection in the UK for the end consumer (no affiliation).

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Pull out spice racks, ironing boards, towel rails, containers and smart internal storage. The market abounds with affordable options to customise your kitchen. Do your research and work with your kitchen designer to make the most of the space you have. Many of these items can be retrofitted in a DIY way, too.

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A new type of kitchen cabinet to hide that kettle, toaster, and food processor is becoming a must-have. This satisfies our need for a well-functioning kitchen and our want for a tidy one. Side pocket doors for tall cabinets, top-hung pocket or lift-up doors for long, narrow ones or tambour doors are all affordable options.

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An individual mix of kitchen colours and materials presents a bigger step in kitchen individualisation. It certainly adds interest and dynamic. The only design constraints here are available space and your chosen style. The more materials you mix, the busier your kitchen will look. If you are looking to add interest and individuality without turning your space into a hotpot of different textures or colours, I would recommend using not more than three cabinet finishes in one kitchen, maybe colour, timber and stone or two colours and timber.

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Marble as a statement

This trend is here to stay. Only 10 years ago, people were steering away from natural stone and choosing prefabricated quartz instead. Now, thanks to the progress in stone sealant, marble is just as easy to maintain as a man-made material. Makes me happy. I always prefer the imperfect beauty and charisma of a natural stone.

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Wallpaper in Kitchens

This is a funky new trend for the bravest of us. I've selected some elegant examples to show how it can be done tastefully. The size of the kitchen is irrelevant here, providing the pattern scale and colours are right for the space.

To make wallcovering practical when used as a splashback, you can add glass (though it can look a bit cheap), a clear matt washable vanish, or choose an appropriate wallpaper. Go for a washable type, maybe even vinyl. Please don't cringe - nowadays, it can look like silk.

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The last kitchen fashion trend I am noticing more and more is the use of black colour. It is so charismatic! We tend to think that dark colours make spaces look smaller. If there is plenty of natural light, play with the contrast with brighter colours. But if your space is small to start with, there is often no point trying to make it look big. Turn your kitchen into a "jewellery box". You can add reflective surfaces like polished metal, glass, mirrors and crystal to create a glamorous feel. Predominantly matt finishes will keep it cosy.

I hope this blog gave you some inspiration. If you would like an advice or full design service or ready to order a bespoke new kitchen, do give us a call. We will be happy to help.

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