A kitchen is the heart of the home. In 2025, kitchens are evolving into spaces that are both functional and stylish. Kitchen design trends embrace warmth, functionality and personalisation.
There’s a shift toward personalisation, sustainability and minimalism with exciting trends emerging for the year ahead. If you’re looking to renovate or redesign your kitchen, here are the six hottest kitchen design trends to watch in 2025.
A clean minimalist kitchen helps to reduce clutter with everything tucked away
Concealed kitchens: sleek and minimalist design
Concealed kitchens are all about keeping things hidden for a clean, minimalist look.
This means the cabinetry hides appliances and storage is in plain sight, creating a seamless, clutter-free environment.
Minimalism makes your kitchen feel open and airy while ensuring that all your cooking gadgets and utensils are hidden away to create a slimline functional space. Minimalist kitchens means hidden dishwashers, fridges and microwaves that blend into cabinetry. This makes a kitchen functional, practical and visually appealing.
Beautiful warm browns, tans and creams help to create a warm kitchen space
Earth-toned cabinets: warmth and comfort
Say goodbye to cool, neutral colours and say hello to warm earthy tones.
In 2025, on-trend kitchen cabinetry and walls are being built in rich, warm tones like deep greens, warm browns and rust-like reds. These warmer tones make a kitchen feel more like a cosy space.
The earth tones extend to the kitchen materials. There’s most use of natural materials like timber and stone not just in the cabinetry and islands but also the kitchen ceiling and walls.
If you’re looking for a kitchen that feels modern and cosy, this trend is definitely worth thinking about.
A walk-in pantry ensures the main kitchen stays pristine, because the mess is hidden in the pantry
Walk-in-pantry: makes it easy to hide the mess
A walk-in pantry, butler’s pantry or sculleries are popular as you can leave the cooking mess in there.
A walk-in pantry is a hidden, secondary kitchen space that allows you to do prepare, wash and cook away from the main kitchen area. It allows the main kitchen are to remain clean and tidy, while the real work happens behind the scenes.
The walk-in pantry isn’t new, but it’s making a strong comeback in 2025. It’s perfect for keeping your main kitchen pristine while still having a practical area to work in. Whether it’s an extra sink, more storage or simply a second oven, this space adds both function and convenience to your kitchen.
Wood slat kitchens are very art deco and mixed with marble and metal for a luxe look
Textured cabinetry with wood slats
If you’re looking to add a little more character to your kitchen, wood slats is the trend to watch.
The wood slats are the vertical grooves carved into cabinetry, furniture or even walls, adding depth and texture.
In 2025, interior designers are using wood slats to create a subtle yet luxurious aesthetic. This design trend is often combined with other natural materials like marble or metal. The texture of wood contrasts beautifully with sleek, minimalist designs. This providing a sophisticated yet warm feel to the space. It’s a great way to elevate the look of your kitchen without going over the top.
More storage in kitchens help to clear clutter and provide space for your essentials
5. Integrated ‘stand-alone’ cupboards: blending style and storage
In 2025, storage solutions are evolving to meet the needs of modern kitchens.
Integrated ‘stand-alone’ cupboards are becoming more popular, offering flexible storage while maintaining a clean and seamless design.
These cupboards don’t look out of place – they blend in with the overall aesthetic of the kitchen but still provide ample space for all your essentials. Whether they’re used as a pantry, a wine storage area, or an extra workspace, these cupboards give you storage options that don’t detract from the overall design. They are as stylish as they are functional.
Bold window trim colours make a big statement and make the kitchen space stand out
6. Colourful window trim: adding personality
If you’re looking to inject some personality into your kitchen, consider adding colourful window trims.
This design feature is a simple yet effective way to make your space stand out.
Bold colours like navy, forest green, or mustard yellow are being used to frame windows and make a statement. It’s a fun and easy way to add a pop of colour without overwhelming the rest of your kitchen’s design.
Whether you go for a subtle accent or a striking contrast, colourful window trim adds charm and individuality to any kitchen.