Our Guide to 2025 Kitchen Trends
Here at Wood Works Brighton, we specialise in designing, crafting and installing bespoke kitchens. In fact, we love nothing more than listening to our client’s ideas and then creating a unique and innovative kitchen design.
Kitchens are multifunctional hubs that blend aesthetics with practical functionality and there are many ways for them to evolve. And, although everything we do is tailor-made specifically for our clients, it’s still interesting to predict 2025 kitchen trends.
What Are The Kitchen Trends for 2025?
Based on emerging concepts, materials and technology, we anticipate several key trends that will shape kitchen design in the coming year. Here’s what we think will be popular 2025 kitchen design trends:
1. Textured materials
Subtle textures that bring depth and character were a standout trend prediction last year and they will continue to be among the 2025 kitchen trends.
Tactile finishes on doors and panels, like ribbed or fluted surfaces, offer a sensory delight – think of the satisfying ASMR moment when your fingers run over them. We predict that the demand for reeded glass and fluted wood will continue to grow, adding sophistication to contemporary kitchens.
Image: Our Umlazi kitchen with varying ridged accents
Image: Our Likasi kitchen with reeded glass and fluted wood
2. Pantries with that ‘wow!’ factor
As practical minimalism continues to shape kitchen design, the art of concealing functional elements while showcasing aesthetic features remains strong. Hidden storage solutions, including integrated appliances, walk-in pantries, larder cupboards, and even secret compartments, are more popular than ever.
Dedicated spaces for food storage, preparation and appliances help free up the primary kitchen area for a clean and uncluttered look. Adding a bespoke feature tailored to your lifestyle – such as a drinks station or a custom bar cabinet – not only enhances functionality but also brings daily joy and a touch of luxury to your home.
3. Open shelving
When paired with pantry storage and closed cabinets, open shelving becomes the perfect spot to display decorative items and your most aesthetically pleasing everyday essentials.
Collecting has seen a resurgence. Whether it’s art, antiques or vinyl records, with this renewed passion comes the need for thoughtful storage solutions. Open shelving offers a unique way to display the pieces you’re most proud of.
More and more clients want open display storage – they can mix in more artful and personalised objects that way. This approach allows homeowners to create a layered, curated display that combines functionality with personality. It’s a timeless way to bring character and uniqueness to your kitchen.
4. Open plan living and zoning
Kitchen layouts have become more open, with fewer walls and partitions separating cooking and living spaces. This enhances flow and accessibility.
Zoning allows for subtle separations within the open plan space. Design devices, like different flooring, partial walls and islands or peninsulas, create sections for cooking, dining and entertaining.
Image: Our Lundazi kitchen uses cabinetry and an island to define and zone the space
5. Sustainable materials
Eco-conscious choices – such as reclaimed wood, ethically sourced timber or recycled materials – are increasingly important. This aligns with homeowners’ desire for sustainable yet stylish kitchens.
Innovative, engineered materials such as Forbo and Valchromat are stylish as well as being sustainable and durable.
Image: Our Umlazi kitchen in bandsaw oak, Forbo and Valchromat
6. Bold colour palettes
We predict that rich, earthy greens and deep charcoal shades will dominate the kitchen landscape in 2025. These colours create a sophisticated yet grounded feel, bringing warmth and depth to modern kitchens and perfectly balancing elegance with practicality.
Image: Our Lokoja kitchen featuring Farrow & Ball’s Studio Green paired with oak
Two-tone designs are gaining momentum, offering a creative way to add contrast and visual interest. This trend blends bold, statement paint choices with natural wood. For instance, vibrant or dark tones on cabinetry can contrast beautifully with a lighter kitchen island, or a pop of colour can highlight base cabinets or tall storage units. The result is a visually dynamic space that feels both contemporary and inviting.
7. Smart technology
Integrating smart kitchen tech is fast becoming mainstream, including:
Voice-activated or app-controlled appliances
2025 will see more integration of voice-activated ovens, refrigerators and taps, allowing hands-free convenience.
Energy efficiency
Energy-efficient appliances and lighting with eco-modes that minimise power and water usage without sacrificing performance will be increasingly important.
Touchless solutions
With hygiene in mind, touchless taps, soap dispensers and even cupboards will continue to be popular for seamless interaction.
‘Smart’ kitchen islands
These multifunctional hubs are evolving with features such as built-in charging ports, appliances and enhanced storage solutions, combining convenience with a sleek design.
8. Kitchen nooks
One of the more fun kitchen design trends centres around making creative use of space to craft cosy sitting areas or compact home offices. Where space allows, nooks are becoming a popular feature in kitchen layouts.
Breakfast nooks with built-in seating provide a snug, space-saving spot for casual meals and family moments. Similarly, reading nooks tucked into previously underutilised corners can add a sense of warmth and comfort to open-plan kitchens. These spaces are not only inviting but also practical, often featuring clever storage solutions like hidden compartments to maximise functionality.
For Vision, Not Trends: Bespoke Kitchen Design, Tailored to You
Inspired by our 2025 kitchen design trends?
If you’re looking for kitchen design that is led by you – and not passing trends – you’ve come to the right place.
Our team is excited to explore your ideas, helping you to achieve a kitchen that is both a statement of your personal style and a highly functional space. From sustainability to smart technology, the kitchens of 2025 promise to satisfy how we cook, entertain and live.
Whether or not you’ve been inspired by our predictions of 2025 kitchen trends, we can craft our designs to meet your aspirations. Please click to book an initial design consultation with Wood Works Brighton.
