Entering into a new year always brings a fresh set of trends and styles, and these show-stopping trends of 2025 will have you dreaming of the possibilities for your next kitchen remodel. While effortlessly blending form and function, the timeless trends of 2025 are setting a new bar for kitchen design. Take a look at the emerging trends!
1. The “Working Kitchen”
The “Working Kitchen”, also referred to as the “Dirty Kitchen”, is essentially a second kitchen space for additional cooking, meal prep, and clean up. Even more functional than a butler’s pantry, the working kitchen is fully equipped with major appliances, storage solutions, and ample counter space. This trend is growing in popularity amongst homeowners who do lots of entertaining and want to keep their main kitchen spotless for hosting or simply like to keep the clutter of the kitchen hidden. Two kitchens are better than one, right?
2. Statement Backsplashes
Traditional tile backsplashes are quickly being replaced with unique tile patterns and full-height stone surfaces to create more visual appeal in home kitchens. While most remodels involve replacing countertops, homeowners are opting to extend the same surface to the upper cabinets and in some cases, even to the ceiling for a dramatic effect. Another emerging trend is laying tile in a herringbone pattern or in a vertical stack, which is an easy way to give your backsplash an elevated aesthetic. With so many options for tile textures and patterns and natural stone materials, the possibilities are endless. This trend took off in 2024 and is becoming the status quo in kitchen design in 2025.
3. Mixing Metals
Gone are the days of matchy-matchy. For a home to look truly custom, mixing finishes can add intrigue and depth. A good way to approach this is to focus one color on plumbing fixtures – think stainless steel faucet and appliances. And then focus one color on accessories – think black cabinet hardware. Balancing complementary tones is the key to pulling off this trend to create a beautiful blend of finishes.
4. Natural Wood Tones
Although natural wood never actually goes out of style, it is an especially strong feature on the scene in 2025. While some may associate wood tones with rustic cabins or their grandparents’ golden oak kitchen, wood tones can be incorporated in a way that is both modern and classic. From wood cabinetry, butcher block countertops, and open shelving, there are lots of ways to bring a warm, organic feel to your kitchen in a chic way. Airy blonde oak and rich walnut hues are two of the leading options in 2025.
5. Decorative Hoods
With the kitchen being the heart of the home, a decorative range hood is certainly one of the focal points of the kitchen. An array of styles is available for hiding the appliance while complementing the style of the kitchen and elevating the entire space. Custom plaster hoods or matching cabinetry hoods can be utilized to subtly blend into the design or stand out with a show-stopping accent shape and color. Ditch the dusty old appliance and make your range hood the exquisite centerpiece of your kitchen!
6. Functional Storage Solutions
Practicality never goes out of style and 2025 is the year of functional cabinet features and countertop space savers. We’re talking drawer microwaves, knife block pullouts, hidden spice racks, pull-out pantry storage, and deep drawers for pots and pans. It even gets more specific with specialty items like K-Cup inserts, built in cutting boards, and a pop up mixer shelf. This kind of customizability is a dream come true for the organized homeowner who wants to maximize their space and reduce the kitchen clutter.
Ready to bring these trends into your remodel?
Whether you’re an avid entertainer or just like to keep your kitchen clean and organized, these 2025 trends can be suited to make your space more functional and beautiful. At NextGen Remodeling, we specialize in designing kitchens that meet your needs and showcase your style. Don’t wait, let’s make 2025 the year we make your remodeling dreams come true— contact us today to get started!