We're seeing several emerging trends gain momentum in kitchen and bath design for 2025. In this blog, we'll take a look at what we have in store this year!
#1: Warmer Colors.
The color trends that we’re seeing coming into 2025 are warmer colors overall. Mushrooms, canvas tones, warmer and softer tans, creams, sailcloth whites. Everything’s warming up! Green is still really popular - especially warm greens like a classic soft avocado. It’s no surprise to see mocha, deep purple, and leather tone reds emerge as accent tones for décor and cabinetry in powder baths, libraries, and offices. You'll see these tones called out in the 2025 Color of the Year selections from several color authorities - Pantone's Mocha Mousse, Benjamin Moore's Cinnamon Slate, Behr's Rumors, and many of the hues curated in Sherwin Williams' Color Capsule of the Year. “Cozy” is no longer a cringe concept. Instead we are seeking to create spaces that evoke nostalgia and intimacy through warm tones.
Kitchen featuring biophilic elements such as walnut cabinetry and floral print wallpaper. Designed by KSI Sr. Designer Krista Daily.
#2: Biophilic Design.
You might have heard of biophilic design – it’s a popular buzzword in the design community. It means bringing organic elements to your home. The influence of biophilic design can be seen in the utilization of more wood finishes with grain and tonality, bringing in an organic countertop, and pulling in organic colors that are a little softer. Think muted rather than stark whites, and less high-tone blues and deep grays.
We are seeing a rise of biophilic elements beyond the color green. Biophlic design is not necessarily green – although we designers do love our greens! You can use many other color tones and texture elements and still create a biophilic design. Clients are looking to bring the outside into their home with the natural textures of wood grains in rich woods like walnuts and modern lines like rift cut white oak. They are embracing warm earthy tones (tying into #1 trend above!), subtly toned neutrals like canvas, mushrooms, and warm grays.
Medallion Cabinetry in the thin shaker Apollo door style. Designed by KSI Designer Mari Freundl. Explore this project
#3: Modern Cabinet Door Styles.
We've witnessed a lot of increasingly modern door styles come to the market. And it’s not just minimalist slab doors – we’re seeing slab doors with a bit of detail to them, like a thin shaker or micro shaker, which is sleek and modern with a little bit of flair so it’s not quite so flat. Reeded door patterns are also popular, as they bring all those vertical lines that are trending right now into the décor. With its softer bead, it still keeps things classic and even a little nostalgic or retro. Speaking of vertical lines...
Kitchen incorporating vertical tile and tall upper cabinets. Designed by KSI Designer Rose Kokali. Explore this project
#4: Going Vertical.
Verticals are really in for 2025. We’ve seen it on wall paneling. We’re taking that shiplap and turning it vertical, going narrower, cleaning it up and making it overall more modern. You see it reflected in cabinetry – slab doors with vertical grain, beaded doors, and elevations with taller, thinner, cleaner lines from a visual standpoint. Vertical emphasis brings everything up in height, keeps it tight and modern, and is something designers can do with modern or classic door styles.
Metro Slate brushed quartz countertop from Envi. Designed by KSI Designer Ann Christensen. Explore this project
#5: Low-Gloss Countertops.
One of the most popular trends in countertops is a movement away from gloss finishes. People have larger countertops and more windows in their home, so they have a lot more natural light which can be difficult to control. We’re seeing movement towards countertops that have a satin finish versus a reflective finish. We still love using that reflective finish in interior spaces where we need to bounce that light – think a vanity in a small or dark powder room. In a kitchen it can sometimes be overwhelming, so we’re moving toward a satin or lightly honed finish. These surfaces are still easy to clean and maintain, while providing depth and reducing reflections.
Kitchen featuring Medallion Cabinetry in Hickory with French Roast Stain on lower cabinets, Sea Salt paint on upper cabiners, and Frappe paint on the hood. Designed by KSI Sr. Designer Krista Daily. Explore this project
#6: Mixing Materials.
We’re seeing a lot of finish combinations in materials, from natural woods to painted finishes. To tie those together, we’re using warmer colors in the metals. We use golds to pull warmth, as well as softer grays like an ash gray, which can be a nice compliment that’s not as intense as a black. Rose golds are also on trend, just a little softer and helpful in pulling warmth back into the palette. Beautiful woods with their natural grain and natural stone finishes or porcelain bring in a welcome variety of textures as well.
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We have a lot of homeowners come to KSI looking to reimagine their space. Whether it's a first-time kitchen remodel or a design for a new construction home, our team is here to help. Our designers are eager to learn about what's important to our clients and develop beautiful, functional spaces that reflect their lifestyles. And for remodeling projects, we have an amazing install team that can assess any kitchen or bath project and take it from start to finish. Contact us today to book your free design consultation!
