The latest kitchen trends for 2025 feel exciting and daring – perfect for making a statement; from eccentric colours, loud worktops, to big bold banquettes. If you’re redoing your space this year, you might want to consider some of these.

It appears homeowners are demanding more personality and unique features in their kitchens this year. They are embracing more quirky elements, and shifting away from traditional designs (a red island with no bar stools? Yes, please!) These kitchen trends for 2025 shout drama, and we’re here for it…

• Furniture-style islands
• Red kitchens
• Statement marble worktops
• Off-white kitchens
• Natural wood
• Cosy seating areas
• Pot filler taps

Furniture-style islands

What does the island look like in 2025? Say bye-bye bar stools; it’s time to embrace the ‘living kitchen’ look with a furniture-style design.

If you have an open-plan space where there’s enough room for a casual dining zone, making your island look more like a chest of drawers – or simply incorporating a freestanding design – with copious amounts of storage would be the best solution for your layout.

Red kitchens

Dark red kitchens are having a moment – and we love it! They ooze warmth and a feeling of homeliness. “Blood red is the perfect shade to invite this feeling to your kitchen,” explains Stacey Cobley, senior designer at Harvey Jones. “Try replacing cooler tones with this deep colour to create a space that emanates a cosy, retro-inspired vibe while seamlessly blending comfort and style; the more the better.”

Deep purples, burgundies and even dark pinks are big colour trends in kitchen design in 2025.

Statement marble worktops

From worktops with thick and dramatic veining to unusual and bold colours, stone (both natural and manmade) is a big kitchen trend taking centre stage this year.

“Gone are the days of subtle stone surfaces – 2025 kitchens are embracing bold, veiny stones that add drama and sophistication,” says Rhiannon Phenis, head of design at Sola Kitchens. “Stones like marble, quartzite and granite with prominent veining patterns are being used for countertops, splashbacks and even entire islands.” Ready to go bold?

Off-white kitchens

A colour and style that never really ages, if red is too much for you, then off-white cabinetry is once again having a comeback (sorry, blues and greens) . And we’re not just talking magnolia – think latte, cream, egg shell and ivory. “There has been an increased demand for off-white kitchen cabinets again,” says Jessica Inglis, brand manager at Second Nature.

“Popular due to their timeless appeal, they offer a perfect blend of versatility, elegance and warmth, with their neutral tones complementing both contemporary and more traditional homes. Off-white cabinets also work very well with a wide range of worktops, splashbacks and flooring styles, as well as bolder accents.”

Natural wood

It’s hard to ignore the ‘naked’ wooden kitchen trend, and for good reason. “Wood is being embraced in the home and in the kitchen more than ever before. From cabinet fronts to accent details, homeowners are steering towards a lighter, more refined look with wood,” says Alex Main, director of The Main Company.

Welcome natural materials and organic finishes into your scheme through joinery, wood and floor solutions or accessories.

Cosy seating areas

Whether it’s on the island or in its own distinct dining nook, booths and banquettes are all the rage in kitchen design at the moment. “We have noticed a shift towards the desire for more casual, intimate spaces being integrated into the design – think upholstered window seats and even sofa areas becoming a part of the kitchen space as opposed to a completely separate zone,” says Emily Pickett, designer at Kitchens by Holloways.

So, take inspiration from your favourite restaurant and bring that intimate dining booth look and feeling home with a cosy seating area.

Pot filler taps

A micro trend we’re currently seeing on the rise, pot filler taps are fast gaining popularity in large, luxury kitchens. Typically, they feature a long, swing-out arm that can be positioned over the cooking surface to deliver water directly into pots or pans without the need to carry them to or from the sink.

Available in various finishes and styles, they can seamlessly integrate into your kitchen’s design while taking its practicality one step further.

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