Kitchen Trends You'll See Everywhere in 2025

Kitchen featuring marble countertop and wood cabinets — Lauren Miller

Kitchen. Kitchen. Kitchen. The room that arguably gets the most attention in design — and deservedly so! Kitchens are people magnets. They’re where the party ends up and where good (and bad) cooking happens. And they’re not content to be put in a corner, baby. For 2025, the kitchens are bolder than ever: this year’s adventurous darlings are parting ways with white subway tile, and saying hello to hues! Eclecticism reigns, as does coziness and a general anything-goes authenticity. Let’s break down some components, shall we?

Bold Countertops and Warm Wood Tones

This soulful kitchen by designer Sarah Birnie marries merlot-toned stone and warm wood to jaw-dropping effect. That’s Calacatta Viola Marble working overtime. But if ruby isn’t your thang, search for stone slabs in assorted colours such as orange, brown and green. Sarah’s design also embraces curves, another hot trend — note the smooth-as-butter hood over the stovetop. Meanwhile, the cookbook cubbies and curated countertop accessories (trend alert!) are also making us go ga-ga.

Curved island in wood kitchen — Danielle Horvath

Curved Islands and Rounded Hoods

Renovating a kitchen in 2025? Don’t be square. Forgo harsh edges for a sinewy island and a curved hood vent that looks like it has a sun-baked finish. This two-tone kitchen by designer Valerie Meghory features a quartzite-topped island with a painted, curved MDF base; MDF was also used on the hood vent.

Wood and wood kitchen — Danielle Horvath

Neat Nooks and Reeded Glass

Ridges are as hot as pizza yanked from a 500-degree oven, friends. Designer Valerie Meghory opted for reeded glass — instead of concealed cabinetry — for a teasing glimpse of the behind-the-scenes dishware. Oh, and while we’re gazing at this pic, note the understated double-globe wall sconce, which is popping up in both singular and double formats everywhere. Valerie snagged hers from Elte Mkt.

Blue island and fun tile in modern kitchen — Stacey Brandford

Thrilling Tile and Curated Countertops

The hottest kitchens are wearing handmade tiles — or ones that appear handmade, anyway. Think Zellige Moroccan tiles, which are square and irregular, as though the edges have been peeled up; they evoke a rustic authenticity. Designer Arren Williams got a similar effect with stunning, new taupe-toned tiles from Ciot. The tiles sport painted blue flowers and feel antique. They were installed right over the hood for uninterrupted flow. Curated counter vignettes, meanwhile, lend a relaxed, timeless vibe in the kitchen with styling by Me & Mo.

Marble kitchen with ledges for artwork — Sabrina Groomes / The North Studio

Shelves over window in kitchen — Valerie Wilcox

Integrated Shelves and Tons of Display

Finally, a spot in the kitchen to exhibit charming pottery, antique frames and petite plants — because shelving is all the rage in 2025. Go on and be a show-off, like in the gorgeous kitchen (top) with the seamless stone shelves from Otley Design. If you’re a small-space dweller, install the shelves right across the window like the designers at Kerr + Field Interiors did, above. We adore the artful ceiling-mounted idea!

Green cabinets in kitchen — Melissa DiRenzo

Icy blue kitchen cabinets — Young Glass Photography

Painted Kitchens and an Eclectic Spirit

Colourful cabinetry, which was typically only found in country settings, has moved to the city. Want to bring a burst of brightness to your kitchen? Don’t overthink it. Choose a colour you’re drawn to and go for it. We love these renditions. Shown in the first photo above, designer Melissa DiRenzo paired black with green in her loft kitchen using Behr’s Classic Avocado. DIY designer Ashley Rose (middle) painted her farmhouse cabinets Acacia Haze, a soft green from Sherwin-Williams; while in this kitchen from Sprague Interiors (last), Benjamin Moore’s clean and crisp Polar Ice blue cabinets, diamond floors and brass pulls have a timeless charm.

Back, wood and marble kitchen — Mike Chajecki

Dark wood kitchen with black countertops — Sabrina Groomes / The North Studio

Black Flourishes Turn Up the Elegance

Flip open any current home-decor magazine and you’ll notice the lack of white kitchens. Instead, designers and their intrepid clients are reaching for darker, moodier cabinets and countertops. An example is the powerful yet minimalistic kitchen (on top) by Jessica Cinnamon Design. The Local Studio also went to the dark side in their dramatic black kitchen by Chervin. Here, dark-wood cabinetry and a chunky black quartz countertop make for compelling eye candy.