Top Kitchen Trends for 2025

Out with the red wood tones, in with natural white wood

McCarthy warns that if your cabinets are cherry, which is not a popular trend right now, you might want to get them bleached into a white cherry — or to simply paint them. “The red tones are definitely out in wood and people like more the natural white oak or alder wood.”

Cabinets can be used to create visual interest. “The easiest way to update existing cabinets is by painting them,” says Lorusso. “Paint hides a multitude — from the ubiquitous dated honey oak that builders dumped in every home in the late 20th century, to fussy glazed finishes.” A fresh coat of paint can add an average of $10,184, according to HomeLight’s recent agent survey.

Almost 50% of HomeLight’s surveyed agents also said making additional home repairs and renovations can help timid buyers decide on a home purchase. Lorusso shares a few other simple replacements that can make a big impact in your home:

• Order new cabinet doors and drawer fronts
• Remove select doors to create open storage
• Replace doors with glass or obscured glass, or mirrored doors for an airier look
• Upgrade cabinet hardware to shift the mood in the room

Quartz makes a comeback

Quartz has always been a popular choice for countertops, but last year, natural stone took away some of its popularity. In 2025, it’s back with a vengeance thanks to its low-maintenance nature.

“Marble is still a highly desirable look, but the fragility and porousness make it a higher maintenance [option] than many other stones,” says Lorusso. “Quartz is a nice alternative to get the marble look without the maintenance, and quartz is probably one of the most popular countertop materials right now.”

Aside from quarts, granite and soapstone are also popular for darker counters, adds Lorusso.

Make room for high-tech countertops

Lorusso adds that with developments in countertop technology, we’ll soon see more built-in wireless charging zones “available for new counter installations and I predict [it] will become the standard as that technology keeps getting better.”

McCarthy confirms that a charging center in countertops, paired with some organization, can be a good selling point. “You can have all your cell phone and charging things in a drawer with outlets to kind of keep it more clean-lined.”

Tiles are getting bolder

Although Lorusso says the classic subway tile is still probably the most popular, statement colors and intricate mosaic water jet-cut marble patterns are also becoming increasingly popular.

McCarthy confirms, “We’re seeing instead of just two or four-inch backsplashes, we’re seeing all tile, like maybe behind the stove and the tile accents are kind of colorful and the tile itself has texture to it. So it’s not just the smooth tile, but maybe it has a little bit of peddling or a little bit of handmade look quality to it, and sometimes some bold colors.”

Mixed metals add visual interest

You don’t have to stick to just one metal in your kitchen or just one color. Mixing metals and colors within the kitchen is still a common choice. This can mean simply using different finishes of the same metal throughout or using completely different metals on different fixtures.

“We’re seeing a lot of mixed metal currently,” McCarthy shares.

Lorusso confirms, “In terms of finishes, mixing metals is perfectly acceptable and even desirable. Often gold-toned cabinet hardware and lighting are paired with stainless or polished nickel faucets. I don’t see the warmth of gold finishes going anywhere for a while.”

Smart appliances make kitchens more inviting

“Appliances are getting ‘smarter’,” shares Lorusso. She says people love the “gadgetry that assists with cooking or keeps track of what’s in the fridge.”

HomeLight’s survey reveals that 46% of agents believe appliances to be an enticing incentive for buyers, and 15% consider smart home features as an appealing upgrade when selling a home.

An easy switch for you to renovate according to the latest kitchen trends is to shift to induction cooktops. They’re a safer alternative with the same responsiveness as gas. Lorusso adds, “The new multifunctional features in ovens are desirable as they can replace many countertop appliances like microwaves and air fryers, freeing up space and efficiency.”

For McCarthy, it’s high-end appliances such as “a beverage center for coffee machines, high-end coffee machines, a place for easy grab beverages, cold beverages” that make an impact.

Make a statement with recessed lighting

“LED recessed ceiling fixtures and under cabinet lighting remain popular,” Lorusso says. “Lighting technology means the warmth of these lights can often be adjustable to change the atmosphere and vibrancy.”

As kitchen islands remain popular, they should include seating and can be decorated with lanterns, orbs, or pendant lights. “In general, island lighting has moved away from the mini pendant lights in favor of more substantial and decorative fixtures,” Lorusso explains.

Bring the outdoors in with plants and natural shapes

Biophilia — the love of everything green — has been a huge trend for all home design in recent years, so of course, it’ll make its way to the kitchen, too. Bring the outdoors in by adding plants to the kitchen, whether they’re hanging pots of trailing pothos or a large fiddle leaf fig in a standing pot.

As you incorporate biophilic elements into your kitchen, pair them with curves, another popular interior design trend for 36% of Fixr’s respondents.

Writer Erika Riley contributed to this story.

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