We’ve never been more in love with kitchen design so it’s no surprise that more people than ever are giving the heart of the home a makeover. Google is recording a 47% jump for the term “kitchen renovation” over the past year with 282k searches in the last month.
We analysed our own internal sales and search data along data from Instagram and Pinterest to uncover the top kitchen trends set to dominate in 2025.
Top 5 rising trends
First up - let's take a look at the emerging kitchen trends that focus on colour and overall aesthetic.
1. Bold and earth-inspired colour schemes
Those sterile all-white kitchens are a thing of the past. In 2025, colour is making a bold return. Think forest greens, deep navy, the warmth of terracotta, aubergine and even mustard are colours trending for kitchens. Give these colours a go and splash across cabinets, splashbacks and kitchen islands and create a space full of character that's guaranteed to make a real impact for friends and family!
2. Warm wood and natural textures
The lovely natural and inspiring aesthetic of wood in the kitchen is back in a big way. This year’s wood trend leans into natural, matt finishes that highlight the grain of oak, walnut or ash, rather than the high-gloss finishes of past decades. Textured wooden cabinets, countertops and open shelving create a warm, organic feel. Eco-conscious customers are also leaning toward FSC-certified and reclaimed woods, adding an ethical edge to this natural aesthetic.
3. Natural elements
Kitchens that bring together natural woods, vibrant plants and neutral colour palettes are all the rage for 2025. Colours such as beige, cashmere and sage green are popular for natural kitchens, and are great options for incorporating Biophilic design, which focuses on human connectivity to the natural environment. Natural light is also key to creating a welcoming, vibrant kitchen and a common feature of Biophilic design.
It has been proven that house plants boost your mood and improve the quality of the air in your home, so they are a vital accessory for any kitchen. If you want some help choosing your plants, take a look at our guide to the most popular house plants in the UK.
4. Sustainability and wellness design
Kitchen design is aligning more with eco-friendly principles. Think recycled materials, energy-efficient appliances, composting systems and water-saving taps. Wellness-focused kitchens also feature improved air ventilation, natural lighting and ergonomically planned zones for less physical strain. Organisation is going to play a key part here ensuring that every area of the kitchen is designed and equipped in the most simplest and efficient way.
5. Curved and organic forms
Sharp lines are softening in 2025 with the rise of curved islands, archways and rounded cabinets that promote flow and simplicity. This trend draws from biophilic design principles, making the kitchen feel more welcoming and natural.
Curved trims, circular breakfast bars and organic-shaped islands are particularly trending in high-end projects.
Things to watch
According to Google searches, there are a few trends to watch as we move into the second half of 2025.
Fluted glass
Bringing texture into spaces around the home is becoming more and more popular, and that's no different for the kitchen. In particular, fluted glass for things like cupboard fronts and pantry doors has seen significant growth in popularity with a 46% increase in searches this year.
Aubergine kitchen
Any retro lovers out there? You've heard of avocado bathrooms, well now aubergine kitchens are set to have a moment. A darkened, purple hue that's been splashed across cupboards, splashbacks and accessories to give a modern twist of a retro aesthetic. With more than 32k searches just this past month and a year on year growth of 20%, you could find yourself indulging in this veggie shade sooner than you think!
Open kitchen design
Open plan living is nothing new, but it seems there's growing interest in creating more open kitchen designs with a record 3500% year on year growth in interest, according to Pinterest Trends. This trend could be down to the desire for more space to entertain and eat in as people look to stay in and save money amid an uncertain economy.
Most popular kitchen styles, according to Instagram
We took to Instagram to find out which are the most popular or trending styles associated with kitchens
1. Modern
Seems like we still crave a modern and sleek design in the kitchen with a staggering 1.3m posts using the hashtag #modernkitchen against just 82.1k posts for #traditionalkitchen.
2. Farmhouse
The country-loving, homely and warm kitchen aesthetic that is a farmhouse-styled kitchen comes out on top next with 1m posts associated withthis style. Think Darling Buds of May with plenty of plaid with original features, mix-match counters, Butler sinks and a statement antique brass bridge mixer tap.
3. White
Looks like the clean, minimalist kitchen aesthetic associated with white kitchens isn't going anywhere too quickly with around 906k posts associated with this term on Instagram.
4. Black
Coming up the ranks is the desire for a moodier and darker aesthetic that's slick and sophisticated. Black kitchens is in fourth place with more than 211k posts linking to the kitchen style.
5. Grey
And in fifth place with 177k posts is the grey kitchen style, maintaining that adding a neutral and monochrome look to kitchens is starting to gain in popularity.
Emerging colour trends according to Instagram
Wondering which colours we'll all be craving in our kitchens this year? here's the most popular colours according to Instagram posts.
1. Green 156k
2. Blue 107k
3. Pink 98.5k
4. Colourful 22k
5. Yellow 21.8k
That’s it for our roundup of kitchen trends for 2025. If you're considering making some changes to your kitchen in 2025 - we have a great range of kitchen taps and kitchen sinks. You can find even more advice and inspiration, plus buying guides for all products on our blog.
