Trend Setting Kitchen Styles

Thinking of giving your kitchen a new lease of life?

In this guide, we’ll discuss some of the top trend-setting kitchen styles.

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Colour Drenching

This bold trend involves painting all of the surfaces in the kitchen the same colour. This includes the cabinets, walls, trim, and even the ceiling. This creates a cohesive and dramatic look that is both visually striking but is also surprisingly calming.

Colour drenching can help to mask imperfections, create a sense of spaciousness, and make a strong design statement. Although this trend may seem daunting at first, it can be surprisingly versatile. Options range from deep jewel tones to soft, muted shades.

The Minimaluxe Style

Minimaluxe may not be a household term, but this trend is expected to grow substantially in the months ahead. Minimalux or ‘minimal luxury’ essentially involves the use of opulent, polished touches against an unassuming background.

For example, it might mean a stylish and luxurious-looking countertop next to a wall painted neutrally. Obviously how minimaluxe might work in any given space can depend on a host of factors.

Opting For Open Shelves

Open shelving has been a popular choice in kitchens for some time but they are especially in vogue right now.

Open shelves (installed appropriately) can make a significant difference when it comes to the character and feel of your kitchen space, potentially making it feel roomier but also more stylish and unique.

Textured Touches

Kitchens in 2025 are all about adding texture and dimension. Some examples of how to add this include fluted panels on cabinetry, reeded glass-fronted cabinets, and textured backsplashes. These all help to add visual interest and depth.

These tactile elements in the kitchen create a more engaging and luxurious feeling. You can elevate your kitchen beyond the simple, flat surfaces. Whether it is the subtle texture of a honed marble countertop or the dramatic effect of a textured wall colouring, these small touches can make a significant impact on the overall kitchen design.

Fancy Pendants With An Architectural Design

Another concept worth looking into is that of pendants used with well-thought-out architectural designs. Consider having these sorts of pendants added to your home to provide the space with a trendy, elegant feel.

These particular lights work brilliantly above a kitchen island, illuminating the space with task lighting for cooking, preparing meals, and dining.

Stone Kitchen Islands With Sculptured Looks

For a more elegant look, you should consider going for a kitchen island made of natural stone with a sculptured look. This might involve marble, granite or another type of natural stone material.

A sculptured look (generally involving a backdrop and contrasting foreground streaks, lines or other visual design attributes) achieved with natural stone can greatly enhance the character of a kitchen as a standout and revitalising focal point of eloquence.

Kitchen Hardware With Personality

Whether it relates to the art deco kitchen installations, a range of Vintage examples (including suitable Victorian hardware that is still safe to use and fit for purpose), tubular cabinet handles, or otherwise, kitchen hardware with personality can have a big positive impact on a kitchen.

Consider suitable ways that you can enhance your kitchen’s aesthetics with standout hardware this Spring.

Going For Earthy Colours

As has been the case for many years now, Earthy colours are set to remain a trending style when it comes to kitchens and more.

Earthy colours are those that are commonly found in nature, including deep browns, deep brown-red tones, a plethora of greens, olive, verdure (a lush green - there’s your future Wordle word of the day!), and sandy orange.

Smart Kitchens

Technology is seamlessly integrating into the kitchen as well as other areas of the home in 2025. Smart appliances, voice activated controls, and touchless faucets are all brilliant examples of smart technologies that are becoming more common in modern kitchens.

These smart technologies enhance convenience and efficiency. From smart refrigerators that can track your inventory to voice-controlled ovens, technology is now making cooking and cleaning a much more effortless and enjoyable experience.

Certain Touches Of Comfortcore

Comfortcore was a popular interior design trend for 2025 and may remain so through and beyond. That said, don’t be surprised if this trend evolves and varies over time. With comfortcore being all about introducing a cosier, more soothing environment, it generally makes the most sense for living room spaces and perhaps bedrooms.

However, comfortcore may also work in a kitchen space. This could be with a suitably placed rug or if you want to try something different, bean bags.

The Vintage Brass Look

Out with the…. New and in with the old? While many households will prefer to go with contemporary kitchen styles, it’s worth considering the vintage brass look. This may mean brass faucets, cabinet or drawer handles or brass ceiling lights.

Whether you’re looking to go with a suitable semi-vintage, semi-modern look (working with a good interior designer and construction team are key here) or a general vintage theme where suitable.

Splashbacks With Stylish Aura

While splashbacks may not be new, the use of particularly stylish design attributes is a relatively recent style trend. This may include a non-tiled natural stone splashback.

In general, natural stone is arguably one of, if not the best, materials to opt for if you want to add style and eloquence to your kitchen space. Of course, how stylish and appealing a given design is will also depend on the specific brand and product.

Wood Stains That Stand Out

Colourful and daring wood stain colours are another way of implementing character in a kitchen. Of course, what tones will stand out will depend on the surrounding colours and how any given wood stain might look in comparison with others.

Be sure to carefully consider what option is right for you and your kitchen. If in doubt (and this applies to kitchen alterations/upgrades in general), you can always consult with a professional for clarity and tailored further advice.