Which kitchen trends can we expect to see in 2025? The design experts have spoken, the predictions have been made, and this year, it’s all about placing functionality, innovation, and quality craftsmanship at the heart of your kitchen design…
Which 2025 Interior Design Trends are Worth Investing in?
As the new year draws closer, many homeowners will be thinking about freshening up their kitchen spaces in order to add more style, functionality, and (hopefully) more value to their properties.
If you’re one of these homeowners, you may have already discovered some of the popular ‘2025 kitchen trends’ videos doing the rounds on TikTok and Instagram at the moment. From bold cabinet colours and professional LED lighting to luxury stone kitchen worktops and premium wall cladding, there are endless ideas for revamping our homes.
While these videos are great for getting kitchen inspiration, you might be wondering which trends are worth investing in. As passionate craftsmen with over 65 years of experience handling granite, marble, and quartz worktops, we care about creating kitchens that not only look beautiful but also stand the test of time. That’s why we’ve avoided the fleeting fads, ditched anything impractical, and selected 5 expert-approved trends that are guaranteed to look great and last.
1. The High-End British Heritage Kitchen
The high-end heritage kitchen is all about elegance. This charming, quintessentially British kitchen often features classic wood cabinetry, quality tiling, solid stone surfaces, and vintage brass hardware. It’s the kind of kitchen you’d find in a countryside home, and there’s one thing that’s central to its success: expert craftsmanship.
According to Amanda Pollard, Senior Editor at Houzz, “a celebration of craft” was one of the big themes at Decorex’s international interior design event this year, so we can definitely expect to see a focus on bespoke furnishings and detailing in 2025.
Which worktops are best suited to the heritage trend?
Re-create this look in your home by opting for a timeless white quartz or pale granite kitchen worktop finished with an Ogee edge profile. Light stone surfaces contrast beautifully with navy or green cupboards and are perfect for pairing with traditional design features.
2. The Cosy Scandi-Style Kitchen
The bright, Scandinavian-style kitchen has been popular for a while now. However, sometimes, overdoing the “light and airy” look can make a kitchen space feel sparse. For 2025, Scandi designs are set to be cosier and more communal. Or, as the Scandinavians would say, more ‘Hygge’.*
Kitchen islands are a great way to achieve a sense of cosiness, and as Carisha Swanson from House Beautiful points out, beyond their visual appeal, modern island designs are becoming more functional. This benefits families who want to spend more time together: “We’re starting to see islands become much more conversational and intimate and less like the bar,” she tells House Beautiful.
Which worktop materials work best for the 2025 Scandi kitchen trend?
To get a cosy Scandi look, go for a marble island in a neutral tone, like our ‘Crema Marfil’ or our ‘Calacatta Oro’. Neutral stone features have grown in popularity over the last couple of years due to the calmness and serenity that organic colours and textures bring to a space. When elegantly lit with warm-toned LEDs and overhead pendant lighting, your island will prevent an air of “sparseness” and tie everything together.
*Hygge is a Danish concept that focuses on cosiness, comfort, and contentment.
3. The Cleverly-Concealed Tech Kitchen
Love tech, but hate having obvious gadgets or appliances on display in your home?
In 2025, we’ll continue to welcome tech into our kitchens, but instead of it being visible, it’ll blend in more seamlessly with our kitchen decor, working its magic behind the scenes. This isn’t about simply hiding your dishwasher or washing machine behind a pull-down door that matches your cabinets. Think more along the lines of sleek fluted panels covering the fridge, seamless recessed hobs, and cleverly-disguised plug sockets, tucked away underneath the ridge of an island counter.
Designer Brittny Smith even has a genius way of disguising an oven extractor or hood: “A plaster kitchen hood is more than just a statement piece, it’s a striking focal point that transforms a utilitarian space into a work of art,” she tells Living Etc.
How can you incorporate luxury stone into the hidden tech trend? Why not add a slab of quality Silestone as a resilient yet elegant backsplash to complement a plastered oven hood? Not only will it instantly elevate your cooking area, but it’ll also be resistant to pesky spills and stains.
4. The Outside-In kitchen
Love the idea of bringing the outside in? According to a study published by RHS, 96% of us enjoy having plants in our homes, and it’s easy to see why. Plants are known for their air-purification properties, yet – beyond their physical effect – their visual beauty also brings out something primal in us. This is what’s known as ‘biophilia’.
Sharing her thoughts on the biophilic trend, interior designer Ginger Curtis explains: “This trend centres around bringing the outdoors inside, creating spaces that foster a stronger connection with nature.” (Via Homes and Gardens) To create an “outside-in” feel in your kitchen, go beyond just adding greenery. Consider large bifold doors that allow you to look out to the garden, plenty of natural wood textures, and hexagons or soft curves that mimic shapes in nature.
Which worktops work best for the outside-in kitchen? The beauty of the outdoor-indoor trend is that it works with practically any stone style or colour, so it’s entirely up to you which worktop you choose. After something natural yet striking? Opt for a neutral-toned stone with dramatic speckles and veining, like our ‘Juparana Colombo Granite’ – it truly is breathtaking!
5. The Colour Pop Kitchen
If, like us, you happen to be local to Bristol, you’ll know that the city has a bit of a love affair with bright colours. From vibrant street art to pastel-fronted terraces, there are pops of colour everywhere you look.
Looking to bring a bit of this vibrancy into your kitchen? You’re in luck. 2025 is all about playful pops of colour, and a great way to achieve this look is by complementing a bold-toned feature wall with colourful glazed metro tiles.
According to Alex Woods, kitchen specialist at Victorian Plumbing, these tiles are quickly growing in popularity: “Bold, colourful tiling is growing increasingly popular, so we expect this to peak in 2025,” he shares.
How can you complement a colour-pop kitchen with luxury stone worktops? Dark teal or bottle-green tiles always pair beautifully with a classic marble slab or a subtly speckled quartz counter. Let the tiles do the talking or bring in other pops of colour in the form of tea towels, kitchen accessories, and bar stools.
Transform Your Kitchen Space in 2025
Drawn to the cosiness of the ‘Hygge’ Scandi-style kitchen? Adore the elegance of high-end British heritage? Whatever your design preference, a lovingly crafted solid stone worktop is a timeless touch that’ll ensure your kitchen never goes out of style.
Ready to try one of these trends for 2025? Get in touch with our experts to discuss your vision. If you’d prefer to see our kitchen worktops in person, why not visit our Bristol Marble and Granite showroom? Browse all of our latest slabs and stone styles while enjoying expert advice from our helpful team.