Homeowners are constantly looking for ways to upgrade their kitchens and make them more practical, appealing, and everything else. But what are they looking for specifically in 2025?
That’s the topic of this post. We explore some of the themes and technologies that are being included in new designs.
So, what’s going on this year?
Luxury Walk-In Pantries
Top of this list for kitchen remodeling priorities is luxury walk-in pantries. People love the idea of being able to go inside a separate room where they keep all their dry food items safe.
However, it’s not just a cupboard (as it was for much of the 20th century). Modern luxurious pantries come with all sorts of conveniences that make life even better for their new owners.
For example, many of these pantries have beverage stations for making drinks. They also have custom spice racks and shelving that goes up to the ceiling, allowing them to keep more items while also keeping everything out of the way.
Integrated Herb Gardens
Kitchens are also seeing a trend toward integrated herb gardens. Instead of going to the supermarket and buying herbs in a packet, many kitchen owners are looking for ways to bring them in-house, quite literally.
One way of doing this is with hydroponics systems. These are often self-managing.
Another is to use a vertical garden. These are handy because they don’t take up much space.
AI Integrations
Another development that is now coming of age is smart AI integrations. Renovators are infusing their kitchens with intelligence to help them make better use of them.
AI integrations are more advanced than many people think. Years ago, these involved basic machine vision and a connection to the internet. However, today, things are different. Now, a lot of these integrations are able to hold full conversations and make recommendations.
For example, computer vision now allows in-kitchen systems to know what’s in the cupboard and the meals you can make with the ingredients available. It can then search the internet and provide step-by-step instructions, all from a simple prompt.
It sounds futuristic, and it is. But it is also quite simple to use, which means that it is likely to become much more popular throughout 2025 and beyond.
Bold Color Palettes
Another 2025 trend is the movement toward bolder color palettes. People are painting their kitchens in bright tones to help them stand out.
For example, many are painting their kitchens forest green. Others are going for warmer tones that make them feel more energetic in the mornings.
If you don’t want to paint the whole thing a bright color, you could narrow it down to a single wall. Painting the chopping areas bright red, for instance, can look great against the rest of the room’s backdrop if you design it successfully.
Kitchen Islands That Work As Dining Areas
The year 2025 will also see the advent of kitchen islands that double as dining areas. More people than ever want breakfast spaces they can use in the early morning without having to take their food anywhere else.
Many of these kitchen islands come with additional features that make them more practical. For example, a lot of them have hidden storage to reduce the need for cabinets everywhere. Others have refrigerated drawers, which can also be useful when preparing food, especially herbs.
Sustainable Materials
Sustainable materials are another trend for 2025. People want to equip their kitchens with bamboo cabinets and recycled countertops more than ever.
These materials are trendy at the moment and are becoming as popular as traditional alternatives like granite. Furthermore, many of the most polluting options, like laminate, are falling out of favor.
Minimalist Storage
We’re also seeing the growth of minimalist storage in many kitchens in 2025. People want options that hide items, like pots and pans, out of the way, allowing them to open up space.
Minimalist storage takes various forms. One of the most popular is appliance garages. These hide appliances behind a door, keeping them out of the way.
Another option is custom pull-out compartments. These are handy for odd-shaped spaces that offer plenty of room, but that would otherwise be inaccessible. Complex devices can make these more practical.
Touchless Sensor Technology
Finally, we’re seeing homeowners renovate their kitchens in 2025 with more touchless sensor technology. Now that the tech exists, adding it to various parts of the kitchen is becoming trivial.
For example, we’re seeing sensor technology find its way into faucets so that they turn on when you put your hands under them. We’re also seeing them for lighting, switching on when people walk into the room.
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