What Will Kitchen Design Look Like in 2025? Layout, Materials, Color Solutions

The kitchen has always been a special place in the house. Here we cook, eat, and communicate with family and friends. But how will the design of the kitchen change in the near future? What trends will define the look of this important space? Let's take a look at 2025 and find out what the kitchen will look like in a few years.

Main points from the article:

• Kitchens will become more multifunctional, combining zones for cooking, working, and relaxing;

• Eco-friendliness will take center stage: natural materials and energy-efficient appliances;

• Smart technology will make the kitchen more convenient and personalized;

• Natural tones and textures will be in trend, especially green color;

• Minimalism will give way to cozier and more individual solutions.

The Kitchen Transformer: Cooking, Working, Relaxing

Boundaries between different zones in the house are becoming increasingly blurred. This trend will also affect kitchens. In 2025, we will see more multifunctional spaces where the kitchen easily transforms into a home office or cozy living room for hanging out with friends.

Designers offer interesting solutions: pull-out countertops that can be used as dining tables or workspaces, foldable chairs built into walls, and modular storage systems that allow quickly changing the look of the room. "Smart" partitions that change transparency at will will also become popular – they can easily separate the cooking area from the living room when needed.

Special attention will be paid to ergonomics. The height of work surfaces will be adjustable so that each family member can cook comfortably. Cabinets with electric drive will make even the highest shelves accessible.

Design by Daria Nazarenko

Green – the new black

Kitchen color solutions for 2025 will be inspired by nature. Cold minimalism will give way to warm, cozy tones. Green in all its forms will be especially popular: from soft pistachio to deep emerald.

Green color is not only pleasing to the eye but also positively affects mood and well-being. A study conducted by the University of Oregon in 2023 showed that people spending time in a kitchen decorated in green tones feel calmer and more relaxed.

Alongside green, earthy tones like warm terracotta, sand, and ochre will be in style. They will be paired with natural textures of wood and stone. White will remain popular but will acquire warmer, cream tones.

For those who love bright accents, designers suggest using saturated colors in small doses: for example, an indigo kitchen apron or yellow sun-colored chairs.

Design by Oksana Oleynik

Nature in every detail

Eco-friendliness is not just a trendy word but a necessity. In 2025, this trend will be defining for kitchen design. We will see more natural materials like wood, stone, bamboo, and cork. Popular will be recycled materials such as countertops made from recycled plastic or paper.

A vital part of the kitchen interior will be plants. Vertical gardens for growing greens, built into kitchen cabinets – all this will make the kitchen not only more beautiful but also healthier for your well-being.

Design by Lina Savina

The technology of the future: smarter and more economical

Smart technologies will firmly enter our lives by 2025. On the kitchen, this will be especially evident. Refrigerators will automatically compose shopping lists and suggest recipes based on the ingredients available. Stoves will learn to regulate temperature and cooking time depending on the dish.

Special attention will be paid to energy efficiency. Dishwashers and washing machines will use minimal water and electricity. Transparent doors on refrigerators will allow seeing the contents without opening them, saving energy.

An interesting innovation will be "smart" trash bins that automatically sort waste and suggest how to dispose of it properly.

Design by Vitaliy Myasnikov

Individuality in every detail

If minimalism and impersonality were in fashion before, by 2025 the trend will change. People will want their kitchens to reflect their personal identity. This will be shown in choosing unusual materials, bold color solutions, and non-standard furniture forms.

Popular will be open storage systems that allow displaying beautiful dishes or spice collections. The trend for vintage elements will return: antique buffets, vintage lighting that will harmoniously blend with modern appliances.

Special attention will be paid to lighting. Multilevel lighting will allow creating different moods: bright for cooking and dimmed for dinner with friends. Lighting fixtures that change color and intensity depending on the time of day and the mood of the homeowners will appear.

Design by Anna Kirillova, A+ interior

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Design by Anna Korol

Expert tips: how to prepare your kitchen for the future now

We asked designer Eugenia Akimova (studio AKIMOVA PRO DESIGNER) to share tips on how to start preparing your kitchen for 2025 trends now:

"Start small: add more greenery, replace some appliances with more energy-efficient models. Think about multifunctionality: maybe instead of a regular table, buy a folding or pull-out one? And don't be afraid to experiment with color – even one bright wall can completely transform the space.

Also, there's no place for unnecessary items in the future kitchen. Look at your storage with a fresh eye, throw out all the extra, outdated items, dishes with cracks, towels with stains that haven't been washed for ages, beautiful bottles you've stored but never used."

The 2025 kitchen will become more than just a place for cooking; it will be the heart of the home – convenient, eco-friendly, and reflecting the owner's individuality. Are you ready for such changes?

Cover: Design project by Marina Sutyrina