Kitchen Trends 2025: What’s In, What’s Out

Source: NAR

A Retro Revival

Design elements of the 1950s and 1970s are showing up in kitchens today. The report notes:

• 52% of design professionals say bright hues and earthy tones of the 1970s are making a comeback.

• 47% predict a resurgence in the muted, modern minimalism that was present in the 1950s, especially in cabinetry, hardware and colors.

  
  

Warm oranges, rich browns and even avocado greens are getting paired with clean lines and vintage-inspired fixtures. Designers say these throwback touches can add warmth and charm into modern kitchens—a mix of past and present. 

Colorful Kitchens

Many homeowners are moving away from all-white kitchens in 2025, favoring bolder, more expressive styles. Color is becoming popular, with 71% of designers reporting clients prefer kitchens that showcase personality. Color appears subtly or boldly through backsplashes, islands, wallpapers, and accent walls.

Green is the top kitchen color for 2025, favored by 76% of design professionals. Blue (63%) and brown (56%) follow, marking a shift from grays and whites to nature-inspired tones like sage, forest green, and deep navy.

Mix-and-Match Everything

Contrast and creativity are shaping the new kitchen trends. For instance, 67% of designers prefer backsplashes that combine different materials, textures, or tile patterns to create a distinctive look. Additionally, 84% highlight lighting fixtures as key focal points, often featuring a mix of materials such as brass, glass, wood, metal, or woven textures to enhance the kitchen’s character.

What’s Out for 2025 in Kitchen Design

The NKBA report calls out these fading styles:

• All-white and all-gray kitchens are giving way to more earthtone kitchen hues, like greens and browns.

• Overly minimalistic, impersonal designs are being swapped out for lived-in, layered spaces.

• Uniform finishes and match-everything designs are being pushed out for textured materials and bolder colors.