Interior design trends are changing all the time, and if you’re in the process of starting a refurbishment project inside your home, you might want to learn which one of them you’re more likely to see in the upcoming year. While you shouldn’t aim to follow the trends blindly, they’re suitable for inspiration and can help you create a more cohesive picture of the finished look. There are definitely fashions that are essentially timeless and which never go out of style, but the most popular colours and tones are not among them. Every year, new hues become popular, and the trendiest homeowners rush to integrate them into their home design. If you think change is long overdue in that department, here are some of the colours you can be certain will enjoy a lot of popularity in 2025.
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Green
Over the last few years, home décor has become increasingly focused on bringing nature indoors. That includes the use of more natural materials such as wood or stone, having large windows that provide you with a nice panorama of the sky and trees, and using a colour palette reminiscent of natural landscapes. And what other choice better than green is there to send this message? A bespoke hand painted kitchen is one of the best choices you could make in this regard, as it allows you to have complete control over the colour and design. Since this is your kitchen, you want to ensure you get the best option available.
There are several different shades you can choose from, ranging from the deep and dramatic, such as forest green, to the calm and relaxing olive shades. Sage and eucalyptus are the more subtle types of green that are also more versatile and can be combined with a wide range of colours. In fact, green is steadily becoming so common in interior design that it can even be treated as a neutral. Every room in which it is integrated gives off an atmosphere of calm, inner peace, harmony, and renewal, while also feeling refreshing at the same time.
Blue
If you enjoy bringing eye-catching hues into your kitchen, blue is most likely the colour for you. While black has been popular over the last few years, it isn’t always the best choice if your space is fairly limited, as it can create the optical illusion of a cramped and claustrophobic area. Blue is the preferable choice, and it is also more likely to withstand the test of time and not go out of style in one or two years. Blue goes perfectly with light-coloured countertops and light wood, creating a soft and welcoming look. Blue fits both cold and warm accents, so whether you choose chrome or brass hardware, the shade of your furniture will fit perfectly.
One of the easiest shades to work with is somewhere between pastel and royal blue, meaning that it is vivid but comforting at the same time.
Grey
It should be no surprise that grey is part of this list, as it has been a trend for the last few years. It is a favourite among minimalists, but also among those who don’t want to fuss and need to settle on an interior design hue that is almost certain to remain popular in the following years. The thing about grey is that it is fundamentally a sophisticated shade, but since it is so elegant, it can also come across as cold and impersonal. Those are definitely not the kind of adjectives you want used to describe your home, but there’s no need to worry. A few well-placed design choices are all you need to transform this look completely and make it look like something that is part of a home and not a showroom.
One way to do this is to combine charcoal cabinets with warm wooden surfaces, such as countertops and flooring. Pale blue and burgundy look great when combined with grey and can soften the edges of this rather austere hue.
White
White is a timeless classic that will never go out of style. While some may find it boring, it is the most obvious example of a pristine and clean design for others. It can make your kitchen look like something straight out of the pages of an interior design magazine, although that can also mean you’ll have your work cut out for you since you’ll have to stay on top of the cleaning at all times. Stains will be particularly visible on white units, impacting the overall look of your kitchen. White suits sleek and modern cabinetry but also pairs well with vintage designs. You can add glazed tiles as an addition to this design, and rustic tones such as terracotta for the flooring will also complement the white cabinets.
If an ultra-bright hue feels too much for you, you can always choose a more subdued tone. Chalk white, or even off-white, ecru, and cream work perfectly as well and might even feel like the more natural choice for a household.
Additional trends
Apart from the colours, there are several other trends that you can consider adding to your kitchen the next time you renovate. Open shelving is one of them, a trend that lets you store items and display them at the same time. This is naturally the ideal option only for those items that you’re proudest of. Antiques are the most obvious example, but there are also people who like having art in the kitchen. If you have a collection of high-quality pots or other cookware, they can be arranged on an open shelf as well.
Sculptural hardware will bring character to your kitchen in 2025, as you can custom-make cabinet door handles to be as sculptural and artistic as you choose. In a way, you can even consider them jewellery for your kitchen.
Trends change all the time, and you shouldn’t feel compelled to change your home just to keep up with them. However, if you need some inspiration, you can definitely look to them for guidance.
