I joined Architectural Digest for their review into the kitchen market in 2025. While they presented a few key trends (more about that below), it was more a chat with 2 designers about recent projects that shows where the mood is going with kitchens

My favourite quote from the event? - “too organised… too perfect, is not chill”

Rooms first design.

I bang on about this all the time so I was delighted to see I’m not alone. With the rise of open plan kitchens we are moving away from the stark, cold and utilitarian. Islands are being treated like a statement piece of furniture. They dominate their space but are designed for looks first. Gone are islands like sarcophagus in the middle of your room.

Photo: AD/Blair House Designs

Vintage is in - big time.

There was a lot of chat about a timeless and anti-trend interior. From finishes, to accessories and artwork, layering and adding texture is becoming more important. Your interior should reflect your taste, your adventures, your life.

Photo: AD/Robert Stilin

White is out

We know all white is not prime time. but what i found interesting was the colour and interest in the worksurfaces in the featured kitchens. All white quartz is not seen! I think this will take longer to trickle down to the mainstream but it’s clear if you want something more cutting edge, look at a dark stone or one with interesting veining. The bolder the better!

Photo: AD

And what about the trends? here they are:

1. Soft Scandi: think soft neutrals and pale blues but with pattern, texture and forms

   

   Photo: AD

2. The Farmhouse kitchen: not new but certainly feeling fresher and more modern. It’s warm and welcoming and shows that trends are not always what we’re going for in kitchens!

   

   Photo: AD

3. Robust Reds: reds and burgundies are a real trend at the moment.

   

   Photo: AD