6 Kitchen Design Trends We’re Loving In 2025

Your kitchen is the heart of your home — and for most homeowners, it’s the first space they dream of renovating. Same goes for potential buyers — if the kitchen’s a bust, chances are they’ll walk away without making an offer.

At Revival, we design and build carefully curated kitchens made to last — not just follow a trend. We’re not here for every trend bandwagon. We’ve been keeping an eye on the current styles worth bringing into the most essential space in your home.

Here are a few of our favorite kitchen trends showing up in 2025 — and couple we’re waving farewell to.

What We’re Loving in 2025

1. Wood Is Back

After years of white-on-white everything, we’re seeing a beautiful return to warmth — oak, walnut, and even two-tone cabinetry. Our current favorite pairing: natural white oak with a warm, earthy green.

This style is perfect for homeowners who want to embrace color without going bold, and for those who love the natural charm of wood but want a bit of contrast to make it pop.

Wood cabinetry brings depth and grounding to modern kitchens, especially when paired with clean lines and soft lighting.

Close-up of a modern kitchen with warm wood drawers, stainless steel appliances, and contrasting dark upper cabinets

Close-up of a modern kitchen with warm wood drawers, stainless steel appliances, and contrasting dark upper cabinets

2. Slab Backsplash

Adios, 4-inch tiles. Slab backsplashes (running your countertop material vertically up the wall) are taking over — and for good reason. They're sleek, modern, and easy to clean. Bonus: they even make smaller kitchens feel more expansive.

3. Hidden Appliances + Integrated Storage

Built-in fridges, appliance garages, and butler pantries keep kitchens feeling clean and clutter-free.

5. Apron-Front Sinks

We’re absolutely loving the return of the apron-front sink — a classic feature that’s as functional as it is beautiful. With its deep basin and exposed front panel, this style makes a bold visual impact and gives a kitchen a luxurious, high-end feel.

Today’s apron-front sinks go far beyond the traditional white porcelain. We’re seeing fireclay, stainless steel, matte black, and even natural stone finishes, making this style incredibly versatile — it works just as well in a sleek modern kitchen as it does in a cozy cottage-style space.

Our go-to right now? A stone apron-front sink that matches the countertops and backsplash — next-level seamless design.

6. Mixed Metals

Designers are combining brass, matte black, and polished nickel in ways that feel intentional, not chaotic. Mixing metals adds richness — just keep it to 2-3 tones max.

Kitchen with mixed metal finishes, including brushed bronze hardware, matte black pot filler, and stainless steel appliances against patterned tile backsplash

Mixed Metals

Kitchen with mixed metal finishes, including brushed bronze hardware, matte black pot filler, and stainless steel appliances against patterned tile backsplash

7. Color — in the Right Places

Deep greens, soft mushroom, navy, and even plum are popping up in islands, lowers, and accent cabinets. The all-white kitchen isn’t dead — but it’s definitely evolving.

What We’re Letting Go

1.    Ultra-Glossy Finishes

We're favoring satin or matte for a more natural, low-maintenance look — warmer, less fingerprints and easily shown scratches.

2.    Open Shelving Overload

Beautiful in photos, but often tough in real life. We’re seeing more clients ask for closed uppers — with maybe one or two open shelves for styling.

3.    Overly Stark All-White Kitchens

They still have their place, but many homeowners are craving coziness and contrast.

Bonus: A warm white paired with natural wood? Dreamy.

Ready to Plan Your Kitchen?

If you're dreaming up a kitchen remodel, we'd love to help you design a space that blends function, beauty, and your personal style — whether that means embracing trends or breaking all the rules.

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