Trying to decide to start small or go big with a home remodel? Whether you’re trying to freshen up your old dig, or completely gut your current space, we’ve put together a helpful list to help guide you through creating the ultimate comfort zone for your home.  

First up: what’s in?

Mid-Century Modern Style

This style is experiencing a resurgence, characterized by clean lines, warm natural wood tones, and bold accents. To achieve this look, combine sleek, minimal cabinetry with geometric tiles and a mix of retro and modern touches. Backlit backsplashes or under-cabinet color-changing LEDs can set different moods or highlight patterns or finishes. Incorporating vintage-style dining tables or bold bar stools can enhance the aesthetic. Lighting fixtures like brass pendants or starburst chandeliers add to the mid-century modern vibe.

Sustainable Materials

Eco-friendly materials such as bamboo, reclaimed wood, recycled glass, and stone finishes are gaining popularity. Check out cork flooring or recycled glass countertops for a touch of luxury. These materials not only provide a unique, natural aesthetic but also contribute to reducing carbon footprint and are eco-friendly. They are durable and ensure a timeless appeal. Wood with natural imperfections and knots are gaining popularity.

Eco-Friendly Kitchen Appliances

The trend towards sustainability extends to kitchen appliances, with energy-efficient (Energy Star-rated) models and smart technology becoming more prevalent. Appliances crafted from recycled materials help conserve energy and water, promoting a healthier planet. Kitchen islands are also becoming more multi-functional by combining built-in sinks, cooktops, power outlets, and casual dining areas.

Kitchen Paint Colors 2025

Warm and earthy tones are at the forefront of kitchen paint trends. Colors like olive green, terracotta, and muted browns create a cozy and inviting atmosphere. These hues pair well with natural materials and contribute to a harmonious kitchen environment. Bold jewel tones are also a great choice, to personalize your space and give a touch of sophistication or drama to your space. Soft pastels like mint green, blush pink, and soft lavender are coming back by bringing a calming, fresh, and welcoming atmosphere. Lastly, black accents are a modern, chic choice for kitchens in 2025. Whether it’s cabinetry, hardware or light fixtures, black always brings a touch of elegance and sophistication.  Black also pairs well with the majority of colors, creating a bold contrast that enhances the overall kitchen design. Stick with matte rather than glossy for a timeless look. 

Trending Kitchen Finishes and Decor

Combining different textures and finishes adds depth and interest to kitchen spaces. Pairing brick walls with sleek, natural stone countertops can create a fun, industrial, modern feel. Full-length back splashes and large-format flooring tiles can really help make your kitchen appear larger. Matte finishes, mixed metals, and handcrafted details are becoming more popular, allowing for personalized and unique kitchen designs. Concealed kitchens are trending pretty hard. With built-in appliances, flush cabinets, and appliance garages to keep things neatly hidden, it results in a sleek, minimalist look that gives a sleek, organized look.

Smart Kitchens

As seen on a lot of the renovation television shows, appliances with smart features are really gaining momentum in 2025. They are changing how we cook, clean, and manage our homes. From digital grocery lists, to voice-controlled devices, smart appliances are streamlining daily tasks and enhancing the overall cooking experience.

These 2025 trends reflect a movement towards creating spaces that are not only functional but also stylish, sustainable, and reflective of personal taste. 

Now, what’s out?

Gray has slightly fallen out of favor, as people want their space to feel more like home, rather than a cold, sterile, parking garage. White also is falling into this category. It’s little too safe, and frankly, boring. Unfortunately, open shelving seems to be fading out as a trend as well. Being completely organized with well stacked plates and matching glasses isn’t realistic for most families. Piggy-backing off of open shelving, double height islands or countertops are very dated. Think about taking down the higher level and using a sleek, seamless one-level look. Sliding barn doors are heading out, unless you have a country style house. Choose a pocket door or a hidden hardware barn door for a more sleek look. Having an accent wall is out and definitely dated. Look more towards “color-drenching” with all four walls the same color.

Using artificial materials is out as well. Although they seem to be more cost-effective, most people want to project a more natural and organic look in their spaces. Shy away from glass tabletops, because they are more dated, dysfunctional and hard to keep clean. Stick with a solid wood table for a more classic, up-to-date look. Overall, people want to feel like they can come home, take their pants of,f and plop on the couch. Ultra-modern, crisp white, completely open floor plans tend to give off a museum vibe. People are shying away from that to make room for a more cozy, lived-in vibe. 

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