As one of the busiest rooms of any home, the kitchen gets a lot of traffic and is seen by almost everyone who enters the house. It comes as no surprise that kitchen renovations are one of the most popular home renovation projects. Whether you plan on doing a complete remodel or wish to focus on one aspect of the room at a time, the following will discuss a few tips to keep in mind while designing your kitchen in 2025.
Incorporate Color
The details you choose to incorporate into any room are important but they hold particular significance in the kitchen. It’s where families come together to bond, and where cooking, dining, and cleaning are often a part of these special memories.
Incorporating color into the room can create a striking visual appeal in your kitchen. One effective method is to use color accents. For example, even in a predominantly white or grey kitchen, having one accent wall that offers a burst of color can change the entire vibe.
Colorful Cabinets and Countertops
If the idea of an accent wall is appealing but it doesn’t provide the feeling you’re searching for, there are other ways of adding color to the space. For example, colorful cabinets are currently trending.
It seems the bolder the color, the better the outcome is but we understand this doesn’t suit everyone’s style tastes. If bold reds and bright yellows are too out of your comfort zone, a professional can assist in selecting the color that you’re not only comfortable with but will also add a fun element to the room.
One idea is to choose a bright color that you like, even if you feel that it is a bit too bold. Then, look at the paler/lighter options of the same hue. This way, you’re still selecting a bright color but it is a bit more tame.
Do you like the idea of having a pop of blue but the color seems too dramatic? All you need is a different shade! A lighter blue can provide a fresh atmosphere without being too colorful.
Floating Countertops and Shelves
One of the standout design trends for 2025 is the use of floating countertops and shelves. Although open designs may not appeal to everyone, they offer a fantastic opportunity to display cherished pieces. It’s a way to showcase personal style while remaining practical.
Whether it’s ingredients, books, art, souvenirs from trips, or a practical spot to store dishware, the items you choose to display can create a warm, inviting atmosphere that can also become conversation starters.
Dining Alcove
Who wouldn’t love to have a large kitchen that, upon exiting, leads guests into a grand dining room? While we strive to have such a setup, many of us need to use the (smaller) space we have available to maximize the use of the room.
Cozy dining alcoves are making a resurgence in 2025, although they never truly went out of style, in our opinion. All that is needed is enough space to fit a table of adequate size to accommodate diners and proper seating. The rest can be designed according to your preferences. Using a spot that is otherwise unused makes the alcove a sensible addition to the kitchen area.
While the photo above demonstrates how an alcove can be made for anyone’s style preference, we would recommend a table with a sturdier base. For example, a wooden base, such as one made of oak or maple, paired with a durable quartz, porcelain, granite, or quartzite tabletop is ideal. What you use will depend on the amount of space available but a professional would be able to discuss your options.
When it comes to seating, chairs would work in this scenario but if a sleek bench can fit in the space, we highly recommend doing so. The surrounding decor can reflect the desired atmosphere, with colorful cushions and pillows, or even a throw blanket. Keep in mind that food will be present, so anything used in this area should be easy to wash.
Oversized Lighting
Last but not least, while natural light is preferred, it’s not always available. Especially in areas with long winter nights. This is why we are excited by the fact that oversized light fixtures are making a comeback! These fixtures provide excellent lighting for kitchens in general but with so many different styles, they’re also suitable if the wish is to use them in the dining alcove.
Designing Your Kitchen In 2025 Should Be Exciting!
This article has provided only a glimpse into the design options for your kitchen- there is a lot more where that came from! Perhaps, all you need to get started is to focus on the countertops of your dreams with Granite Prestige. Once the countertops have been selected, the rest can be built around them and the entire vision will fall into place.
Call us at (514) 331-8337 or at info@graniteprestige.com. You can also stay current on our latest news by following us on Facebook and Instagram.
