Spring is a time of renewal, with many people feeling the need for a fresh start during this season. The days get longer, it starts getting warmer, and you come out of the winter sluggishness at last. It’s quite common to want to make some changes in your life during this time as well, and changing something about your living space is at the top of the list for most people. If you’ve been thinking about giving your home a makeover as well, there’s no better time to do it than now. One of the areas that could always benefit from a bit more care is the kitchen, since it is the place that sees the most wear and tear out of the entire household.
However, while you may feel like a change is very much needed, it can still be difficult to determine what you need to do, practically. Thankfully, you can always have a peek at the latest interior design trends and draw some inspiration from them in order to fuel your next remodelling project.
The dirty kitchen
The name of this trend might sound dubious at best and downright unsanitary at worst, but the truth is that the name is a bit misleading. You might actually be familiar with the trend by another name, namely “scullery kitchen” or “butler’s pantry”. The best thing about this trend is that it’s not just about a look or design, but has practical applications as well. These two are transitional places between the kitchen and the dining area that are typically used for storage and to handle meal preparation. If you’re pragmatic and use your kitchen on a daily basis in order to cook, bake, and serve food, then this addition can be a real game-changer.
The “dirty” kitchen is the exact same thing: a small, covert space that is reserved for the messier parts of food preparation so that clean-up isn’t necessary right away but can wait a bit until after your guests have left. Typically, the area will contain a sturdy sink, a fridge with an incorporated freezer, oven, and small appliances that you find necessary.
Splashbacks
The splashback is another kitchen fixture that is considered to serve a purely practical purpose, but in 2025 that is set to change a bit. Of course splashbacks won’t become entirely decorative, but there’s an added layer to them, one that cares about the aesthetics just as much as for the quality of the material used. For instance, if you like pink kitchens you can integrate a green splashback that will really stand out, with navy blue and grey working perfectly as well, should you prefer something more subdued. Ornate looks, especially those inspired by natural designs and foliage, are starting to emerge, with an ever-growing number of homeowners looking to incorporate them into their own kitchens.
Organic shapes are having a moment in interior design right now, fostered by the love for natural materials like wood, linen, and stone that has been increasingly favoured by interior designers and customers alike. If your kitchen is already very sleek and minimal, following a neutral colour palette, you can get the splashback to act like a pop of brightness by making it a soft orange, pink, or dark green.
A splashback that contains nature-inspired motifs will add vibrant energy and a unique sense of calm to the space at the same time. If you want, you can order your own customised tiles as well. The advantage here is that you can stylise them however you want in order to achieve the perfect design for you.
Getting in touch with the Earth
Remember what we said about the love for natural materials? That is a trend that will definitely continue in 2025. The main reason for that is that natural materials are sturdy, so while the upfront costs might be a bit more elevated you will save money in the long-run since you don’t have to make a lot of changes and repairs. There’s also the fact that they are absolutely timeless and will never go out of style. Wood cabinets for instance are a classic that will always look good, no matter what new trends appear in the meantime.
But it’s not just about the materials. The hues that will be popular this year are also Earth-inspired and calming, the best thing if you live in the city and feel the need to reconnect with nature as much as you can. Social media is one of the reasons for the enduring popularity of this design. Recently, the online world has been very keen on the 1975 children’s picture book Strega Nona, a bucolic adventure filled with wholesomeness, countryside wonders, and a lot of scrumptious pasta. The rich earthen tones are one of the defining characteristics of a kitchen that looks like it could come straight out of the pages of this book, especially if you integrate a few additional details such as hanging herbs, terracotta pots, and mismatched cutlery.