The heart of the home, the kitchen commonly doubles as a social space for gathering and entertaining guests and a hardworking cook space that must prioritize functional design, so it's important to get your color scheme right.
If you're planning to refresh your kitchen color ideas in 2025, then taking stock of the latest kitchen color trends is the ideal place to start to spark inspiration. To help you do so, we've rounded up 10 of the biggest kitchen color trends for the year ahead, according to design experts.
For 2025, there is a whole range of kitchen trends to follow, but first and foremost, your kitchen color choice should align with your design style and the colors that resonate with you most. If that's neutrals, then consider on-trend warm hues; or if you want to lean into dark and sophisticated shades, deep green is topping the trends.
10 kitchen color trends for 2025
Kitchens are rife with color opportunities, from appliances and flooring to window treatments and cabinets. Start by deciding how much of a permanent commitment you are willing to make to room color ideas. One of the easiest and least expensive options is to paint a wall that can be easily updated should you tire of it.
1. Blue-black
With inspiration from deep oceans to velvety night skies, dark and navy blues are life-enhancing shades that have the power to enhance our feeling of well-being. With their wide appeal of serenity and calm, it is perhaps no surprise that dark blues and blacks continue to be one of the most popular choices for interior design.
The depth of pigment of darker blues means that they offer an emotional content that can be as nurturing or soothing as any green, particularly when you decorate a kitchen floor-to-ceiling in a dark, velvety blue. For some homeowners, the idea of dark kitchen cabinet colors might feel foreboding, but for others, it is the dark ‘night’ of a shade that offers serenity in a room scheme.
'Darker color palettes have become more mainstream,' says interior designer Heidi Caillier, who designed this deep blue kitchen. 'They can really give a room a feeling of luxury and sophistication and work surprisingly well in a small kitchen to give it some grandeur,' she adds.
2. Warm neutrals
In 2025, neutral kitchens are going to be all about the enduring warm neutrals that have dominated throughout this year. From warm off-whites to beige tones; taupe to greige, there are so many warm neutrals to decorate with, providing a much-welcomed change from stark whites.
'We are really drawn to the natural mushroom color trend; as someone who appreciates neutral tones, this presents an excellent substitute for traditional white cabinets,' explains interior designer Marguerite Rodgers.
While white kitchen cabinets can work for certain design styles, this move toward soft, warmer neutrals can be much more forgiving, helping the heart of the home to feel more like a living space and less like a solely functional room.
3. Rich, dark green
Dark green kitchens have begun to gain lots of momentum, and it's a color trend we expect to infiltrate the design world in 2025. Venturing away from light neutrals, dark kitchens are a way to add drama and sophistication to this hardworking space, and green also adds a cozy, warming feel so it's a win-win.
'I love bringing color into a kitchen – it adds excitement and character to what is often a purely utilitarian space,' explains interior designer Natalia Miyar. 'Green, in particular, is a wonderful choice. For me, green functions as a neutral, but with added depth and warmth.'
'It’s the perfect choice for anyone looking to explore color while maintaining a timeless, sophisticated design. It’s never overpowering and pairs beautifully with a wide range of hues. I especially love combining it with metallics, like the copper hood in this kitchen – completely timeless, yet fresh and modern.'
4. Pale green
It's not only dark shades of green to look out for next year, but pale green too. Colors like sage green are a great way to go, offering all of the warmth of darker hues yet allowing your kitchen to maintain a light and airy feel akin to neutral colors.
'Utilizing green in a kitchen will forever be my favorite color to implement,' says designer Laura Williams of ATX Interior Design, who opted for a timeless light green for the cabinets in this transitional kitchen. 'It's earthy, cozy, and inviting. If I want to be more neutral with the cabinetry color, I like to use it in accessories and decor or plants to bring a little life to the space.'
5. Layered shades of off-white
If you prefer the clean look of a white kitchen, this classic color choice can still be stylish with the right approach.
For interior designer Darren Henault of Darren Henault Interiors, decorating with white in kitchens is about layering different shades of white to add a subtle amount of depth and avoid a 'flat' look.
'I’m a huge fan of a white kitchen and have been asked more often lately to keep it clean and clear,' says Darren. 'As it is however impossible for me to just paint something white, I prefer using a combination of whites which gives things a little more depth. Of course, mixing this with a completely mad element such as the floor keeps it all from being too staid or fussy.'
6. Dark blue
Another dark paint color to consider decorating with in kitchens for 2025 is dark blue. Although navy blue gained momentum a few years ago, designers are championing more muted dark blues as a modern take on this color trend in the coming year, adding a richer look to neutral schemes.
'Not only does this color add character and depth; it can be used to add vibrancy to other neutrals,' explains interior designer Sarah Latham of Latham Interiors.
7. Earthy terracotta
Looking to maintain a fairly neutral kitchen color scheme but with more depth? Consider decorating with terracotta paints, an earthy and grounding shade that's perfect for creating a cozy kitchen.
'Deep blues and forest greens are creating a striking statement, while the warmth of terracotta and burnt orange offer a cozy, earthy charm,' explains designer Kati Curtis. And it's these earthy tones that are a really liveable way to embrace the kitchen color trend for being bolder. You get that hit of something braver and yet a color like brown or terracotta or orange or sand is still really liveable.
8. Butter yellow
We are seeing a definite trend towards bolder, braver color choices for statement kitchens with more personality and joie de vivre, which is why a heritage yellow is having a moment. Also known as butter yellow, this is a toned-down take on yellow kitchens that feels vintage-inspired and full of warmth.
As one of the most uplifting colors, it is not surprising that yellow is having a renaissance. Embraced in a big way or used in small doses, this sunny shade is rich, and versatile and exudes positivity and warmth.
‘This cheery kitchen cabinet color imbues the room with optimism and is perfect for bringing a sense of positivity into the home,’ says Justyna Korczynska, senior designer at Crown. ‘Yellow is also very soothing, particularly when paired with cool, calming tones such as grays and pale, muted blues. It may seem surprising, but the color creates a sense of calm with a feeling of well-being and restfulness.’
9. Rich reds
Our love affair with dramatic dark kitchen cabinetry is far from over and our latest obsession is rich reds which have made their way into the heart of the home. Pure primary reds are still a bit 1990s; instead, this trend steers us towards muddier tones with tints of nature-led orange and brown.
‘Perhaps it’s a yearning for the light and warmth of Southern climes that are behind the current demand for reds and burgundies,’ suggests Merlin Wright, design director at Plain English. ‘Warm colors are positive and inspiring and complement other Mediterranean hues such as blues, greens, and yellows. Experiment with different tones to the light and scale of your room.’
Choosing the right red kitchen can be tricky, says interior designer Danielle Duggleby, founder of Dalodu Design Studio. ‘I advise my clients to take their time selecting the color, testing it, and seeing it throughout the day in different lights. The right red can be perfect, but the wrong red can be garish. Pick up on other tones and colors throughout the space to complement or contrast – but not to clash.'
10. Pastel pink
Pink in the kitchen for 2025 – why not?
Historically, pink was a pigment prepared from chalk colored with Brazilwood, but modern formulas have brought about every dye and paint shade imaginable, and we are now seeing this color enter our design consciousness.
Within interiors, pastel tones gained popularity during the 18th-century Rococo era, used in combination with elaborate stuccowork. Inherently romantic and feminine, sugary pinks also conjure up summery scenes of bountiful rose gardens, and according to experts, it makes a go-to color choice for kitchens with limited natural light.
‘This tone works perfectly in a kitchen that is rather dark, or which suffers from a lack of natural light,' says Elizabeth Hay, founder, of Elizabeth Hay Design. 'Not only does it inject a space with brightness and cheer, but it will also bring out and highlight any accent colors in the room.’
2025 presents a whole range of kitchen color trends, from neutral to bold. Whichever you're most drawn to, make sure to give plenty of thought to how the color will fair with the rest of your kitchen's decor to ensure longevity.
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