Kitchen Style Ideas: Discover the Looks Defining 2025 and Beyond
The Kutchenhaus Guide to Statement-Making Kitchen Designs
Authored by Summer Nasim
Your kitchen style sets the tone for your entire home. Whether you're drawn to traditional kitchen styles or more modern kitchen designs, the look you choose should reflect how you live, cook, and relax. In this guide, we explore the most inspiring kitchen styles for 2025, from enduring favourites to bold new ideas.
It’s the perfect starting point if you're researching different kitchen styles and want design inspiration that suits your space, lifestyle, and personality. We’ll cover the top kitchen styles and help you decide the perfect fit for your home, providing all the inspiration you need for a kitchen remodel!
You can view our new kitchen designs in your local kitchen showroom or in our brochure. For some immediate inspiration, keep reading!
How to Decide on a Kitchen Style
Choosing a kitchen style can feel overwhelming, but asking the right questions can make the process clearer and enjoyable. Start with the practical:
- How do you use your kitchen? Daily cooking, family meals, entertaining guests?
- What’s the overall style of your home? Are you blending in or creating contrast?
- Which colours and materials naturally appeal to you?
- Do you gravitate towards traditional touches or modern minimalism?
Visiting your local showroom is a brilliant way to explore different kitchen styles in person. It’s the best way to imagine how each style might feel in your own home.
Popular Kitchen Styles
Shaker Kitchens
Shaker kitchens are a true design classic, known for their framed, five-piece doors and clean, timeless lines. They remain one of the most popular kitchen styles for several reasons:
- Elegant yet practical, Shaker designs suit both modern and traditional homes.
- Perfect for family spaces, period properties, or anyone who values simplicity and craftsmanship.
- Function-first layouts make them ideal for keen home cooks.
Looking for Shaker kitchen ideas? Soft neutrals like Stone Grey or Reed Green offer a light, airy feel. For a bolder look, try Fjord Blue – our Cascada range in this shade pairs beautifully with brass handles for a balance of heritage and modern flair.
With cosy traditional options and more contemporary takes available, our Shaker kitchen collection makes it easy to find a style that suits your taste.
Scandi Kitchens
Scandi kitchens bring a calming, natural aesthetic into the home. With pale wood finishes and clean, minimalist design, they’re ideal for maximising light and creating a sense of calm. Scandi kitchen styles:
- Embrace natural light, declutter visual space, and encourage relaxed living.
- Work beautifully in compact kitchens, open-plan layouts, or minimalist interiors.
- Uses natural materials and neutral tones to create an inviting, liveable space.
Subtle shades like Oak Sand and Honed White complement the Scandi look, while houseplants enhance its connection to nature. Want something with a twist? Try our Nordic range in Slate Grey Matt for a Scandi-meets-modern aesthetic, or opt for Chalet in Honed Ivory for a cosier, more traditional feel.
Gloss Kitchens
Gloss kitchens are sleek, striking, and designed to reflect light and style in equal measure. Some key features you can expect from this kitchen style include:
- Enhanced brightness that makes smaller kitchens feel more open.
- Easy to maintain - smudges and spills wipe clean effortlessly.
- Brings a polished finish to contemporary and industrial designs alike.
Slate Grey is a standout shade for gloss cabinetry – our Flash range uses this colour to dramatic effect. From clean-lined handleless units to integrated appliances, gloss kitchens work hard and look great doing it.
Matt Kitchens
With their velvety texture and understated feel, matt kitchens offer a luxury kitchen style that works across a range of designs. This is a kitchen style that works brilliantly across both modern and traditional designs.
- Conceals fingerprints and smudges, perfect for busy households.
- Adds visual depth and tactile interest.
- More forgiving to wear and tear, making it ideal for family kitchens.
If a matt kitchen sounds right for you, our Cascada range is a great option, especially in hues like White, Stone Grey, or Reed Green. Looking for something more contemporary
Concrete Kitchens
Minimalist and architectural, concrete kitchens are a leading trend in new kitchen styles for 2025.
- Offers a strong design statement with urban edge.
- Durable and low-maintenance for real-life use.
- Creates a clean, blank canvas to personalise with texture, plants, or feature lighting.
Concrete-look units in Slate Grey, Terra Grey or Taupe are all part of our versatile Riva range. Pair with timber accents or brick backsplashes to add warmth and contrast. Or go all-in on industrial styling with metal finishes and exposed textures. However you style it, concrete is a confident and customisable choice.
Farmhouse Kitchens
Farmhouse kitchens are all about comfort, warmth, and timeless character - the heart of the home:
- Prioritises practicality with a lived-in, layered feel.
- Pairs beautifully with central features like islands or ceramic sinks.
- Ideal for family homes that balance function and familiarity.
If this sounds like the kitchen style for you, then explore even more farmhouse rustic kitchen ideas. Our Sylt range offers the perfect example of this style. We love to complement a farmhouse style with a central island for added prep and storage space.
Industrial Kitchens
Looking for a kitchen style that delivers bold structure, raw finishes, and practical appeal? An industrial kitchen design is for you.
- Designed for everyday use with standout design elements.
- Great for open-plan spaces and sociable cooking.
- Easy to maintain and highly durable.
Our StoneArt range captures this look perfectly in Grey Slate Repro or Taupe Grey Basalt. Add brass or steel accents for contrast, and layer in ambient lighting for added depth. These kitchens combine clean lines and striking finishes with space for your personal style to shine.
Metal Kitchens
Metal kitchens are fast becoming a statement choice for 2025, with their high-shine surfaces and durability.
- Naturally hygienic and easy to clean.
- Highly resistant to heat and wear.
- A unique, bold kitchen style.
For a striking all-metal design, explore our Inox range in Brushed Steel. Prefer a softer contrast? Mix steel surfaces with wood accents or natural stone backsplashes. Metal kitchens also shine with open shelving and clever storage to keep the look sleek and functional.
Wood Finish Kitchens
Wood effect kitchens celebrate the warmth and natural beauty of timber, a timeless yet versatile kitchen style.
- Creates a calming, biophilic design that feels rooted and inviting.
- Strong, durable, and easy to care for.
- Pairs well with both traditional and contemporary interiors.
From the striking Nero Oak in our Structura range to the character-rich Sanremo Oak Repro in Riva, our wood kitchens come in a variety of finishes. Use light woods for a Nordic feel, or darker tones for cosy sophistication. Pair with natural textures, soft lighting, or even contrasting gloss and metal for a layered effect that’s entirely your own.
What is the Most Popular Kitchen Style Now?
Shaker kitchens continue to lead the way in popularity, thanks to their classic silhouettes and incredible versatility. Their framed, five-piece doors work beautifully in both heritage homes and modern extensions.
That said, 2025 is seeing a clear shift towards more statement kitchens - bold kitchens that reflect personal style. According to Houzz’s 2025 Kitchen Trends Report, bold splashbacks (62%), contrasting cabinet colours (31%), and quartz worktops (42%) are among the most sought-after features.
Houzz also looked into renovation trends, highlighting the growing popularity of handleless cabinets, with 23% of homeowners selecting them as their preferred style. This minimalist approach creates a sleek, streamlined look, perfect for modern kitchen design. At Kutchenhaus, handleless cabinetry is a signature feature across many of our contemporary ranges. Explore our full collection to find a kitchen style that suits your space and lifestyle.
Thanks to the bespoke nature of every Kutchenhaus kitchen, it’s easy to personalise any style. Whether you lean towards traditional or contemporary styles, you can create a standout space with the right kitchen worktops and a personalised kitchen colour scheme to suit your taste
Ready to Explore Your Ideal Kitchen Style?
From clean-lined Shaker designs to bold, industrial finishes, your kitchen style should reflect how you live and what you love. Download our brochure or visit a Kutchenhaus showroom near you to discover the materials, colours, and features that make up your perfect kitchen style.
Next Steps…
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