THE KITCHEN TRENDS TO TRUST

Updating your kitchen can be a wobbly walk between safe (but boring) options and riskier choices that will date quickly. Luckily, there are plenty of slow-moving ‘trends’ that will give you a kitchen you love now… and in 2025

Complex islands

One size doesn’t fit all when it comes to islands as we all have our own specific needs. Consider a modular design with space for storage, utility and seating.

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Alderley kitchen in Bone, from £15,000, Kitchen Makers

Raw wood

Wood kitchens lost their mojo for a few years but they’re back with a bang, albeit slightly paler than before. Combined with cool white appliances, worktops and tiling, raw wood is great for adding texture and character without heaviness.

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Ricco Collection Mellow Oak kitchen, from £8,000, LochAnna Kitchens

Reeded glass

Much loved in the 1950s and 1960s, reeded or fluted glass is making a real comeback, thanks to the popularity of glazed wall cabinets (less blocky in small or dark kitchens).

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Kitchen, from £25,000, Brookmans by Smallbone at Heal’s

Vinyl flooring

Hang on! Don’t switch off at the ‘V’ word – the quality, durability and appearance of vinyl flooring has come on leaps and bounds from that curling-at-the-edges stuff you might remember from the 1970s. Easy to maintain and warm underfoot, it’s a great choice if you have kids and/or pets. Plus, new tech means it looks like the real deal, too.

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Lattice vinyl tiles in Seedpod, £46.80sq m, Harvey Maria

Industrial finishes

Something about that blend of contemporary style and authentic old materials just works, whatever the age of your property. That’s why you won’t regret choosing concrete, brick, steel, reclaimed wood and factory-style lighting (in any combo you like)…