I think 2025 might have been one of the most exciting years in design, yet. I felt a shift, visually, in the types of projects that passed by my desk over the last 12 months, and possibly it's no surprise. Things have been changing in the world a lot, including the advent of new (sometimes scary) technology.
These changes have been possibly most noticeable in the kitchen, where trends often move a little more slowly, traditionally. Yet, the kitchen trends I've seen raise their head in 2025 have definitely been inspired by what's going on in the world. They're a search for originality, authenticity, and a yearning for more classic design styles — a reaction to the uber-modern, other-worldly 'AI' aesthetic that we've seen in years previous.
