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Holly Cockburn

Warm minimalism is the 2026 kitchen trend I'm adopting right now – it's a lived-in approach to a pared-back design

Davonport cream kitchen.

If you're anything like me, hearing the word minimalism sends a cool shiver down your spine. It feels like the antithesis of a lived-in, inviting home, that is, until the trend for 'warm minimalism' landed in front of me.

If you love warm, homely interiors but also have a strong aversion to clutter, then this will be the kitchen trend for you - and it's perfectly suited to a cooking space. 'Warm minimalism is one of the most influential kitchen trends of 2025, blending the pared-back clarity of modern design with the comfort and tactility that people increasingly want from their homes. It takes the best of minimalism but softens it with natural materials, subtle texture, and a more inviting palette,' explains Richard Davonport, managing director of Davonport.

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