Kitchen design trends for 2025: transform your home with Finesse Joinery

The kitchen has long evolved beyond its utilitarian origins to become the heart of the home—a hub of socialising, creativity, and comfort. For 2025, kitchen design is moving toward warmer, layered aesthetics that blend functionality with timeless kitchen design style. Whether your preferences lean more towards modern kitchen design or more traditional country kitchens, Finesse Joinery’s kitchen design service and craftsmanship bring these trends to life.

Here’s a closer look at the kitchen designs trends set to dominate in 2025:

1.  A shift toward layered textures

Gone are the days of stark minimalism; 2025 is all about layering materials, colours, and textures to create inviting and sophisticated spaces. Smooth surfaces can feel sterile and cold, while introducing different textures and shapes the psychological experience of the space creating a kitchen (regardless of size) that feels inviting and lived-in.

Textural elements in kitchen designs include:

• Natural materials for benchtops and splashbacks
• Reeded glass in custom kitchen cabinetry
• Hardware
• Benchtops
• Panelling

The trend for blending natural materials like marble or wood with engineered alternatives continues to gain momentum. This approach allows for a mix of beauty and durability. Finesse Joinery specialises in combining diverse materials to achieve the best of both worlds. Our custom kitchen joinery solutions ensure each element of your kitchen serves both aesthetic and practical purposes. 

2.  Large statement benchtops

Bold benchtops are making waves in 2025. Kitchen design typically involves pairing kitchen benchtops with splashbacks, however, there’s increased demand for benchtops to extend into splashbacks and waterfall edges for a dramatic and energetic look that delivers a seamless, sculptural look and undeniable luxe.

There’s also more attention to the finer details of the benchtop. Bevel edges are being replaced with the more elaborate profiles (ovolo and ogee for example), replicated across kitchen islands and custom kitchen cabinets – a quiet opulence.

3.  Double drenching with contrasting colours

Colour drenching - the technique where walls, kitchen cabinets, and ceilings are painted in a single hue - is evolving. The 2025 twist is “double drenching,” combining adjacent colours for a layered, yet harmonious effect. It works by using bold colours that aren’t tonally similar but are on the same side of the colour wheel. The two colours used to complement the new and old features of the kitchen and heighten the impact of the space.

Double drenching is a bold decision but rest assured; Finesse Joinery’s kitchen designer in Christchurch is qualified in interior design and guides you through the process of choosing the best colours to achieve this sophisticated look.

What kitchen colours are hot for 2025?

Terracotta tones for a warm and earthy palette

Terracotta hues are the perfect way to introduce warmth while maintaining a timeless appeal. They pair beautifully with both natural wood and stone (hello textures) to create a grounded and organic ambiance.

Pistachio green as the colour of choice

Pistachio green kitchen is the fresh, nature-inspired shade to watch for in 2025. Its subtle warmth and versatility make it ideal for both traditional and modern kitchen designs.

Finesse Joinery offers custom-painted cabinetry and finishes that let you embrace colour, whether you opt for full coverage or subtle accents. Our kitchen design service helps you choose complementary materials and finishes for a cohesive look. Their colour-matching expertise ensures a perfect finish for your overall kitchen design.

4.  Feature shelving for functional flair

At the heart of all the best kitchen designs lies ample storage, and Finesse Joinery are expert at creating custom kitchen storage solutions. For 2025, there has been an uplift of clients choosing to replace traditional upper cabinets with countertop glass display units to create an airy and stylish look - perfect for showcasing everyday items while adding a decorative element. Finesse Joinery’s bespoke glass-fronted cabinets are tailored to your specifications, with options for reeded or clear glass and integrated lighting to highlight your most-loved pieces.

In keeping with layering textures, kitchen designers are exploring new ways to introduce layered interest at different heights in the room. Suspended shelves are fabulous in a modern kitchen design but also have the capacity to add a contemporary twist to a more traditional kitchen space. 

5.  Luxurious matte kitchen finishes

Super-matte finishes are a major trend for cabinetry in 2025. These velvety textures are not only visually appealing but also practical, thanks to advanced coatings that resist fingerprints and scratches.

Gloss kitchens will always be popular, especially in small kitchen design; however, super-matte finishes are a major trend for kitchen cabinets in 2025. These velvety textures are not only visually appealing but, with thanks to advanced coatings, are also highly practical too.

The benefits of a matte kitchen finish

Low maintenance: less likely to show fingerprints and smudges requiring less frequent cleaning than glossy finishes.

Scratch-resistant: ideal for high-traffic areas like kitchens.

Timeless classic look: matte finishes successfully blend into different kitchen design styles.

Colour consistency: matte finishes absorb light instead of reflecting it, which delivers a solid, even look.

Tones down a bright kitchen: matte finishes help tone down a very bright kitchen area – no more dazzle.

Why choose Finesse Joinery for your 2025 kitchen renovation?

With years of experience and a reputation for exceptional craftsmanship, Finesse Joinery is your go-to partner for creating a kitchen that embodies excellent kitchen design. Here’s what sets us apart:

• Bespoke kitchen solutions: every element is tailored to your needs, ensuring a kitchen as unique as you are.
• Quality craftsmanship: with attention to detail and a commitment to excellence, Finesse Joinery delivers kitchens built to last.
• Award winners for custom kitchen joinery and design: we’re very proud of our team being recognised for the quality of the kitchens we deliver.
• Personalised kitchen design process: we’re with you every step of the way from design through to installation.
• Work within your budget: there is never any pressure to extend your budget, we always create the best kitchen within your means.

Start your kitchen transformation today

Are you ready to start your kitchen renovation journey? You are invited to visit Finesse Joinery’s Christchurch kitchen showroom, we’re open 8:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday. Call 03 352 3457 to book an appointment with our kitchen designers, or simply for inspiration, we look forward to seeing you.