2025 Design Trends: What’s In and What’s Out
Fresh inspiration is here! At Kirkendall Design, we focus on timeless design while thoughtfully embracing trends that enhance our clients’ spaces. This blog explores 2025’s trends on the horizon—and ones we’re ready to leave behind.
We asked our designers to share the trends they’ve been noticing, and here’s their take on what’s in and what’s out. While we stay aware of trends, we’re always intentional about incorporating them—only if they align with our client’s vision. At Kirkendall Design, our focus remains on creating classic, timeless spaces that reflect our clients’ stories through luxurious, livable style.
Let’s dive in!
Bath Trends
- Sconces on the sides of mirrors and lighted mirrors (instead of overhead vanity lights)
- Unique tile like fluted tile, wood-look, and handmade Zellige tile
- Contrasting tile in showers
- Warmer tones in tile (cream, beige, brown, golden) replacing cooler shades
- Stone and marble-look porcelain tiles
- Gold and polished nickel tones in fixtures
- Powder bathrooms with colorful wallpaper
Fluted, wood-look tile in our Florence Park home, Design by Kirkendall Design
Contrasting tile in our Oak Leaf home, Design by Kirkendall Design
Colorful wallpaper in our Birmingham Bungalow project, Design by Kirkendall Design
Kitchen Trends
- Stained wood cabinetry (less painted)
- Medium-stained cabinets mixed with painted cabinets
- Integrated appliances (wood cabinetry panels on fridges and dishwashers)
- Solid surface backsplash
- No visible outlets in backsplash
- Appliance garages to declutter countertops (if space allows)
- Refrigerators without water dispenser in the door
- More induction stoves
- Water filters and hot/cold taps built into sinks
- Pot fillers are making a comeback
- Detailed hardware (mixing pulls and knobs)
Induction cooktop in our Fieldstone Project, Kitchen design by Kirkendall Design
Stained wood cabinetry mixed with painted cabinets, Photo by White House Design, Inc.
Solid surface backsplash in our Fieldstone home; Photo by Sarah Baker, Kitchen design by Kirkendall Design
GE Cafe Refrigerator in our Fieldstone Project, Kitchen design by Kirkendall Design
More Design Trends
- More panel wall moldings
- Plaster, limewash, or Roman clay feature walls
- Reclaimed wood used for beams, feature walls, door and window trim
- Wireless picture lights above art
- Curved furniture, influenced by the wabi-sabi aesthetic
- Mixing of antiques with modern furniture and art
- Performance fabrics
- Jewel tones like reds, blues, greens, and browns are replacing the once-popular gray
Wall moulding inspiration, Design by Kirkendall Design
Stunning wood beams in our Modern Ranch Home, Design by Kirkendall Design
Stained wood arched hallway entrance, Photo from Utah Valley Parade of Home 2024
Curved furniture, influenced by the wabi-sabi aesthetic, Photo by Uttermost
Plaster wall inspiration, Photo by Creative Wall Solutions
What’s Out
- Cool gray tones (being replaced by creams, beige, and warmer tones)
- Monochromatic rooms (more openness to contrasting colors and wood tones)
- Everything black and white (transitioning to richer, warmer tones)
- Easy/inexpensive recyclable furniture (our trade partners provide custom, USA-made options)
Which trends are you noticing—and which ones are you excited to incorporate in your home? Whether you’re starting a new construction project, planning a renovation, or need expert guidance on furniture and styling, our full-service interior design services have you covered. For returning clients or those needing quick, expert advice to keep their project moving, our Design Concierge Service is a great option. Submit a design request to get started.