Experts Predict One Custom Kitchen Design Trend To Be Huge Throughout 2025

As we step into 2025, we're seeing more homeowners forgoing conventional routes in favor of custom approaches when curating their personal spaces, especially when it comes to the kitchen. This shouldn't come as a surprise, as the past few years have seen lifestyles and attitudes shift away from fleeting fads towards longevity and sustainability. And while not everyone is up for a full kitchen renovation, there are numerous ways to keep your kitchen on trend in 2025 through small but significant changes. With design experts lauding the rise of custom metalwork, you can turn generic kitchen hardware and casework into stunning statement pieces with the addition of metallic details and accents.

"I think we'll see a lot more custom metalwork in the kitchen overall such as with hardware, backsplashes, shelving, and more," Paul Kropp, the COO and cofounder of Bakes & Kropp Fine Cabinetry told The Kitchn. "It introduces a level of craftsmanship and elegance that's hard to replicate with mass-produced materials." Adding a mix of metals in your home decor can create a touch of sophistication to your kitchen's look. Brass, nickel, matte gold, or bronze finishes will contrast beautifully against the warmth of wood or the coolness of marble, shaping a space that is simultaneously raw and elevated, authentic yet deliberate. However, exercise some restraint to avoid overwhelming your space with the custom metallic look. Design experts suggest focusing on one metal finish as your protagonist, and peppering the rest of the space with a variety of smaller metallic accents as supporting actors.

You're spoiled for choice when it comes to metallic finishes, allowing you to customize the right style kitchen to match your home's aesthetic. Homeowners and designers gravitate to brass for its subtle yet elegant look, especially when set against a backdrop of warmer materials like oak or walnut. Copper is another popular choice, appealing to homeowners for its durability and natural patina. In contrast to flashy chrome, brushed nickel's subdued finish seamlessly blends with a host of natural materials, textures, and colors. If you're tempted to go with gold, choose it in a matte finish for a contemporary and softer look — this timeless metal shines bright against dark-toned cabinets, kitchen islands, or counters.

You can stylishly introduce custom metals into your kitchen's scheme as either a showstopper or as small accent decor. Go bold with statement pieces like an array of metal-clad cabinet fronts or a kitchen island base finished in brass. For a minor change, replace your faucets, drawer knobs, cabinet pulls, or hanging light fixtures with metallic hardware. If budget is no constraint, swap out your existing exhaust hood or kitchen sink for brass or copper replacements to achieve a chic, industrial-style aesthetic. On a more modest scale, try bringing in furniture pieces with hints of metal accents, displaying metallic homeware along your kitchen counters, or decorating your room with metal wall art.