6 Kitchen Design Trends for 2025
Metallic finishes, new textures, concealed appliances and more were on display at the Esprit Cuisine trade show in Paris
The 2024 Esprit Meuble trade event, held in Paris from 16-19 Nov, brought together international kitchen industry players exhibiting in the Esprit Cuisine area of the show. Kitchen designers, retailers and manufacturers of appliances, accessories and equipment came out in force to present their new products and innovations.
Here’s what you need to know about the major trends represented at the event, from design and style to functionality and environmental responsibility.
Here’s what you need to know about the major trends represented at the event, from design and style to functionality and environmental responsibility.
Febal Casa kitchen, Colombini Group.
The Italian Colombini Group, via its Febal Casa brand, also presented the textured facades of its new kitchen collection, created in partnership with architect Daniel Libeskind, seen in the photo above in metallic finish.
“They are deconstructed in the image of the architect’s work and play with light to create material effects,” Moreno Semprini, sales director of the Febal Casa brand, says.
The Italian Colombini Group, via its Febal Casa brand, also presented the textured facades of its new kitchen collection, created in partnership with architect Daniel Libeskind, seen in the photo above in metallic finish.
“They are deconstructed in the image of the architect’s work and play with light to create material effects,” Moreno Semprini, sales director of the Febal Casa brand, says.
Textured fronts, Häcker.
New textures Kitchen cabinetry fronts also are taking on a new dimension. Wooden slats and pleated effects have been the order of the day in recent years, but are now increasingly giving way to woven fronts. As natural fibres are not the easiest to use in the kitchen, some manufacturers are innovating to imitate them and find a more resistant material. Such is the case with German kitchen manufacturer Häcker, which at this year’s show presented its new imitation woven kitchen fronts, available in black (pictured), light and dark wood.
More generally, manufacturers are expanding and enriching their range of finishes with ever more colours and textures, to enable kitchens to blend more seamlessly into our homes. With many of today’s kitchens opening onto living areas, it’s important to be able to match them to the rest of the room or, conversely, to make them stand out in these spaces with innovative aesthetics.
New textures Kitchen cabinetry fronts also are taking on a new dimension. Wooden slats and pleated effects have been the order of the day in recent years, but are now increasingly giving way to woven fronts. As natural fibres are not the easiest to use in the kitchen, some manufacturers are innovating to imitate them and find a more resistant material. Such is the case with German kitchen manufacturer Häcker, which at this year’s show presented its new imitation woven kitchen fronts, available in black (pictured), light and dark wood.
More generally, manufacturers are expanding and enriching their range of finishes with ever more colours and textures, to enable kitchens to blend more seamlessly into our homes. With many of today’s kitchens opening onto living areas, it’s important to be able to match them to the rest of the room or, conversely, to make them stand out in these spaces with innovative aesthetics.
Colombini Group.
2. Kitchens blend into the decor
The second major trend spotted at Esprit Cuisine concerns the integration of kitchens into our living spaces. Since the pandemic, interiors have become more convivial, with kitchens often integrated into a seating area and treated as living spaces in their own right.
Creating harmony throughout the home “Having a similar finish on furniture throughout the house is increasingly in demand, while most kitchens are open-plan, to create an ambience throughout the dwelling,” Moreno Semprini says.
2. Kitchens blend into the decor
The second major trend spotted at Esprit Cuisine concerns the integration of kitchens into our living spaces. Since the pandemic, interiors have become more convivial, with kitchens often integrated into a seating area and treated as living spaces in their own right.
Creating harmony throughout the home “Having a similar finish on furniture throughout the house is increasingly in demand, while most kitchens are open-plan, to create an ambience throughout the dwelling,” Moreno Semprini says.
Concealed kitchen, Häcker.
Hiding the kitchen for better integration The integration of kitchens into living spaces is not without its problems. One of the main criticisms levelled at open kitchens is that they leave the clutter associated with daily use of the kitchen visible from the living room.
With this in mind, manufacturers are increasingly developing solutions to conceal the technical elements of kitchens. These large doors, which hide an entire section of the kitchen, including worktops and storage, were spotted in large numbers at the show.
Hiding the kitchen for better integration The integration of kitchens into living spaces is not without its problems. One of the main criticisms levelled at open kitchens is that they leave the clutter associated with daily use of the kitchen visible from the living room.
With this in mind, manufacturers are increasingly developing solutions to conceal the technical elements of kitchens. These large doors, which hide an entire section of the kitchen, including worktops and storage, were spotted in large numbers at the show.
Undercover hob, Novy x Cosentino.
Technological innovations are going even further to make the kitchen and its technical elements disappear, such as the much-sought-after downdraft extractors built into worktops that have been on the rise for several years now.
So it’s impossible not to mention the new Undercover induction hob, developed by Novy in partnership with Cosentino. The hob is fully integrated under a Dekton surface, making the three or four cooking zones invisible, simply identified by central dots to indicate where to position the pans. As for the controls, they are concentrated in a wireless box.
Technological innovations are going even further to make the kitchen and its technical elements disappear, such as the much-sought-after downdraft extractors built into worktops that have been on the rise for several years now.
So it’s impossible not to mention the new Undercover induction hob, developed by Novy in partnership with Cosentino. The hob is fully integrated under a Dekton surface, making the three or four cooking zones invisible, simply identified by central dots to indicate where to position the pans. As for the controls, they are concentrated in a wireless box.
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FurnSpin, Hettich France.
3. Optimisation and modularity are the watchwords
While the size of kitchens has tended to increase over the past few decades, the problem of space is still very much an issue, and the fact that kitchens are becoming more than simple spaces in which to cook is prompting manufacturers to develop modular solutions.
Modular designs The kitchen is, of course, a room dedicated to preparing and sharing meals, but it’s also a space for entertaining, working and spending time with family.
Among the modular solutions we saw at this year’s show was Charles Réma’s Volte line, developed with furniture hardware manufacturer Hettich France. The furniture features FurnSpin technology, which enables instant transformation via rotation between closed storage and open shelving. In this way, the unit can be used as an equipment cabinet or a display area for beautiful recipe books.
3. Optimisation and modularity are the watchwords
While the size of kitchens has tended to increase over the past few decades, the problem of space is still very much an issue, and the fact that kitchens are becoming more than simple spaces in which to cook is prompting manufacturers to develop modular solutions.
Modular designs The kitchen is, of course, a room dedicated to preparing and sharing meals, but it’s also a space for entertaining, working and spending time with family.
Among the modular solutions we saw at this year’s show was Charles Réma’s Volte line, developed with furniture hardware manufacturer Hettich France. The furniture features FurnSpin technology, which enables instant transformation via rotation between closed storage and open shelving. In this way, the unit can be used as an equipment cabinet or a display area for beautiful recipe books.
Systemat, Häcker.
Optimising storage space Space is always an issue, and the search for solutions to optimise the smallest spots in kitchens is a major concern for manufacturers. Häcker took advantage of the show to present the new cabinet in its Systemat line. Significantly more spacious, with a depth of 60cm, it offers extended storage space for consumers and avoids wasted areas in the centre of kitchen islands, for example.
Also noteworthy is the development of contactless lighting in kitchen cabinets and cupboards, offered at all the booths we visited at this year’s Esprit Cuisine.
Optimising storage space Space is always an issue, and the search for solutions to optimise the smallest spots in kitchens is a major concern for manufacturers. Häcker took advantage of the show to present the new cabinet in its Systemat line. Significantly more spacious, with a depth of 60cm, it offers extended storage space for consumers and avoids wasted areas in the centre of kitchen islands, for example.
Also noteworthy is the development of contactless lighting in kitchen cabinets and cupboards, offered at all the booths we visited at this year’s Esprit Cuisine.
Lhov, Elica.
Multiplying functions to save space Modularity and optimisation go hand in hand with multifunctionality to make the most of every square centimetre of our kitchens. While furniture is designed to serve both the kitchen and the living room, appliances are also innovating to combine functions and save space.
One of the most convincing examples is the Lhov all-in-one cooking system from Elica, which combines hob, downdraft extractor and oven in a single appliance.
Multiplying functions to save space Modularity and optimisation go hand in hand with multifunctionality to make the most of every square centimetre of our kitchens. While furniture is designed to serve both the kitchen and the living room, appliances are also innovating to combine functions and save space.
One of the most convincing examples is the Lhov all-in-one cooking system from Elica, which combines hob, downdraft extractor and oven in a single appliance.
AEG, Electrolux.
4. Better eating thanks to new technologies
“Healthy eating is very important in France, and consumers are increasingly looking for simple, effective cooking solutions. This explains, for example, the success of air fryers on the market in recent years,” said Laurent Cours, director of research and statistics for Gifam at a conference during Esprit Meuble. Optimising cooking to make it as healthy as possible, and facilitating access to fresh produce, was another issue addressed at this year’s show.
Optimised cooking While oven functions have developed considerably over the past few years, particularly steam cooking, which has been democratised, their use is not always a matter of course for consumers, who sometimes find it hard to get away from rotating heat and 180 degree temperatures. One of the most interesting innovations presented at the show to bridge this gap is the integration of artificial intelligence into cooking systems by household appliance manufacturer Electrolux.
Under its AEG brand, the company has unveiled the launch of what it says is the first oven to integrate AI into cooking. Available in early 2025, it will enable users to optimise the cooking parameters of recipes imported and analysed by the tool by adding features such as steaming, and tips for optimising energy consumption, such as not preheating the oven when possible.
“We’re seeing more creativity in the kitchen, with the development of food influencers and the success of cooking shows. Customers are therefore looking for new, accessible features for their recipes. This is where AI is interesting,” Élise Lagoutte-Degove, Electrolux’s marketing director for France, says.
4. Better eating thanks to new technologies
“Healthy eating is very important in France, and consumers are increasingly looking for simple, effective cooking solutions. This explains, for example, the success of air fryers on the market in recent years,” said Laurent Cours, director of research and statistics for Gifam at a conference during Esprit Meuble. Optimising cooking to make it as healthy as possible, and facilitating access to fresh produce, was another issue addressed at this year’s show.
Optimised cooking While oven functions have developed considerably over the past few years, particularly steam cooking, which has been democratised, their use is not always a matter of course for consumers, who sometimes find it hard to get away from rotating heat and 180 degree temperatures. One of the most interesting innovations presented at the show to bridge this gap is the integration of artificial intelligence into cooking systems by household appliance manufacturer Electrolux.
Under its AEG brand, the company has unveiled the launch of what it says is the first oven to integrate AI into cooking. Available in early 2025, it will enable users to optimise the cooking parameters of recipes imported and analysed by the tool by adding features such as steaming, and tips for optimising energy consumption, such as not preheating the oven when possible.
“We’re seeing more creativity in the kitchen, with the development of food influencers and the success of cooking shows. Customers are therefore looking for new, accessible features for their recipes. This is where AI is interesting,” Élise Lagoutte-Degove, Electrolux’s marketing director for France, says.
Amo, Urban Cuisine.
Fresh produce at your fingertips While not everyone can grow their own produce, especially in urban areas, there’s a growing number of solutions on the market for bringing kitchen gardens indoors.
The Breton start-up Urban Cuisine, for example, presented Amo, an integrated indoor vegetable garden, with standard dimensions identical to those of an oven.
Easy to install in any kitchen, it promises abundant, tasty harvests thanks to connected, autonomous technology that constantly monitors crop hygrometry, oxygen levels, humidity, temperature, ventilation and light.
Fresh produce at your fingertips While not everyone can grow their own produce, especially in urban areas, there’s a growing number of solutions on the market for bringing kitchen gardens indoors.
The Breton start-up Urban Cuisine, for example, presented Amo, an integrated indoor vegetable garden, with standard dimensions identical to those of an oven.
Easy to install in any kitchen, it promises abundant, tasty harvests thanks to connected, autonomous technology that constantly monitors crop hygrometry, oxygen levels, humidity, temperature, ventilation and light.
Sink with easy-clean technology, Bora.
5. Less daily maintenance
Ease of maintenance is another aspect increasingly taken into account by consumers when purchasing a product, and this is even truer when it comes to household appliances. Here again, manufacturers are constantly innovating to offer coatings that are even easier to clean and more resistant to wear and tear. In this field, Electrolux’s SaphirMatt hobs stand out for their high protection against abrasion and their ease of maintenance and cleaning, requiring no detergent and leaving no fingerprints.
Bora goes even further to make kitchen maintenance easier. Its Bora sink incorporates a new function: at the touch of a button, water flows from all four sides of the sink to clean the sides and bottom in seconds.
5. Less daily maintenance
Ease of maintenance is another aspect increasingly taken into account by consumers when purchasing a product, and this is even truer when it comes to household appliances. Here again, manufacturers are constantly innovating to offer coatings that are even easier to clean and more resistant to wear and tear. In this field, Electrolux’s SaphirMatt hobs stand out for their high protection against abrasion and their ease of maintenance and cleaning, requiring no detergent and leaving no fingerprints.
Bora goes even further to make kitchen maintenance easier. Its Bora sink incorporates a new function: at the touch of a button, water flows from all four sides of the sink to clean the sides and bottom in seconds.
6. Eco-responsibility and energy savings
Of course, the question of ecology, water and energy savings also arises in kitchens. While the subject is not new, it’s encouraged by changes in legislation concerning household appliances and furnishing products in general.
“In 2024, two-thirds of French consumers took into account the Repairability Index of the appliances they bought for their kitchens. As a result, sales of appliances graded 8 and above [out of 10] rose by 30% in a tense environment. In 2025, the Durability Index will enter the market, integrating the Repairability Index, and 85% of consumers already say they are ready to pay more for an appliance that lasts longer,” said Laurent Cours during the conference.
Water and energy consumption indicators are also a key selling point, and manufacturers are well aware of this. One example is Beko’s SaveWater technology, which reduces the water consumption of dishwashers by reusing clean water from the end of the last cycle and recycling it at the start of the next wash.
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Of course, the question of ecology, water and energy savings also arises in kitchens. While the subject is not new, it’s encouraged by changes in legislation concerning household appliances and furnishing products in general.
“In 2024, two-thirds of French consumers took into account the Repairability Index of the appliances they bought for their kitchens. As a result, sales of appliances graded 8 and above [out of 10] rose by 30% in a tense environment. In 2025, the Durability Index will enter the market, integrating the Repairability Index, and 85% of consumers already say they are ready to pay more for an appliance that lasts longer,” said Laurent Cours during the conference.
Water and energy consumption indicators are also a key selling point, and manufacturers are well aware of this. One example is Beko’s SaveWater technology, which reduces the water consumption of dishwashers by reusing clean water from the end of the last cycle and recycling it at the start of the next wash.
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What do you think of these emerging kitchen trends? Share your thoughts in the Comments.
1. New colour effects and textures
Although white kitchens have been prevalent in interiors for many years, they had deserted the aisles of this latest Esprit Cuisine show. Manufacturers are constantly enriching their selection of colours and finishes to meet the desires of as many people as possible and put the kitchen back at the centre of the home, both in terms of layout and aesthetics.
Metallic reflections Among the new finishes seen at this year’s event were new metallic effects. Like those seen on the furniture and accessories collections at recent Maison & Objet shows, they are now making their way into kitchens. German manufacturer Häcker has unveiled its new Vegas line of cabinetry, offering four metallic shades for kitchen fronts: brown (pictured), blue, green and champagne. The colour is identical inside and outside the cabinetry for perfect unity.
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