From rustic farmhouses to contemporary abodes, bespoke kitchen specialists The Main Company design some of the most unique kitchens for their customers. As we head into 2025, Alex Main, director of The Main Company, shares his insights into upcoming trends, including the everlasting popularity of green, a more refined approach to wood and a touch of fluting.

Refined wood

“Wood is being embraced in the home and in the kitchen more than ever before. From cabinet fronts to accent details, homeowners are steering towards a lighter, more refined look with wood. Part of the desire to create a more natural looking space, we have found that this elegant, more refined approach to incorporating wood is following through into other areas of the home, such as in joinery in adjacent rooms as well as across walls and floors.”

Still going green

“Green is still one of the most popular colour choices for kitchens. With a slight tendency towards darker, moodier palettes, this shade is likely to remain prevalent throughout next year as well. Whilst the darker tones are the most popular, we have noticed a lean towards more uncommon shades recently – from bolder olive tones to more jewel-based teals and emeralds.”

Quiet luxury

Reena Simon, designer and content creator, designed an exclusive kitchen collection with The Main Company this year. Here, she shares her thoughts on the quiet luxury trend in kitchen design:

“There’s a noticeable trend towards what I have seen described as ‘quiet luxury’ in kitchen design. This trend also aligns with the broader movement towards sensorial design, where the focus is on creating environments that engage the senses in a calming and subtle way.

‘People are seeking kitchens that offer a serene, almost spa-like atmosphere, achieved through a blend of textures, soft palettes and minimalistic details.

‘Additionally, there’s a growing desire for personalisation and uniqueness in design. Rather than opting for cookie-cutter solutions, homeowners are embracing bespoke elements that reflect their individual tastes and lifestyles, leading to kitchens that are both functional and deeply personal.”

Fluting & grooving

“From glass doors to cabinetry fronts, fluting has become tremendously popular. Perfect when paired with a more refined approach to light wood, different fluted or grooved details add a sought-after, unique touch to kitchens, creating a more lived-in and individual feel that can blend with the style of the rest of a home easily.”

Personality, patterns & materials

“The desire to create and make unique design statements has remained an important factor in kitchen design this year, in particular when it comes to different patterns and materials. Homeowners are looking to add personality and individuality through a number of new and exciting ways, such as hessian-effect materials on cabinet fronts, opting for wallpaper in-fill panels or even having hand painted specialist kitchen panels. We expect to see an increase in these more personal touches next year, allowing homeowners to really put their stamp on their kitchens.”