One of the most significant benefits of building a custom home is the ability to make each space uniquely personal. This design freedom can influence every room of the house, but experts are increasingly seeing homeowners get creative in the kitchen. While many kitchen features are never likely to change – the need for appliances, countertops, and cooktops, for instance – homeowners are beginning to rethink colors, lighting, floor plans, and ambiance. These innovative style choices often encourage a transformation from a utilitarian workspace to a community gathering space.

Here are some of the evolving kitchen features and trends interior design professionals are seeing in new custom homes.

Kitchen Features Homeowners Love

1. Color is Back: Of course, styles and trends seem to come and go – but white or monochromatic kitchens have had quite a reign. That said, interior design professionals say that Floridians have been choosing more colorful kitchen design for the last several years, a trend that is expected to grow in 2025. Color has been utilized in splashes and accents up until now, but its return is marked by more dynamic and bold usage. Colorful cabinetry, tile, and countertops in earthy tones and neutrals inspire natural, organic aesthetics, while darker shades of cabinetry are popular with homeowners looking to make a statement.
2. Wood is Also Making a Comeback: In design, you can expect everything old to be new again, at some point. While wood cabinets fell out of favor for a couple of decades, their comeback is energized by new shades and finishes that add depth and warmth to the space. Dark woods are especially intriguing in luxury homes, providing an elegant and sophisticated overall look.
3. Stealth Storage Options: Storage is a necessity for any kitchen, but as these spaces are often used for entertaining, keeping things out of sight is preferable. Hidden storage will continue to trend in 2025, making kitchens not only more functional, but more chic. Kitchen features such as toe kicks, hoods with hidden storage and walk in pantries or appliances behind Murphy or pocket doors, there are many innovative solutions for those looking for a clean and sleek space for guests to enjoy.
4. Integrated Appliances: In an effort to create a seamless space, many homeowners will choose to integrate their appliances in creative ways – from panel-front appliances with hidden handles to appliances secreted away behind retractable doors.
5. Mix and Match Metallics: When it comes to kitchen features, fixtures may seem mundane – but that can easily be fixed by choosing soft, brushed metallics such as nickel, brass and bronze. These finishes are less austere than the matte black that has been popular in recent years and can be easily mixed and matched for an understated yet posh overall effect. From faucets to pendant lighting or photo frames on the walls, metallics are a beautiful choice.
6. Artistic Backsplashes: The backsplash is traditionally empty wall space, and interior designers are having fun adding a bit of whimsy to the area. Tiles are available in a wide array of designs, geometric patterns and decorative embellishments, allowing homeowners to express their personality and add that extra “wow” factor that perfectly finishes off the space.

Personality, Style and Character

Overall, these kitchen features all allow homeowners to create a space that is not only utilitarian, but welcoming and beautiful. Whether you want sleek and chic or warm and rustic (or anything in between), the biggest trend is the freedom to design your kitchen the way you see fit.

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