
3 Upgrades Everyone’s Making to Their Kitchen Cabinets in 2025, According to Designers
The kitchen, often considered the heart of the home, significantly influences a property's resale value. Homeowners dedicate substantial thought to kitchen renovations, seeking inspiration from various sources. A recent study conducted by Houzz, a prominent home improvement and design platform, provides data-driven insights into the current preferences of over 1,600 homeowners regarding their kitchen renovations. The study specifically highlights three dominant trends for kitchen cabinets in 2025: brushed nickel hardware, shaker-style cabinets, and bar pulls.
Brushed nickel hardware has emerged as the leading choice, preferred by 31% of homeowners, surpassing black hardware by 12 percentage points. Interior designers, such as Cass Thurston and Stephanie Brown of Saint Louise Design, endorse brushed nickel for its soft, subtle finish that complements a wide array of colors and wood tones. Thurston notes its versatility, while Brown emphasizes its practicality for families, as it effectively conceals fingerprints and water spots, maintaining a timeless aesthetic despite heavy use.
Despite some designers previously labeling classic shaker cabinets as an outgoing trend, the Houzz study reveals their enduring popularity. A significant majority, 61% of homeowners surveyed, selected shaker-style cabinets for their kitchen renovations. Flat-panel cabinets, the closest alternative, garnered only 22% of the vote. Charlotte Sardet, lead designer and founder of CSH Greenwich Advisory, attributes this continued appeal to the shaker style's ability to add subtle dimension and maintain simplicity, allowing for the integration of other design elements without overwhelming the space. Thurston adds that shaker cabinets offer customization opportunities, such as adjusting panel thickness or depth, to keep the design fresh while retaining its classic charm.
Bar pulls are overwhelmingly favored by homeowners, with 75% incorporating them into their kitchen renovations. Sardet explains that bar pulls contribute to a minimalist aesthetic while offering opportunities for character through varying sizes and finishes. Beyond aesthetics, bar pulls provide functional advantages, particularly for wide drawers. They evenly distribute pulling force across the entire length of the drawer, preventing strain and potential damage that can occur when using smaller pulls where users might only grasp one handle. Thurston suggests mixing bar pulls with knobs on cabinet doors to enhance visual interest and prevent a uniform appearance in the kitchen.
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