
3 Upgrades Everyone’s Making to Their Kitchen Cabinets in 2025, According to Designers
Kitchens are often considered the heart of a home, significantly influencing its resale value. Consequently, homeowners invest considerable thought and effort into their kitchen renovations. A recent study by Houzz, a prominent home improvement and design website, provides data-driven insights into the current preferences of over 1,600 homeowners regarding kitchen cabinet upgrades in 2025. The study highlights three key trends that are overwhelmingly popular: brushed nickel hardware, shaker-style cabinets, and bar pulls.
Brushed nickel hardware has emerged as the top choice for kitchen cabinet hardware, with 31% of homeowners selecting it, outpacing black hardware by 12 percentage points. Designers such as Cass Thurston of her namesake interior design firm and Stephanie Brown of Saint Louise Design attest to its versatility and aesthetic appeal. Thurston notes that brushed nickel offers a softer, more subtle finish that complements various color schemes and wood tones. Brown emphasizes its practicality, especially for families, as it effectively conceals fingerprints and water spots, making it a durable and timeless option that maintains a classic look.
Despite some designers previously considering classic shaker cabinets an "outgoing trend," the Houzz study reveals a strong preference among homeowners. A substantial 61% of respondents opted for shaker-style cabinets for their kitchen renovations, significantly overshadowing flat-panel cabinets, which garnered only 22% of the vote. Charlotte Sardet, lead designer and founder of CSH Greenwich Advisory, explains that shaker cabinets add a subtle dimension without overwhelming the space, allowing for the incorporation of other design elements. Thurston further elaborates on their customizability, mentioning the ability to adjust panel thickness and depth to keep the design fresh while preserving its timeless appeal. Sardet even envisions using crown molding as a frame for a minimalist cabinet design, demonstrating the adaptability of shaker styles.
Bar pulls are another dominant trend, favored by an overwhelming 75% of homeowners undertaking kitchen renovations. Sardet attributes their popularity to their minimalist aesthetic and their ability to add character through variations in size and finish. Beyond their visual appeal, bar pulls offer functional benefits, particularly for wide drawers, where they distribute pulling force evenly across the entire length. This design feature helps prevent strain on the drawer and potential damage that can occur when using smaller pulls that concentrate force on a single point. Thurston also suggests using a combination of bar pulls and knobs on cabinet doors to introduce visual interest and prevent the kitchen from appearing too uniform. These three trends—brushed nickel hardware, shaker-style cabinets, and bar pulls—collectively represent homeowners' current inclination towards classic, functional, and stylish choices in kitchen cabinet upgrades.
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