2025 Kitchen & Bath Trends: Insights from NKBA
2025 Kitchen & Bath Trends: Insights from NKBA
Direct Supply Inc. is proud to be a member of the National Kitchen and Bath Association. With local chapters, networking opportunities, advocacy for industry needs, research and more, NKBA brings together and educates industry Pros like us.
One of the valuable resources provided by NKBA is the extensive market research conducted regularly including the recently unveiled 2025 Trend Reports, providing a forward-looking perspective on kitchen and bath design. Here’s a breakdown of the key highlights.
Key Kitchen Trends
Functional Excellence:
- Tailored for Your Life: Homeowners seek designs that marry seamless functionality with personalized touches, ensuring spaces are as unique as their needs.
- Hidden Wonders: Concealed storage and discreet appliances allow for streamlined aesthetics without sacrificing practicality.
- Adaptable Spaces: Kitchens are multitasking hubs, evolving to support everything from culinary creativity to entertainment spaces.
- Sustainability Beyond the Surface: Eco-friendly choices now encompass energy efficiency, water conservation, and waste reduction practices.
- Other top trends include integrated technology and lighting.
Wellness in the Kitchen:
- Nature-Inspired Harmony: Biophilic elements like natural materials and greenery foster tranquility and connection.
- Bold, Purposeful Statements: Thoughtfully executed design accents create impact while maintaining balance.
- Health Starts Here: Features like ergonomic layouts, water purification systems, and tools for healthy cooking are gaining traction.
Aesthetic Evolution:
- Opening Up: Open shelving, expansive views, and airy layouts dominate design preferences.
- Textural Fusion: Blending materials, finishes, and styles creates dynamic yet cohesive spaces.
- Warm & Neutral: Light, warm, and natural tones form the cornerstone of timeless kitchen designs.
Key Bath Trends
A Sanctuary for Well-Being:
- Your Personal Spa: Bathrooms are transforming into everyday sanctuaries with spa-like amenities.
- Relax and Recharge: Features designed for relaxation and rejuvenation make these spaces a retreat.
- Simplify Upkeep: Low-maintenance materials and finishes help reduce stress and effort.
Design & Flow:
- Reimagine the Layout: Spatial reconfigurations enhance functionality and flow.
- Shared, Yet Personal: Dual vanities and connected spaces balance privacy and unity.
- Calm Meets Bold: Neutral and earthy tones dominate, with striking accents adding character.
Functional Luxury:
- Smart Personalization: Advanced tech in showers, lighting, and mirrors creates bespoke experiences.
- Layered Lighting: Versatile lighting schemes elevate usability and ambiance.
- Elegant Storage Solutions: Thoughtful, accessible storage designs keep essentials organized and within reach.
The 2025 NKBA Trend Reports offer a comprehensive glimpse into what industry pros are expecting for the year. Read the full report here – free to NKBA members. (Link to report). See top kitchen and bath trends in person at KBIS 2025 in Las Vegas in February 2025.
Interested in creating spaces that incorporate some of these trends?
Our Favorite Products for Creating Hidden Wonders and Multi-Functional Spaces
- Sugatsune ALT Pocket Doors
- Sugatsune MFU Flush Sliding Door System
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- Sugatsune IF-360 Lift System
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Open Shelving
Bold Statements and Accents
- Mesh, Grille & Metal Accents
- Wood Tambour for Islands, Accent Walls and More
Low Maintenance Materials
- Check out our Post on the Benefits of Solid Surface Showers
- Rincomatic Integrated Handles
Elegant Storage Solutions
- Gallery Rail for Open Shelving
- Century Components Vanity Organizers – Made in Ohio
- Vauth Sagel Corner Cabinet Solutions – Made in Germany
- Vauth Sagel Pantry Pull-Outs – Made in Germany