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What does 2025 have in store? In Design Psychic, our community of editors, experts, and tastemakers predicts the trends coming soon to a house near you.
Before you sift through a fan deck or mull over hardware for your kitchen renovation, you’ll first have to figure out what cabinet door style is right for you. For the past few years, Shaker-style doors, which are known for their lack of ornamentation and recessed central panels, have been an easy go-to for anyone wanting to achieve that cozy English cottage look. But lately, designers aren’t so sold. Many of them want to go even simpler, craving a thinner profile or, in some cases, go in the other direction and layer on the texture for a truly custom feel.
Ahead, we asked 17 interior designers to share what kitchen cabinet style they think will be big in 2025. While some pros still stand by the classics, others are ready to give them a twist.
The Winner: Inset Doors With a Hint of Interest
I’m seeing an increased return to inset cabinets, where the doors are sitting within frames, and similarly, partial-overlay cabinets, regardless of what the door style is. I think being able to see cabinet frames is so charming and a refreshing departure from the full-overlay cabinets that have dominated design for a while. Also, I love seeing doors that look like beadboard jumped off the walls and became cabinets! —Noz Nozawa, founder of Noz Design
Inset flat panels with exposed hinges! English-inspired kitchens are popping up more and more. —Molly Kidd, founder of Molly Kidd Studio
Inset cabinets will continue to reign, with step and bead detailing over a simple Shaker. These subtle details are timeless and keep everything grounded in classicism, allowing people to go playful with color. —Zoë Feldman, founder of Zoë Feldman Design
Minimal, Nearly Flat Panels
I think we will see either flat panels or quite minimal panels. People are attracted to textures, patterns, and colors and are less interested in fancy door panels. —Young Huh, founder of Young Huh Interior Design
Skinny Shaker and slabs! Combined with textures and deep colors, it would bring a touch of warmth and balance. —Pascale de Fouchier, founder of Pascale de Fouchier Interiors
Special Details
We’re anticipating a rise in reeded surfaces and mixed materials, like metal inlays or colored glass, which add depth and interest to cabinetry. —Alexis Oliver, senior associate at Meyer Davis
I think the idea of a more traditional-style cabinet with more detailing will be popular. Painted out in an unexpected bold color or in a rich dark wood tone would give a space so much drama. The more details the better! —Alykhan Velji, founder of Alykhan Velji Designs
Anything goes, but make it special. A twist on the standard proportions, a special little routed-out detail, a little curve at the corner of a Shaker panel…it’s all about the detailing. —Britt and Damian Zunino, cofounders of Studio DB
Scalloped Fronts
I think the tried-and-true, classic styles will remain in 2025, but with some added interest: cabinet fronts with scoring and scalloped edges. —Tina Schnabel, head of interiors at BarlisWedlick
Textured cabinet doors, including reeded, slatted, and softly curved designs, are gaining momentum. These styles add depth and a tactile quality that elevates a kitchen beyond the purely functional. —Lucia Bartholomew and Cayley Lambur, cofounders of Electric Bowery
Skinny Shaker
Our most popular Semihandmade options remain Shaker and our more modern Slim Shaker. Both are classically traditional but blend seamlessly with pretty much any decorating style. —John McDonald, founder of Semihandmade
Micro-Shaker with a bullnose bead is clean and modern with a subtle nod to tradition. It’s the perfect time for those with sleek, minimal homes to add some spice with inviting textures. —Lindsey Colhoun, founder of Lindsey Colhoun Design
Traditional Shaker
The traditional Shaker cabinets will stay popular in 2025. The movement toward European design with bespoke details is more desirable than sterile modern design. —Sapna Aggarwal, cofounder of Bungalowe
Rift-Cut White Oak
We love rift-cut white oak cabinets and have used them in two projects. The subtle linear texture creates a harmonious, streamlined look, and when paired with a panel-ready fridge, these cabinet doors enhance the seamlessness of the space. This material is perfect for those who appreciate minimalist aesthetics with a touch of natural warmth. —Joelle Kutner and Jesse Rudolph, cofounders of Ome Dezin