WHAT KITCHEN AND BATH COLOR TRENDS EMERGED IN 2024?

A great way to begin a new year is to look back at the trends of the previous year. In December 2024, the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) released the 2025 edition of its annual Kitchen Trends Report. In this month’s blog, we look at the surveyed results of five NKBA color trends for the year ahead.

Retro Revival

According to the NKBA, past trends are making a comeback. 52% Of the respondents indicated that bright colors and earth tones of the 1970s will be popular, while 47% showed that the muted Mid-century aesthetic of the 1950s will return.

Shown: Greenfield Cabinetry, Full Access construction, Estridge door style, Composite Quartered Teak Veneer, Natural finish, with Satin sheen

 

 

Personal Touches

Personalization continues to be important with every remodel. The NKBA survey indicated that 71% of respondents prefer colorful kitchens, while only 29% preferred a white kitchen.

Shown: Kitchen Bases: Greenfield Cabinetry, Full Access construction, Estridge door style, Composite Rift Cut White Oak material, Natural stain; Kitchen Walls: Greenfield Cabinetry, Full Access construction, Farmington door style, Paint Grade material, Glacier paint

 

Color Insights

Light and natural colors continue to be preferred over white and grey kitchens. For the second year in a row, green is the most popular color indicated by homeowners, followed by blue and brown.

Shown: Kitchen Perimeter: Greenfield Cabinetry, Framed SR Inset construction, Catalina 231 A door style, Paint Grade finish, Color Match-Rookwood Shutter Green by Sherwin-Williams®; Kitchen Island: Greenfield Cabinetry, Framed Modern Overlay construction, Catalina 231 A door style, Paint Grade finish, Color Match-Rookwood Shutter Green by Sherwin-Williams

 

 

Blend of Beauty

One of the best ways to show personality is to showcase two painted finishes, or a painted and stained finish. The NKBA saw 67% of their respondents agree, with 84% even agreeing that lighting fixtures will see increased interest in featuring different materials as well.

Shown: Kitchen Perimeter: Greenfield Cabinetry, Full Access construction, Augusta A door style, Paint Grade material, Color Match-Creamy White by Benjamin Moore®; Kitchen Island: Greenfield Cabinetry, Framed ER Inset Construction, Augusta A door style, Paint Grade material, Color Match-Railings by Farrow & Ball®

 

Making a Statement

The NKBA found that 52% of those surveyed agree that the kitchen is a perfect space for incorporating statement colors. As mentioned previously, many homeowners prefer colorful kitchens full of color and personality.

Shown: Greenfield Cabinetry, Full Access construction, Farmington door style, Paint Grade material, Color Match – Blueblood by Sherwin-Williams

 

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