Your kitchen is one of the most important spaces in your home; a place for you to cook, entertain family, and enjoy time with friends. That’s why it’s important to design a kitchen that is both stylish and functional. While planning your dream kitchen, carefully consider cabinet styles, hardware, sinks, paint colours, and backsplash tiles. Team Livwell Collective is happy to bring you the latest trends and themes in kitchen design, featuring a mix of modern, retro, and country styles which are budget-friendly, and smart while making your kitchen stand out.
The concealed kitchen is set to remain a major trend even in 2025. The concept refers to hiding appliances and adding smooth cabinets, and storage spaces that keep everything out of plain sight creating a clean, minimalist look that makes your kitchen feel more open and tidy.
Whoever says a neutral kitchen can be boring, must be kidding. Classic white kitchens are timeless. You can add natural stone like marble, touches of wood or brass, and textured items like rugs or curtains to a white kitchen. Decorative elements can also make the space feel more inviting.
A country kitchen exudes a cozy and rustic charm. Key elements like lantern-style pendant lights and a distressed wood kitchen island offer a warm, lived-in feel. To enhance the country vibe, consider adding wooden serving boards, glass jars for storage, and vintage buckets as decorative accents. These details bring a touch of nostalgia and simplicity to the space, creating a welcoming, farmhouse-inspired kitchen.
Incorporating simple stripes is in trend. You can create stripes either with wallpaper or wood panelling. Classic stripe walls are a great way to make a room feel spacious while it helps craft a soothing, country kitchen feel.
Creating contrast is expected to stay in trend as it involves balancing light and dark elements to add visual interest to a modern kitchen. For example, bright white cabinets can make the space feel open and fresh, while a deep grey island adds depth and contrast. The combination of contrasting elements creates a dynamic look.
Embrace a vintage feel by adding nostalgic charm to a modern kitchen by incorporating elements from the past like a vintage farm table used as an island. A piece of old pottery, an old big kitchenware piece or a collection of pieces works well too. This mix of old and new brings warmth, character, and a unique focal point to the space, blending rustic appeal with contemporary functionality.
Installing glass cabinet doors on white upper cabinets creates a beautiful contrast with green lower cabinets, offering both functionality and style. The glass doors provide extra storage while showcasing a stunning glassware collection, adding an elegant touch to your kitchen design.
Add a touch of greenery to your kitchen with houseplants that serve the purpose of both decor and function. Growing herbs like basil or cilantro not only enhances the space but also makes cooking more convenient with fresh ingredients within your cooking reach.
You can choose to forgo traditional cabinets and install large windows, creating a more open and timeless feel in the kitchen. Alternatively, you can opt for open shelves, which offer a chance to display your dishware and showcase your styling skills. Arrange glass canisters, white platters, and other kitchen essentials on the shelves to combine practicality with a beautiful, organized look.
Pile on pattern means layering multiple prints and designs to create a dynamic and visually engaging space. Just as you might mix patterns in a bedroom, you can start by choosing a bold pattern for an accent wall and complementing it with a colourful rug that features a different design. The key is to balance contrasting patterns while keeping the overall look cohesive and inviting, adding depth and personality to the room.
Designate a bar area in your home by setting aside a space with a bold cabinet colour that makes it stand out. For added style, create a wine nook by incorporating a built-in wine rack or a freestanding bar cabinet, using vertical space to display your wine collection beautifully.
A brass kitchen faucet adds a touch of elegance and sophistication to any space. Pair it with matching brass knobs and an aged brass pendant light to create a cohesive and polished look that elevates the entire kitchen.
A double island setup in the kitchen offers space for food prep and another for dining, maximizing countertop area and functionality. To create a cohesive look, consider adding contrasting lighting fixtures above each island, enhancing both style and practicality.
A well-designed galley kitchen can maximize both space and style by incorporating elements like green, white, or blue cabinetry, gold hardware, and open shelving. Adding a statement runner can enhance the narrow layout, creating a chic and functional cooking space.
If you are looking to redesign and renovate your kitchen, reach out to our team and we will offer you the best design and renovation solutions under one roof. You can also book a free consultation and visit our showroom in Abbotsford to take a closer look at the design and material options for your kitchen renovation.
