6 Kitchen Cabinet Trends You’ll See in 2025

Cabinets can really make or break the design of your kitchen—they often take up a huge chunk of real estate in the space, after all. For this reason, it’s important to keep in mind what’s up-and-coming in the world of cabinetry if you’re beginning a renovation or even just playing around with the idea, so you can design a kitchen you’ll love for years.

Fortunately, MasterBrand Cabinets, the country’s leading cabinet manufacturer, just released their 2025 Cabinetry Design and Trend Report, which reflects current consumer demands as well as predictions from forward-thinking industry professionals like interior designers. We chatted with Stephanie Pierce, the brand’s director of design and trends, who broke down the report’s findings, from the kitchen trends that are waning to vintage paint colors that are making a comeback. 

Modern Traditional Style

It didn’t seem like the farmhouse aesthetic would ever go away, but according to MasterBrand, farmhouse and urban or industrial kitchen styles have seen the biggest dips in popularity in recent years.

What’s popular now is “soft modern,” modern traditional, and transitional styles—essentially, a hybrid of modern and traditional elements. It seems that millennials are now craving a break from the minimalist aesthetic (or the “sea of sameness,” as Pierce puts it) that dominated design for over a decade. 

Fringe Colors 

Color is no longer limited to just the kitchen island, even for those who aren’t as adventurous with their design choices. According to Pierce, extending that splash of color to the perimeter of the kitchen is quickly becoming the norm. She also confirmed what we’ve been seeing trending—blues and greens are the most popular shades outside of shades of white.

“There are now six different shades of blue that are standard, and green is having a moment. One-third of the designers we surveyed chose green as a color they used in a recent project,” Pierce says. She makes it a point to note though that unexpected “fringe colors” are starting to pop up too—colors like red and burgundy, which have a nostalgic ’90s vibe to them. Mustard, pale yellow, and dusky teal are creeping up as well. 

Wood Tones

When we met with MasterBrand last year, they confirmed that wood tones were starting to gain popularity, and this year, they confirmed that wood tones have only gained even more steam as homeowners seek to incorporate warmth and natural texture into their kitchens.

Oak, walnut, and maple species are the most popular wood selections, with light and mid-tone stains being preferred by consumers. Pierce predicts that darker stains will start to pick up over the next few years, which lend themselves to more retro aesthetics. 

Evolved Shaker Doors 

The Shaker-style door is still the most popular type of cabinet front, Pierce confirms. It’s the perfect blend of contemporary and traditional, so this isn’t surprising considering that “modern traditional” is all the rage right now. What is surprising is the evolution of the style.

Pierce says that Shaker-style doors are becoming a little more modernized, as the iconic thick borders are getting narrower—so much so, that you might not automatically register that they’re Shaker cabinets. Get ready to see more of this fresh take on the classic style. 

“Posh” Pantries, Sculleries, and Back Kitchens

Pantries are certainly not a new thing, and they’re not usually the coolest or most exciting part of a kitchen, especially if they’re disorganized chaos. But the glamorization of food storage is becoming a thing, according to Pierce, who says “posh” pantries—outfitted with lots of cabinetry—are in demand right now.

Luxe pantries are especially popular in new construction, where you’re not limited to an existing floor plan. And in existing structures, MasterBrand says that 66% of designers they surveyed saw an increase in homeowners extending their pantry storage by opting for floor-to-ceiling cabinets. 

The rise of these spaces, which are typically furnished with sinks and dishwashers, is indicative of the lengths homeowners are willing to go to for a main kitchen area that’s clean, efficient, and well-organized.

Hidden Features

MasterBrand says the number one lifestyle trend that affects their consumers’ choices is the desire to declutter and stay organized, and one of the easiest ways to accomplish this is to hide as much as possible.

Pierce says there’s a trend towards inconspicuous kitchens, with pocket-style doors, integrated charging stations to conceal appliances, and even appliance garages, where people store things like blenders and toasters. Pierce also adds that “locker style” cabinets are in demand as well.