Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Terri Williams is a journalist covering housing trends. Open shelving is out, and homeowners want their kitchens to reflect their ...

Our kitchens have become multiuse workhorses, making permanent the many functions demanded during the pandemic, whether that was dining, gathering, or working. But what about kitchen trends in 2025?

The kitchen has long since moved beyond a purely functional space, becoming a statement room, social hub, and integral part of a home’s design identity. As homeowners seek to modernise and personalise ...