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Above left: Naked Kitchens’ Anmer design in lacquered, lighter toned walnut Above right, top: Howdens’ Greenwich natural oak kitchen; Above right, below: Howdens’ Hockley Textures Dark Stone and gloss Sandstone
and texture into the heart of the home, with a steer towards a lighter, more refined look, from cabinet fronts to accent details”. And, it maintains, with the “desire to create a more natural-looking space, this elegant, more refined approach to incorporating wood is following through into other areas of the home, such as in joinery in adjacent rooms as well as across walls and floors”.
Harvey Jones says warm stained woods and earthy hues are redefining kitchen elegance in 2025, “infusing spaces with natural, welcoming charm”.
“These tones provide an organic vibe, while introducing texture and depth to the design,” it says. “Pair warm woods with neutral colours for understated elegance or bold accents for a striking contrast.” The retailer has added eight new ‘natural aesthetic’ shades in its kitchen collections, ranging from light-washed oaks to rich chocolatey tones. Homes and Gardens sees the fashion for
a “cosy, lived-in style” continuing through 2025, with the emphasis on a mixture of colours and textures “for a more visually interesting space”.
It also says wood kitchens are making a comeback this year, in particular showcasing “textured wood with prominent veining”. The magazine quotes Jayne Everett of
Naked Kitchens as saying: “Textured timber back panels within the kitchen, such as for a wall cabinet really showcases this statement material.”
She added that exposed timber has traditionally been a favourite way to bring texture into a kitchen, but that homeowners are also starting to think of woody tones as part of the overall colour scheme. “When you’re using very bold,
contemporary paint colours, then balancing that with some pieces in the natural, understated colours of oaks and other timbers provides the kitchen with that timeless quality. Timber makes a kitchen fashion- proof,” she said. Walnut in particular is proving popular. “Previously people turned to darker walnut for their cabinets because they wanted that deep, rich look,” said Ms Everett. “That will never go out of style, but we are seeing a trend now for walnut that looks very natural – lacquered rather than stained – where you
can see the grain in the timber and all the lovely tonal variations.” Ideal Homes says the key to a stylish kitchen in 2025 is all about texture; “sticking to pared-back colour palettes and lots of oak tones, then layering lots of texture through fluted kitchen cabinets to add an on-trend touch.”
It also sees bare wood cupboards being to the fore in 2025, inspired by Scandi design. It quotes Al Bruce, managing director
of maker Olive and Barr as saying: “The wood kitchen trend has made a significant comeback in recent years. We have moved on from outdated and clunky wood kitchens to seamless elegant designs, which celebrate the beauty and versatility of wood. ‘With a nod to the Nordic style, we’ve noticed a demand from homeowners for an authentic look, which celebrates natural materials in abundance. Wood kitchens create a warm, inviting atmosphere, the natural grain and textures add depth and character to the home and provide the perfect backdrop for an abundance of natural textures, from quartz worktops to sandstone floors.” ■
www.ttjonline.com | March/April 2025 | TTJ
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