RANGE REVIEW: KITCHENS & BATHROOMS WORKTOPS TAKE CENTRE STAGE IN KITCHEN RENOVATIONS
Houzz, the leading platform for home renovation and design, including the all-in-one software solution for industry professionals, has released its 2025 UK Houzz Kitchen Trends Study. The survey found that the majority of homeowners upgraded their worktops during a kitchen renovation (92%). When it comes to choosing new kitchen worktops, homeowners prioritise materials based on their look and feel (65%), durability (44%) and ease of cleaning (38%), rather than cost (24%;
AWARD-WINNING KITCHEN INNOVATIONS
Rotpunkt, award-winning designer and leading manufacturer of climate-friendly German Kitchen furniture, introduces its most contemporary, diverse and comprehensive product offer to date with the launch of its brand-new 2025 Product Innovations Brochure, available now. Bringing the company’s ‘Welcome Home’ concept to life on every page of the new innovations’ brochure, Rotpunkt present a broad range of contemporary ideas for the kitchen, living and dressing room space in 2025, which you can view online or download at
www.rotpunkt.co.uk Matt Phillips, Head of UK Operations at Rotpunkt says: “We are extremely excited to share our 2025 product innovations to our growing UK customer base, as we believe that variety is the best way to facilitate original design requirements and the creation of new retail opportunities for our suppliers. As the latest home interiors continue to blend form and function, we believe taking an holistic approach in the development and renewal of our products is what keeps our brand current and competitive in the marketplace.”
Designing climate-friendly furniture for virtually
every room in the home, the 2025 product innovations by Rotpunkt feature a range of new door colours, dimensions, accessories and storage solutions for the kitchen, living room, home office, and dressing room. From open-plan, single wall kitchens with signature island units and full height storage, through to discreet walk-in pantries for today’s home chef and the latest fitted wardrobes for the modern dressing room, it’s now even easier to come home to Rotpunkt.
Designed and made by Rotpunkt, prices start from £17,500 + vat (furniture only).
For more information, please contact Rotpunkt UK by email at info@rotpunktuk. com or visit
www.rotpunkt.co.uk and
www.rotpunktkuechen.de/en
down seven percentage points from 2024). Engineered quartz is the most sought-after worktop material (42%), followed by butcher block or wood slab (14%), laminate (14%), solid surface
(12%), granite (10%) and marble (5%). White is the top choice for main kitchen worktops, selected by more than half of homeowners (32% white and 22% off-white), followed at a distance by wood tones (16%). “Worktops offer a multitude of options for homeowners to personalise their kitchens for both aesthetic and practical reasons like durability and ease of cleaning. Even as design trends evolve, this feature remains a priority,” says Marine Sargsyan, Houzz staff economist. “We’re seeing a rise in overall kitchen renovation spend as homeowners invest in specific features and undergo major modifications, many of which require the expertise of qualified home professionals.”
Investment in kitchen renovations continues
to grow, with over a quarter of renovating homeowners citing having the financial means for starting their kitchen update as a top motivation (29%). The median spend for both major and
minor kitchen renovations* increased by 34% to £17,500 from £13,000 in 2024. The median spend for a major kitchen renovation of a large kitchen (100 square feet or more), climbed to £20,000, up from £15,000 the previous
year. The median spend on a major small kitchen renovation (less than 100 square feet) is £4,900. Nearly three-quarters of homeowners change the layout of their kitchen (71%) and over three in five upgrade plumbing, electrical or heating systems (63%). Considering the complexities of these projects, homeowners are continuing to turn to home professionals for help. In fact, 93% of homeowners hired a pro for
their project. Tradespeople are in highest demand (61%), and other popular categories include kitchen fitters (45%), kitchen designers (44%), home builders (28%), architects (28%) and cabinet makers (24%).
The 2025 UK Houzz Kitchen Trends Study is
a report of homeowners who are in the midst of, are planning or recently completed a kitchen renovation. The online survey was fielded to UK Houzz users in November-December 2024. You can download the full report from www.houzz.
co.uk/ideabooks/180101184
THE PERFECT BLEND OF STYLE AND VERSATILITY
The latest addition to the KönigQuartz range of surfaces is Giullietta which is designed to complement today’s contemporary-styled interiors. With sleek lines and timeless appeal, Giulietta effortlessly enhances
any kitchen design embracing bold, vibrant hues or prefer a more understated, neutral palette.
KönigQuartz is said to be perfect for kitchens and bathrooms due to high stain and scratch-resistance. Easy to clean, the surfaces are certified by NSF as safe for food contact. Crafted for modern living, the Giulietta quartz surface brings both elegance and functionality.
For further information on the Königstone range, please visit
www.konigstone.co.uk
SHAKING UP THE KITCHEN
Pictured is Keller’s new Timeless Charm kitchen scheme which features the new Avalon door – a 50mm Reverse Shaker with a tea tray/Shaker 5mm raised edge and raised centre panel. With Keller, the popularity of the Shaker door continues apace. Traditionally used in country- style kitchens, the door style is equally at home in contemporary kitchens today. And for an even more modern look, the new Avalon door is just the job – it’s reverse Shaker door. Shown here in Sea Salt with a champagne-
coloured handle in two finishes, the Avalon is available in eight Master Collection colours, 21 Comfort Collection colours and 2,050 NCS colours in structured or silk lacquer. Tim Spann, Keller’s UK national sales manager, elaborates: “Texture is everything in interior design at the moment. People are choosing tangible,
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tactile surfaces hence we are seeing interesting lines in kitchens and bathrooms. The new Reverse Shaker door is perfect and timeless for this sort of look.”
For further information on Keller kitchens, please visit
www.kellerkitchens.com
www.diyweek.net
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