LEICHT Contracts, one of the UK’s leading providers of German engineered kitchen furniture to the new build and regeneration construction market report on the latest interior trends shaping the UK home next year.
Sarah Edwards, Managing Director UK at LEICHT Contracts explains, “The contracts market continues to be governed by a need for future-proof design, which supports UK building regulations and other factors such as demographics, cultural trends, lifestyle preferences, and community dynamics. Luxury property trends in 2025 are therefore looking at next-level design, where both style and function of the furniture are now viewed as one. Contributing to the creation of nurturing home environments for the UK’s prime residential sector, next year will inspire a host of contemporary environments which focus on quality materials and a rich interplay between colour, texture and construction.”
Keeping both the home and buyer in mind, LEICHT Contracts identify the following interior design trends as ‘ones to watch’ in 2025:
MULTI SENSORY FURNITURE – Ergonomic furniture design will point towards quality materials next year, which help to engage all the senses and positively influence the home environment such as the look and feel, ambience, and functionality.
Material choice is therefore paramount when creating a sensory interior scheme, with both dark and light wood furniture bringing the calming effects of mother nature in 2025, along with accents in glass being used to reflect natural light around the home.
In fact, lighting will come into its own next year with strategic lighting being used to illuminate task areas and help set the mood. Next year will continue to embrace the rise in smart lighting systems too, able to control the temperature, colour, and energy efficiency of lighting throughout the kitchen living space and adjoining zones for dining, laundry, and food management.
LOW CONTRAST DESIGN – Interior spaces will promote seamless living next year and provide a new take on the neutral colour palette with warm whites, greys, and soft shades of beige coming through as signature colours. From pale sand and delicate fawn to creamy vanilla and taupe, muted light shades will be the go-to when combined with solid wood or veneer cabinets that showcase distinct patterns and textures. With holistic environments focussing on enhancing mental health, contemplation and personal connection, beige brings the calm of a wellness retreat into the family home, proving its worth as the next new neutral!
The desire for greater personal expression will also see a range of bold colour options next year including primary hues like blue and red or more earthy shades of green and yellow, which are considered the most visible colours in nature. In terms of material, then the most beautiful natural resources such as fine marble, European walnut and light oak will shape schemes where dark low contrast cabinets add sophistication and tactility in design.
GEOMETRIC FORMS – Whether square or rectangular, furniture in 2025 will welcome a series of fixed structures in the kitchen living space that provide a flawless aesthetic with clean, straight lines. From ceiling mounted solutions for added light and storage in the cook zone through to full height cabinets that bring a sense of stability, furniture next year will adopt a minimalist style and mirror the markets growing desire for simple forms and negative space. Hardware will also adopt a geometrical style with one-dimensional handles in distinct finishes being used to elevate the drawers and cabinet doors to full effect.