The Most Exciting Design Trends From KBIS 2025

1. High-tech appliances belong everywhere in the home

Smart appliances are starting to venture beyond the kitchen—and perhaps even in vehicles—to make living more seamless, convenient, and connected. Leading the pack was Samsung, which debuted an assortment of tech-forward appliances that reflect its new mantra “AI for all.” The brand’s suite of user-focused appliances includes the Bespoke 4-Door Flex Refrigerator, the Bespoke AI Laundry Combo, and the Bespoke Slide-In Induction Range, each outfitted with LCD screens that serving as hubs for connected devices. Queueing up a Spotify playlist, double-checking a recipe, or answering a call while cooking has never been easier. The refrigerator is also equipped with AI Food Tracking thanks to a built-in camera that recognizes more than 30 food items such as fruits and vegetables, keeps track of what food enters and leaves, and recommends recipes based on what ingredients are on hand.

Monogram proved its sophisticated suite fits practically anywhere with an immersive booth that revealed novel integrations of luxury appliances throughout the home. Most eye-catching was an under-counter refrigerator that fits seamlessly into luxury baths and stores everything from skincare serums to sparkling water, conjuring an at-home spa experience. They also custom-designed a bespoke Lexus GX kitted out with specialty products like a Monogram 30” Smart Flush Hearth Oven and Monogram Forge Heated Ice Press to take road trips to the next level.

Bertazzoni expanded its repertoire with a built-in coffee maker, a flush system that dispenses espresso, cappuccino, macchiato, and other coffee beverages with the push of a button. Dacor brought out an updated version of its Integrated Wine Dispenser, which employs argon gas technology to preserve reds and whites at perfect temperatures for up to 60 days without the loss of flavor or natural aroma. The appliance fits flush into cabinets or can be stowed in a hidden place—perhaps a walk-in closet—for a secret evening indulgence. 

2. Moments of color help break the mold

Monochromatic baths might be key to achieving Zen-like serenity and sophistication, but adding creative moments of color that complement the visual flow can conjure moments of intrigue with powerful payoffs. One clear standout came from Brizo, which equipped the circular handles of its ornate, British manor–inspired Beauclere Bath collection with soulful malachite inlays. The bands of bright and dark greens form hypnotic patterns that exude an irresistible allure. Toto captured the mystique of the seasons with a dazzling suite of color-rich basins in forest green, mandarin orange, scarlet red, and ash blue. On the surface front, Antolini got adventurous with an Amazonite quartzite infused with rich turquoise hues; its pearly luster, hint of glittering, and subtle nuances impart a spectacular beauty. 

The Emtek Select Lever program lends itself well to creative customization. The hardware purveyor offers a wide variety of lever grips (try the playful terrazzo or sleek white marble finishes) that joyfully contrast hardware options like pewter or rose gold. Similarly, Kallista’s new Art Deco–inspired Bezel faucet can be outfitted with natural stone adornments that contrast its refined brass build. Ditto for its Bandeau shower head, which pairs brass with fluted stone adornments carved from a single piece of Italian marble. The most adventurous injections of color came from Kallista’s Guise Collection—its gently curved faucet can be paired with jewelry-inspired levers hard-fired in translucent enamel to dazzling effect. 

3. Nature-inspired shades are here to stay

Piggybacking off of Pantone naming Mocha Mousse as Color of the Year, nature-inspired shades dominated KBIS. True Residential anointed Olive—a nuanced deep green with hints of gray—as its Color of the Year, likening the calming shade to lush forests and mossy stones. The American brand also added it to the Build Your True Program of custom finish and hardware options, putting it on vivid display on a luxurious True 48 refrigerator. A similar color story unfolded at Danver—creative director Daniel Germani teamed with Sunbrella to outfit the brand’s booth in calming shades evocative of organic soil, misty forests, and frozen lakes, which looked impeccable on everything from stainless steel cabinetry to upholstered lounge seating.

Darker earthier shades were embraced at Benjamin Moore, which named Cinnamon Slate—a delicate mix of heathered plum and velvety brown—as its Color of the Year. “As the use of more saturated color in design has increased in recent years, we’re seeing a growing interest in more nuanced colors,” said Andrea Magno, the brand’s director of color marketing and design. Cambria must have gotten the memo—the Minnesota-based quartz stone brand unveiled a sumptuous kitchen outfitted in newly introduced Remington Brass and Remington Steel finishes, which meld warm browns and deep charcoals with free-flowing brass alloys and steel veining for captivating yet nuanced, earthy textures in the kitchen.

4. Sinuous shapes take the edge off

Taking notes from the principles of neuroaesthetics, designers are employing rounded edges and smooth curves to visually soften rooms replete with hard surfaces. “The growing embrace toward incorporating more organic, soft shapes and curves into modern interior architecture,” notes Elizabeth Margles, the CEO of fireplace brand Ortal, is what compelled them to launch its new Oval Collection of sinuous, steel-sculpted fireplaces. Whether ceiling-suspended or wall-mounted, they create a striking architectural statement piece. As does a curved kitchen island made of Dekton by Cosentino, which designers swooned over at the Spanish sustainable surfacing brand’s Best of KBIS–winning booth. 

More subtle applications appeared in two House of Rohl introductions: the clean-lined Apothecary collection of sleek kitchen and bath faucets, which plumb nostalgia for the beautiful shapes of timeworn apothecary bottles; and Authentica, which marries Art Deco glamour into features like an aerodynamically arched faucet and ringed base. Swoops can also lend dynamism to a kitchen backsplash thanks to Artistic Tile, which reimagined Donghia’s classic demilune Decadence jacquard into a sleek mosaic of honed natural stones. There’s also Kohler’s winning Landshapes Collection with artist Daniel Arsham, which highlights organic beauty across playfully elegant mirrors, basins, cabinet pulls, pendants, and porcelain tiles. 

5. Highly functional surfaces serve double duty

During a time when space always feels like it’s at a premium, homeowners increasingly want vanities and countertops that can be customized to their needs. Beyond simply adding power outlets intro drawers, James Martin Vanities went the extra mile by incorporating Cosentino Silestone surfaces onto a groundbreaking vanity equipped with FreePower wireless charging to completely eliminate cords and clutter—the first ready-to-install casegood sporting the technology. The triple-threat collaboration comes in three Silestone colorways with more design options to be released over time. 

The epicurean-favorite brand SKS also teased a groundbreaking Island System featuring an “invisible” induction cooktop that blends in with the countertop’s subtle woodgrain finish when not in use. Its downdraft ventilation system, flush with the counter’s surface until needed, employs proprietary air curtain technology to remove smoke and steam when cooking. That was also top of mind for JennAir, which debuted a built-in downdraft induction cooktop that whisks away smoke, steam, and other odors, allowing for unrestricted sight lines.

6. Solid surfaces steer clear of harmful materials

Manufacturers are also going the extra mile in pursuit of sustainable innovations that promise to set benchmarks for the next generation of solid surfacing. Cosentino previewed Inlayr Design Technology, an evolution that will create an entirely new product category in mineral surfaces. The breakthrough delivers hyper-realistic design by blending robotization, up to 90 percent recycled content, and next-generation surface decoration techniques like gradient effects and deep veining with rich colors embedded directly onto the material. Caesarstone also launched Caesarstone Icon, an advanced fusion surface completely free of crystalline silica and made with up to 80 percent recycled materials. The technology not only addresses the health risks of working with crystalline silica for stoneworkers and fabricators, but also reveals a translucency and depth of design that reflects natural elements in a distinctive way.