From embracing the relaxed elegance of British-inspired kitchens to saying goodbye to white cabinetry to (gasp!) rethinking the need of the kitchen triangle, 2025 is the year you forget everything you thought you knew about kitchen design. As Country Living’s resident kitchen trend forecaster, I’ve noticed more and more designers taking a built-over-time approach to kitchens in a way that feels fresh, not fussy. Gone are the days of all-white cook spaces decked out in the latest stainless steel appliances.