- Trends: minimalism, natural colours, storage solutions, smart homes, cosy materials
- Colour schemes: beige, sand, greige, sage, and olive instead of white; dark matt fronts in anthracite or black for accents
- Materials & styles: Knot-free wooden fronts, ribbed look, natural stone, Japandi, organic shapes
- Kitchen planning: Floor plan, technology, design, materials, storage space, lighting, and implementation
- Learnings: Good kitchen planning combines storage space, materials, lighting, and aesthetics to create a living space with character
Trends, projects and prospects
from the home INTERIOR showroom
The kitchen is no longer just like any other room. It's a stage, a workplace, a meeting spot, and often one of the first rooms you see when you walk into a house or flat. It's where meals are made, but also where conversations, routines, and memories happen.
When you plan a kitchen, you're designing way more than just a functional space. Every decision, from the worktop surface to the lighting layout, adds to the overall look.
Key Facts
Case studies
Kitchens with character
Wood & haptics
In our showroom, a kitchen with light-coloured, vertically ribbed fronts illustrates how texture can animate the base material.
Combined with dark natural stone, the result is a dynamic mix of clarity and depth. The outcome is a tranquil yet vibrant atmosphere that shapes the space and adds a tactile dimension to the minimalist design.
Dark elegance
Another example features very dark cabinets with a matt finish. The clean lines and a stone island with subtle veining emphasise the minimalist yet substantial approach.
This kitchen shows how design can be enhanced by the choice of materials. Thus, despite its formal austerity, the ambience exudes a cosy atmosphere.
Transparency & openness
Cabinets with glass fronts and integrated lighting provide transparency and lightness at the same time. Everyday items disappear behind wooden fronts; selected, beautiful everyday objects such as fine tableware or beautiful glasses are deliberately displayed.
This approach clearly shows that the storage space can be a design element, even a statement, and not just the solution to a problem.
A staged centre
The island solution with round luminaires over the worktop results in a clear shift in emphasis from a functional workspace to a vibrant part of the living room. The clean lines, combined with warm wood and light-coloured stone worktops, set the tone for this space.
Design lamps illuminate the room, but also show that the kitchen island is a stage where exciting things happen. After all, the kitchen is always the favourite spot in the house.
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Kitchen planning at home INTERIOR
Obviously, a kitchen is way more than just a room filled with furniture. In truth, it's a complex system of architecture, technology, ergonomics, and aesthetics. To make sure it fits like a glove, a structured planning process is essential.
home INTERIOR accompanies this process from start to finish with both experience and intuition.
What's even better is that we've been working and cultivating partnerships with local contractors for decades. This means that your kitchen and the planning process won't be a headache, but a space that works and makes you happy.
The 6 steps of kitchen planning
1 Needs analysis & floor plan
What habits shape your everyday life? Floor plan, connections, and walking distances form the basis.
2 Storage space & organisation
Storage space must be efficient and invisible at the same time.
3 Materials & surfaces
Wood, stone, lacquer, or ceramic – the choice of material determines the look, feel, and maintenance required. Grooved finishes, natural stone or matt fronts add accents. High-tech materials can be more than just beautiful.
4 Appliances & technology
Hobs, ovens, refrigerators: today, these can often be controlled via an app. Modern kitchens are frequently equipped with XL kitchen appliances.
5 Lighting
Functional lighting for worktops, ambient lighting for a multi-layered lighting architecture in the living area. Sophisticated, functional and focussed lighting design by professionals.
6 Ergonomics & implementation
Ergonomic work heights, handle systems and drawer technology ensure maximum user-friendliness. Individual requirements are key. With experienced professionals and partners, our plans are realised with the utmost precision, down to the last detail.
Colours & surfaces
In 2025, the standard colour white is becoming less prominent. Instead, warm natural tones such as beige, sand or greige are on the rise. These basic colours are being complemented by shades of green such as sage or olive. Colours that radiate tranquillity and a sense of nature.
At the same time, dark fronts in anthracite or black are increasingly popular, often combined with black metal accents. Choosing light-coloured worktops made of natural stone or ceramic adds freshness and contrasts, but also elegance. The combination of dark fronts and light-coloured worktops creates rooms that appear both powerful and light.
Materials & styles
Minimalist lines dominate kitchen design: handle-free fronts, discreetly hidden technology, clean surfaces. Japandi style remains popular – the blend of Japanese simplicity and Scandinavian cosiness still captures the spirit of our times. And promises to remain desirable for years to come.
Timber fronts without knots radiate tranquillity, while natural stone adds structure and depth. Fluted designs, as can be seen in our showroom, lend surfaces a vivid appearance. Organic shapes are also on the rise: round lights, curved islands, rounded edges.
Innovation & storage space
Technical details are crucial to create user-friendliness. Nowadays, smart appliances controlled via apps are the norm in upmarket kitchens. The same goes for retractable oven doors and slide & hide systems. Narrow drawers, integrated pull-out lighting and ceiling-height cabinets maximise the use of space.
Often, quality is hidden in the functionality. High-quality interior fittings, clever cabinet systems and flexible storage solutions not only improve the appearance of a kitchen, but also maximise its everyday usability.
Sustainable & Individual
Excellent planning also means taking responsibility. Regional woods, recycled materials and durable surfaces are part of this just like energy-saving appliances. Sustainability is not only a technical aspect, but also an expression of an attitude.
Another and even more obvious trend is that of individualisation. Open shelves, flexible colour schemes and customised solutions allow the kitchen to reflect one's personality. Previously, the focus was on functionality, resulting in greater uniformity. Now, designers are also using kitchens as an expression of diversity.
Lighting & Luminaires
Light is primarily defined by its function. It shows what's going on, creates moods and provides rooms with height and depth. In modern kitchens, lighting is part of the overall design. Precise spotlights above the worktop ensure a good working environment.
Pendant lights above the cooking island are something quite different: they set accents redefining the entire room. Integrated display case lighting creates transparency and underlines the quality of materials. This results in a multi-layered lighting architecture that is both functional and decorative. This transforms the kitchen into a stage for craftsmanship, everyday life and socialising.
Learnings
Planning your kitchen in 2025
1. Planning is crucial: from floor plan to appliances, as quality can only be achieved thanks to a well-thought-out process.
2. Minimalism works: clean lines create a sense of calm.
3. Materials tell a story: wood, stone, textiles and surfaces create identity.
4. Lighting is design: functional lighting and decorative styling go hand in hand.
5. Storage space is smart: invisible technology and flexible solutions enhance comfort.
6. Individuality counts: today, every kitchen is an expression of personal attitude.
Ready for your new kitchen?
- Time frame: 3–8 months, depending on the scope of the project
- Investment: Costs are incurred starting from phase 2 (planning), which are then offset against the implementation costs once the project is confirmed.
- Your next step: Arrange for a free initial consultation and learn how the 5-step process could work for your project: office_at_home-interior.at
Teresa Gruber
BSc.; Interior Design
With her keen eye for textures, colours and the delicate balance between functionality and design, she contributes to interior design in a multitude of projects. In her articles, she shares insights from her professional experience, inspirations from the world of interior design and tips for thoughtful planning.
‘For me, good interior design begins when materials have an ever so subtle effect and shape the ambience.’
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