Our latest collaboration with award-winning interior designer Brigette Romanek leans right into the trending earth tones. The celebrity-trusted designer has channeled her livable luxe aesthetic into a new Espresso colorway, available for a limited time in our Home Cook Duo. The cocoa-colored Always Pan® and Perfect Pot® come with gold knobs and a matching ebonized beechwood spatula and spoon. It makes a subtle but unmistakable statement, adding a touch of luxury — not to mention proven toxin-free, nonstick performance — to any kitchen.

Incorporating texture into the kitchen and dining room has been big the last few years, with natural materials such as rattan making their way from outdoor spaces to indoor ones. 2025’s texture of choice also adds a pop of character and, like the color of the year, embodies sophistication with a more modern feel.

There are a number of ways to integrate fluted finishes. Wrap the kitchen island in reeded wood or install fluted glass on cabinet doors for a bold, standout look. Or, if you’re not quite ready to take such a big design leap, start with decorative accents: fluted drinking glasses, pleated trivets, and ribbed storage jars are all small, yet striking ways to embrace this kitchen trend.

Espresso will continue to have a big year and not just as a color that’s trending in kitchens. Expect to see dedicated coffee bars crop up for convenience and as a unique design feature. Setting aside one area for your coffee pot, espresso machine, and mugs isn’t just functional, but can also elevate the experience, whether you entertain a lot or simply take pride in your barista skills. And you can easily go beyond coffee if that’s not your preferred beverage. Create a tea station with an electric kettle and a variety of teas, a smoothie station with a display-worth blender and glasses — you get the idea!

Best of all, there’s no need to update major appliances to get in on this kitchen trend. The room is filled with opportunities for mixing metals, whether you go for larger pieces of hardware (light fixture, sink faucet) or several small ones (cabinet handles, drawer pulls). Don’t forget your cookware, too, especially if you tend to leave them on the stovetop for display. Consider the Titanium Always Pan® Pro in chrome and gold or, if you already own our pots and pans, grab a Metallic Knob Set to give them a shiny upgrade.

Another feature that’s bringing a softer, more inviting ambiance to kitchens this year? Curved details. From arched doorways and cabinets (both built-in and freestanding) to rounded islands and peninsulas, the shape is gaining popularity as more and more people seek out focal points that feel organic to a space.

This trend can easily carry over to dining spaces, too. It could involve adding larger pieces of furniture like a round dining table or sideboard or something as simple as plating food on oblong tableware. The curved details blend seamlessly with all design styles, whether you have a farmhouse kitchen or a more modern one.