Outdated kitchens with deteriorating appliances can really put a damper on cooking and entertaining. Online interior design platform Houzz surveyed its community of homeowners and home design enthusiasts to determine top priorities for a stylish kitchen makeover this year.

Whether you're upgrading old appliances, improving the overall resale value of your home, or creating a welcoming area for friends and family gatherings, here are Houzz's top kitchen remodeling trends for 2025.

The hottest styles
This is the year we finally say goodbye to farmhouse kitchens, as the report's analysis of the top kitchen styles revealed homeowner interest the rustic look has dropped to its lowest point in three years. Transitional kitchens – characterized by Shaker cabinet fronts, neutral stone countertops, wood details, and sleek finishes – are the dominant style renovators are choosing for their new kitchen aesthetics.

Traditional kitchens have made a surprising comeback, as it was the No. 2 most sought after design by homeowners for the year. These kitchens are defined by their raised-panel cabinetry, statement hoods, decorative moldings, and luxurious marble or quarts countertops, Houzz says. They're also one of Houzz's top home design predictions for 2025.

This cozy classic kitchen combines rich wood cabinetry with moody colors like deep blues and greens. Photo courtesy of Sun Design Remodeling Specialists/Nova Soul Imagery

No matter what overall style you pick, most homeowners agreed that wood-toned flooring and new stainless steel appliances were the No. 1 choices to match any design. Vinyl or hardwood were the top two flooring options homeowners picked for their new kitchens. Ceramic or porcelain tile, engineered wood, and laminate flooring rounded out the top five.

Homeowners equipping their kitchens with all of the latest large appliances most often bought new dishwashers, microwaves, ranges, and refrigerators. The most frequently bought small appliances were new blenders, air fryers, toasters or convection ovens, mixers, and pressure or slow cookers.

Houzz says 47 percent of homeowners cited quality as the No. 1 priority for buying new small appliances, while 36 percent said they were looking for "specialty features" and 25 percent said they wanted their small appliances to have a better "look and feel."

Remodel budgets based on kitchen size
It's extremely important to have a thorough plan to achieve all the fancy kitchen upgrades you want while not breaking the bank. Budgets can vary from household to household, and depending on the size of the kitchen itself.

Houzz calculated the national median cost for minor remodels of kitchens smaller than 250 square feet was $40,000 in 2024, while major remodels of the same size area cost $5,000 more.

As for kitchens larger than 250 square feet, the national median cost of minor renovations added up to $35,000, while major renovations cost $72,000.

The report also revealed the top 10 percent of homeowners spent a shocking $180,000 or more on their kitchen remodels by mid-2024.

"Larger kitchens command a bigger investment," the report said. "The top 10 percent of spenders invest $200,000 on major remodels in kitchens of 250 or more square feet — more than double the median of $72,000