Kitchen Remodel Austin: 2025 Design Trends to Know

If you’re planning a kitchen remodel in Austin in 2025, design is all about warmth, personality, and function. Austin homeowners want spaces that feel custom and lived-in, not cold or overly minimal. That’s where the right combination of color, cabinetry, countertops , backsplash, lighting, and hardware makes all the difference.

We just shared a quick overview on our Google profile—take a look at our Kitchen Remodel Austin – 2025 Design Trends GBP post for a fast snapshot, then dive into the full details below.

What’s Changing in Austin Kitchen Design for 2025?

The days of all-white, one-note kitchens are fading. In 2025, we’re seeing more character and contrast in homes across Austin , Bee Cave, Georgetown, and Leander. Warmth, layered finishes, and practical upgrades are leading the way.

Earthy & Warm Tones with Bold Color Moments

Instead of stark whites, 2025 kitchens lean into earthy and warm tones —think taupe, mushroom, warm greige, and soft clay. These colors pair beautifully with wood accents, natural stone, and mixed metals.

At the same time, many homeowners are embracing bold color choices, including:

• Rich blues and deep greens on cabinets or islands
• Warm terracotta and rust tones in accents or backsplash
• Color drenching —painting walls, trim, and sometimes even cabinetry in the same or closely related shade for a calm, enveloping feel

Whether you choose cabinet painting, cabinet refacing, or new cabinetry, color is where your kitchen really starts to feel like yours.

Multifunctional Islands That Do It All

The island has become the heart of the modern kitchen. In 2025, we’re designing multifunctional islands that:

• Provide prep space and seating in one footprint
• Include deep drawers, tray dividers, and pullouts for organized storage
• House sinks, microwaves, or beverage fridges to clear perimeter counters

Whether we’re painting or refacing existing cabinets or installing new ones, we look at how the island can support real everyday use—not just style.

Statement Backsplashes with Texture & Personality

Backsplashes are moving from “simple white tile” to statement features. Some of the looks we’re installing most often include:

• Full-height backsplash carried all the way to the ceiling behind a range
• Textured or handmade-look tiles that add subtle movement and character
• Contrasting grout to highlight pattern and layout

A new backsplash pairs perfectly with cabinet painting or refacing and new countertops, giving your kitchen a cohesive, intentional look.

Layered Lighting for Real-Life Kitchens

Good lighting is one of the most underrated parts of a successful kitchen remodel. In 2025, we’re layering multiple types of lighting to create both function and atmosphere:

• Recessed lighting for general illumination
• Pendants over the island for task lighting and visual focus
• Under-cabinet lighting for shadow-free prep and subtle evening light

Layered lighting makes your surfaces, paint colors, and finishes look their best—and helps your kitchen feel welcoming at any time of day.

Mixed Metals That Still Feel Cohesive

Matching every metal finish is no longer the rule. Thoughtful mixed metals give kitchens depth and a designer feel. A few combinations that work well:

• Brushed nickel or stainless with warm brass accents
• Matte black hardware with brass or bronze lighting
• Subtle variation between faucet, pulls, and lighting while keeping one “lead” finish

When we plan a kitchen remodel, we help you choose hardware, fixtures, and lighting that coordinate with your cabinet color, countertops, and backsplash so everything feels intentional—not random.

Cabinets: Paint, Refacing, or New?

Cabinet decisions are at the center of most kitchen remodels. Depending on your layout, budget, and how your current boxes are built, your options may include:

• Cabinet painting: Best when you’re happy with the layout and your cabinet boxes are in good shape.
• Cabinet refacing: New doors and drawer fronts, updated hardware, and a fresh finish on boxes for a like-new look.
• New cabinetry: Ideal when you want to rework the layout, add storage, or replace builder-grade boxes.

We covered the pros and cons in more detail in Cabinet Refacing in Austin: Cost, Benefits & Design Options for 2025 , and the same logic often applies when planning a full kitchen renovation.

Countertops That Match Your Lifestyle

Countertops are a major visual and functional element. In 2025, Austin homeowners are choosing:

• Quartz for low-maintenance durability and consistent pattern
• Granite for natural movement and a classic feel
• Quartzite for natural stone beauty with excellent durability

We often pair new countertops with cabinet updates, backsplash installation, and fresh paint for a full-room transformation. For more ideas on where to invest, take a look at Top Kitchen Remodel Upgrades That Add the Most Value in Austin in 2025.

How We Approach a 2025-Ready Kitchen Remodel

At Austin Painting & Cabinets, we combine design guidance with detailed execution. A typical project might include cabinet painting , cabinet refacing , new cabinetry , and countertops , plus backsplash installation, lighting, and hardware upgrades.

Where We Work

We remodel kitchens across Austin , Bee Cave , Georgetown , and Leander , with a focus on clear communication, clean job sites, and professional crews.

Ready to Plan Your Kitchen Remodel in Austin?

If you’re thinking about updating your kitchen with 2025 design trends—earthy tones, bold color, multifunctional islands, statement backsplashes, layered lighting, and mixed metals—our team can help you make a plan that fits your home and budget.

Schedule your complimentary consultation today.