The Top 7 Kitchen Remodeling Trends of 2025 in Grosse Pointe, MI

The centerpiece of Grosse Pointe homes is their luxurious kitchens, which embrace an enticing blend of elegance, innovation, sustainability, and convenience. From bold and personalized styles to smart technology, eco-friendly materials, and efficiency-boosting designs, let’s take a look at the top luxury kitchen remodeling trends in Grosse Pointe for 2025 and beyond.

Whether you’re looking for a complete transformation or subtle upgrades, these trends will redefine the heart of your cherished home, and help bring your dream kitchen to life.

Trend #1: Bold and Personalized Colors and Materials

Going out of style is the white, almost clinical modern kitchen design of the past few years – while coming in strong this year are bold and personalized colors and materials – with the bodacious reintroduction of creative wallpaper designs and advanced materials to give Grosse Pointe kitchens an expressive, truly individual touch. The traditional aesthetic of cabinetry, backsplashes, and accent walls are bursting to life with rich, saturated tones, and expressive custom color and material combinations unique to each home and homeowner.

Several of the exciting ways in which fresh color and material choice trends are transforming luxury kitchens include:

• Classy Cabinetry: Deep emeralds, navy blues, earthy terracottas are the new rage for custom cabinet surfaces, often matched with matte black or brushed brass hardware; mixing colors and metals between upper and lower cabinets, within stand-alone kitchen islands or along their edges, are trending, super distinctive and classy
• Accents & Zones: Exceptional color finishes on luxury appliances are hot now, such as maroon fridges and pistachio green stoves, while using exciting and complementary colors to identify different functional spaces throughout Grosse Pointe kitchens is also thrilling – for example, an energetic navy blue prep area, adjacent to a bright yellow breakfast nook and coffee space, or an azure dining window bay
• Wallpaper Revolution: Luxury kitchens are trending with new and highly creative approaches to wallpaper, taking advantage of new materials making them heat and humidity resistant, non-stick and waterproof, easy to apply and clean; mixed styles are exciting homeowners with botanical murals and rambunctious florals, art deco retro motifs, and riveting geodesics, with ceiling wallpaper making an amazing comeback
• Window Wow: Gone are the heavy brocades, and in are the latest trends focusing on layered design and smart integration to balance light, look, and luxury – these feature semi-transparent linen and velvet sheers, natural materials and textures including woven wood shades and custom tailoring; windows are now often covered in bold prints and colorful fabrics matching the personalization expressed throughout the rest of the kitchen
• Backsplashes & Textures: Bold backsplashes with complex designs, compelling patterns, and textured materials are also trending, including brushed metals and layered surfaces; sometimes these designs are interspersed or augmented with full-slab marble, handmade tiles, and other mixed-material designs adding a uniquely personal touch

“Luxury kitchen design trends this year encourage homeowners to be deeply personal and wildly creative,” says Meghan Bannon, Interior Designer at MainStreet Design Build. “Not too long ago, the stylistic attitude was to be minimal and functional, with a focus on simplicity and functionality. But now the trend is going in the opposite direction by retaining efficiency, but with the thrill of personalization and individual expression. Grosse Pointe homeowners want their kitchens to be state-of-the-art, but they also want them infused with art! Gorgeous design and custom features that they can call uniquely their own, energizing a practical, expertly crafted layout that also optimizes utility and convenience.”

Top Trend #2: Luxury Natural Materials

Another aspect of trending away from the all-white, more functional minimalism of prior kitchen remodeling designs is the enthusiastic new embrace of natural materials, including exotic woods, marble, quartzite, and similar high-end finishes that extol quality, authenticity, and sustainability. Grosse Pointe homeowners expect nothing less than the highest levels of elegance and durability, a balance that can be attained with expert recommendations of luxury natural materials that emotionally and stylistically resonate for each homeowner.

Some of the top trending luxury materials with textural richness include:

• Warm Woods: Custom cabinets with mixed light and dark oaks and walnuts, alongside reclaimed lumber and fluted wood paneled islands, vent hoods, and walls make today’s trending kitchens original and fun to prepare, cook, dine, and socialize in
• Natural Stones: Designers are recommending Carrara and Calacatta marble and matte soapstone for counters and tabletops, alongside creamy tones and cross-cut travertine for backsplashes; another special touch is waterfall stone islands, with veining wrapping around the sides for a dimensional effect
• Artisan Tiles: Moroccan clay, terracotta, and textured ceramics for floors, walls, and surfaces, arranged in unconventional and refreshing patterns freshen up traditional approaches to floor, wall, and backsplash tiling, all arranged in endless patterns
• Fibers & Textures: Luxurious extras such as cane fronts and woven rattan draped across upper cabinet surfaces, are cool new ideas, arranged with linen or wool window treatments, sisal rugs in nooks, and even leather pulls or upholstery for added allure, sophistication, and classy practicality
• Mixed Metals: Brushed brass, oil-rubbed bronze, aged nickel, and burnished copper transform various hardware, faucets, hoods, and shelving brackets into gorgeous pieces, the worn metals contrasting wonderfully with the exotic woods and other personalized creative flourishes

Example: Luxury Kitchen Remodel with Mixed Materials

The local homeowners had six people constantly on the move, and they needed a kitchen that could handle everything from a quick snack to a full sit-down family meal. Reconfiguring the entire layout into an open arrangement with a central island optimized the ergonomics, but the true centerpiece of the remodel was the custom cabinetry—a striking combination of white painted maple and onyx-painted quartersawn oak from Plain & Fancy. Coordinating the black-and-white palette with brushed gold Visual Comfort light fixtures, Brizo faucets, refined hardware, and forged brass stools from Crate & Barrel brought the perfect balance of style and function to life.

Top Trend #3: Sustainable Materials

Sustainability used to be a nice-to-have for Grosse Pointe luxury homeowners, but in 2025 the trend has become table stakes and enthusiastic must-haves. Recycled and reclaimed materials, bamboo cabinetry, and natural sealants are becoming increasingly popular choices, including Quartz countertops made from recycled composites, and other eco-friendly materials that further enhance the personal touch alongside the desire for sustainability of local homeowners seeking a better planet and gorgeous home.

Here are the top sustainable material trends defining luxury kitchen design this year:

• Reclaimed & Ethical: Reclaimed wood is sourced from old and abandoned structures, including barns and factories, bringing with them warmth and authenticity – these sustainable materials are used for everything from cabinets and shelves to support beams and cladding; ethical wood is professionally certified to be harvested sustainably, and usually include walnut, white oak, and ash, and are often locally sourced
• Bamboo Cool: Fast-growing, exotic, but also very modern in style and increasingly in demand, now particularly popular in cabinetry, some inner shelving, and flooring; and don’t forget cork, also trending for floors and insulation, and a perfect complement to the bamboo selections
• Recycled & Upcycled: Nothing demonstrates “sustainability” like recycled glass countertops, retooled aluminum and copper backsplashes; recycled stone and quartz composites are also the rage, and don’t forget “upcycled” paper that’s turned into “paperstone” or Richlite compressed pulp for versatile materials and finishes throughout the trending Grosse Pointe kitchen
• Eco-Resins & Sealants: Natural oils and waxes, along with low or zero VOC stains, paints, and sealers are a safer, “organic,” and family-friendly alternative for walls, cabinetry, trim, and wherever these additives are needed throughout the luxury kitchen remodeling project

“Who knew that environmental responsibility and luxurious design would go hand in hand in 2025?” beams Christine Ramaekers, Founder and Creative Director at MainStreet. “High-end kitchens now showcase an array of sustainable materials, chosen for their ethical sourcing, durability, and classic appeal. Today’s Grosse Pointe kitchen remodel must redefine luxury through the lens of sustainability, and we love working with these expressive materials for our clients who appreciate luxurious, save-the-planet designs.”

Top Trend #4: Smart Kitchens with Integrated Technology

Luxury kitchens in Grosse Pointe aren’t just getting better connected, they’re literally getting smarter with the help of artificial intelligence, the now ever-present AI technology. Sleek, super modern design is blending with the latest tech innovation to create culinary and dining experiences that are truly transformative. Not every homeowner’s cup of tech tea, AI, in measured doses, is nonetheless trending, and has impacted the design of everything from appliances to fixtures to lighting.

Discerning Grosse Pointe homeowners tap into these high tech trends, including:

• Centralized Controls: Touch and voice activated devices can orchestrate an entire kitchen’s technology with the help of Google, Siri, or Alexa; homeowners can control everything from appliances to fixtures to lighting with a button or a breath, and pre-set when lights and ovens turn on and off, with a host of extras, including music
• AI Appliances: Not in everyone’s comfort zone, and the tech is still a work-in-progress, but trending, featuring ovens that react to specific dishes, automatically adjust settings, and can even be activated remotely; smart refrigerators that track food inventory based on preferences and even reorder groceries; magnetic cooking zones that detect pan sizes; induction cook tops that become usable counter space when not used, and more
• Smart Fixtures: Voice- and touch-activated faucets that get the temperature and amount of water flowing exactly right; integrated water filters, sterilizers, and tracking systems for optimal efficiency and energy savings; sinks with integrated cutting boards, scales, colanders, and other tools for efficient preparation and clean up
• Smart Safety: Everything from hands-free trash systems to self-sterilizing UV cutting boards and drawers; built-in air purifiers and vent hoods with sensors; gas, smoke, and flood detectors, and other tools designed to make the modern kitchen safer and more convenient, all this happening unobtrusively in the background
• Smart Savings: Appliances with energy saving and efficient-usage modes, solar power and battery-assisted power sources and backup systems; and various tracking and measuring tools and tech to empower homeowners with control and cost reduction
• Ambient & Adaptive Lighting: Ideal for luxury kitchens, with centralized app controls, LEDs in recessed cabinetry, toe kicks, backsplash, and indirect, accent wall lighting; pre-sets for particular moods, times of day, and kitchen occupants with their own personalized preferences, all worthy of its own trend discussion here

“I suppose it’s no accident that our cars are like computers these days,” acknowledges Steven Ramaekers, Founder and Creative Director at MainStreet. “We’re all about automotive analogies here in the Detroit area, of course – but I’m still astonished by the level of sophistication of the smart appliances, fixtures, and lighting available to our designers and clients. Since much of this tech is brand new and evolving, we recommend a ‘crawl, walk, run’ approach, taking things one new integrated gadget and gizmo at a time. Working closely together with our excited clients, we get to know their comfort levels, and don’t simply ‘modernize a room,’ but help create amazing experiences for living spaces, especially modern, multipurpose luxury kitchens that are starting to seem like they have minds of their own!”

Top Trend #5: Layered Lighting

The same spirit that’s going into creative bursts expressed in colors, materials, and other design elements is transforming single overhead lighting fixtures into nuanced, complex, layered lighting with a powerfully personalized focus. Going beyond simply illuminating a kitchen, layered lighting is a defining and growing trend in luxury kitchen renovations that precisely controls atmosphere, enhances efficiency, and augments the overall design. Embracing a three-tiered approach, interior designers think in terms of ambient, task, and accent lighting:

• Ambient Lighting: Even, well-planned lighting throughout the kitchen can be achieved with a combination of recessed LED downlights, cove lighting along ceilings or cabinets, and statement fixtures like chandeliers or pendant clusters. These elements provide both broad illumination and focused task lighting for areas such as islands and dining nooks. Don’t forget the power of natural light—large windows, skylights, and reflective surfaces can beautifully brighten the space during the day, adding warmth and dynamic shadows.
• Task Lighting: Even more focused and intense lighting for specific kitchen zones, such as food prep areas, and often consist of thin LED bars, bright pendant lights and interior reflectors, motion-activated toe-kick lighting, and automatic in-drawer and pantry lighting
• Accent Lighting: These are less functional, instead creating specific moods with LED strips in glass cabinets and on open shelving, backlit backsplashes made of translucent onyx or alabaster, and pinpoint architectural lighting designed to highlight exposed brick, custom woodwork, or ceiling beams for a “cool” effect

Example: Grosse Point Kitchen Layered Lighting Masterpiece

The stately and expansive Grosse Pointe Farms home was built in 2000, and the homeowners were eager to modernize their original kitchen design. The architect opened up the kitchen with a fresh layout, while magic happened with the interior design phase, where custom Plain & Fancy Euro white transom cabinetry surrounding a gorgeous Onyx Painted Island with a chunky Everest Honed Quartzite top complementing the new backsplash, topped with ceiling hung glass and metal. Tying it all together is a sophisticated blend of layered lighting—under- and in-cabinet illumination, thoughtfully placed pendant zones, and a striking ultra-modern chandelier.

Top Trend #6: Multi-Functional Kitchen Islands

Gone are the days of simple workstations—today’s luxury kitchen islands are all about multifunctional experiences that serve as the centerpiece of the entire kitchen. Personalized, tech-integrated, lighting-enhanced, and designed for ultimate convenience and function, these islands are redefining how families cook, entertain, and connect.

Here’s a deep dive into the top trends transforming kitchen islands in high-end homes this year:

• Multi-Leveled & Multi-Zoned: Customization and personalization are the main trending themes in 2025, and islands are evolving into multipurpose zones ideal for everything from cooking to dining, entertaining to working. Split height islands, for example, separate cooking and seating, while raised bars offer casual seating and isolated prep areas, with built-in desk, technology, and other functional nooks for a true home office experience, right in the family’s kitchen
• Movable & Modular: Personalization takes on a functional expression through flexibility, with island features such as hidden cutting boards, slide-out tables, butcher block tops, and custom millwork that enhance both usability and elegance.
• Beverage Stations: Featuring integrated coffee machines, fridges, microwaves, and drink drawers, with working sinks, water filters, and ice makers, plus storage areas consisting of hidden and display shelves, and plenty of room for casual sitting and sipping
• Bold Colors & Natural Materials: As we’ve seen, bold and creative aesthetic elements are trending in 2025, including for islands new color and material combinations, waterfall edges with quartzite, marble, and even backlit onyx, with task and accent lighting turning the kitchen island into its own complete dining, working, or entertaining experience

“The luxury kitchen island has become the centerpiece of the luxury kitchen in 2025,” agrees Amy Fisher, Interior Designer at MainStreet. “As a designer, I work closely with both the architect during planning and the crafts and build people throughout construction to ensure that our client’s vision translates into an amazing luxury remodeling experience, with the remodeled island as the focus of the transformed, personalized, and thrilling dream kitchen.”

Top Trend #7: Open Shelving & Optimized Storage

Open shelving, featuring a broad range of options including glass shelving with LED lighting, floating wood shelves, and unlacquered brass accents provide a perfect balance between expressive modern design and functional convenience. Hidden and built-in storage options also abound, combining aesthetic with practical benefits while including an even wider selection of custom luxury kitchen solutions, including:

• Appliance Garages: Everything from toasters to coffee makers to various electrical food prep appliances can be tucked away into cabinets and large drawers, freeing up counter space and making the entire kitchen roomier and more appealing
• Integrated Seating: Stools to comfy chairs can be tucked underneath countertops and slid within kitchen islands to boost space when not in use, and free up other zones for meal prep, dining, and entertainment
• Floor-to-Ceiling Cabinets: Maximize otherwise wasted space for storage, and provide a very sleek and modern look to the overall kitchen using gorgeous colors and materials that create their own walled effect
• Sculleries & Butler Pantries: Enclosed and semi-enclosed designated areas for storing additional appliances, food, and cooking and eating utensils can also be handsomely designed and reflect the personalization and bold creativity of the overall kitchen design

Explore the Latest Kitchen Trends with Grosse Pointe’s Trusted Remodeling Contractor

For more than 30 years, local homeowners have partnered with MainStreet Design Build to keep Grosse Pointe homeowners on top of the latest design trends. Based in Birmingham, Michigan, and proudly serving Southeast Oakland County since 1991, MainStreet delivers an award-winning, full-service design-build experience marked by timeless design, personal care, and exceptional craftsmanship. Our in-house team of architects, interior designers, and skilled tradespeople work seamlessly together to ensure your project is completed with precision, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to quality.

Visit our gallery of exquisite, trending luxury kitchen remodels to discover how we bring the vision of a dream kitchen to life with our proven design-build process. Sign up for our newsletter, and schedule a free consultation to discover firsthand how the experts at Mainstreet Design Build can help create an elegant, innovative, and deeply personalized kitchen experience for you and your family, and do so on time, on budget, and with the utmost quality.