LUXURY Kitchen Design Trends for 2025 + What's Out! | Nina Takesh

[@elizabethbarranon622]

I have a beautiful renovated small galley kitchen in my condo. Can’t afford to lose drawer space and a microwave is a must for me. So above the range it is. BTW I did get the sleekest microwave that I could find to help keep the “eye sore” at a minimum!)

[@NinaTakesh]

It sounds like you have a great plan!

[@minicufer]

Can you do a video for regular folks like me, that’s already living with an open concept kitchen? What can we do that doesn’t involve moving out, buying or building a new house?!😂

[@NinaTakesh]

🤣🤣 yes of course. ❤️

[@robertapucella6528]

Dovetail details at the front of kitchen cabinets was a beautiful surprise for me!

[@shirleybonn]

I’m making my new kitchen with a rounded island and now I’m happy that round kitchen furniture will be in this year 🫶🏼

[@NinaTakesh]

Yay!!!

[@amygerges6974]

Thank you so much for mentioning the dovetailing on the front of the kitchen cabinets. That is definitely a wow piece.

[@NinaTakesh]

It's a beautiful detail, isn't it?

[@tracyr6941]

This has been one of my favorite episodes, which is of course a high bar! I guess talking about kitchens is always so fun. The kitchens you featured were beautiful. Have a good week Nina❤❤. And thank you~

[@NinaTakesh]

Thank you, Tracy that means so much to me. Have a wonderful week ahead.

[@ManonSt-Laurent-vl6rj]

Love, love the new island so beautiful. Thanks for the great show, see you next week.

[@darlenereeves8348]

Love the exposed dovetailing!

[@aziz9921]

the ‘exposed’ dove tail detailing is gorgeous! thank you for featuring it. also, could work for a range of styles from rustic to modern. (imo)

[@NinaTakesh]

Our pleasure!

[@DahHar117]

But, where do I get it? I've never seen it before.

[@o.m.6374]

Regarding microwaves, I haven't had one in 30 years and have not missed it all in my kitchen, and I have had high end kitchens with La Cornue ovens, steamers, wall ovens, warming drawers (which I usually end up using as storage for bread) and rotisserie all installed at once. But a microwave was one appliance that was never used. I warm up my foods in the ovens or stovetop, defrost the old fashioned way in the fridge or sink, and I always make the best popcorn on the stove using olive oil and a covered pot in less than 4 minutes. So, I honestly do not understand the obsession with having a microwave as a must have kitchen appliance. Truly, what are they really used for?

[@bawillard2578]

I reheat coffee ☕️. Smile other than that it sits

[@absolutelyfabulous7342]

😂it s for people that do not have « La Cornue « 😂😂

[@Coco-rw2qx]

Just found you on KZbin. Just had to say how well spoken you are! Love the content too!

[@NinaTakesh]

Coco, thank you so much you made my day. We’re so glad to have you in our community. ❤️

[@irisscally950]

I love my microwave drawer on my island. It's so much easier than lifting hot things over your head and looks so much better.

[@NinaTakesh]

I totally agree!

[@cinful65]

Rounded cabinets are a new one for me. Beautiful but way out of my price range. Just spent as high as my budget would allow for walnut cabinets and im so happy.

[@NinaTakesh]

I hear you - walnut is so beautiful!

[@heartenergy8]

Could you provide links to your inspo photos featured in your videos in the show notes? I’m always swooning and would love to be able to save/pin them. Thank you.

[@talisha5863]

Furniture pieces for a kitchen island is pretty dope🤘🏽👍🏽👏🏽

[@NinaTakesh]

I love using furniture pieces in a kitchen!

[@joeyriddle]

Long time viewer, first time commenting… I adore your content and all the exquisite eye candy you shower us with each week! I agree… white kitchens are stepping aside, and I never really cared for them WHEN the kitchen is open to the family living space. I still think a separate kitchen looks incredible in white or, even better, some sort of buttercream shade. BTW we put our microwave in the pantry and ever since I have realized how very little we even use it… basically to warm up my coffee or to make popcorn 😐 Lots of love from Sunny Las Vegas!! XXOO

[@NinaTakesh]

Thank you, Joey. I’m so glad that you shared a little bit of your story with us. Have a wonderful week ahead. ❤️

[@eltinand1321]

Cb2 furniture is amazing quality in my opinion. I have so many of their pieces and the are very solidly built.

[@glendashine9468]

I want to upgrade our 1949 isle kitchen. However, there isn’t enough space to grow it. However, I am like you, I value quality or quantity. I have the dreaded over the stove microwave. I plan on removing it and creating a beautiful vent hood. I am grateful it is wood cabinets and not painted. I think the next thing to do would be to replace the hardware. The previous owners did push into the bedroom behind it to inset the refrigerator and that left an inset desk area in the bedroom. I’m thinking of pushing into that space again to build in a small pantry with glass & wood doors with a unlacqured brass Cremone.

[@NinaTakesh]

I love that you are focusing on quality over quantity! I know you will make amazing choices that reflect your style.

[@kristinagrazeola8884]

One surprise for me is the open concept kitchen. I currently have a kitchen that is in it's own room, and it feels really isolating when I cook. And cooking smell still gets into every room.

[@Ichmochtekunst]

Many kitchens here in Europe have doors to the kitchen to keep out the noise/smells. We have a pocket door for example. I love going to the living room and it's clean, quiet while the kitchen is a mess

[@o.m.6374]

I never bought into the open shelving for kitchens primarily for the reason you mention about not being able to keep things dust free and clean. Unless you are using all those items every day, there is going to be a natural build up of dust and stickiness and even dead insects, and the extra work of wiping down each item before using or setting a table did not appeal to me. Having said that, I do enjoy seeing a shelf or two where a decor vignette can be arranged, for example with items like a small painting, wooden boards, seasonal items, all which add visual interest and moods that can be changed whenever you feel like it.

[@DahHar117]

I had never seen exposed dovetailing! Love it, but I bet it is expensive.

[@NinaTakesh]

Looks very expensive!

[@laurawilliams2790]

I don't care about the microwave. I don't want to lose drawer/cabinet space.

[@susmithareddy3147]

Dove tail fronts

[@pecanthecat]

interesting on the rounded cabinetry! i have a super small kitchen (72 sq ft) that was recently remodeled. i did remove the micro from above the range and tucked it into a corner cabinet. i also installed an awesome open glass monty shelf/bracket by iron abode. def check out their products! now i have to figure out how to style it. i'm thinking plants and art? and yes, would love more guidance around high quality furniture. it seems so hard to find. i did order a few items from RH and so far it seems like decent quality? lastly i love your shoes!!

[@cami5054]

Love the sexy leg art statement on your living room table ! I have the choice building a new home- to have an open kitchen with two side counters that have 3 seats each or put in an island. Went to the model and it seems like a long walk over to the pantry and other cabinets when there is no island. I want to do alot of entertaining but not sure if I want all the distractions right there where I’m cooking. For casual no big deal food I guess it’s ok. Do you have any thoughts ? I’d greatly appreciate them. I think builder will give me 3.5 feet from wall cabinet to island cabinet.

[@rachelle-zhang]

CB2 is cheap??? Geez. I cant even afford CB2.

[@tiffanycurtis4794]

Don’t worry about it put in your home what makes you happy end of story

[@lap8329]

Nina, on another topic, I have been thinking about a washable rug, but have hesitated to order something sight unseen that might turn out to be of dubious quality. But I see you have some beautiful designs with Ruggable. I doubt very much you would be associated with anything shoddy, so I’m concluding I can be confident ordering from this company. Cheers from Australia. 🇦🇺

[@NinaTakesh]

You are absolutely right. He will love the rugs. In fact, I have them in my house. Make sure and get the toughed version. The standard tufted is very nice. Thank you for your support. ❤️

[@tiffanycurtis4794]

Those legs on the table I had to look twice for a second🤣🤣

[@NinaTakesh]

😂

[@vongivongi]

Hey dont knock CB2 😂

[@homedecorwithmarryam]

👍

[@europeanliving6077]

It's very American to put a microwave above a free-standing cooker, its not something that we do in Europe.

[@evanor1296]

Dove tail

[@NinaTakesh]

So good!

[@bawillard2578]

Secondary kitchen. Was once a butler pantry of sorts now with more embellishments. Really ?

[@kham6006]

Ok Let’s see 2026 - microwaves back , white kitchens back - trends are trends

[@cristinap7133]

Totally agree

[@simplyme135]

"inexpensive CB2 furniture" !?....even when i was able to afford it in the past I thought I was buying the expensive staff....I guess we live in a very different planets....

[@mayapesin7990]

What’s on your coffee table ???? That’s soooo tasteless , take it off if you want people to listen about kitchens .