Warm & Inviting Home Trends for Summer 2025
Warm-toned kitchen design-build project by Wolfe Design Build
As the calendar turns to the summer months, many New England families take advantage of these longer days and better weather to refresh their homes, hoping to create a warm and inviting space to entertain, relax and enjoy time with family and friends. However, keeping up with new design trends can be overwhelming for those new to home renovations. That’s where our team at Wolfe Design Build comes in.
This summer, consider these inviting home trends: warm kitchen designs, bathroom remodels and the use of natural materials or warmer color tones to update your space. Whether you want to satisfy your entertaining needs or create a relaxing space for these fleeting summer days and nights, these renovations will breathe new life into your home.
The Kitchen is The Heart of a Welcoming Home
It’s true what they say: the heart of every home is the kitchen. It’s where family and friends gather to celebrate major milestones, where tears are shed in joy and heartache, where meals are shared, and where laughter is heard, whether it’s breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a late-night snack.
If your kitchen is in need of some TLC or a refresh to accommodate your entertaining style or storage needs, summer is the perfect time to start. The choices can be overwhelming, especially if you worry about giving up the use of your kitchen during renovations. Thankfully, with Wolf Design Build, we can help bring your design ideas to life without having to complete a full remodel. Even minor updates can have a significant impact when it comes to making your kitchen more functional and stylish.
Transforming your kitchen into the welcoming space you desire might include changing out your cabinets for a more modern design or with better storage in mind. Complete the new look by choosing countertop materials like quartz, granite, marble, or recycled glass. Upgrading to smart appliances that are more energy efficient and technologically advanced is another popular kitchen design trend popping up in 2025.
Incorporating Warmer Tones & Natural Materials
As you consider updating your kitchen, be sure to look into color palettes that can bring a cohesive and welcoming atmosphere to your space. For years, kitchens incorporated solid wood cabinets in deep brown stains, which often make the space feel darker. More recently, the trends have shifted towards monochromatic white, on kitchen cabinets, walls, and appliances, to add more light to the space.
In 2025, many homeowners are turning to warmer color palettes such as earthy neutrals, soft greens and terracotta accents, to create a softer look. Natural materials, like wood countertops, plank flooring and stone backsplash, can add to this warmth and bring your kitchen into the modern era.
Our recent kitchen addition and renovation in Swampscott showcases some of these trends, including a large island, custom cabinets with plenty of storage, and a desk area with an under-counter refrigerator. The softer color combination of the seaglass green on the backsplash and the blue island chairs work harmoniously to bring the space together.
Kitchen Renovation in Swampscott, MA by Wolfe Design Build
Creating a Spa-Like Bathroom Retreat
Bathrooms don’t need to have a solely utilitarian purpose focused on cleaning and hygiene. They can also be the ideal space to unwind after a long day.
It’s no surprise that another one of the top home design trends for 2025 is transforming outdated and well-worn bathrooms into a spa-like oasis, focusing on comfort, relaxation and a calming atmosphere. Many homeowners are embracing this shift by selecting color palettes to something more soothing, upgrading lighting to add to the ambiance, or adding textures such as wallpaper, large tiles, or natural materials on countertops and sinks.
Spa-like bathroom design build in North Shore, Massachusetts by Wolfe Design Build
Bathroom Color & Material Trends for a Relaxing 2025 Summer
Need a peaceful place to unwind after work or a long day with the kids at the beach? Your bathroom can be the perfect place to enjoy a moment of calm even during the hectic summer months.
Bathroom color trends for 2025 include colors that evoke tranquility such as soft blues, greens, and sandy neutral reminiscent of a coastal shore. Accents, including materials like stone, wood and textured tiles, add depth and warmth to the space. It’s not just the surfaces that can use these materials either! Home design experts encourage thinking outside the box, with many homeowners implementing these changes on floors, ceilings, countertops, vanities, and fixtures.
At Wolfe Design Build, we specialize in blending textures and colors to create a design that is uniquely yours. Take, for instance, this recent Swampscott bathroom renovation we did. While keeping the original footprint, we were able to completely transform the space using marble tile floors, a custom vanity with a White Calacatta marble top, polished marble shower tiles, a custom glass door and mirror, and unique details throughout. The result was a peaceful retreat for the homeowners to use for years to come.
Swampscott, MA Bathroom Renovation by Wolfe Design Build
Making Summer Home Trends Work For Your Home
Every home is unique and the design should reflect your personality and lifestyle. No matter the size of your space, budget for your remodeling project, or types of materials you envision for your project, our professional team can help guide you every step of the way. From inspiration and design to construction and the final punch list items, Wolfe Design Build can help you navigate the endless choices and trends, managing your project in a professional and efficient manner.
By hiring a design build specialist, you gain a single point of contact that will help you bring your vision to life from start to finish. Let us help you get started on your summer 2025 remodel today!