Blending Japanese minimalism with Scandinavian functionality, Japandi is arguably one of the most influential design philosophies of modern times. Moving beyond a mere trend, Japandi’s celebration of simplicity, craftsmanship, nature-led connections and conservation has been quietly informing interiors for more than a decade. As anyone who took the trip to Milan Design Week this month will have noticed, Japandi’s ethos is as relevant as ever in 2025, and nowhere is this more evident than in the kitchen. As ever, Roundhouse designers are ahead of the curve, so let’s explore how Japandi influences are evolving and will continue to shape bespoke kitchen trends 2025.

Focus on wood 

Wood has always underpinned Japandi’s warm simplicity – a focus on making biophilic connections using natural materials lies at the very heart of the Japandi’s charms. In 2025, we’re seeing a deeper appreciation of wood’s unique benefits as we explore unusual grain patterns, textural effects and considered installations. One of our latest Japandi-inspired projects is Bulpitt, which features bookmatched crown-cut oak veneer that celebrates the tree’s natural growth. Stretching vertically across handle-less push-touch cabinets, the grain pattern works to bring interest and movement to this all-wood kitchen, maintaining calm without being boring. By working with wood’s individuality and natural heritage, a luxury bespoke kitchen will feel grounded, with an inviting, calm atmosphere that’s naturally relaxing.

Soothing palettes

While early Japandi kitchens relied on limited colour palettes to instil simplicity, today’s interpretations feature softer, richer and more layered colour schemes. Think tonal layers with warm whites, stone tones and earthy influences, such as terracotta, clay, bronze and copper, introducing more warmth. Muted greens like soft sage, olive and moss, as well as tea‑inspired matcha green for a gentle colour boost, are amongst the top kitchen colour schemes for 2025. Used in a modern Japandi kitchen, together with timber and black-metal accents, these serene tones are informing warmer, more balanced spaces. This gentle introduction of colour also helps the kitchen to flow into open-plan living areas, connecting with its surroundings and reinforcing Japandi’s commitment to holistic design.

Flexible storage 

Though Japandi’s Scandinavian roots have always championed pure functionality, 2025’s kitchen storage solutions equally celebrate form – marrying sleek, thoughtful design with effortless practicality. Think deep timber-lined drawers with storage dividers and removeable cutlery trays designed to be lifted out and brought to the table.

Open shelving has evolved into floor‑to‑ceiling glazed cabinets – offering the same generous storage and ingredient visibility, but now elevated by refined design details such as fluted‑glass and timber frames. Walk-in larders and pantries with sliding shoji-inspired doors, feature considered materials that complement the main kitchen and help to conceal the messier side of cooking. Through meticulous organisation of every nook and cranny, modern Japandi kitchens cultivate a zen‑like serenity – minimising visual clutter and nurturing focused calm.

Quality construction

As rejecting throwaway culture becomes increasingly vital to safeguarding our future, Japandi’s commitment to timeless craftsmanship feels more relevant, and more powerful, than ever in 2025. “Built to last” has been at the heart of Roundhouse’s bespoke kitchens from day one – each one expertly crafted for enduring performance, minimising the need for replacements and championing true longevity in home design.

While frameless cabinets remain the cornerstone of the Japandi aesthetic, our kitchens fuse time‑honoured British joinery with precision engineering to match the solidity of any in‑frame design. Outfitted with industry‑leading soft‑close drawers, hinges and integrated lighting, they promise years of effortless, whisper‑quiet operation – backed up with a 10‑year guarantee against manufacturing defects. Should anything falter within that decade, we’ll repair, replace, or make it right, free of charge.

Sustainable at every step 

Care for the environment has always been woven into the Japandi ethos, and in 2025, that commitment is deeper and more mindful than ever. At Roundhouse, sustainability is woven into every stage of our process – from designing and manufacturing to delivering timeless British-made kitchens and furniture – with no compromises on beauty or quality. We source only FSC‑certified timber and partner with The Woodland Trust to foster UK reforestation; our Malvern factory runs on a biomass boiler fuelled by timber offcuts, employs lean manufacturing to minimise waste and blends precision technology with expert craftsmanship, and, by producing locally, slashes transport emissions compared with imports. Choosing Roundhouse for your Japandi-style kitchen means choosing enduring design, environmental responsibility and the sustainable benefits of British manufacturing. In 2025, Japandi style has evolved with sumptuous woods, sophisticated tones, artisanal craftsmanship and smarter storage. All crafted entirely from genuinely sustainable materials that evoke serenity and seamlessly unite Japanese minimalism with Scandinavian warmth. Ready to bring this vision to life? Get in touch with Roundhouse and let our British designers and makers craft your dream Japandi kitchen.