Popularity comes and goes. What’s trending one minute could change in the next, and sometimes a trend lasts longer than you’d expect! The same holds true for trending kitchen cabinets, especially given the multiple design aspects included in one little door.
Cabinets combine color and style into one box. However, since there are so many colors and styles to choose from, the reality is that there are many, many cabinet collections. Plus, a cabinet color can be trending separately from cabinet style! With the year coming to an end, we thought it would be interesting to take a look back at the trending kitchen cabinets for 2025, and look forward to what may come in 2026.
The Finishing Touch: Trending Kitchen Cabinets of 2025
What do you think was popular in 2025 for kitchen cabinets? Could it be shaker style cabinets all around, or a mix of styles? Maybe deep colors were on trend? Let’s take a look at the top 7 selling cabinets from The RTA Store, to get an idea of what our customers purchased the most in 2025. Here are our most trending kitchen cabinets of 2025, in order!
Aspen White Shaker Cabinets
The Aspen White Shaker cabinet collection offers a fresh, crisp, and clean look to any kitchen. The bright white finish will surely lighten the kitchen space and add a modern touch to your home. These trending kitchen cabinets are full overlay doors and come with beautiful dovetail drawers and soft closing drawer features. The Aspen White Shaker cabinets come in both ready-to-assemble (RTA) and pre-assembled.
Brilliant White Shaker Cabinets
The Brilliant White Shaker collection offers a beautiful, sophisticated look to any style kitchen. The cabinets feature a full overlay, recessed door and drawer design, and soft close doors and drawers. This timeless design is sure to please everyone’s taste. The Brilliant White Shaker cabinets come in both RTA as a quick-ship and pre-assembled.
Brighton White Shaker Cabinets
The Brighton White Shaker collection embodies timeless simplicity with a contemporary edge. These trending kitchen cabinets feature clean lines and a crisp white finish, creating a bright and airy ambiance in any space. The classic shaker-style doors exude elegance and versatility, seamlessly blending into various design aesthetics. Whether used as a focal point or as part of a cohesive design scheme, the Brighton White Shaker collection brings a sense of sophistication and refinement to any room, making it a timeless choice for modern living. The Brighton White Shaker cabinets come in RTA as a quick-ship option.
Linen Shaker Cabinets
The Linen Shaker cabinets are a simple, yet sophisticated collection that will bring a touch of class to any home. Featuring soft close drawers and doors, and an all plywood box construction, quality has not been overlooked. The delicate vanilla finish goes perfectly in any kitchen, from the most modern to the traditional style. The Linen Shaker cabinets come in both RTA as a quick-ship option and pre-assembled.
Unfinished Shaker Cabinets
The RTA Unfinished Shaker cabinets are for the ultimate DIY’er looking to personalize their home cabinets. These trending kitchen cabinets come unfinished and unsealed, ready to be painted or stained to match any decor style. It’s important to note that while these cabinets are delivered unfinished, they are meant to be finished before installation, not left in their raw state.
Charcoal Grey Shaker Cabinets
The Charcoal Grey Shaker collection features cool grey tones in a stylish, yet simple shaker door style. The cabinetry features soft close drawers and doors and all plywood boxes so the cabinets will last for generations. This collection is sure to be the focal point of any room! The Charcoal Grey Shaker cabinets come in RTA as a quick-ship option.
Royal White Shaker Cabinets
The Royal White Shaker cabinet collection offers a fresh, crisp, and clean look to any kitchen. The bright white finish will surely lighten the kitchen space and add a modern touch to your home. These cabinets are full overlay doors and come with beautiful dovetail drawers and soft closing drawer features. The Royal White Shaker cabinets come in RTA as a quick-ship option.
Not surprisingly to our design team, white shaker cabinets took most of the top trending kitchen cabinet spots in 2025. Shaker style cabinets are some of the most versatile and classic cabinets, as the style can match almost any design choice from farmhouse to modern contemporary. Plus, white cabinets tend to bring a crisp and open feeling to a kitchen, and many pair white cabinets with colored or wood tone cabinets for a unique pop.
I’m not surprised by our top-selling cabinets—they offer beautiful finishes, great options, and excellent value. – The RTA Store Designer Dareli
All of the 2025 top trending kitchen cabinets were also RTA cabinet lines, and most as a quick-ship option. RTA cabinets carry the same quality as pre-assembled cabinets, while giving DIY lovers a fun new project. They also can help save a pretty penny, as ready-to-assemble cabinet lines are lower priced than pre-assembled collections. Quick-ship is a cherry on top for those already in the thick of renovations, or just not wanting to wait a long time to get their DIY on.
According to The RTA Store designer Christina, white cabinets can also make a space feel bigger and lighter. “While white cabinets are always popular, it’s primarily because they serve as a great and neutral foundation to a design. The white cabinet is considered timeless in that way- when used as a primary color in a kitchen, it allows the decorative detail to achieve the overall look – whether that’s countertops, hardware, backsplash, or furnishings.”
Grey is another color that is often used as a neutral. Grey kitchen cabinets give a great canvas to experiment with mixing tones such as a bold backsplash or countertop. But sometimes customers are looking for colors that are not often found on cabinets. These cabinets come ready to stain or paint on-site, which means any DIYer can have their kitchen cabinets in the exact color they want. Because of the sheer versatility in color choice, classic shaker style, and ready-to-assemble ease, the Unfinished Shaker will most likely continue to be a top trending kitchen cabinet!
The First Look: Expected Trending Kitchen Cabinets of 2026
With the new year will come some new trends, and others from 2025 may continue to gain steam. It’s hard to say which exact kitchen cabinets will be on the rise, so we’ve included some overarching themes that our designers think will continue with momentum into the new year.
Royal Natural Shaker
The Royal Natural Shaker cabinets are a remarkable choice for transforming your kitchen space. These trending kitchen cabinets feature a naturally beautiful finish that radiates warmth and charm. The classic Shaker-style aesthetic, known for its clean lines and timeless simplicity, adds an enduring sense of style to any home. A cost-effective choice with a gorgeous light wood finish. It delivers everything most kitchens need—and more. The Royal Natural Shaker comes in RTA as a quick-ship option.
Catalina Meadow Green
The Catalina Meadow Green cabinet collection embodies modern elegance with its recessed door style, offering a sleek and sophisticated look for any space. These trending kitchen cabinets are designed for convenience and durability, featuring soft-close doors and drawer glides that ensure quiet and smooth operation. Pair with the Catalina Toffee or Catalina White collections for a stunning, yet subtle contrast. We’re seeing more customers request door styles with added detail, but not quite as ornate as a raised panel. The Catalina line hits that sweet spot, and Meadow Green is truly stunning. The Catalina Meadow Green comes in RTA as a quick-ship option.
Southport Toffee Shaker RTA & Pre
The Southport Toffee Shaker collection features classic Shaker-style cabinetry with a warm toffee finish, blending traditional design with modern functionality. The collection offers a variety of cabinet types, including wall cabinets with adjustable shelves, base cabinets with pull-out spice racks, and open shelf designs, catering to diverse storage needs. The toffee finish enhances the natural wood grain, adding warmth and elegance to any space. This trending kitchen cabinet was incredibly popular in 2025, and now that it’s available in both RTA and Pre, it’s sure to become a top seller. The Southport Toffee Shaker comes in both RTA as a quick-ship and pre-assembled.
Concord Antique White RTA
Classic charm meets timeless elegance with the Concord Antique White cabinet collection. Featuring a recessed panel door style and a soft cream-colored finish, this trending kitchen cabinet offers a warm, inviting look that complements both traditional and transitional spaces. Perfect for creating a bright and sophisticated aesthetic in any room of the home, Concord Antique White delivers style and versatility with enduring appeal. Another beautiful stylized shaker. We expect this finish and door style to attract a lot of attention in 2026. The Concord Antique White comes in RTA only.
Brilliant White Shaker
The Brilliant White Shaker collection was a top seller in 2025, and we expect to see it on the list for 2026 as well. With a recessed door and soft close doors and drawers, this timeless design will be a big-hit to pair with everything from linen, to charcoal grey, to the new green and blue tones, and the catalog has endless options! The Brilliant White Shaker cabinets come in both RTA as a quick-ship and pre-assembled.
Linen Shaker
The Linen Shaker cabinets are a simple, yet sophisticated collection that will bring a touch of class to any home. Featuring soft close drawers and doors, and an all plywood box construction, quality has not been overlooked. The delicate vanilla finish goes perfectly in any kitchen, from the most modern to the traditional style. Now available in pre, we anticipate it staying at the top next year. It’s an incredibly versatile finish that works in so many spaces! The Linen Shaker cabinets come in both RTA as a quick-ship option and pre-assembled.
Custom Colors & Unfinished Shaker
Many customers are looking for a specific color for their cabinetry, especially in the kitchen. While there are many whites available, many types of colors don’t make an appearance as they are not as popular. In comes the custom color cabinetry, available in 5 styles and customized with any Sherwin Williams or Benjamin Moore color. Custom color cabinetry comes in pre-assembled only, so this is the best option for those wanting a specific kitchen cabinet color but not wanting to paint themselves.
We do believe the RTA Unfinished Shaker will also make a strong appearance in 2026, being the “custom color” option for those wanting to paint or stain, and assemble themselves.
Wood Tones
Wood tone cabinets are also trending lately, and will continue to gain momentum in 2026. Natural wood tone cabinets are a timeless choice for a kitchen. While a farmhouse theme would always be a match, depending on the tone and grain of the wood cabinets, they can lend to an ultra-modern, warm and minimalist, or even luxe style.
“If you have wood flooring, you would just want to make sure that the wood grain cabinet you choose works well with the flooring and the colors don’t clash.” The RTA Store Designer Virginia
Most colors also pair well with wood tone cabinets such as the RTA and pre-assembled Portland Sand, making them extremely versatile. Even greens, blues, and even black go well with wood tone depending on the look you’re trying to achieve! The more classic looks would be to pair white or off-white and neutral tones. Wood tone cabinets like the RTA Kingston Driftwood Shaker can also provide some much-needed depth and texture. Too much though, and it can become overwhelming, especially in a large spice like a kitchen. Break up the heaviness with contrast to add movement, such as painted lower cabinets, mixed materials, or open shelving, to keep your space feeling dynamic and balanced.
Bold Colors
Bold colors will continue to rise as a top choice for cabinets in 2026. While greens, blues, and blacks are often popular choices for moody cabinets, reds and cranberry tones will make their way into the cabinet scene in 2026. Moody cabinets might not sound very inviting, but if anything they can be warm, comforting, and cozy, adding a dramatic look to your space.
Working with The RTA Store
The RTA Store is your online one-stop-shop for all your cabinet needs and accessories. Our ready-to-assemble and pre-assembled kitchen cabinets give the look and durability of custom cabinetry at 30-50% less than big-box stores. With A-grade plywood boxes and MDF/HDF or hardwood door/drawer fronts, our cabinets come with a 20 year limited warranty.
But don’t stop there – we also have all the accessories you would need for your dream kitchen. Work with The RTA Store to complete your kitchen with range hoods, sinks and faucets, countertops, and under-cabinet lighting.
From spice drawers to mixer lifts, The RTA Store has more inside cabinet accessories than you’ll have room for. And it’s not limited to just the kitchen! Think file organizer for the office, laundry room hamper pullout, or bathroom vanity organizer, to customize your space.
Most importantly, you’ll have us in your corner every step of the way. Our Customer Service and Design teams are ready to support your cabinet journey so that you have confidence in your choices, and no surprises or regrets on installation day.
Getting Started
Not ready to commit to a cabinet collection? Ordering fully-refundable cabinet door samples is a great way to see the style and color in your lighting. You’d be surprised how different a finish can look in different lighting! Plus, many of our cabinets have matching collections to mix in one room. Try one collection for upper cabinets and another for lower cabinets, or different cabinets for the kitchen island!
Once you’re ready to start, a member of our free design service will work closely with you from steps A-Z. They’ll let you know exactly what size cabinets you need and double-check to make sure everything lines up perfectly. Our upgraded design service also gives you unlimited design revisions and price quotes. Plus, the cost of the service is taken off your total once you order!
No matter the room or cabinet, we’re here to help make your dream space a reality, and at your budget. Located near the Hudson Valley in New York? Come visit our showroom on Route 52 in Hopewell Junction, NY!
