Interior design trends span a dizzyingly wide range of areas in your home, from the expansive (think whole-home ideas like layout of rooms and what your home's exterior looks like) to the minute (details like door knobs and electrical socket covers). Kitchens are no different: Trends dictate what cabinet colors and island shapes are currently making wavesbut what about the hardware? Often called the jewelry of the kitchen by industry professionals, hardware is your kitchen's finishing touch. To give us the scoop on the hottest kitchen hardware trends for 2025, we asked designers and hardware experts to give us their predictions. They answered with a list that included a new take on black hardware, earring-like knobs, and oversized handles. Better yet, you don't need to cook regularly to enjoy these trends. Swapping out your kitchen hardware is one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to upgrade your kitchen. It also happens to be rental-friendly. To spark your inspiration for a New Year's home refresh, read on for the top eight kitchen hardware trends on the rise for 2025.Discover more 2025 trends: