5 Rooms That Are Making A Comeback In 2025 According To A Joiner

From larders to sculleries, many spaces simply fell out of fashion as new ways of living evolved. However, with more of us looking to reintroduce more character and charm into our homes, some of these long-forgotten spaces are making a comeback.

So, let’s take a look at 5 joiner-approved rooms that you might want to incorporate back into your property this year.

5 Joiner Approved Rooms for 2025

Linen cupboards

While not a dedicated room as such, linen cupboards were once present in all traditional properties and were used to store and organise sheets, blankets and towels. Whether you purchase a standalone piece of furniture or convert a built-in cupboard into a linen cupboard, choosing the right replacement cupboard doors will help to ensure this charming feature fits seamlessly into your home.

Pro Tip: Not only can you easily see your towels and bedding at a glance, but by installing a linen cupboard, you’ll also free up valuable space in your bathrooms and bedrooms by storing your linens in a single place.

A scullery kitchen

Scullery kitchens were most commonly found in large properties and were smaller spaces connected to the primary kitchen, generally used for washing up and meal preparation. As trends shifted towards large, open-plan kitchens, many properties lost these smaller, highly practical spaces. However, owners of period homes are now keen to restore these lost spaces and ensure they’re being sensitive to the character of the property.

Even small spaces can be used as a scullery with the help of a joiner and some smart counter and cupboard solutions. If your scullery is visible from your main kitchen area, you can create a seamless look by using the same kitchen cupboard doors throughout. You can also create a sense of connection in more subtle ways, including by selecting the same door knobs and drawer handles.

Larders and pantries 

Traditionally, larders were often incorporated into the kitchen space itself, whereas pantries tended to be larger and were somewhat separate from the main cooking area. However, larders and pantries have always varied in size, making them a feature that can be incorporated into kitchens of all shapes, sizes and styles. 

Similarly to a scullery kitchen, you can use the same cabinet doors and colours in your larder or pantry to create a sense of connection with your main kitchen. Or choose different colours and finishes to give your larder its own personality and character, distinguishing it as its own unique space within your home.

Pro Tip: As well as being used to store cooking ingredients, larders and pantries can be ideal spaces to house an array of kitchen gadgets in order to minimise clutter and maximise surface space in your main cooking area.

A drawing room

The concept of a drawing room can feel a little stuffy, particularly as they tend to look and feel very formal. Traditionally, the drawing room was used as a space to entertain guests and was generally where homeowners kept their most impressive and expensive items of furniture, artwork, and decorative objects.

If you’re fortunate enough to have space for a drawing room, it can easily bring a sense of grandeur, tradition and charm to your property. However, to ensure it’s a space that you can truly enjoy even when you’re not entertaining, incorporate comfortable seating and objects that bring you joy.

A keeping room 

Keeping rooms are informal, cosy living spaces within a kitchen that offer somewhere to retreat after dinner. Keeping rooms often feature slouchy seating, a TV, and space to enjoy your favourite family activities, such as jigsaw puzzles and games. Working with a joiner can help you to personalise your keeping room, ensuring you’ve got enough surfaces for activities and space to unwind before bed.

Refresh your home with Happy Doors and an experienced joiner 

From giving your kitchen cabinets a face lift with new cupboard doors to working with an experienced joiner to create bespoke storage solutions in a new space, refreshing your home doesn’t need to be costly or time consuming.

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