I don’t know about you, but there isn’t another kitchen material I can think of that is more timeless than wood. And I’m not just talking about cabinets – shelving, kitchenware, and decor all look incredibly chic in the organic material.

While paler woods once reigned, 2025 has seen a return of darker, richer wood tones. So many of the wooden kitchens I have seen recently have had less of a minimalist, Scandi feel with light woods and pale palettes, and are more layered and use darker wood tones to ground the room and add depth and character.

And luckily, you don’t need to be doing a whole kitchen remodel to embrace the trend. Mango wood kitchen accessories and decor have been cropping up in all the new fall collections I am seeing launch this month, and I think it’s the perfect way to instantly (and affordably) add warmth and texture to your kitchen.

There are plenty of options too; chopping boards, trays, fruit bowls, and storage are just a few ways you can bring the mango wood kitchen trend into your home.

Modern farmhouse kitchen with glass fronted cabinets, farmhouse sink and creamy neutral colored paint

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‘Dark and medium-toned woods are a great choice right now, offering a more timeless look that feels a bit warmer than white oak, which has been trending in recent years,’ says Kailee Blalock and Tailor Troia, founders of House of Hive Design Co.

And it’s a material that works especially well in a kitchen because it pairs beautifully with the other materials typical of the space. ‘Pairing warm woods like mango wood with materials like honed quartz or stainless steel creates a striking contrast and an elevated feel,’ says Fiona Ginnett, co-founder at HØLTE.

While it’s a kitchen trend right now, mango wood is by no means a fleeting one. It’s a timeless material you can confidently bring into your kitchen without the worry that it’s going to date in a few years.