If we had to pick a single word to define 2025 home design, it would be “more.”
Design experts say trends this year are mostly extensions or deeper iterations of what was popular last year, like adding more biophilic design elements or going from two- or tri-tone color schemes to color drenching. Let’s look at the styles expected to thrive in 2025:
One trend that most experts agree on is a move toward a moodier color palette. We’re not talking harsh bolds, but softer browns, maroon, navy, and olive green are expected to be popular. The moody tones also apply to wood, with deeper warm neutrals adding approachable sophistication to a room. And because our design word of the year is “more,” these colors won’t be used in single applications. Rather, rooms will be drenched with a chosen hue that is used on walls, furniture, and even the ceiling. The same goes for wood, with rooms enveloped in wood finishes that create cozy ambiance.
Patterns are in, and with them, texture. This is not a new trend by any means; the metals that have been prominent in recent years aren’t going anywhere. But now expect to find them mixed with fabrics and other textures. Patterns were also making a comeback last year. What you’re going to find this year, however, is pattern drenching, the use of a single pattern on multiple pieces in a room (think walls, curtains, side chairs), or a mix of complementary patterns spread across the entire room.
The idea of pattern drenching takes us straight into vintage design. Vintage elements are nothing new (see what we did there?), but 2025 design is going deeper by embracing a specific era, particularly Art Deco. The rich colors are Art Deco-inspired, as are gold and chrome accents. Expect to see luxurious velvet replacing boucle, and more geometric patterns like chevrons, zigzags, and more on rugs and artwork.
Biophilic design is also here to stay for 2025. In fact, you’ll probably see more of it as people build upon the greens, earth tones, and nature-inspired prints they embraced last year. The Ficus tree will give way to more exotic or unexpected plants such as bamboo or olive trees. Also on the radar is immersive biophilia such as the installation of vertical gardens and indoor ponds. Smart devices can play natural soundscapes to create a multi-sensory experience.
Today’s lighting is expected to be functional and creative. Large lamps will have geometric or structural elements, complemented by smaller, interesting sconces and task lighting. Softer lighting will be used to inspire comfort and well-being. Layered lighting — a mix of ambient, task, and accent lights — is also gaining momentum.
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Photos courtesy of Decorilla (color, pattern mixing and biophilia), Martha Stewart (art deco), Homes and Garden (lighting), and Sherwin Williams (banner).