What’s Next in Interior Design? Top Trends for 2025
Each January, we like to anticipate the trends that will shape the world of interiors in the year ahead. While the trends we spotlighted in 2024, 2023, and even 2022 remain relevant and continue to inspire, 2025 brings an exciting evolution—fresh ideas rooted in thoughtful craftsmanship, playful experimentation, and bold originality.
Unlike the ephemeral nature of fashion, interior design trends evolve gradually, fostering longevity and depth. While zellige tiles, curved details, and rich chocolate brown tones continue to hold their ground, this year’s forecast delves into what’s genuinely new and noteworthy.
A notable shift for 2025? A departure from the light and airy aesthetic. This year, designers are embracing confident, personal spaces that dare to make a statement. Of course, if light and airy is your signature, there’s no need for a complete redesign—trends should inspire, not dictate. Consider subtle incorporations that enhance your aesthetic while staying authentic to your style.
With that, let’s explore the top interior design trends that will define 2025.
Uninfluenced Interiors
2025 is the year of unapologetically personal interiors—spaces where individuality reigns over picture-perfect curation. This movement celebrates intentional eclecticism: the layered, "collected" look that tells a story.
“Ugly chic” elements—design choices that feel imperfect yet authentic—signal a rejection of rigid ideals. At its core, this movement is about designing spaces that reflect the people who live in them, not the latest Instagram algorithm.
Embracing the Unexpected
This year’s design ethos? Surprise and delight. Design is taking a bold, experimental turn, favoring unexpected moments that spark conversation. We’ll see unexpected materials (like waterproofed wood walls in bathrooms), thought-provoking art, “wrong” lamps that are deliberately out of sync with the rest of the room, and daring color combinations that add intrigue and depth to spaces.
This trend asks homeowners to take risks, embracing design as a medium for storytelling. It’s not about achieving perfection but curating a space that feels alive, dynamic, and original.
Sculptural, Playful Lighting
Often referenced as the “jewellery of the home”, beautiful lighting is one of our favorite things to source in our projects. Lighting has evolved from a functional necessity to a true design centerpiece. Think bold chandeliers with handblown glass, asymmetrical sconces, or pieces crafted from unexpected materials.
Lighting serves as more than just illumination; it’s an opportunity to add contrast and dialogue to a room. A minimalist dining area gains intrigue with an abstract, oversized pendant light, while a playful lamp transforms a reading nook.
An Obsession with Wood
The 70s revival we predicted in 2023 is now in full bloom, ushering in a renewed passion for wood in all its forms, especially walnut and other mid- to dark-toned varieties. Wood-clad walls, sculptural furniture, and striking patterns like zebrawood and burl are emerging as key design elements, bringing both texture and warmth to modern interiors. These rich materials create an inviting sense of depth, while their organic beauty pairs effortlessly with sleek, minimalist furnishings. To maintain balance, opt for clean lines and understated metallic accents that complement the natural richness, resulting in a space that feels both fresh and timeless.
Metallic Surfaces
Metallic surfaces are emerging as a defining design element, particularly in kitchen cabinets, islands, and doors around the home. Matte finishes in metals like stainless steel and bronze are adding distinct character to interiors. Stainless steel’s reflective sheen introduces a sleek, modern industrial feel, while bronze offers a more lived-in, timeless character. Both metals create a striking effect when paired with natural materials like wood, marble, and glass, enhancing the space with a dynamic interplay of textures that feels both contemporary and enduring.
Pattern Drenching
While 2024 saw us embrace color through color drenching, 2025 takes it a step further with pattern drenching. Whether you choose to drench a room in one pattern or mix several, it’s all about going bold with design. If planning to mix patterns, the key is balance: stick to a unified color palette and vary the scale. Pair large patterns with smaller ones to avoid visual overload, and use dominant patterns strategically, like on an accents or key pieces of furniture. The result is a layered, energetic space that feels both bold and harmonious.
The Ralph Lauren Aesthetic
Rich, timeless, and unapologetically sophisticated, the Ralph Lauren aesthetic is making a triumphant return. Equestrian motifs evoke countryside refinement with horse-bit details, antique wood furniture, buttery leather, and plaid throws, all anchored by layered textures and statement fireplaces. Alternatively, nautical-inspired elements bring a coastal elegance with navy tones, brass fixtures, maritime stripes, and crisp, tailored accents. In both cases, this aesthetic delivers classic sophistication with a modern edge.
Tiles Everywhere
Tiles are escaping their conventional roles, showing up on kitchen islands, range hoods, and even ceilings. With a range of colors, patterns, and finishes available, tiles can infuse spaces with personality. Whether it’s glossy, high-shine mosaics or earthy geometric patterns, this trend transforms ordinary areas into visually compelling focal points. For those eager to experiment, try tiling unexpected areas—like stair risers or fireplace surrounds. Tiles in 2025 are all about bold creativity, bridging functionality with artistry.
Plush Rugs in Solid Colors
Plush rugs are making a bold resurgence, bringing texture, comfort, and personality back into interiors. High-pile designs in retro-inspired hues—ranging from soothing greens to striking reds—are adding warmth and a dramatic touch to modern spaces. For those ready to make a bolder statement, installing wall-to-wall carpeting in vibrant, solid tones is also regaining popularity, offering a luxe yet nostalgic feel.
Whether you opt for a statement rug or fully embrace wall-to-wall carpeting, these options provide a dynamic way to introduce rich color and inviting texture to any room.
Unexpected Marble
Like tile, marble is breaking free from its traditional constraints, evolving into a material that defines not just surfaces but entire architectural details. Beyond countertops and floors, designers are using this elegant stone to clad baseboards, accent stairs, passthroughs, jambs and even entire walls. From richly veined slabs to more understated varieties, these applications will lend a refined, architectural edge to our homes.
Hardware-free Kitchens
Minimalism in the kitchen reaches new heights with hardware-free cabinetry. By eliminating visible pulls and knobs, the focus shifts to the materials and craftsmanship of the cabinetry itself, creating a seamless, polished look that feels understated yet intentional.
Unconventional Shapes
From triangular islands to asymmetrical desks, design in 2025 is embracing unconventional forms. These free-flowing shapes add intrigue and functionality, especially in smaller spaces. It’s a reminder that creativity in design can—and should—challenge traditional expectations.
Textural Embellishments
Textural details are poised to play a key role in interior design this year. Embellishments like fringe and rope detailing, as well as charming textile additions like café curtains and cabinet skirts add interest and personality. Together, these touches create a layered, inviting look that marries nostalgia with contemporary design sensibilities. Use textural embellishments strategically to add depth without overwhelming the space. A fringed pillow or a cabinet skirt can introduce subtle charm, enhancing the overall design without stealing the spotlight.
Accent Ceilings
Often overlooked, ceilings are stepping into the spotlight and becoming a bold design feature in their own right. What was once a simple overhead surface is now a “fifth wall” and a canvas for creativity. Hand-painted murals, patterned wallpapers, and vintage tin tiles are transforming the "fifth wall" into a statement piece. Designers are pushing the boundaries, turning ceilings into a key element that adds depth, character, and a touch of surprise to every room.
Hidden and Pocket Doors
Hidden doors are rising in popularity, cleverly disguised as bookshelves or panels to conceal secret bars or rooms. Their seamless design adds an element of surprise, transforming spaces with understated sophistication.
Pocket doors, on the other hand, are gaining popularity for their space-saving functionality and minimalist appeal. Sliding effortlessly into the wall, they create a clean, uncluttered look while offering flexible partitions that maintain a modern, streamlined aesthetic.
Color Trends
Cobalt Blue
New Mode Home’s prediction for 2025’s color of the year, cobalt blue, is bright, energizing, and bold. This striking shade of blue brings an element of dynamism and freshness to any space, making it ideal for interiors that need an infusion of energy. Paired with primary red, this color creates a vibrant, eye-catching contrast. Perfect for boosting focus in rooms like home offices, and fostering an environment that encourages productivity and inspiration. Regardless of application, cobalt blue will be a go-to choice for those looking to make a statement while maintaining a sophisticated edge.
Shades of Red
While oxblood red defined 2024, 2025 is embracing a broader spectrum of reds, from vivid, primary reds that exude confidence and drama—to deep burgundy hues with purple or brown undertones (like Behr’s “Rumours”). Expect to see cherry red, oxblood, maroon, and burgundy as key players in the color palette. Pair these rich shades effortlessly with materials like wood, marble, and brass finishes.
Shades of Orange
We’ll see a range of oranges this year, from vibrant bright orange (think Hermès orange) to softer, earthy tones like ochre, burnt orange, and terracotta. These hues add warmth and energy to interiors, making them perfect for upholstery or accessories. Whether aiming for a bold statement or a more relaxed ambiance, orange’s range of tones are sure to make any space more intriguing.
Pollen Yellow
Butter yellow was a standout color in 2024, bringing a warm, cheerful energy to interiors. In 2025, this sunny hue is evolving into a richer pollen yellow with a subtle green undertone, creating a more complex and sophisticated take. This refined color feels fresh yet grounded, adding a lively touch to spaces while offering depth and versatility. Whether used as an accent or in larger doses, it pairs beautifully with natural materials like wood and stone, complementing both neutral and bold color palettes for a balanced and dynamic look.
Shades of Brown
From milk chocolate to dark chocolate, this rich, earthy shade is everywhere right now. Pantone’s named color of the year, “Mocha Mousse”, perfectly captures this trend, offering a versatile and grounding tone that can be both soothing and dramatic. Browns evoke a sense of comfort and timeless elegance, making them ideal for creating cozy, welcoming spaces. Whether used on walls, furniture, or accents, they pair beautifully with brass finishes and muted jewel tones, such as soft emeralds and deep sapphires, to create a sophisticated and layered palette.
Aubergine
Last year’s soft mauves are giving way to deeper, more complex purples in 2025, with aubergine leading the charge. This bold hue adds drama and luxury to both traditional and contemporary spaces. It pairs beautifully with warm metallics like gold and brass, as well as muted neutrals, creating a sophisticated contrast that feels both bold and refined.
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