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Top Interior Design Trends for 2025

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Updated: Jan 30

The world of interior design is always evolving, and 2025 is set to be a year of bold innovation and refined comfort. Whether you're planning a full home makeover or just want to add a little flair to your favorite room, these top 10 trends will help you create a space that feels stylish, functional, and uniquely yours. Let’s dive in!


1. Sustainable Design

Sustainability isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a pillar of modern living. The focus in 2025 is on creating spaces that respect the planet without sacrificing style.

  • What It Looks Like: Furniture made from recycled or upcycled materials, artisanal decor featuring craftsmanship and natural elements like woven textiles, clay pottery, and organic finishes.

    Kelly Wearstler's design for the Santa Monica Proper hotel is a prime example, curated with a juxtaposition of vintage and contemporary pieces set upon an array of distinctive vintage rugs, set atop reclaimed wood floors.
    Kelly Wearstler's design for the Santa Monica Proper hotel is a prime example, curated with a juxtaposition of vintage and contemporary pieces set upon an array of distinctive vintage rugs, set atop reclaimed wood floors.
  • Why We Love It: These choices add a sense of authenticity and warmth to interiors while promoting eco-conscious living. From energy-efficient solutions like solar-powered homes to gray-water systems, sustainability has never looked so sophisticated.

    Brirgette Romanek designed a home with a soulful spirit for Gwyneth Paltrow. The property is powered on solar energy, with a gray-water system, reflecting Paltrow's commitment to environmentalism as an essential consideration in any homebuilding project.
    Brirgette Romanek designed a home with a soulful spirit for Gwyneth Paltrow. The property is powered on solar energy, with a gray-water system, reflecting Paltrow's commitment to environmentalism.

2. Warm Minimalism

Warm minimalism takes the classic minimalist aesthetic and adds a layer of depth and warmth, making it more inviting and human-centered for 2025.

  • What It Looks Like: Neutral tones dominate, but with added warmth—think creamy whites, warm taupes, and soft browns. The focus is on clean lines and functional layouts, but with an emphasis on tactile comfort. Think smooth wood finishes, soft wool throws, and plush fabrics that invite touch.

    We love this living room by KES Studio, a space that feels like a true wellness retreat.
    We love this living room by KES Studio, a space that feels like a true wellness retreat.
    Lindye Galloway used a neutral palette for this California ranch, inspired by the natural landscape creates a calming backdrop, highlighting views from large windows. Custom and vintage pieces, like a family-sized sectional and aged planters, pair with durable materials like marble and limestone for timeless charm.
    Lindye Galloway used a neutral palette for this California ranch, inspired by the natural landscape creates a calming backdrop.
  • Why We Love It: Warm minimalism offers a harmonious balance of simplicity and comfort. The materials used, like natural stone, wood, and muted textiles, bring an organic tranquility to pared-down spaces.

    AHD designed this minimalist yet full of purpose Living Room for our Urban Haven Dream Home. This multi-functional space functions as a reading nook, kids Lego building play area and kitty hang-out.
    AHD designed this minimalist yet full of purpose Living Room for our Urban Haven Dream Home. This multi-functional space functions as a reading nook, kids Lego building play area and kitty hang-out.

3. Biophilic Elements

Bringing the outdoors in continues to thrive as a design staple, with biophilic elements creating tranquil and health-enhancing interiors.

  • What It Looks Like: Living walls, oversized windows to maximize natural light, and natural materials like stone, wood, and jute. Architectural details like skylights and indoor gardens are also gaining popularity.

    McAlpine brings nature in with the use of plants, jute and root tables.
    McAlpine incorporates nature through plants, jute, and root tables.
    Brit Epperson drew influences from her parents' passion for hiking and camping to shape what has become a luxurious refuge in the woods for them.
    Brit Epperson drew influences from her parents' passion for hiking and camping to shape what has become a luxurious refuge in the woods for them.
  • Why We Love It: These elements foster a connection to nature, reducing stress and enhancing well-being while adding organic beauty to your space.

    Brigette Romanek brings nature front and center in her Laurel Canyon project.
    Brigette Romanek brings nature front and center in her Laurel Canyon project.

4. Bold Kitchens

This year, kitchens are taking center stage with dramatic hues such as Plum Purple, Olive Green, Cobalt Blue, Rich Black and statement-making details such as statement stone, fluted cabinet fronts and sculptural lighting.

  • What It Looks Like: Deep green or navy cabinets, bold statement stones with striking veining, patterned backsplashes, and oversized pendant lights.

The kitchen in a Manhattan apartment was converted into a functional showpiece, with bold marble and cabinets lacquered in Farrow & Ball’s sultry Preference Red.
The kitchen in a Manhattan apartment was converted into a functional showpiece, with bold marble and cabinets lacquered in Farrow & Ball’s sultry Preference Red.
McAlpine Interior Design
McAlpine Interior Design created a stunning kitchen for the Spanicciati estate, a place for their four children to grow up immersed in beauty: to decorate cookies on the kitchen’s double islands, to paint and craft. “This house is a secret garden. It’s an invitation. A mystery that must be unfolded and experienced.” - McAlpine
McCroskey Interiors updated a historic kitchen into a modern chef's dream for the House Beautiful's Whole Home in Indiana, using Calacatta turquoise antique marble with veining in plum and gold and charcoal cabinets.
McCroskey Interiors updated a historic kitchen into a modern chef's dream for the House Beautiful's Whole Home in Indiana, using Calacatta turquoise antique marble with veining in plum and gold and charcoal cabinets.

Why We Love It: Bold kitchens break away from the neutral designs of the past, infusing spaces with energy and personality. They transform the heart of the home into a true design statement.

Ali Budd lets this bold stone be the star of the show, accentuated by the fluted wood panneling.
Ali Budd lets this bold stone be the star of the show, accentuated by the fluted wood panneling.
Jean Stoffer infuses this kitchen with character using contrasting wood tones and a statement Calacatta Viola stone as the countertop, backsplash and utility shelf.
Jean Stoffer infuses this kitchen with character using contrasting wood tones and a statement Calacatta Viola stone as the countertop, backsplash and utility shelf.

5. Sanctuary & Wellness-Driven Design

As our homes continue to serve as refuges from the outside world, sanctuary spaces are becoming essential. These rooms are designed to help you unwind, relax, and recharge and are designed with mental and physical well-being in mind. Think biophilic design (indoor gardens, water features), spa-like bathrooms, meditation corners, and circadian lighting that mimics natural daylight.

  • What It Looks Like: Soft whites, deep blues, and muted earthy tones create a soothing environment. Luxurious materials like plush fabrics, natural stone, and smooth woods enhance the peaceful vibe.

Stone-drenching is front and center in Stephanie Coutas for this St. Tropez villa bathroom, a spa-like design with a shower lined in travertine, which also forms custom sinks.
Stone-drenching is front and center in Stephanie Coutas for this St. Tropez villa bathroom, a spa-like design with a shower lined in travertine, which also forms custom sinks.
  • Why We Love It: Sanctuary spaces provide an intentional escape from the daily grind. Whether it’s a bedroom, bathroom, or reading nook, these spaces encourage mindfulness and relaxation.

"Kelly Behun managed to craft a beautiful and serene city escape right in the middle of Manhattan, that feels like you’re looking down at the whole world inside your comfortable secret room In the sky where nobody sees you." - Hommes Studio
"Kelly Behun managed to craft a beautiful and serene city escape right in the middle of Manhattan, that feels like you’re looking down at the whole world inside your comfortable secret room In the sky where nobody sees you." - Hommes Studio

6. Earth Tones, Authentic Browns and Natural Materials

Earth-inspired hues and raw stone are dominating 2025 design, creating a grounded, organic aesthetic that feels both luxurious and timeless.

  • What It Looks Like: Raw stone accent tables, oxidized brass or copper fixtures with evolving patinas, and nature-inspired palettes like PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse.

  • PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse
    PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse
    Kelly Behun's dining room is wrapped in a raw honey–colored silk  and might be the most dramatic space in the home. Chainsaw-cut wood stools by Vince Skelly covered in sheep skin, surrounding a custom oak table, embedded with a lazy Susan.
    Kelly Behun's dining room is wrapped in a raw honey–colored silk and might be the most dramatic space in the home. Chainsaw-cut wood stools by Vince Skelly covered in sheep skin, surrounding a custom oak table, embedded with a lazy Susan.
    Jaimee Longo creates a moody color drenched Home Office using natural earth tones.
    Jaimee Longo creates a moody color drenched Home Office using natural earth tones.
  • Why We Love It: Raw stone, aged metals, and earth tones bring timeless beauty and authenticity to interiors. They evoke a sense of nature, comfort, and sophistication, creating spaces that feel both luxurious and soul-nurturing. These materials offer a quiet yet powerful presence, bringing lasting character and a deep connection to the natural world.

    Electric Bowery designed this home in the Pacific Palisades infused with modern style, earth tones accented by richer pops of color.
    Electric Bowery designed this home in the Pacific Palisades infused with modern style, earth tones accented by richer pops of color.

7. Curved, Irregular, Imperfect Forms: Soft, Sculptural, and Unexpected

2025 embraces the beauty of organic, flowing shapes. Curved and irregular forms are replacing rigid lines, bringing warmth and playfulness to interiors.

  • What It Looks Like: Curved furniture, sculptural lighting, imperfect shapes, and arched mirrors—creates a sense of movement and comfort. Irregular forms, such as asymmetrical side tables and organic fixtures made from materials like paper pulp, add an unexpected, artistic touch.

    The custom plaster wall and the hand sculpted light fixture made of white stoneware and porcelain by Crosland + Emmons along the custom plaster and Travertine organic table create a functional oasis for a family of globetrotters in Tribecca designed by Ali Budd.
    The custom plaster wall and the hand sculpted light fixture made of white stoneware and porcelain by Crosland + Emmons along the custom plaster and Travertine organic table create a functional oasis for a family of globetrotters in Tribecca designed by Ali Budd.
    We love this living room by Malgosia Design where each element is purposeful and bespoke.
    We love this living room by Malgosia Design with curved sculptural forms juxtaposed to rigid rectangular forms. Each element is purposeful and bespoke.
  • Why We Love It: These shapes bring a sense of movement and comfort, making spaces feel more dynamic and inviting. Plus, curved furniture is a great choice for families, eliminating sharp edges for a safer environment for families with children.

    Kelly Behun Studio artfully contrasts curved and rectilinear shapes for an inviting, contemporary feel.
    Kelly Behun Studio artfully contrasts curved and rectilinear shapes for an inviting, contemporary feel.
    Curves give this apartment a contemporary and exhuberant feel inside actress Lois Robbins’ Central Park home, decorated by Tony Ingrao.
    Curves give this apartment a contemporary and exhuberant feel inside actress Lois Robbins’ Central Park home, decorated by Tony Ingrao.

8. Vintage & Antique Finds

Adding a touch of history to your home is always a good idea, and vintage pieces are having a major revival.

  • What It Looks Like: Mid-century modern chairs, vintage rugs, and heirloom accessories.

    AHD Designed a home office using antiques and collectibles in juxtaposition to modern elements to create an aesthetic that is personalized and storied.
    AHD Designed a home office using antiques and collectibles in juxtaposition to modern elements to create an aesthetic that is personalized and storied.
    This Texas Den features an array of antique items, including the ladder from 1st Dibs. "As a firm, we love to mix antiques with modern and found pieces because doing so pulls the visual aesthetic together and adds the layer of collectedness," Manning.
    This Texas Den features an array of antique items, including the ladder from 1st Dibs. "As a firm, we love to mix antiques with modern and found pieces because doing so pulls the visual aesthetic together and adds the layer of collectedness," Manning.
  • Why We Love It: These unique finds bring character, warmth, and storytelling to your space, creating a layered and collected-over-time aesthetic.

Lala Reimagined wanted their clients to feel like they traveled to one of their favorite spots in France or Italy, "like a beautiful boutique hotel on the Mediterranean. We used a lot of wicker, a lot of vintage pieces sourced from flea markets, and also high-end pieces, but nothing too precious.”
Lala Reimagined wanted their clients to feel like they traveled to one of their favorite spots in France or Italy, "like a beautiful boutique hotel on the Mediterranean. We used a lot of wicker, a lot of vintage pieces sourced from flea markets, and also high-end pieces, but nothing too precious.”

9. Color, Pattern and Material Drenching:  Immersive and Cohesive

Immersive and cohesive interiors are taking over, with single colors or materials enveloping entire rooms for a dramatic effect.

  • What It Looks Like: Walls, furniture, and decor in the same hue or material create a seamless, sophisticated look. Think rich velvets, marble, or smooth wood finishes.

    Studio Gild introduced soothing natural colors and textures that spoke to the client's desire for contemporary moments, while allowing for child-friendly spaces to accommodate their growing family.
    Studio Gild introduced soothing natural colors and textures that spoke to the client's desire for contemporary moments, while allowing for child-friendly spaces to accommodate their growing family.
    The sitting room of this Huston home designed by Marie Flanigan features painted floor-to-ceiling built-ins in a high-gloss version to complement a custom the hand-painted Gracie Studio wallcovering.
    The sitting room of this Huston home designed by Marie Flanigan features painted floor-to-ceiling built-ins in a high-gloss version to complement a custom the hand-painted Gracie Studio wallcovering.
  • Why We Love It: This trend transforms a space into a sensory experience, making rooms feel larger, more intimate, and incredibly stylish.

    This Finland Kitchen by Paul Badran is the perfect example of a bold design that uses the color and material drenching trend, using smoked oak and Fior di Bosco marble with integrated lighting for a warm and luxurious effect.
    This Finland Kitchen by Paul Badran is the perfect example of a bold design that uses the color and material drenching trend, using smoked oak and Fior di Bosco marble with integrated lighting for a warm and luxurious effect.
    Color drencing 2025 trend, Home Office. McAlpine said “I understood they wanted a romantic house, not a showplace,” the architect shares. “A home that would be resonant and traditional, but also youthful, fresh and modern.”
    McAlpine said “I understood they wanted a romantic house, not a showplace,” the architect shares. “A home that would be resonant and traditional, but also youthful, fresh and modern.”
AHD designed this Powder Room for a young family as an Alice in Wonderland moment, a true escape into another world. This space is still our client's favorite room!
AHD designed this Powder Room for a young family as an Alice in Wonderland moment, a true escape into another world. This space is still our client's favorite room!
2025 Interior Design Trends: color and pattern drenching. AHD created an immersive Powder Room reminiscent of serene Japanese mountain peaks, drenched in soothing clay tones. The hand-painted mural evokes the fluidity and tranquility of nature, serving as a harmonious backdrop. Every element invites guests to pause and connect with the space.
AHD created an immersive Powder Room reminiscent of serene Japanese mountain peaks, drenched in delicate patterns and soothing clay tones. The hand-painted mural evokes the fluidity and tranquility of nature, serving as a harmonious backdrop. Every element invites guests to pause and connect with the space.

10. Multi-Functional Spaces

With remote work and flexible living becoming the norm, multipurpose spaces are essential in 2025. These adaptable rooms can function as home offices, guest rooms, play areas, and more.

  • What It Looks Like: Built-in desks, Murphy beds, versatile storage solutions, and adaptable furniture.

    Kristin Fine's home office is a welcoming, cozy space with a comfortable sofa for lounging or entertaining guests facing the fireplace.
    Kristin Fine's home office is a welcoming, cozy space with a comfortable sofa for lounging or entertaining guests facing the fireplace.
  • Why We Love It: These spaces maximize efficiency without compromising style, allowing homes to effortlessly adapt to modern lifestyles.

    kITCHEN Design Trends for 2025: We love this multi-functional kitchen by Kari Andersen, with a wrap-around island that creates a Dining Nook. Brilliant!
    We love this multi-functional kitchen by Kari Andersen, with a wrap-around island that creates a Dining Nook. Brilliant!
    AHD incorporated a Home Office in a Family Room nook.
    AHD incorporated a Home Office in a Family Room nook, concealed on the right side of the patio doors.
    AHD designed this Home Office Command Center to support a busy mom, seamlessly balancing her biotech career while keeping an eye on her three young children.
    AHD designed this Command Center nook in the Family Room of our Chicago new build to support a busy mom, seamlessly balancing her fast-pace career while keeping an eye on her three young children.
Loving this functional and gorgeous Home Office nook with built in cabinets in the sides, incorporated in a Living Room designed by Jean Stoffer.
Loving this functional and gorgeous Home Office nook with built in cabinets in the sides, incorporated in a Living Room designed by Jean Stoffer.

11. Oxidized Colors: Refined Yet Rugged Elegance

Oxidized finishes are bringing a new sense of drama to interiors. Paired with rough-cut wood or smooth, natural stone, these colors create an elegant, almost industrial vibe.

  • What It Looks Like: Dark, tarnished finishes—whether it’s oxidized metals, weathered leather, or deep, earthy paint colors—are paired with natural textures like raw wood or stone. The result is a sophisticated look with a touch of ruggedness.

Interior designer Michelle Gerson uses  bronze cabinets and a stunning Belvedere marble to create a sexy vibe for a New York City home bar.
Interior designer Michelle Gerson uses bronze cabinets and a stunning Belvedere marble to create a sexy vibe for a New York City home bar.
Jamie Baird Design incorporates a stunning palette of natural marble and copper, creating a warm feel that flows with the adjacent living space
Jamie Baird Design incorporates a stunning palette of natural marble and copper, creating a warm feel that flows with the adjacent living space
  • Why We Love It: The refined yet rugged elegance of oxidized colors creates a beautiful contrast in any space, offering a timeless, stylish feel that doesn’t feel too polished or pristine. It’s a bold, sophisticated choice that feels at once ancient and modern.

Project Interiors adds drama to this duplex penthouse in a historic church-turned-boutique condo building in noble square with statement aged brass fixtures and highlighting the original trusses with an iron oxide finish.
Project Interiors adds drama to this duplex penthouse in a historic church-turned-boutique condo building in noble square with statement aged brass fixtures and highlighting the original trusses with an iron oxide finish.
  1. Modern Checkerboard

The timeless checkerboard pattern evolves with fresh colorways, textures, and scale, making it a standout feature in 2025 interiors.

  • What It Looks Like: Soft neutrals like taupe and sage, large-scale tiles for a bold statement, and textured or handmade finishes for added depth. Designers are also experimenting with marble, terracotta, and mixed-material variations.

    Ken Fulk reimagines the interior of the new Four Seasons Hotel in Boston using antique black-and-white marble and limestone floors traverse the entry into the reception area to evoke the sense of bringing the Garden indoors.
    Ken Fulk reimagines the interior of the new Four Seasons Hotel in Boston using antique black-and-white marble and limestone floors traverse the entry into the reception area to evoke the sense of bringing the Garden indoors.
  • Why We Love It: This classic motif brings a dynamic, graphic quality to floors, backsplashes, and even walls—balancing nostalgia with a modern edge.

Everything in this house designed by Tiffany Harris Design is outstanding, including the marble checkerboard floors.
Everything in this house designed by Tiffany Harris Design is outstanding, including the marble checkerboard floors.
  1. High-Lacquer Finishes

Lustrous, high-gloss lacquer is making a bold comeback, bringing depth, drama, and a touch of glamour to interiors in 2025.

  • What It Looks Like:  Jewel tones like emerald and aubergine or sleek neutrals, used on cabinetry, walls, and ceilings for a reflective effect. Lacquered furniture and trim enhance a polished feel.

Moody, swanky locales the clients loved when they lived in New York, like the Polo Bar, inspired the color palette for this Texas Den designed by Marie Flanigan
Moody, swanky locales the clients loved when they lived in New York, like the Polo Bar, inspired the color palette for this Texas Den designed by Marie Flanigan
Jean Stoffer's Conservatory at her Madison home features a cozy seating area on a checkerboard marble floor, against a backdrop of high lacquered walls and ceilings.
Jean Stoffer's Conservatory at her Madison home features a cozy seating area on a checkerboard marble floor, against a backdrop of high lacquered walls and ceilings.
  • Why We Love It: Lacquered finishes exude sophistication and create a striking contrast when paired with matte and organic textures. Whether used in bold hues for a statement or soft tones for subtle elegance, this trend is all about drama and dimension.

A masterclass in drama—this high-gloss lacquered study from Chris Loves Julia envelops the space in depth and sophistication, while the hand-painted mural adds a layer of artistry and intrigue.
A masterclass in drama—this high-gloss lacquered study from Chris Loves Julia envelops the space in depth and sophistication, while the hand-painted mural adds a layer of artistry and intrigue.
  1. Statement Stone Drenching - This Takes Center Stage!

Bold stone like marble, onyx, and travertine is taking center stage, turning walls, counters, and furniture into sculptural works of art.

  • What It Looks Like: Richly veined stones in deep emerald, burgundy, and browns are used throughout a space for a cohesive, high-impact look. Expect full-height backsplashes, waterfall countertops, and even stone furniture to make a statement.

PK Architects designed this Toronto pad for their clients who love to entertain. An elevated marble kitchen with ornate detailing around the trim of the kitchen and a copper island to give this kitchen a unique twist.
PK Architects designed this Toronto pad for their clients who love to entertain. An elevated marble kitchen with ornate detailing around the trim of the kitchen and a copper island to give this kitchen a unique twist.
Ali Budd creates a double island kitchen with uniquely patterned countertops made from marble. The polished stone surfaces add a sophisticated touch, blending striking design with durability.
Ali Budd creates a double island kitchen with uniquely patterned countertops made from marble. The polished stone surfaces add a sophisticated touch, blending striking design with durability.
Quite possibly the most stunning tub of all times in this all-over marble bathroom of Tinder founder Sean Rad and his wife Lizzie Grover Rad, designed by Jane Hallworth.
Quite possibly the most stunning tub of all times in this all-over marble bathroom of Tinder founder Sean Rad and his wife Lizzie Grover Rad, designed by Jane Hallworth.
  • Why We Love It: Statement stone brings natural luxury into the home, offering both durability and a one-of-a-kind aesthetic. Whether used sparingly or as a full-room feature, this trend adds depth, character, and an undeniable wow factor to any space.

We are obsessed with this high-drama Cassiopeia marble Michael K. Chen. The custom mirror is by Kin & Company, the sconces are by Lindsey Adelman, and the walls are sheathed in Venetian plaster.
We are obsessed with this high-drama Cassiopeia marble Michael K. Chen. The custom mirror is by Kin & Company, the sconces are by Lindsey Adelman, and the walls are sheathed in Venetian plaster.

Final Thoughts

2025 interior design trends embrace comfort, sustainability, and bold self-expression. Whether you're drawn to warm minimalism, vintage charm, or immersive color drenching, there’s a trend for every taste. Not every trend will suit every home, and that’s okay. The key is to choose elements that resonate with your personal style and enhance the way you live.


Which of these trends speaks to you? Let us know in the comments or reach out—we’d love to help you bring these ideas to life in your own home!




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