You know what they say: what goes around comes around, and home design trends are no exception. Wood-prominent designs, 70s-inspired rooms, and quirky art pieces, for example, were chalked up as old-school and outdated—now, they’re back with a modern flare and more style than ever. Here’s a complete list of design trends you can expect to see in 2025.

Last year’s looks

Between 2024 and 2025, many of the trends held strong. We saw plenty of wood and warm, earthy tones—these 2024 trends are expected to reappear in the upcoming year. That said, there are a few 2024 trends that might be on their way out:

• Quiet luxury: 2024 was about subtle patterns and large, simple furniture with clean lines. The trends emphasized curated pieces in thoughtful shapes, leaving the “flashy stuff” behind. 
• Marble: Marble also made a grand return in 2024, appearing on everything from coasters to backsplashes to entire tables, giving the room an air of elegance and subtle personality.
• Curvy furniture: A room’s eccentricity was expressed through the curves of the furniture, with deep, bucketed chairs, exaggerated arms, and interesting circled backs. 
• Mixed metals: Brass, stainless steel, iron, and other metals were trendy in 2024. Mixing metals within one room gave it an interesting but understated look. 

8 design trends expected in 2025

1. Warmth, earthy tones

2025 is about connecting the indoors with the outdoors. Skip the cool tones and bring warmth back into your space with ochre, rust, terracotta, and deep greens. Focusing on well-being and being one with nature has brought a resurgence of these warmer earth tones. These colors create a grounded environment and make spaces feel warm and intimate. They also speak to the increase in sustainability trends. 

How to incorporate: Choose deeper paint colors or go with earthy throw blankets and pillows. Stock up on earth-toned coffee table books and end tables. Don’t be afraid that it doesn’t “match.” These neutrals work well with almost anything. 

2. Wood 

Staying with the earthy theme, the wood-themed trend around the house is still going strong. Wood is timeless and hard to become outdated, but it’s expected to have more of a moment in 2025. Wood tones in the home contribute to warmth and organic style in any room. 

White oak is a popular option among builders and designers, but the tried-and-true maple and walnut are also making a comeback. 

How to incorporate: Go for wooden tables and chairs with a natural finish. Picture frames, planters, and wine racks are also simple and trendy. And if you really want to go big with it, wood paneling on walls is trending and brings extra warmth and comfort to the home, as does wood cupboards for kitchens, bathrooms, and built-ins. 

3. Color, pattern, and texture

The millennial grey era wasn’t that long ago, but now it’s completely gone and forgotten, as people are opting for color, patterns, and textures more than ever. Some designers are seeing a demand for the more-is-more look, layering bolder colors and textures. 

Vibrant colors and loud, intricate patterns and details replace the “clean” look, and people find this shift delightful. 

How to incorporate: Go big with a colorful shiplap wall and a matching beadboard ceiling. Go for patterned furniture, bright rugs, and window shades with texture. With this trend, more is better.

4. Personality and maximalism

It may not have always sparked joy, but maximalism is back and trending everywhere. Some say it’s because our homes should reflect our vibrant sides. People cannot get enough of riding the wave of adding personality to their homes, and they want to own their narrative through design, whether about history, tradition, or culture. 

This trend, in particular, is popular with the younger generations, who are more open to taking interior design risks based on what inspires them. Piecing together their personal brand through quirky art, knickknacks, and accessories is all the rage. 

How to incorporate: Find what speaks to you, and go big with it! Check out an art fair or a craft show. Look for bold, interesting, big, stand-out pieces, and find a spot to display them proudly. 

5. Color drenching

Color drenching combines boldness with elegance, creating a timeless look. It refers to painting an entire room, top to bottom, in one color, including trim, moldings, and the ceiling. This trend first came about in 2023 but is still going strong, but this time with the option to “double drench,” meaning painting top to bottom with two different colors. 

Painting one room a uniform color is a great way to keep things fun and interesting. However, it should be simple enough to be a backdrop so furnishings can remain the star. 

How to incorporate: Shop your local paint store for your favorite colors and get to work! If you’re not sure where to start, check out tools like the Sherwin-Williams Color Expert™ App—instant Color recommendations tailored to your space.

6. Functional art

Maybe the most fun trend on the list, incorporating functional art is perfect if you’re a collector. Art constantly evolves, and many still think of “art” as solely what’s hung on the wall. However, this trend involves adding ‘functional’ art to the home with eye-catching pieces like light fixtures and bookcases. 

You could go more subtle—a uniquely patterned cabinet or lamp—or go big and opt for something with a striking, obscure shape. You want these pieces to be a focal point of the room but still serve a purpose. 

How to incorporate: Look for designers or DIY-ers who take average household elements, such as storage, lighting, and shelving, and make them unique, loud, and one-of-a-kind. 

7. 70s influences

“Modern” is out, and retro decor is back in. The resurgence of 70s design includes funky pallets, curvy furniture, and retro-inspired textures like velvet, rattan, brass, and more. This era also incorporated rustic reds and browns, which fit perfectly with earthy tones.

Using elements from other decades is also a great way to express your style. Don’t be afraid to get retro tchotchkes and go maximalist with it. 

How to incorporate: Go for deep-colored, low-profile furniture with wide curves. Fun textures like faux fur, velvet, and rattan in your accessories will also help bring in that 70s feel. 

8. Cozier rooms

Our last trend is another one that likely won’t ever go out of style—or so we hope. So many people have returned to work in a corporate office, but those who work from home are in search of cozier, warm spaces. Plush seating, thick rugs, and oversized blankets really make these rooms warm and inviting, spaces you could spend all day in. 

How to incorporate: Build out a reading nook, or get a softer, pillowy sofa or chair into which you can sink deeply. Go for large, squishy pillows, comfy ottomans, and inviting furniture that embraces comfortable “storied” living. 

Bottom line

Design trends are exactly that—trends. They come and go with each year, but the style of your home should reflect your style and who you are. But if you’re looking to stay current with the times, mixing in color-drenching, bold art pieces, 70s vibes, and a touch of maximalism will get you there. 

Trends change each year, but sticking with what feels good is timeless.

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