When asked to predict the top interior design trends for 2025, many A-List designers cited similar themes, including wellness, relaxation, and comfort. And at the end of a contentious election year, these are fitting buzzwords. People are seeking spaces within their homes that let them recharge. Really, we all just want to live in spaces that help us feel good again.
After analyzing millions of their real estate listings, Zillow came to the same conclusion: Mentions of the word “cozy” have increased by 35 percent compared to last year, while “nostalgia” appeared 14 percent more often. Homeowners and buyers today are looking to the past to create a sense of warmth, character, and comfort in even the most high-tech environments.
Energy-efficient electric features are on the rise. Technology has enabled homeowners to live more sustainably and more affordably, which is a growing priority for prospective buyers. Regarding sustainability, designers agree. According to 1stdibs’ annual trend survey, which reached 643 interior designers this year, 43 percent say their projects are expected to have some sustainability requirement in 2025. Consumers are becoming more discerning about how long products will last and how they’re made. And as much as the next year’s designs will be focused on protecting the earth, they will also be inspired by its grounding qualities, with tones and materials taking a cue directly from the natural world.
At-Home Wellness Spaces
An exciting combination of lighting and paint turns the bathroom into a Mediterranean grotto. One theme several designers agreed upon was a growing emphasis on physical and mental well-being at home. Clients continue to ask for wellness areas—spas, gyms, requests for water circuits, sauna steam rooms, and cold plunges.
Even More Clay and Ceramics
Powder room features custom ceramic tiles by Clay Squared to Infinity arranged in a checked pattern. The use of ceramics and clay shows no signs of slowing down, as designers continue to embrace their organic appeal. Ceramic lighting, tables, fireplace surrounds, and mirrors will continue to be incorporated into interiors highlighting a broader embrace of natural materials. Clay-based products and natural plasters are being rediscovered for their tactile appeal and environmental benefits.
Amped Up Earth Tones
Just like 2024, brown will continue to have a major moment in 2025, offering endless versatility and a connection to nature that feels just right for the times. There are so many shades to play with, and it can act as a soft neutral or a rich moody tone. Brown is timeless. It’s always been a grounding color. I’m seeing clay-toned browns coming through, which bring a bit of natural warmth and feel very connected to the earth.
In addition to brown hues, earth tones are set to dominate interiors in 2025. Shades like deep burgundy, navy blue, saturated greens, and terracotta will be prominent, adding depth and sophistication to spaces.
Soft greens and muted blues are becoming very popular, as these colors are associated with wellness and a sense of calm, predicting that darker earth tones, like chestnut brown and moss green, will crop up in both residential and commercial spaces.
A Return to Classic Furniture
I’m predicting a return to the classics when it comes to furniture—less curved sofas, more structure. Less boucle, more patterns. Modern minimalism will take more of a backseat across the board. Meanwhile, some designers are reimagining minimalism through a classic, historical lens. More minimal Art Deco rooms, minimal Colonial American rooms, and minimal formal, French rooms.
