7 Spring Design Trends That Will Refresh Your Home, According to Interior Designers

As winter turns to spring, it’s natural to feel an innate urge to spruce up your home. Readying the porch and patio for sunny days spent outside, deep cleaning from top to bottom, and opening the windows to let fresh air in are all ways to prepare for the warmer, longer days ahead.

Spring is a natural time to tweak your interior design palette, too. Trading the heavy metallics, deep jewel tones, and heavy throw blankets that kept your home cozy in winter for lighter, brighter, and fresher elements. To help you get your home ready for the upcoming season, we spoke to interior designers who shared their favorite spring trends for 2025.

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Curving Furniture

Trade crisp lines and sharp edges for furniture with softer, gentler outlines. “Furniture is becoming more of an art form, with organic shapes and sculptural silhouettes making a statement,” say Genevieve Webb and Ashley Mutch, founders of Feather Hill Interiors. “Curved sofas, sculpted wood accent chairs, and asymmetrical coffee tables are some of our favorite ways to add movement and softness to a room. The key is to keep the surrounding elements simple and refined.”

Warm Weather Yellow

While yellow paint and décor add a sense of sunny warmth to your home, the challenge lies in getting the hue exactly right—not too neon, not too dull. “For years, yellow has been a bit of a wildcard in interior design, often overlooked in favor of safer neutrals or moodier tones,” says Victoria Armour, partner at Stil James. “This spring, buttery yellows, soft ochres, and rich marigolds are stepping into the spotlight, bringing a fresh take on color that feels both nostalgic and modern.”

If you’re unsure how to incorporate yellow into your space, Armour suggests starting small: “A warm yellow accent chair, ochre-hued drapes, or even a soft, buttery kitchen backsplash can bring just the right amount of sunshine inside,” she says. Pair it with rich wood tones, deep greens, and textured neutrals to keep it grounded and sophisticated.”

Polished Nickel

Polished nickel is an accent metal that provides a silver-toned gleam with warmer undertones than the icy shine of polished chrome. “Polished nickel is back in a big way, not just for faucets and knobs, but for accessories as well,” says Nicole Hirsch of Nicole Hirsch Interiors. “Even if you have black hardware pulls in a space, mix up some of that darkness by introducing sculptural pieces in polished nickel.” 

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Customized Kitchens

Trade cookie-cutter kitchen designs for a curated collection of materials, textures, and colors that make the heart of your home even more inviting. “The best kitchens today don’t look like they were installed overnight—they are full of warmth and personality,” says Armour. “Instead of wall-to-wall cabinetry, we’re seeing homeowners mix in furniture-style pieces, like an antique baker’s table as an island or an open hutch instead of upper cabinets. Handmade tiles, aged brass, and unlacquered finishes bring that slightly patinaed, timeworn feel that makes even a brand-new kitchen look like it has a story to tell.”

Finish the look with open shelving, varied woods, and unique textiles. “The goal? A space that feels thoughtful, functional, and as if it has been evolving for years—not something that was installed in one go,” says Armour.

Dark Wood Accents

Webb and Mutch are seeing homeowners shift away from light and medium wood tones, opting for rich, concentrated hues instead. “Warmer, deeper wood tones like walnut and mahogany are making a strong return,” they say. “These materials bring depth and richness to interiors while still feeling natural and timeless. We love how they add warmth and contrast, especially when paired with lighter elements like stone or soft upholstery. Even small touches, like a sculptural wood console or a framed mirror, can bring this look into a space.”

Layered Lighting

Professional designers have always recommended layering your lighting, but that sentiment is expanding to other, perhaps unexpected, areas of the home. “We’re incorporating ambient lighting like up lights to accentuate ceiling height, picture lights to highlight artwork, and backlighting to add a soft glow to built-ins and headboards,” Webb and Mutch say. “This kind of lighting instantly makes a space feel more calm, elevated, and considered.”

Flexible Outdoor Spaces

Expect to see more homeowners making their outdoor spaces suitable for year-round use instead of just a spring and summer escape.

“Spring always has us itching to get outside, but if you live in a four-season climate, making an outdoor space that works beyond just a few months takes a little extra thought,” says Armour. “High-quality, weather-resistant furniture instantly makes an outdoor setup feel like a natural extension of your home—not just a seasonal add-on. Quick, low-maintenance upgrades like outdoor rugs, sculptural planters, and rechargeable USB lanterns add warmth and personality without requiring a major commitment.”

Consider these changes as you set up your space for spring to reap the benefits throughout the rest of the year.

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