The Home Design Trends That Are In or Out for 2025

With home trends changing all the time, it can be hard to keep up. If you’re wondering whether your farmhouse-style shiplap is still trendy, or if your gray walls are starting to look dated, you’re in the right place. To help us stay on top of the current home ins and outs, we’ve enlisted design industry professionals to tell us the design trends they’re embracing in 2025—and the ones they say it’s time to leave behind.

The overall consensus from these professionals is that design is moving away from cold, impersonal interiors furnished with “fast furniture”. Instead, this year we’ll see an emphasis on warm and inviting colors, sustainable furniture, show-stopping appliances, and materials with a patina that will add character and a cozy lived-in feel.

Experts also highlight wellness-minded design that takes a holistic approach to decorating a home, ensuring that every design choice supports physical and mental wellbeing. And if you’re a farmhouse style aficionado wondering whether shiplap is so ten-years-ago, you’ll be happy to hear that the design style has officially entered the “timeless” category. Here’s what industry pros say is in and out in 2025.

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In: The Traditional Aesthetic

Out: Stark Minimalism

If you’re tired of stark, minimalist spaces, you’ll be happy to hear that designers say a more traditional aesthetic will be popular in 2025. “We’ll see more people gravitating to traditionalism with interiors that blend history with innovation, and where old materials meet new forms in thoughtful applications,” says Jackie Johnson, founder of Jackie Johnson Design. Sustainability continues to be an important topic in design and Johnson says much of the traditional design aesthetic can be achieved by using repurposed, vintage, and found pieces and materials which make spaces eco-conscious while promoting a sense of comfort and personalization.

If you lean towards simplicity in design, a traditional aesthetic doesn’t eliminate it, there’s just a different emphasis. “While simplicity is still valued, design trends now emphasize warmth, texture, and personality, moving beyond bare essentials to create inviting, character-filled spaces,” says Gretchen Rivera, owner and principal designer at Casa Casual Interiors.

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In: Furniture With an Emphasis on Craftsmanship and Sustainability

Out: Fast Furniture

As the demand for sustainable, high-quality, and one-of-a-kind pieces continues to rise, it signifies that fast furniture is on its way out. “Consumers are moving away from cheap, disposable items in favor of long-lasting, aesthetically appealing furniture that elevates their spaces while also serving as smart investments,” says Dominique Bonet, partner and lead designer at the real estate investment firm LD&D. The designer explains that on a deeper level, this speaks to the yearning for enduring environments, and she predicts 2025 will see a particular focus on natural materials and thoughtful, durable design.

One of the reasons for purchasing “fast furniture” is to keep up with ever-changing viral trends, but Kathy Kuo, interior designer and founder and CEO of Kathy Kuo Home, says she believes this shopping philosophy is on its way out. “Purchasing heirloom-quality pieces that are crafted from sustainable materials and designed to stand the test of time, not just the current moment, is the future of conscious consumerism in the interiors space,” Kuo says.

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In: Curved Forms

Out: Sharp Edges

“The resurgence of curves and rounded forms in architecture and cabinetry is exciting to see and will be here to stay for some time,” says Richard T. Anuszkiewicz, creative director at Monogram, a luxury kitchen company. This year, sharp edges are out and softer, curved lines are in. The designer says incorporating curved forms throughout the home is a great way to organically soften sharp angles and curate an inviting, warm feel. “In 2025, we can expect to see more rounded forms executed in kitchen design as the industry continues to play with shapes, proportions, and other elements in a modern way,” Anuszkiewicz says.

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In: Show-Stopping Appliances

Out: Purely Utilitarian Appliances

In 2025, an unexpected element will be making a design statement in kitchens: show-stopping appliances. According to Alexa Drees Walker, director of design centers at Drees Homes, purely utilitarian appliances are out and top-of-the-line, statement-making appliances are in. “The modern day appliance must enhance the overall design of the kitchen—functionality is not enough,” she says. Whether it’s a stunning range that creates a show-stopping focal point or smaller countertop appliances featuring sleek lines and a retro-inspired color scheme, statement appliances are the way to elevate your kitchen design this year.

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In: Industrial Farmhouse Style With a Rustic Edge

Out: Modern Farmhouse Style

If you are a farmhouse style aficionado, fear not—Kuo says the style is here to stay and has officially entered the category of “timeless.” However, the designer says there will be ebbs and flows in variations on the farmhouse theme. “Several years ago, the modern farmhouse look—think lots of gray and beige, modern lines and silhouettes, and shiplap-everything—was leading the way, whereas, the year to come is looking to be dominated by a more rustic aesthetic, complete with reclaimed wood, mixed metals, and vintage Americana accoutrements,” Kuo says.

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In: Natural Materials and Metals With a Patina

Out: Harsh Metallic Finishes

Natural materials that feature a unique patina are a trend to watch out for in 2025 according to Johnson. She suggests incorporating materials like stone, wood, and travertine into your space for a timeless and elevated feel. “Further, the patina of natural metals will play a role in creating personalization and character in a space,” she says. Harsh metallic finishes are out, and will be replaced with metals whose patina gives them an aged, lived-in quality. Bonet adds that a key emerging trend is the blending of tactile, organic textures—such as textured marbles and European woods—which evoke a sense of natural quality and warmth.

In: Multi-Purpose and Secondary Kitchens

Out: Open Concept Kitchens

If budget and space allow, jump on the secondary kitchen trend this year. Open concept kitchens have been on their way out and designers say smaller, secondary kitchens are the practical space the heart of your home needs. “These smaller spaces can be used for prep or a place to store dirty dishes,” says Sarah Pickard, founder of Pickard Design Studio. Another kitchen trend she sees emerging in 2025 is kitchens that serve multiple purposes. “With people traveling more and bringing luxury hospitality home, kitchens are being used as multi-purpose spaces; They are not just for dining, but for entertaining,” Pickard says.

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In: An Emphasis on Wellness-Inspired Design

Out: Not Prioritizing a Holistic Approach

As people continue to think of their home as their sanctuary, there is a new emphasis on wellness-minded design. “We began this shift post-pandemic, but in the years ahead, homeowners are likely to approach design with even greater mindfulness, considering how every choice impacts their physical and mental well-being,” says Gala Magriñá, holistic design expert and principal of Gala Magriñá Design.

In the past, neutral spaces were the default when it came to creating relaxing, sanctuary-like spaces, but the concept is taking on a much broader and more holistic approach. “This shift to holistic design is giving rise to ‘pockets of sanctuary’ within the home—personal retreats that may be as simple as a cozy armchair by a window or as intentional as a dedicated meditation room,” Magriñá says. For other ways to create wellness-minded spaces, the design expert suggests bringing in biophilic elements, natural and organic materials, and putting an emphasis on comfort to invite in a sense of calm and relaxation.

In: Art Deco Furniture

Out: Industrial Style Furniture

“Art deco furniture is making a strong comeback in 2025, driven by a love for bold shapes and vintage luxury,” says Gretchen Rivera, owner and principal designer at Casa Casual Interiors. Originating in the 1920s, art deco style is the epitome of sophistication and it’s here to replace more casual and and rustic aesthetics such as industrial style. Art deco furniture leans into rich colors such as burgundy and deep teal, and embraces geometric shapes and smooth curves. “Luxurious materials such as noble woods, intricate inlays, and plush finishes define its opulent aesthetic, making it a perfect blend of timeless sophistication and modern elegance in today’s interiors,” Rivera says.

In: Lighting Featuring Organic Lines

Out: Hard-Edge Angular Light Fixtures

Lighting is a great way to incorporate a popular design trend and inject personality into a room. This year, lighting is going from hard lines to softer edges. “Lighting trends are moving away from hard-edge angular fixtures to softer organic lines that can be blended with more modern geometric lighting,” Pickard says.

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In: Warm and Earthy Tones

Out: Cool Gray Hues

After a decade of cool grays dominating home color schemes, this year is all about welcoming warm and earthy tones. “Earth tones and colors found in nature have been on the rise, but we see them really dominating in 2025,” says Shae Wilder, director of design relations at BlueStar. Biophilic design and an emphasis on sustainability play a role in this shift, Wilder says the industry is seeing a rise in the popularity of natural, warm colors as well as hints at deep, moody colors found in natural landscapes. “We’re seeing a resurgence of kitchens leaning towards warmer colors, often very earth-rooted hues,” she says.

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