Published January 2, 2025

Top 7 Home Trends for 2025

As we enter 2025, design experts have revealed the latest, exciting developments in interior design and décor that are expected to grow in popularity. Take a look at a few of the exciting trends that are gaining momentum, and be inspired to transform your home!

Maximize Minimalism

Interior designers continue to draw inspiration from Scandinavian and Japandi (a mix of Scandinavian and Japanese) designs when crafting living spaces. Some Homeowners will find it easy to embrace the minimization of clutter while adopting a more simplified approach to furniture and décor, incorporating natural elements and neutral color palettes and utilizing soft lighting and textiles to create a cozy environment. If this is your vibe, look to furniture, lighting fixtures and a select number of interesting décor items for impact.

Let’s Take This Outside

All signs point to outdoor living spaces holding their own as a strong focal point for many Homeowners in 2025. An outdoor dining and/or living room is a fantastic way to expand your entertainment options to the open air and encourage your family members to connect with nature on a regular basis. Covered porches make it easier to enjoy the outdoors despite the weather. Imagine the serenity you could experience, lounging on your outdoor sectional, listening to the rain fall while you leaf through the pages of a novel. A growing number of manufacturers are answering the call from consumers to bring comfort outdoors with an ever-expanding inventory of weather-proof textiles, rugs, lamps and more.

Tech Goes Off the Grid

Gone are the days when Homeowners proudly displayed their “stereo systems” with speakers that soared toward the ceiling. Instead, the approach to technology has become more discreet in recent years – a trend expected to continue in 2025. The once shiny, sleek and standout identity we often associate with technology is rapidly adopting an aesthetic that blends in with its surroundings. Smart homes have become even smarter by incorporating elements like home hubs that can control everything from the lights and locks to the music that serves as your family’s soundtrack. There’s also the integration of security cameras in outdoor lighting and motion detectors in artwork. While a more discreet slow cooker, toaster or air fryer has yet to be discovered, the growing popularity of prep kitchens and larger pantries with outlets provides the opportunity to declutter our countertops and tuck them out of sight while remaining accessible and functional. On the home office front, several companies have developed desks with built-in OLED screens that go dark when not in use – a far cry from the dozens of wires and clunky computer consoles of yesteryear.

The Adaptive Workspace

In recent years, more and more people have begun working remotely. While some families are comfortable devoting one or more rooms as dedicated home offices, many find value in the flexibility of key living spaces. Storage and multi-functional furniture are keys to the conversion of a study to a secondary gathering space like a parlor for post-dinner drinks, a media space for gaming, a homework zone for staying on top of the kids’ studies, an overflow guest room for unexpected houseguests and more.

For home offices, there’s also a growing trend towards biophilic design – combining botanicals, natural elements and sunlight to both inspire and ground you. As you shop for your home office, expect to find a broader selection of ergonomic desk and chair designs.

The Grass Is Always Greener on the Inside

Biophilic design isn’t limited to home offices alone. Plants, natural light and organic items combine to create a serene and harmonious indoor environment, no matter the living space. Window placement is one of the many things that sets David Weekley Homes apart from other builders. We fill our homes with windows designed to bathe our living spaces in natural light. With that as your foundation, you can add potted plants, natural materials like wood and stone, and water features like fountains. A living wall takes the concept of an accent wall to an entirely new level. In addition to enhancing the aesthetics of your home, these elements are purported to promote your physical and mental well-being.

Something To Be Said for Shapes and Textures

Nature also finds its way into design through organic shapes and textures. Designed to mimic nature, like a winding river or the veins of a leaf, their irregularity and fluidity often prove comforting, making them an excellent fit for floor and wall coverings. Unlike the rigid lines and angles of many geometric shapes, we’re also witnessing an increase in irregularly shaped accent furniture and pieces. The same holds true for textures, like the rugged edges of a rock or bark on a tree. Texture adds both visual and tactile interest. Wood, brick, stone and wood-worked accent walls are a powerful way to add texture to a space, as are smaller accents like wool, linen, leather and boucle upholstered furniture. A textured throw blanket and pillows also go a long way in this arena.

Vini Vidi Vintage

It’s true what they say… what comes around, goes around. We came, we saw, we’re seeing it again! Some trends of the ’90s and early ’00s that are making a major comeback in 2025 include Art Deco influences, gallery walls, open shelving, statement-making rugs, metallic gold accents, painted furniture and conversation-starting folk art. On the color front, you can also expect to see a resurgence of red walls, sage green accents – particularly in kitchens – and dark stained wood.

For the latest on colors from the experts, take a look at the 2025 color trends.

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