Home Decor Trends for 2025: What’s In and What’s Out

The world of interior design moves fast, and what was hot just a year ago might already be feeling dated. As we settle into 2025, home decor trends are taking some pretty interesting turns—some expected, some totally surprising.

Let me walk you through what’s happening in our living spaces right now. I’ve been obsessively following designer showcases, stalking my favorite decor influencers, and yes, spending way too much time on home renovation TikTok… all so you don’t have to!

The Big Picture

2025 is all about making your space truly yours. Cookie-cutter interiors are dead (thank goodness!), sustainability is non-negotiable, and functionality trumps everything—but not at the expense of beauty.

“People aren’t just decorating for Instagram anymore,” my friend Leila, an interior designer in Portland, told me recently. “They’re asking themselves, ‘Does this space actually work for my life?’ and ‘Will I still love this in five years?'”

What’s driving these shifts? Part practical considerations (hello, rising costs), part environmental consciousness, and honestly, part pandemic hangover. We’re still processing how much time we spent in our homes during those years, and it’s reshaping what we want from our living spaces.

Anyway, let’s see what’s hot right now—and what’s cooling faster than last season’s accent color.

What’s IN

Earthy Tones and Organic Materials

Remember when everyone was obsessed with cool grays and blues? That ship has sailed. Now we’re seeing warm, grounding colors everywhere—terracotta, olive, ochre, and muted sages. These earthy tones pair perfectly with the natural materials that are dominating the scene: rattan, jute, linen, and unfinished woods.

Statement Stone Surfaces

Okay, this trend is literally everywhere! Marble isn’t new, but the way it’s being used is. Dramatically veined marble in unexpected colors (green! blue! pink!), travertine making a massive comeback, and onyx for those who really want to make a statement.

These materials aren’t just for kitchen counters anymore. I’m seeing stone coffee tables, stone wall panels, and even stone decorative objects. Yes, this trend can get expensive—but there are ways to incorporate it on a budget. (Small stone accessories count!)

Multifunctional Spaces

Working from home isn’t going anywhere, but we’re collectively done with those sad little desk setups in bedroom corners. The new multifunctional spaces are intentional and well-designed.

Murphy desks that fold away when work is done, stylish room dividers that create zones without walls, and convertible furniture pieces are having a major moment. My colleague just installed a gorgeous bookshelf that splits her living room and home office—and it has a desk that pulls out when needed. Brilliant!

Biophilic Design

Plants, plants, and more plants! But 2025’s version of biophilic design goes beyond just filling your windowsill with succulents. We’re talking living walls, indoor trees (fiddle leaf figs are out, olive trees are IN), and architectural decisions that maximize natural light.

Research keeps showing how nature-connected spaces improve our wellbeing, and designers are running with it. The coolest example I’ve seen recently? A bathroom designed around a central courtyard with a single mature tree visible from the shower.

Vintage and Heirloom Pieces

Fast furniture is facing the same reckoning fast fashion did. People are questioning why they’re buying disposable pieces when quality vintage items are often more affordable and sustainable.

Facebook Marketplace and estate sales are the new Wayfair. That mid-century credenza your grandparents had? Worth its weight in gold now. And the stories behind these pieces add character no new item can match.

Bold, Artistic Expression

Minimalism had its moment. Now we’re embracing maximalism with open arms! Bold colors, mixed patterns, eclectic styling—if it makes you happy, it belongs in your space.

Gallery walls have evolved into salon-style art displays that climb from floor to ceiling. Wallpaper is back in a big way (and not just on accent walls). Even ceilings are getting attention, with bold paint colors and decorative treatments.

The key is personal expression. Your home should look like YOU live there, not like you’re staging it for a quick sale.

Tech-Integrated Homes

Smart home tech isn’t new, but its integration is becoming much more sophisticated and seamless. The clunky gadgets of yesterday are being replaced by truly intuitive systems.

Lighting that automatically adjusts throughout the day to support your circadian rhythm. Voice-controlled everything that actually works consistently. Even smart materials that can change properties—like windows that tint themselves based on sunlight levels.

Curved and Sculptural Furniture

Hard edges are out, curves are in! Furniture with organic, rounded shapes is dominating showrooms. Curved sofas, rounded tables, and sculptural chairs that look like art pieces add a sense of flow to spaces that have felt boxy for too long.

“It’s a reaction to all those years of mid-century modern everything,” explains my designer friend. “People want softness and comfort now.”

Moody and Dramatic Interiors

The all-white, bright and airy aesthetic is fading fast. In its place? Rich, moody interiors with depth and character. Dark walls (navy, chocolate, even black) are having a moment, especially in spaces meant for relaxation or entertainment.

My brother painted his dining room a deep burgundy last month and paired it with vintage brass fixtures. The result is so dramatic and cozy—perfect for dinner parties that stretch into the night.

Handcrafted and Artisanal Pieces

Mass-produced decor is losing ground to handmade, artisanal items with character. Ceramic vases with visible fingerprints, hand-loomed textiles, and carved wooden objects bring soul to spaces that might otherwise feel too perfect.

This trend connects to our growing appreciation for craftsmanship and the stories behind our possessions. Plus, supporting independent makers feels good!

Layered Lighting

The days of relying on a single ceiling fixture are long gone. Today’s well-designed rooms feature multiple light sources at different heights—table lamps, floor lamps, sconces, pendants, and even candles all working together.

This creates not just better illumination, but also mood and dimension. Dimmer switches are practically mandatory now. (Seriously, if your lights don’t dim, update them ASAP!)

What’s OUT

All-White Interiors

The pristine, gallery-like all-white space? It’s feeling sterile and uninviting now. White kitchens aren’t completely gone, but they’re being warmed up with wood elements, colored islands, or statement backsplashes.

Honestly? Good riddance. Those spaces were beautiful but felt impossible to actually live in!

Fast Furniture

Just like fast fashion, “fast furniture”—cheaply made pieces designed to be replaced every few years—is falling out of favor. The environmental impact is too high, and people are realizing that quality pieces, even if more expensive upfront, are cheaper in the long run.

Even budget-conscious shoppers are saving up for key pieces they’ll keep for decades rather than settling for temporary solutions.

Open Concept Living

After years of knocking down walls, we’re putting some back up! Not literally (usually), but the desire for distinct spaces with specific purposes is returning. After all, not everyone wants to smell dinner while trying to work or watch TV.

Flexible dividers, strategic furniture placement, and even different flooring materials are being used to create separation without completely closing off rooms.

Matching Furniture Sets

Remember when people would buy the entire display room from a furniture store? That matchy-matchy approach reads as unimaginative now. Today’s sophisticated interiors mix different styles, finishes, and eras for a collected-over-time feel.

Your dining chairs don’t need to match! Your nightstands can be different! Breaking these old rules creates much more interesting spaces.

Grey Everything

The grey trend that dominated the 2010s is officially over. Those cool-toned grey walls, grey sofas, and grey tiles are being replaced by warmer neutrals and actual colors with personality.

If you’ve got a grey space, warm it up with rust, terracotta, or gold accents to bridge the gap until your next major renovation.

Faux Industrial Design

Those Edison bulbs and pipes used as shelving? The distressed finishes that were never actually distressed by time? They’re reading as gimmicky now. Authentic materials used in thoughtful ways are replacing the industrial-themed decor that dominated for years.

Farmhouse Style Decline

Shiplap, barn doors, and “Live, Laugh, Love” signs had their moment—quite a long one! But pure farmhouse style is evolving into something more refined and less theme-y. If you love the cozy aspects of farmhouse design, incorporate them more subtly into a modern-rustic approach instead.

Granite Countertops

Once the height of kitchen luxury, standard granite patterns now signal “dated renovation” to many buyers and designers. Quartz continues to gain ground for its durability and consistent patterning, while dramatic natural stones like marble and quartzite appeal to those wanting unique character.

Making These Trends Your Own

Look, trends come and go (I mean, that’s literally what this whole article is about!). But at the end of the day, your home should reflect YOU—not what some design blog said was cool this year.

The best spaces mix trendy elements with timeless pieces and personal items that tell your story. Maybe you love that grey sofa that’s technically “out”—pair it with some of 2025’s earthy accessories and it’ll feel fresh again!

What trends are you loving right now? Which ones are you happy to see go? I’d love to hear how you’re incorporating (or ignoring!) these shifts in your own space.