If you ever wanted it all in your décor lifestyle, then 2025 is going to be your year! You will find extraordinary opportunities to use the styles and colours you adore and create dynamic mixes of design innovation, nostalgia, and sustainability - keeping to individuality yet marking fashion and functionality. These trends embrace bold aesthetics while prioritising comfort and environmental consciousness. So yes, you can have it all in 2025 because nobody is going to tell you it's too much! Minimalism is out and maximalism is in!
The joy of immersive design
Spaces in 2025 are designed to engage all senses. You are going to immerse yourself in tactile textures like soft rugs and velvet, ambient lighting, aromatic candles, and even soundscapes to create a holistic environment. This trend aims to evoke a sense of calm and relaxation - or energy depending on the purpose of the space, blending aesthetics with emotional response and well-being.
- Casual comfort in furniture: Furniture will emphasize a deeper luxury of comfort and style than ever before. Oversized sofas, deep-seated chairs, and rounded edges will be popular, catering to relaxed yet visually appealing living spaces. Practicality, such as the addition of slipcovers, will also feature, enhancing versatility and easy maintenance.
- Maximalism: This is a design style we haven't heard about in a long time. The antithesis of minimalism, maximalism celebrates an abundance of colour, texture, and pattern. Spaces will mix bold designs with layers of decorative elements, creating a rich and stimulating visual experience. We will definitely be showcasing personality and storytelling through this décor.
- Mixed metals: A new component will be the metallic finish, making strong statements, with combinations of brass, copper and bronze adorning fixtures, furniture, and accessories. Powder-coated metals in vibrant hues and the resurgence of aluminium will also contribute to a modern and chic aesthetic.
- Retro revival: Styles inspired by the 1970s and 1990s are poised for a comeback. Elements like shag pile rugs, chenille fabrics, and bold colour pairings such as orange and purple bring a nostalgic yet refined touch to contemporary homes. This trend mixes old and new, creating eclectic spaces that feel both historic and fresh.
The arts of the crafts
- Artisanal craftsmanship: Increasingly, handcrafted décor items in the form of unique artisanal products will gain popularity and value. From bespoke furniture to handmade ceramics, these pieces will bring character and authenticity while supporting sustainable practices and local artisans.
- Innovative lighting: The use of unconventional lighting, such as Noguchi-style paper lanterns and accent lighting, will replace traditional overhead fixtures. This approach emphasizes mood-setting and enhances the architectural features of a room, often blending form and function seamlessly.
- Sustainable and adaptive design: Sustainability will remain central, with adaptive reuse of materials and structures. Repurposed furniture, reclaimed wood, and eco-friendly finishes will align with a growing demand for environmentally conscious design without sacrificing aesthetics.
- Nature-inspired palettes: Earthy tones like terracotta, olive green, and deep reds will dominate, bringing warmth and grounding elements to interiors. These colours are often paired with natural materials like stone, wood, and linen to create harmony and an organic feel to the environment.
Modern treatments, old tactics in new design
Modern wall treatments
Wallpaper has been making a slow comeback - but now will become central to many plans for interior décor, with large-scale murals and classic fresco designs gaining traction. These formats will serve as dramatic focal points, creating scenes of nature as a feeling of space and distance; or bringing historical colours and nostalgia into play with pictures of past fashions in reworked in the décor.
Pattern mixing
Designers will experiment with mixing patterns such as florals, stripes, and geometrics. A cohesive colour palette will ensure these combinations feel intentional rather than chaotic, creating vibrant yet harmonious interiors.
Moody colour schemes
Darker, richer tones like deep greens, blues, and charcoals will lend sophistication to spaces. When paired with strategic lighting and contrasting accents, these shades create a cozy yet elegant atmosphere.
The resurgence of copper
After years of brass dominating metal trends, copper is making a comeback; its warm, reddish tones, especially with patinated finishes, are bringing a vintage yet modern appeal to kitchens, bathrooms, as well as other areas of the home.
Settling only for what suits you - establishing wellbeing
Perhaps the most important trend of all is the human one. The overarching theme for 2025 is that emotional and physical well-being must be enhanced by well-considered design. Spaces are expected to not only reflect personal values - but also promote relaxation and support a balanced lifestyle. By embracing these trends, it is possible create spaces that are visually compelling, deeply personal, and environmentally responsible.
14 Jan 2025
Author Leapfrog Property Group