2025 Interior Trends
As we step into 2025, the design world invites us to explore a harmonious mix of enduring classics and innovative trends that celebrate character, warmth, and individuality. While 2024 leaned into the concept of “anti-trends” by favouring timeless and understated design, this year takes a more playful, bold, and expressive approach. Interior spaces are being infused with personality and meaning, driven by an overarching desire for authentic, curated aesthetics that reflect personal stories and unique styles.
At First Impression Designs, we’re excited to embrace these trends while exploring fresh, inspiring influences. Here’s a look at some of our favourite styles making waves this year.
1. Trending Colours
Minimalism is on it’s way out and we are seeing a collection of expressive hues shine with an emphasis on warm and earthy tones. Aside from the previously discussed popularity of brown hues including Mocha Mousse, The Colour of the Year unveiled by Pantone, a few we are seeing are:
Warmer Richer Hues
Jewel Tones: Jewel tones are making a grand entrance, with shades of emerald green, garnet red, sapphire blue, and amethyst purple adorning both accent walls and statement pieces. These regal hues infuse spaces with a sense of luxury and vibrancy, especially when paired with warm metals like brass or gold, further elevating the visual depth.
Moody Earth Tones: Alongside bold jewel tones, moody earth tones are becoming increasingly popular. Shades like burgundy, curry, terracotta, and olive green bring a sense of sophistication and warmth, wrapping spaces in a cozy, grounded ambiance. These deep, rich hues evoke calmness, encouraging relaxation and fostering intimacy. For a striking effect, consider colour drenching with your chosen tone to create an immersive and harmonious look.
Nature Inspired Neutrals: Soft neutrals are not being left behind, but rather adapted to embrace their earthy qualities. Tones like sage and ochre bring about tranquillity and a timeless charm. These comforting shades create a subtle, peaceful backdrop that pairs effortlessly with bolder accents or other neutral palettes for a more balanced design approach.
Pattern Drenching
Finally, the maximalist trend is setting the stage for pattern drenching to take over as a key design element. Walls, furniture, and decor come alive with a single dominant pattern or an artful mixture of complementary designs. Bold, large-scale prints and tactile textures are juxtaposed to form visually exciting compositions that don’t shy away from being expressive. Pattern mixing can go one step further—when done with complementary undertones, the result is a more serene and cohesive vibe. Together, these trends combine to create spaces that are rich in personality, offering comfort, elegance, and joy in every detail.
2. Design Styles
Quiet Luxury
This design style continues to reign and remains a favourite for us at FID with its timeless appeal. The concept of quiet luxury emphasizes understated elegance, focusing on high-quality craftsmanship and refined details. It celebrates timeless sophistication, prioritizing subtle opulence over flashy displays. This style effortlessly blends classic elements with a contemporary sensibility, creating spaces that feel effortlessly chic, calm, and enduring. Its enduring popularity lies in its ability to evoke a sense of serene luxury that never feels overly ostentatious.
Warm Minimalism
Scandinavian design remains a lasting influence in interiors, continuing to blend seamlessly with other styles like Japandi, which remains a relevant trend for 2025. Combining the minimalism and neutral palette of Scandinavian design with the simplicity and organic warmth of Japanese aesthetics, Japandi creates serene and inviting spaces. Featuring natural materials, soft fabrics, and warm lighting, this style promotes a sense of tranquillity and well-being, making it a timeless choice for those seeking harmony in their homes. It’s the perfect balance of functionality and beauty, offering a minimalist approach that is both calming and practical for everyday life.
3. Furniture & Decor
Casually Comfortable Furniture
Casually comfortable furniture is set to be a standout trend this year, focusing on relaxed, welcoming spaces that prioritize both comfort and style. Featuring plush cushions, soft fabrics, and ergonomic designs, this trend embraces oversized sofas, deep-seated chairs, and rounded edges. It strikes a balance between practicality and aesthetics, with cozy textures and thoughtfully crafted silhouettes that create a sanctuary-like feel in both modern and traditional interiors. These elements foster a warm and inviting atmosphere, making them perfect for enhancing everyday living, whether in a living room, home office, or bedroom.
Curvilinear Lines
Soft, sweeping curves in furniture, architecture, and interior design—ranging from graceful arches to scalloped edges and gentle waved patterns—are taking centre stage, creating spaces that feel harmonious, inviting, and effortlessly elegant. These fluid shapes bring a natural sense of flow to interiors, fostering comfort and approachability while enhancing the overall aesthetic. The organic curves soften hard lines and add depth, making rooms feel both visually appealing and deeply soothing. Whether in doorways, furniture, or decor, these rounded elements provide a sense of movement and serenity, contributing to a welcoming atmosphere in any home.
Artisanal Craftsmanship
Handcrafted details, artisanal decor, and bespoke furniture pieces are timeless treasures of thoughtful design, offering a refreshing departure from mass-produced items. By embracing this artisanal trend, spaces acquire an authentic, lived-in quality, where each piece tells a unique story of craftsmanship and individuality. These thoughtfully curated items elevate the aesthetic of a room, infusing it with character and a sense of heritage. Whether through intricately woven textiles, hand-carved wooden furniture, or one-of-a-kind accessories, artisanal pieces create spaces that feel personal, meaningful, and distinctly unique, making them enduring features in any home.
Artful Drapery
Drapery is evolving beyond its traditional role, transforming into a dramatic design feature that adds both beauty and function to a space. Oversized, pleated, and patterned fabrics now frame rooms like sculptural art pieces, introducing movement, texture, and a sense of softness to interiors. Whether drawn in bold prints or luxurious fabrics, these statement curtains can anchor a room, infusing it with a layer of elegance and depth. The flow and structure of the drapery enhance the room's atmosphere, creating a balanced focal point that contributes to both the aesthetic and the mood of the space.
“They bring this beautiful movement and texture, softening hard edges while creating a moment that feels dramatic.”
4. Materials
Natural Stone Textures
Natural stone is revered for its timeless elegance and luxury, appealing to homeowners and designers alike. Whether used in sleek countertops, textured flooring, or eye-catching accent walls, its unique beauty, durability, and tactile appeal make it a standout choice. Variations like rich veining, intricate patterns, and deep colours create stunning focal points. Popular materials such as marble, granite, and limestone blend sophistication with practicality, now extending beyond kitchens and bathrooms to living areas. Statement stone walls or fireplace surrounds add opulence and natural charm, fitting both modern minimalist and classic styles seamlessly, while contributing to sustainable living with a lasting, elegant impact.
Mixed Metals
Mixing metals is a growing trend, adding a sophisticated, modern twist to interiors. Warm metallics like gold, bronze, and copper offer richness and warmth, while silver’s resurgence creates a refined balance of contemporary coolness and timeless luxury. Thoughtfully blending finishes—such as gold light fixtures with copper furniture or bronze accents with silver hardware—adds depth and texture, creating a cohesive yet dynamic look. This trend enhances creativity and versatility, incorporating metallics in lighting, furniture, fixtures, and accessories. The interplay of finishes brings complexity and a chic, luxurious atmosphere that feels both refined and fresh.
Velvet
Velvet takes center stage as the go-to soft texture, replacing bouclé in many interiors. Renowned for its luxurious feel and rich appearance, velvet adds depth and opulence to any space. Available in finishes from smooth and glossy to plush and matte, it elevates furniture, upholstery, and accents with timeless charm. Beyond its traditional rich hues, velvet now spans a wide palette, from muted earth tones to vibrant jewel tones, suiting both modern and classic designs. Patterned velvets—featuring embossed designs, florals, or geometrics—add texture and interest. Whether in cotton or linen blends, velvet brings warmth, drama, and a touch of grandeur, appearing in statement chairs, throw pillows, bed linens, and elegant drapery for a tactile, sophisticated allure.
Warmer Wood Tones
Warmer wood tones are continuing to make a strong return, moving away from the cooler hues of past trends. Earthy tones like honey oak, walnut, chestnut, and maple are favoured for their ability to add warmth, depth, and balance to spaces. These rich tones evoke comfort and timelessness, bringing natural elegance to both modern and traditional interiors. Whether in flooring, cabinetry, or furniture, the organic feel of warmer woods enhances a sense of connection and coziness. Paired with soft textiles, neutral palettes, and greenery, these tones create a serene, inviting ambiance. As sustainability remains a focus, these natural materials align with eco-conscious design, blending visual warmth with a tactile connection to nature.
5. Artful Lighting
This year, lighting has become a transformative design element, shaping the ambiance and making bold artistic statements. No longer just functional, it features sculptural forms, minimalist fixtures, and striking designs. Oversized pendants and whimsical light installations serve as focal points, blending art and utility. Architectural lighting integrated into ceilings, walls, and floors adds depth and drama while highlighting design elements. Whether through the warm glow of modern chandeliers or the sleek elegance of linear fixtures, lighting enhances aesthetics and defines a room’s personality. From cozy corners to expansive spaces, it brings character, sophistication, and creativity to interiors.
“Statement fixtures and layered lighting are in for 2025. Architectural lighting in the form of sconces, chandeliers, and sculptural floor lamps will replace purely functional lighting. Using layers—like task, accent, and ambient lighting—brings dimension and warmth, letting rooms shift in mood throughout the day.”
6. Elevated Features
Wellness Spa Washrooms
Wellness-inspired spaces are becoming a cornerstone of home design, with luxurious spa-like bathrooms taking center stage. Designed as personal retreats, these spaces focus on health and rejuvenation, often incorporating natural light, lush greenery, and soothing colour palettes. Whether it's a tranquil spa washroom or a dedicated area for yoga and meditation, the goal is to create a serene environment that promotes relaxation and well-being. Thoughtful touches like heated flooring, massage showers, and calming essential oils elevate these spaces even further, turning everyday routines into moments of self-care.
Indoor Outdoor Living
Indoor-outdoor living remains a defining trend in modern design, seamlessly integrating interior spaces with nature to foster harmony and connection with the environment. This approach blurs the boundaries between indoors and outdoors through expansive sliding glass doors, open floor plans, and outdoor spaces equipped with weather-resistant furnishings for relaxation, dining, and entertaining. Lush greenery, natural materials, and elements like firepits and pergolas enhance the versatility and appeal of these areas. In 2025, designs that prioritise natural light, fresh air, and biophilic features like water elements and rooftop gardens further promote wellness and a deeper connection to nature, creating functional, aesthetically pleasing spaces that bring the outdoors in.
Smart/Integrated Homes
Smart and integrated homes are revolutionising modern living in 2025, with seamless technology enhancing convenience and control like never before. AI-enabled devices manage lighting, security, and appliances, creating a connected ecosystem that anticipates and responds to residents' needs. Smart kitchens feature touchless taps, app-controlled appliances, and connected gadgets that streamline cooking and cleaning while saving time and energy. This fusion of cutting-edge technology and everyday functionality ensures that homes not only meet the demands of contemporary lifestyles but also provide comfort, efficiency, and enhanced peace of mind.
Multifunctional Spaces
The rise of multifunctional spaces reflects the growing need for homes to adapt to diverse activities, from work to leisure. Flexible design solutions, like Murphy beds, modular sofas, and expandable tables, enable rooms to transform effortlessly to meet changing needs throughout the day. Hybrid spaces that blend living, working, and recreational functions have become essential, allowing homeowners to maximise functionality and optimise smaller footprints without compromising style. These adaptable designs prioritise both efficiency and comfort, offering innovative ways to create spaces that evolve alongside modern lifestyles while maintaining a harmonious balance between practicality and aesthetics.
7. Sustainability
Adaptive Reuse
Adaptive reuse is a design trend that repurposes old buildings or furniture to create unique, modern spaces, breathing new life into existing structures while merging history with contemporary design. By incorporating reclaimed materials, interiors gain both character and sustainability, offering a creative and eco-friendly approach to home design. This method combines resourcefulness with aesthetics, reducing waste and preserving architectural heritage—making it an ideal choice for those who value sustainability and distinctive, meaningful design.
Sustainability Eco-Friendly Living
Sustainability remains a top priority in interior design for 2025, with a strong emphasis on creating beautiful yet eco-friendly spaces. Designers are embracing vegan leathers as a sustainable alternative, along with non-toxic materials that promote healthier living environments. Recycled elements, such as reclaimed wood and bamboo, are celebrated for adding character while supporting sustainability. Eco-conscious products are increasingly prioritized to reduce environmental impact, focusing on reusable and repurposable items to minimize waste. Incorporating plants as decor not only elevates aesthetics but also improves air quality, contributing to a greener, healthier home. These choices collectively reflect a thoughtful commitment to creating spaces that are stylish, sustainable, and in harmony with the planet.
Biophilic Design
In 2025, biophilic design thrives as homeowners prioritize wellness, sustainability, and connections to nature. This approach incorporates natural elements into interiors, enhancing mental and physical well-being while fostering harmony. Large windows, skylights, and mirrors maximize natural light, supporting circadian rhythms and boosting mood. Greenery like living walls, potted plants, and herb gardens purify air, reduce noise, and create calming spaces. Water features, such as fountains or aquariums, add soothing sounds and movement, encouraging relaxation. Organic furniture shapes, natural materials like wood and stone, and earthy tones such as sage and terracotta ground interiors in nature. By integrating these features, biophilic homes become serene, eco-conscious retreats that support holistic living.
As we journey through 2025, the design landscape is alive with creativity, embracing both timeless elegance and fresh innovation. This year’s trends reflect a desire for authentic, character-rich spaces that resonate on a personal level. At First Impression Designs, we’re excited to incorporate these bold and expressive styles, crafting interiors that balance individuality, warmth, and modern sophistication. As always, our commitment remains to design spaces that inspire and reflect the unique stories of those who live in them—making each project a beautiful expression of the year’s dynamic trends and timeless appeal.
If you’re feeling inspired by the trends of 2025 and are ready to transform your space, we’d love to hear from you! Reach out to us with your next project, and let’s create a design that brings your vision to life while reflecting the beauty of this year’s dynamic trends.
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