The 9 Top Interior Design Trends of 2025 All Have a Dramatic, Immersive Quality
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Over at House Beautiful, we've covered a lot of trends. From Grandmillenial to "rich ranch," there's always a new aesthetic, sofa shape, and wall color taking the design world (and the internet) by storm. Trends also influence the design of bathrooms, kitchens (of course), living rooms, and even dining rooms. But we wanted to get a sense of the highlights, the big moments, that we're going to see everywhere in 2025. We sent out feelers to top designers and tastemakers, and there nine big moments that every one of them agreed on. Whether you prefer bold kitchen cabinets or Art Deco-era antiques, we have a trend for you. Read on for the best and brightest.
Kitchens Packed With Color
If there was a theme among the designers when asked about kitchen trends, it was color. Whether a bold hue, a fanciful drawer pull, or a customized appliance cover, kitchens are embracing personality and abandoning the please-everyone neutrality. “Gone are the days when everyone has the same cookie-cutter kitchen. Individuality is where it’s at,” says lifestyle expert Peter Som. “Consider creative touches like placing art along your backsplash or mixing cherished heirlooms with modern elements to craft a kitchen that feels both timeless and fresh. To add a truly custom touch, personalize your appliances. With Wolf, you can add an assortment of knob, and bezel finishes—whether it be the iconic bold red knob or a more bespoke brass look—making them a standout feature that complements your distinctive kitchen aesthetic.”
Sculptural Lighting
Lighting has come a long way from can lights and the occasional Murano chandelier. "Statement fixtures and layered lighting are in for 2025,” says designer Kara Childress. “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.”
Pattern Drenching
The House Beautiful editors will often get an inkling of a trend when we begin to see it multiple times in the home tours we review. One such emerging star is the concept of pattern drenching. From Wendy Labrum's masterful Chicago project to Andrew Howard's kid-friendly Florida home, all-over prints and patterns (that match!) are the new way to deck a room out in color. Paint is no longer enough says Labrum—the patterns in her project “added a bit of traditional whimsy in an impactful way.”
Dramatic Drapery
According to Everhem founder and interior designer Haley Weidenbaum, fabric drapes and shades are making a strong return for window treatments in 2025. Specifically, Weidenbaum is seeing an emergence of more detailed craftsmanship and additional finishings like trim and fringe to bring more attention to an often overlooked design element. “In 2025, designers will focus on the elegance of folds, pleats, and unique textures to create focal points in a room,” she says. “Designers are increasingly asking for detailed edges on shades or overlays on drapery, which elevate the window treatment from a functional piece to a design feature. These thoughtful design elements allow window treatments to become a key focal point in the room, adding a sense of luxury and personalization to the space.”
Art Deco-Era Antiques
According to the designer survey done by 1st Dibs, 1920s and 30s style antiques are increasing in popularity and searches on the platform. The Art Deco and Bauhaus aesthetics of the 1920s and 1930s continue to gain favor, increasing from 23 percent for 2023 to 28 percent for 2024, an upward trajectory that's likely to continue. Interior designer Brieanna Cunningham of C&C Partners agrees. “This era is making a huge comeback. Warm, rich tones, like wall paneling or deep colored walls, complemented with geometric patterns, say in a rug or art, accented by more opulent metal accessories like chrome light fixtures or lacquered pieces of furniture to really bring a space together.”
Moody Hues
Colors like brown, maroon, navy, and olive green, have been plastering the walls of every project we've seen recently. People are letting go of the all-white interior and instead looking for shades that evoke a feeling of coziness and safety. “Our favorite trend has been the use of warm browns as a dominant color in a home palette! We love the sophistication, warmth, and interest that brown adds to a space,” says designer Carly Shafiroff of Carly Jane Design. “Brown has an elegance and effortlessly chic feel, in particular when layered with tonal colors. We strive for our spaces to feel restorative and easy to be in and brown is such an inviting and friendly color that truly levels up any space. We have been loving bringing in more red/purple-based browns into our daring clients' spaces, in particular dining rooms.”
Cottagecore Gardens
This year saw the rise of chaos gardens and rewilding as an attempt to heal our landscapes and offer us a low-maintenance lawn solution that doesn't require constant pruning or edging. Looks like we're going to add in some flowers next year. According to search data, cottage-core gardens are already up 150 percent. Think about a landscape overflowing with roses, shrubs, and wildflowers. Cottagecore gardens should look like they belong in the summer version of The Holiday's set piece or a quintessential English television show. Slightly disheveled, but cozy and vibrant all the same.
Immersive Bathrooms
Whether it's whole-room wet zones or a sensory escape with aromatherapy, bathrooms are increasingly becoming places to spend time rather than just get in and out. “Bathrooms are evolving into spa-like sanctuaries,” says Childress. “Expect the integration of sensory features such as tactile textures, aromatic elements, and adjustable lighting to promote relaxation. Materials like natural stone, textured tiles, and wooden accents can amplify the calming atmosphere.”
Smaller bathrooms are also getting in on the fun, according to Amber Guyton of Blessed Little Bungalow. “Powder rooms and guest bathrooms are undergoing an exciting transformation, becoming standout spaces that leave a lasting impression. Designers are increasingly incorporating bold, eye-catching elements. These creative choices turn these often-overlooked spaces into immersive environments that have endless wow-factor and feel like a world of their own.”
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