This year’s interior trends reflect the fact that boldness is a virtue. Colour, pattern and experimental forms are welcomed today, as shown by the presentations at Milan Design Week and Paris PAD 2025. Interior design in 2025 is influenced by quiet luxury, even though maximalism remains a popular look. Monochromatic, relaxing, and comfortable spaces are the current zeitgeist.
Designers are no longer confined to neutrals. They have embraced colour, which is often influenced by nature. Designers say that their clients want spaces to reflect their personalities and unique visions of a sanctuary. They are willing to experiment with textures, materials, and furnishings to achieve this.
Anne Dereaux, a designer based in Los Angeles, said that a mix of classics and contemporary pieces, such as a piece created by an artist living today or a handmade object, can make a room feel unique. This is where the soul comes into play. The result is rooms that create a mood, whether they’re used to start a party or turn it down. The home of 2025 will be dominated by these six interior design trends.
Material drenching
Designers and homeowners alike were keen on “color-drenching” last year. When the ceiling, walls and trim are painted in the same colour, the effect of the colour is magnified. Material drenching will be a more natural evolution of the trend in 2025. Jake Arnold of Los Angeles coined the term to describe decorating an entire space with a single material. This could be wood, plaster, fabric or anything else more tactile than paint. Material drenching not only elevates a room’s look but also adds dimension and mood-boosting properties.
This trend is a reflection of interior design history. It recalls the panelled or papered walls in 1920s luxury homes. The material versions of this year are lighter and brighter and sometimes combined with shinier surfaces in order to make the space feel bigger. Devereaux said that textured walls are a classic and will not be going away anytime soon. “But lately, I’ve also been enjoying the use of heightened reflective materials–high-gloss paints, clever mirror placement–elements that add energy and play with perception.” More experimental homeowners may even be open to a fully mirror-drenched room: In those, strategically smoked mirror sections can help set the scene.
Spaces that evoke and embrace
Interior designers prioritize comfort and well-being in the home across the board this year. Designers are responding with dramatic, enveloping interiors that take the maximalism of last year into a more moody realm. Dark wood cabinets, plush fabrics, and multilayered draperies dominate new projects. Homeowners are more willing to mix bold colours, patterns, and accessories. This trend was inspired by American design legends from the 20th century, such as Mario Buatta and Sister Parish, who turned the homes of America’s elite into whimsical, romantic visions of elegance.
In April of this year, French designer Pierre-Yves Rochon presented Villa Heritage at Milan Design Week, an interior installation consisting of eight luxurious rooms. The installation brought together traditional and modern design. Each room has a distinct colour that reflects the cultural influence of its design. In the drawing room, vibrant red velvets and rich fabrics evoke theatre curtains. Deep blues in the dining area evoke the sea with a rich tapestry that has references to chinoiserie.
Dimoremilano was founded by the Milanese design team of Britt Moran and Emiliano Salci. They collaborated with the luxury fashion brand Loro Piana to create “La Prima Notte di Quiete,” an immersive furniture and set installation that draws inspiration from the sultry forms and materials of the 1970s and ’80s. Think round beds, dark burlwood, and reflective surfaces. A large conversation pit is at the centre of some of the filmic drama. This throwback design element has also made a comeback as the ultimate cosy cocoon.
Furniture focusing on Craft
Since the pandemic began, collectors have become increasingly interested in furniture with a crafts aesthetic. Business Research Insights estimates that the global arts and crafts market, defined as “things made with one’s own skills and hands,” will reach $74.3 billion by 2033. This is up from $45.3 billion in 2024, a nearly 6 per cent increase. The increasing emphasis on handmade items in other industries has influenced interior design.
In a survey of 2025 interior design trends conducted by the New York Design Center, designer Laura Lubin said that traditional craftsmanship is experiencing a revival. Consumers are increasingly valuing quality, uniqueness and sustainability. Lubin noted that handcrafted pieces, with their attention to detail and timeless appeal, resonate with those who are looking for furniture that will last a lifetime. This revival reflects an underlying shift towards supporting artisans and slow design principles.
Maison Integre, an international gallery from Paris, was the star of April’s PAD Paris with its handcrafted bronze furniture and textiles. Studio Lugo, based in Istanbul, debuted its collection of tables, stools, and lighting at the Alcova Milano design fair this month. The pieces were made using traditional Turkish techniques and materials, including horsehair, metal, and woven Silk.
Furniture with a handcrafted feel taps into another interior trend: the desire for customized spaces. Kelley Perumbeti is the co-founder of Office of Tangible Space, a design studio based in San Francisco and New York. She explained that even larger retailers incorporate more craft into their products, highlighting the craftsmanship of new designers and bringing them to a wider audience. This was the studio’s approach to its hand-upholstered Osvaldo furniture collection with Kiki Gotti’s handblown Murano Glass vases displayed at Alcova Milano this year. This shift gives spaces a hand-made feel; it adds character and a sense of connection with not only the piece but also the artist or maker.
Nature inspired colors
The trend of earthy tones in 2024 is continuing into 2025, with a palette that includes greens and shades of blue. The National Kitchen & Bath Association 2025 trend report shows that 71% of designers choose a colourful design over traditional all-white kitchens, which have been a mainstay in the industry for decades. The reports show that verdant and azure colours are popular in these rooms and bathrooms this year. Designers are seeing that clients want to use these colours throughout the house in the future.
Devereaux says, “That light blue will be the next big thing. Colour is very personal. Colour is about mood, memories, and the way someone wants to feel. Since the stay-at-home orders for the pandemic have ended, residents are more interested in improving their homes’ connection to the outdoors. These shades are inspired by nature and can be used to refer to the garden, which is known for its calming effects.
Kathleen Walsh, a New York-based designer, said that the palettes of all her current projects are deeply rooted within the landscapes surrounding the homes she is designing. In a survey conducted by the New York Design Center, the majority of the respondents predicted neutrals and earth tones would be the dominant interior colours in 2025. By connecting the inside to what’s out, we often work with a soft palette as a base, punctuated by vibrant surprises which provide energy to a room.
If designers want to be bold, they can create a sophisticated look by pairing bright colours with natural materials.
Sustainable designs
Residents are becoming more concerned with the well-being of their homes than the colour they choose for the walls. In 2025, interiors with sustainable, natural and long-lasting materials will be more popular.
Perumbeti said that clients are becoming more conscious of the materials used in their homes. One of our clients asked us to avoid using plastic in any design or architecture, such as light switch covers and electrical covers. Some people want furniture and finishes to be natural and to last a long time. During Milan Design Week, the New York-based Rockwell Group worked with Corticeira Amorim, a cork producer, and the nonprofit Cork Collection to create an ambitious exhibition called “Casa Cork”, dedicated to interior uses of this renewable material. The show was centred around a large replica of a tree made from cork. It featured seating, tablecloths, wallcoverings and fabric. The entire cork-based setup encouraged visitors to sit down, touch and enjoy food from the corkbar. The spotlight on this 100% renewable material was well-timed, as were other presentations throughout the city during Design Week. Sustainable furnishings were everywhere, from fabric made from mycelium to circularly harvested plant roots and acoustic panels to lighting made from waste oyster shells.
It’s becoming increasingly apparent that the best option for sustainable construction is sometimes to do nothing. Devereaux says that clients have become more conscious since 2020. Construction costs have increased by over 30%. There is a trend to work with what already exists rather than starting from scratch.
Sumptuous textures
What could be more comforting than softness that you can actually feel? Soft, billowing drapery, plush furniture, and soft interiors are all the rage, even in quiet luxury interiors. This is the beginning of romanticism. The amorously-inspired rooms of this century are less chintz and more supple textures. However, the desire for luxurious spaces remains.
Bathrooms have been popular for a long time with Venetian plaster or Moroccan Tadelakt. They’re now being used throughout the house in larger areas. Wallpapers with a textured appearance can create a similar mood and feel. In Milan, Canada-headquartered lighting brand Bocci used a watercolour-like wallpaper by Calico Wallpaper above bedroom wainscotting in its Milan apartment-cum-showroom Design Week presentation with Orior and the Future Perfect. Balance is the most effective way to use material dimension without overwhelming a design.
Lubin said that rich fabrics such as velvet and mohair, as well as deep dark wood finishes, are becoming more popular. Homeowners want spaces to feel inviting and luxurious. Their resurgence reflects the move from minimalism to richer, character-filled interiors.
Devereaux said that clients had become more design and architecture-savvy over the past few years, thanks to the abundance of inspiration available on the internet. Devereaux noted that clients are not only interested in creating new spaces but also in those with a story or history. They want to honour this in the way interiors are put together.
