With home design always in fashion, it’s difficult to keep up with what’s still hip. Wondering if your farmhouse shiplap’s still hip or if those gray walls have officially gone out of style? You’ve come to the right place. We asked design professionals to tell us what’s hot—and what’s not—in 2025.
The big takeaway? We’re moving away from cold, impersonal spaces filled with “fast furniture.” Instead, this year embraces warm, inviting colors, sustainable furnishings, statement-making appliances, and materials with a rich patina that bring character and a cozy, lived-in vibe.
Wellness design is also on the upswing, with more emphasis on designing homes that nourish body and soul. And farmhouse fans worried that shiplap is so yesterday: it’s now a timeless classic that never fades.
In: Traditional Style | Out: Stark Minimalism
If you’re over stark, minimalist spaces, rejoice! Traditional design—with its mix of history and fresh innovation—is making a comeback. Think vintage meets modern in eco-friendly ways through repurposed, found, and vintage pieces. This style still values simplicity but now layers in warmth, texture, and personality for a space that feels inviting rather than bare.
In: Crafted, Sustainable Furniture | Out: Fast Furniture
Speed furniture is vanishing quickly. People yearn for excellence, unique pieces that will last, made from natural materials with aging in their mind. Instead of follow the fleeting fashion, the new norm is to purchase heirloom-quality furniture that ages well and respects the planet.
In: Curves and Rounded Shapes | Out: Sharp Edges
Curves are returning—and angular lines are on their way out. Rounded forms soften spaces and evoke warmth in kitchens, furniture, and architecture. Your home this year will feature increasingly fanciful shapes and curved lines.
In: Show-Stopping Appliances | Out: Purely Utilitarian
Kitchens are getting their glow-up due to appliances that not only work well but stun with style. Flawless ranges, retro-colored mixers, and sculptural gadgets are the new must-haves—because your kitchen should make a statement, not just get the job done.
In: Industrial Farmhouse with Rustic Flair | Out: Modern Farmhouse
Farmhouse style is not dying but evolving from modern clean lines to country quirkiness. Picture reclaimed wood, mixed metals, and vintage Americana flair, with layers of history and personality.
Out: Brutal Metallics | In: Materials with Patina
Adieu to smooth, hard metals and hello to metals and materials that tell us their story through their patina. Wood, stone, and marbles with texture are bringing homes to life, timeless, and natural.
In: Multi-Purpose & Secondary Kitchens | Out: Open Concept Only
Functional, secondary kitchens are replacing open-concept kitchens—perfect for prep area or mess-hiding space. And kitchens are becoming entertaining, cooking, and more multi-functional hubs.
In: Wellness-Driven Design | Out: Ignoring Holistic Home Health
Homes are becoming wellness havens with well-being at the forefront. Besides calming neutrals, the move now involves warm nooks, biophilic elements, and natural finishes that boost both physical and mental well-being.
In: Art Deco Furniture | Out: Industrial Style
Bold, dramatic art deco is making a dramatic return with rich colors, geometric shapes, and luxury materials. It’s taking over the laid-back rustic vibe with something more sleek and sophisticated.
In: Organic Lines Lighting | Out: Angular Fixtures
Lighting is softening. Rather than sharp angles, expect more flowing, organic shapes that blend natural curves with modern aesthetic.
In: Earthy Warm Colors | Out: Cool Grays
After decades of gray on top, 2025 is warming up with earth tones and earthy hues borrowed from nature. Warm kitchens and warm, emotive colors are being highlighted.
