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Welcome to the interior design trends 2025 forecast, brought to you by the experts at Pulte Interiors. This year, “the latest interior design trends are represented by flexible, multifunctional spaces that adapt to our evolving needs, making every corner of the home more purposeful and versatile, with trends deeply influenced by cultural shifts and new lifestyle demands,” says Angela Nuessle, the Pulte National Vice President of Interior Design. From calming earth tones to statement lighting, 2025 is set to blend comfort with bold choices, helping homeowners create environments that feel as good as they look.

Summary:

• 2025 Design Trends Overview

  • Culture Shifts Driving 2025 Design Trends

  • How 2025 Design Trends Compare to 2024 Design Trends

• 2025 Color Trends

• 2025 Design Trends

• 2025 Lighting Trends

• 2025 Kitchen Trends & Appliance Trends

• Conclusion

2025 Design Trends Overview

Culture Shifts Driving 2025 Design Trends

Our interior design experts at Pulte have identified the major cultural shifts driving 2025 design trends—and 2025 is a year where design meets meaning. 

As homeowners prioritize wellness, sustainability, and personalization, their home choices reflect these values. We’ll see a shift to simplicity in our possessions and the integration of tech to make our lives easier. Today’s homebuyers want it all in one place—the “Everything Home”—with flexible spaces and high-functioning rooms that can adapt to daily life.

These cultural shifts, in tandem with changing buying habits, created new demands for what a home can and should offer. Sustainability is top of mind as homeowners seek ways to design spaces that reduce environmental impact while enhancing comfort. And as AI advances, neuroaesthetics has become central to interior design, making spaces look great and promoting mental well-being. Here are the main themes you can expect to see in upcoming and current home decor trends:

• Color craze: Bursts of color are infusing more joy into spaces. Think bright, bold colors that feel happy and youthful, ideal for a pop of personality in living areas.
  
  

• De-cluttered design: Functional organization is in. In 2025, homeowners are looking for sleek storage solutions and clever organization hacks to create spaces that are both clutter-free and calming.
  
  

• Cozy maximalism: Comfort is king, with plush textures, soft fabrics, and layers designed to make every corner inviting.
  
  

• Retro revivals: Nostalgia makes a comeback, with upcycled and vintage pieces bringing a dash of history and character into the modern home. According to Pinterest, an emerging theme in home decor that represents this trend well is Western Gothic, which may be better envisioned as “industrial farmhouse decor.”
  
  

• Hobby culture: We’re seeing more spaces celebrate personal passions, with areas dedicated to crafting, creating, or simply unwinding—perfect for the DIYer or meditator.
  
  

• Quiet luxury: Understated beauty shines through quality finishes and timeless materials that speak to a refined yet approachable aesthetic.
  
  

• Flex spaces: Versatile spaces that transform with ease. From guest rooms that double as offices to dining rooms that flex into work-from-home setups.
  
  

• Personalization perfected: Tailored design that reflects individual tastes, from signature cabinetry to unique lighting, means personalization that leaves no two homes feeling exactly alike.
  
  

• Spiritual spaces: This trend emphasizes wellness and mental health, using calming colors and natural materials to create spaces for reflection and relaxation.

Together, these trends create our 2025 concept known as the "Everything Home," a place designed to meet homeowners' needs more than ever.

How 2025 Design Trends Compare to 2024 Design Trends

The transition from 2024 design trends to 2025 shows an evolution toward greater personalization and versatility, building on the previous year’s themes of curated luxury and natural materials. In 2024, the focus was on authenticity, with earthy elements like clay, stone, and wood grounding designs in nature, while upcycling and textured materials added depth and history. While these natural and sustainable elements continue to play a role, 2025 amplifies them by adding pops of color and textures that encourage more individual expression.

For instance, the matte and high-gloss finishes that dominated in 2024 are shifting toward lacquered surfaces in 2025, deepening retro aesthetics with a glossy twist that speaks to the “Color Pop” trend of adding joy and energy to spaces. Similarly, the black and bold hues of 2024 evolve into a more nuanced palette, with night shades and jewel tones that bring sophistication, while electric hues add fresh, unexpected pops of color.

Another shift we see is the integration of hyper-personalization in 2025, particularly in kitchen design, with tailorable elements like furniture-inspired cabinetry and personalized appliances. Meanwhile, 2024’s upcycled, traditional furnishings make way for 2025’s era-blending approach, which mixes vintage with contemporary elements, allowing homeowners to express their style through layered and eclectic spaces.

In short, 2025 builds on 2024’s foundation of curated luxury and natural elegance, adding a fresh mix of color, tech, and personalization. It’s a year where designs are meant to inspire, reflect personal stories, and meet the expanding needs of modern life.

2025 Color Trends

Color trends in 2025 take on an even richer, more immersive role in design. Expect a rise in enhanced, bold colors that add intensity and depth to their spaces. A major trend to watch is material drenching, as well as personalized touches everywhere!

Night Shade / Jewel Tones

Rich colors like deep amethyst or sapphire bring depth and sophistication, perfect for accent walls in a dining room or creating a dramatic feature with a velvet couch in the living room. Paired with metallic accents, these tones add a luxurious, layered effect.

Warm, Rusty Neutrals 

Inspired by sun-baked clay and terracotta, these hues work beautifully on textured walls in a hallway or as an accent in kitchen backsplashes, bringing warmth and a grounded, earthy aesthetic that pairs well with natural wood cabinetry.

Electric and Vibrant Hues 

For a statement, electric shades like cobalt blue or canary yellow create high-energy focal points, such as a brightly colored powder room or a statement furniture piece like a bold sectional sofa in an otherwise neutral living space. If you’re wondering how many people envision big colors in their homes, Pinterest reports the search for “funky wall paint colors” is up a whopping 4500% this year compared to 2024.

Earthy Palettes

If electric color palettes aren’t your style, don't worry; not all colors in 2025 are bold and flashy. Shades of moss green, rich browns, and stone grays create a nature-inspired ambiance that also fits the bill this year. These colors are perfect for areas where you want to cultivate calmness, like a bedroom with a color-washed wall or a meditation nook draped in earthy tones.

Green Everything 

From sage on kitchen cabinets to emerald green in tiled shower walls, green has a fresh yet timeless appeal in 2025. It offers a balanced, tranquil atmosphere that works in any room, particularly in spaces with ample natural light, where it brings a touch of the outdoors inside.

2025 Design Trends

The 2025 design trends emphasize personal expression, functional beauty, and cohesive aesthetics that mix the past with modern innovations. Each theme below highlights how interiors are evolving to balance bold statements, nostalgic touches, and thoughtful workmanship.

New Metallics

Metallic interior design is stepping into the spotlight with bold finishes that shimmer and shine. Expect a range of finishes, such as matte, brushed, and polished, that allow metallic elements to fit into any room. From kitchen accents to statement lighting, these finishes bring a luxurious, modern, and versatile feel.

Lacquered Finishes

In 2025, lacquered finishes are set to make a big impact, blending retro vibes with the creative energy of hobby culture. They’re perfect for refreshing upcycled items or artisan-made pieces, adding a bold, polished look that feels both intentional and contemporary. You’ll see lacquered finishes on classic white, as well as jewel tones and electric hues. 

Statement Lighting & Luminosity

Lighting remains a statement piece that transforms a room. Bold fixtures with unique designs and glowing, soft luminosity will take center stage in traditional fixtures and be integrated into furniture and appliances. This design touch adds personality and even a little drama to each space (if that’s what you’re after!).

Personalized Kitchens & Appliances

Kitchens are becoming more individualized with distinct features and furniture-like fixtures that reflect individual styles. Elements such as tailored storage solutions and unique finishes bring hyper-personalization to the forefront, making each kitchen feel like a signature space that fits into your “everything home.”

Decorative Accents

In 2025, decorative accents span from bold, maximalist pieces to quiet luxury touches that elevate a space without overpowering it. With richly detailed elements or subtle, refined accents, this trend balances low-key luxury with maximalist home decor, helping living spaces feel both sophisticated and tailored.

Eye-Catching Textures

Texture is BIG in 2025, with materials like exaggerated wood graining to highlight natural beauty. Look for multidimensional finishes that vary in sheen and tactile surfaces to bring visual and physical intrigue. Expect the addition of statement stones and ombre finishes to accents for extra drama and depth.

Island Extensions

Kitchen islands are becoming multifunctional spaces that accommodate everything from dining to working. Extensions allow homeowners to make their kitchens more adaptable, offering additional storage, seating, and prep space—perfect for those who view the kitchen as the heart of the “everything home.”

Rounded Shapes

Rounded shapes bring a softer, more organic feel to interiors, offering a break from the angular designs of recent years. Expect to see round shapes in lighting, like mid-mod spheres and accents that trend toward natural, flowing designs.

Era Blending

Vintage and modern elements merge in era blending, as retro pieces mix with contemporary designs. This trend celebrates nostalgia while introducing a fresh twist so spaces feel eclectic yet cohesive. More specifically, experts are seeing this trend emerge under themes like “Coastal Glam Decor,” with nods to mid-century styles in a modern layout. However you layer your eras, it’s a wonderful way to create a unique aesthetic that showcases more than one color trend and represents your personal style.

Material Drenching

Material drenching, or color washing, saturates a space in one unified color across different materials and finishes. This approach creates a cohesive look, as walls, furniture, and decor elements are harmonized by a single hue.

2025 Lighting Trends

Lighting in 2025 is bold, dynamic, and highly functional. Here’s what you can expect to see:

• Layered lighting: Combining ambient, task, and accent lighting creates adaptable spaces.

• Asymmetrical fixtures: Off-centered designs add intrigue and a touch of modernity to any room.

• Natural materials: Woven shades and metal accents bring a rustic yet low-key luxurious edge to fixtures, adding a touch of warmth to traditional industrial interior design styles.

• Smart features: Integrated tech options, like app-controlled brightness and color, make lighting as adaptable as the spaces it illuminates.

2025 Kitchen Trends & Appliance Trends

In 2025, kitchens blend style with utility, emphasizing a personal touch and innovative features:

• Tailored hoods: Statement hoods bring a touch of artistry to the kitchen with finishes that complement the cabinetry.

• Integrated appliances: Sleek designs blend with cabinetry for a cohesive look.

• Mixed materials: Stone, wood, and metal combine, creating a layered and textured kitchen aesthetic.

Conclusion

With 2025’s design trends, the home becomes a personal sanctuary—flexible, expressive, and made to suit every aspect of daily life. From cozy textures to bold color choices, these trends offer endless possibilities for creating a space that’s both functional and uniquely yours.

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Written By: Jordan Thomson, Freelance Writer

Last Updated: 1/9/25