These 8 Interior Design Trends Are Poised to Be Everywhere in 2025
When asked to predict the top interior design trends for 2025, many ELLE DECOR A-List designers cited similar themes, including wellness, relaxation, and comfort. And at the end of a contentious election year, these are fitting buzzwords. “People are seeking spaces within their homes that let them recharge,” interior designer Brigette Romanek puts it simply. Really, we all just want to live in spaces that help us feel good again.
After analyzing millions of their real estate listings, Zillow came to the same conclusion: Mentions of the word “cozy” have increased by 35 percent compared to last year, while “nostalgia” appeared 14 percent more often. “Homeowners and buyers today are looking to the past to create a sense of warmth, character, and comfort in even the most high-tech environments,” explains Amanda Pendleton, Zillow’s home trends expert.
Pendleton also noted that energy-efficient electric features are on the rise. “Technology has enabled homeowners to live more sustainably and more affordably, which is a growing priority for prospective buyers,” Pendleton says. Regarding sustainability, designers agree. According to 1stdibs’ annual trend survey, which reached 643 interior designers this year, 43 percent say their projects are expected to have some sustainability requirement in 2025. “Consumers are becoming more discerning about how long products will last and how they’re made,” says founder of Paris–based firm Uchronia, Julien Sebban. And as much as the next year’s designs will be focused on protecting the earth, they will also be inspired by its grounding qualities, with tones and materials taking a cue directly from the natural world.
What does this mean for 2025? Read on to find out how the focus of the year to come will be on crafting homes that are nurturing, enduring, and a little bit unexpected.
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