As we approach the end of the year, it's time to reflect on home decor and designs we'll want to leave behind — and pieces and styles we'll want to keep an eye out for.
Business Insider spoke to three interior designers about which home trends they think will be in and out in 2025. Here's what they said.
One designer said the line between indoor and outdoor spaces will continue to blur.
Alice Moszczynski, an interior designer at Planner 5D, told BI we'll likely start to see more seamless connections between interior and outdoor spaces.
"This goes beyond just large glass doors as designers are integrating retractable walls, natural ventilation systems, and materials that age beautifully in indoor and outdoor environments," she said.
Natural and handmade materials continue to be popular.
Moszczynski predicts materials like stone, reclaimed wood, linen, and other natural materials that bring warmth, textural richness, and authenticity to a space will become even more popular in 2025.
As people prioritize having unique, personalized spaces, we'll likely see more consumers rejecting mass-produced finishes, too.
"Expect a resurgence of materials that show imperfections, like handmade tiles and unpolished marble," she told BI.
Art-deco styles are coming back to make spaces feel both vintage and fresh.
Lucinda Loya, founder and principal designer at Lucinda Loya Interiors, expects to see a resurgence of the art-deco style next year.
The style, which has roots in Europe and boomed throughout the 1920s and 1930s, is characterized by opulence and modern, geometric patterns.
"The updated trend blends the movement's iconic chevron patterns, zigzags, and sunburst motifs with opulent materials like marble, glass, and polished metal," Loya said.
She predicts we'll see neutrals like black, white, gold, and silver paired with luxe textures like velvet to create "vintage and fresh spaces."
Mirrored surfaces are also becoming trendy.
In line with the art-deco revival, Loya told BI, mirrored, reflective surfaces will also make a comeback to give spaces a touch of glamour.
"Mirrored surfaces reflect natural and artificial light, adding depth and brightness, which is especially valuable in smaller or darker spaces," she said.
Loya also said we'll see mirrored accents paired with matte textures to create elegant designs that balance drama and restraint.
Bold, saturated colors are in.
"More people are leaning into saturated colors — deep greens, dramatic blues, and spicy oranges and golds," Matthew Coates, owner of Coates Design Architects + Interiors, told BI.
Coates expects to see more rooms telling bold, colorful stories as homeowners search for a refreshing break from all-beige interiors.
He anticipates this trend will stick around for a while as more find comfort in creating spaces that reflect themselves.
Mixed metals will be the "it" look this season.
In previous years, mixed-metal finishes might have been considered mismatched. Now, Coates said, they're becoming a popular option for a versatile look.
"Mixing metals gives a room personality and dimension, and it feels more collected over time rather than overly coordinated," he said. "It's perfect for people who want their spaces to feel relaxed but still elevated."
On the other hand, faux biophilia is on its way out.
Biophilic design, which emphasizes connection with nature, has been a popular trend in recent years, but Moszczynski believes the days of faux plants are behind us.
"The trend of artificial plants and green walls to emulate biophilia is losing appeal as people realize these elements fail to deliver the wellness benefits of genuine nature," she said.
Instead, she said, we'll likely see more living plants throughout interior spaces.
The "millennial gray" trend is losing steam.
"Gray-dominated palettes have overstayed their welcome and feel cold, monotonous, and impersonal — particularly in high-end spaces," Moszczynski said.
She predicts that earthy tones like terracotta, clay, ochre, and sage will continue to replace "millennial" gray.
Maximalism with excessive clutter will likely fall out of favor as people prioritize minimalism.
The battle between maximalism and minimalism in the home continues, but Moszczynski predicts the pendulum will swing back toward a refined level of minimalism next year.
Maximalism was pretty big throughout 2024, but people may not be looking to buy a ton of items and decor in the year ahead.
"People are craving more visual calm and functional flow in their homes," she told BI. "Excessive decor often means unnecessary consumerism, which conflicts with the growing interest in sustainability."
We may start to see fewer open-concept spaces over the next couple of years.
Over the last few years, open floor plans have become less popular, and Coates predicts we homeowners will usher in a new chapter of balancing openness and privacy in 2025.
After all, closing off part of an open space can be really impactful.
"Adding a half-wall and a vintage room divider changed the whole vibe of a friend's open-concept living room, making it cozier and more intentional," Coates said.
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