And just like that it’s 2025! A new year signifies a fresh start, and what better way to manifest a positive year ahead than a freshen up of your home. The interiors mood of 2025 is based all around comfort (hallelujah!), being bold with your paint and patterns choices, and connecting to the natural world, whilst still incorporating your own personality into any design. Your home is the place you want to feel tranquil and happy, so why should your interiors not mirror that. Whether you’re planning to sell or let your home, thinking about a full transformation, or just a few minor changes, knowing the trends that will be taking the interior space by storm in 2025, may just help you make up your mind up, or offer you a new style to fall in love with.
Colour Drenching
If you've not heard of the term colour drenching before, you certainly will in 2025, as one of the most striking interior design trends taking centre stage, colour drenching is all about commitment. By saturating a room in one dominant colour, including walls, ceilings, woodwork radiators and furniture, the result is a room that feels dramatic yet cosy.
When you drench a room in one colour, you effectively create a blank canvas which can then be layered upon with all your interesting furnishings. A Statement sofa, antique coffee table or that piece or artwork that you love can become the star of the show as your eye is not competing with the colour on the walls. Instead, it can comfortably settle on the décor that you’ve injected into the space. And boring, often thought of as ugly details such as radiators or built-in cabinets automatically disappear into the background.
The colour you choose all depends on you! You need to consider how you want the room to feel and then choose a colour you love that represents your style. The good news is colour drenching works equally well with dark and moody tones, rich and vibrant hues, or earthy and neutral shades. Opt to play around with different finishes such as using both a matte and gloss paint, and layer patterns and textures to create greater visual interest across the space.
Jewel Tones
Possibly as a rebellion to the years of greys and whites, rich jewel tones offer a dramatic and bold alternative to the neutral colour palette. These opulent colours are derived from gemstones and jewels such as jade green, ruby red, or amethyst purple, and are a great way to make spaces feel cosy and luxurious.
Due to their ability to add a depth to any room, jewel tones work best in rooms that you want to use primarily in the evenings, such as dining rooms or bedrooms, where that sense of luxury is welcomed. Use the colour wheel to your advantage and pair complementary colours such as sapphire blue and amber orange, or emerald green and spinel pink, or choose one colour and bathe the room in it. If you don’t feel quite brave enough yet to indulge in this lavish trend, then pair a jewel tone with a neutral to bring down the saturation – dark garnet red matches perfectly with beige tones. If you decide to do this either use the jewel tone on your accent pieces or incorporate your neutral in textured ways in your soft furnishings, to stop it looking too flat. Incorporate sleek textures and clean lines into your design to create a balanced look.
Earthy Hues
Following on from the brown renaissance of 2024, earthy hues will continue to dominate and replace the colder greys we’ve seen the past decade as the new neutrals in 2025. These days we’re looking for comfort from our homes and these earthy hues are a perfect way to incorporate that into any design. Colours such as rich caramels, mossy greens and deep terracotta’s, carry a warmth and a connection to nature, whilst also offering endless versatility as there are so many shades to experiment with. These colours are associated with wellness and a sense of calm which means you’ll end up with a space that’s intimate, grounded and more importantly, comfortable. Pair these hues with layered lighting to enhance the depth or the warmth and welcoming feeling. Incorporate earthy hues throughout the space as a wall colour, in textiles and on furniture.
Cool Metals
Metallics have been back for a while, but the emphasis is shifting from bronze, brass and gold to chrome, aluminium and stainless steel. Materials that can be found in the silver family have slowly been trickling back into our consciousness, and suddenly feel very chic again. This may be because the earthy-hue renaissance brings a warmer neutral colour palette that flawlessly balances with cool-toned accents, and they can really make your jewel toned design pop. Embrace the metallic move to silver shades, by emphasising the counterpoint between these and the rich chocolate box neutrals, bringing a modernity but still keeping the timeless appeal of silver.
Stainless steel kitchens are especially moving into the foreground, along with accessories such as cutlery and fittings. Think of a classic professional kitchen, which is simple and clean, and you will have this trend nailed. The rediscovered appreciation of cool-tones metals throughout the design are perfectly paired with highly polished finishes and reflective surfaces, which will catch the surrounding lights and colours to create a lustrous and otherworldly feel. Play around with texture and allow soft furnishings to juxtapose against the hardness of the metals.
More Moiré
Moiré fabrics are the material to be used in 2025. Coming in and out of favour over the past few centuries this once expensive fabric can now be reproduced more cheaply and therefore is ready for the mass market. Moiré is traditionally a silk or viscose fabric with a distinct rippled, crushed effect, which leaves some parts of the fabric matte, and others glossed. It exudes opulence and can soften up even the starkest of rooms. But in 2025 we will be seeing it in new ways – although we won’t be bidding adieu to using it to drape the walls just yet – it’s a versatile fabric that can be used on textiles or can be reproduced on ceramics or other surfaces. It’s a plain fabric which exhibits layers of interest, that really displays a feeling of movement. This fabric transforms as the light shifts through the room throughout the day. The luscious design also brings in an ambience of nature with the undulating pattern of the cloth being reminiscent of wood grain, or a watermarked effect.
Kitsch Antiques
Mix the old with the new in 2025, by accessorising with authentic and traditional items. Raid your grandma’s attic, Facebook marketplace, and the charity shops to find one-of-a-kind pieces that will add interest into any design. The exuberant and lively nature of these items mean they can inject a bit of fun and personality into your space. And those of you who prefer sustainability stylings, will appreciate the green-ness of recycling items, which will in turn generate a much lower carbon footprint than buying new.
The trick is to find sentimental pieces that tell a story. The meaningful heirlooms, whether that be a little gold trinket, a majestic decanter, or perfectly worn-in basket, can blend in seamlessly with the more modern staple accessories in your home, creating a unique juxtaposition that will create intrigue in your décor.
Wallpaper (but not just for the walls!)
Don’t let the name deceive you, wallpaper is no longer only for the walls! This trend is all about allowing wallpaper to break free from its traditional role and extend beyond walls to cover ceilings, furniture, and architectural features, creating bold, and artistic spaces. It's a fresh, imaginative way to infuse personality and depth into a room. Architectural features such as alcoves or ceiling roses are crying out to be wallpapered as it steals the attention, placing it directly to the period feature you want to highlight. Traditional picture rails are also perfect to utilise a pattern on, wallpapering from the picture rail up and over the ceiling, adding height, whilst maintaining a cosy feeling.
By using wallpaper across multiple elements, you can curate a dynamic and interesting space. Depending on which room you’re going to be wallpapering, may depend on the print you choose. For open areas utilise large-scale patterns, however if you’re using the wallpaper on smaller items, such as up-cycling a dresser or cabinet, then it’s best to employ a smaller, more detailed design. If you’re using a bold, or a vibrant pattern, pair it with slightly more minimalist furniture to prevent overwhelming the room. Whereas if you’re wallpaper is slightly more intricate and subtle, then feel free to go all-out with colour and texture in the rest of the room to show off your personality.
Discreet Technology
As technology becomes an integral part of our daily lives, the challenge for interior design is to incorporate it seamlessly without disrupting the aesthetic of a home. The goal is to create spaces where technology enhances functionality while remaining discreet, blending into the design rather than becoming an eye sore. By thoughtfully integrating technology such as security systems, and smart energy devices, homes can become smarter and more functional without sacrificing beauty. This trend ensures that tech blends effortlessly into the fabric of daily life, without cluttering the space, and keeping the focus on style and comfort.
To do this think about hiding screens and monitors behind custom cabinetry, get a model that double as mirrors or art when not in use, or swap altogether for a projector screen. Invest in furniture with built-in in wireless charging pads, integrated speakers or pop-up sockets. Smart devices such as a home hub or smart plugs are often designed to be minimalist these days, but think about hiding them where possible, or choose a finish to your design that matches the surrounding to allow them to blend in flawlessly to your space.
Artful Lighting
Lighting has the unique ability to greatly impact how we perceive a space, it can highlight textures, enhance architectural features, and create an ambiance. In 2025, Artful lighting takes this a step further by turning light fixtures themselves into attention-grabbing focal points. From sculptural fixtures to creative layering techniques, artful lighting can transform a space, adding depth, personality, and atmosphere. Thoughtfully designed lighting serves as both an artistic statement and a mood-enhancing tool, setting the tone for every room in the home.
No longer just a functional element, lighting is an expression of style and creativity. Try incorporating a statement piece such as an oversized pendent, geometric sconces, or an asymmetrical chandelier. But remember to choose fixtures that are proportionate to the room - oversized lights can add drama, while smaller pieces can provide subtle elegance. Experiment with placement and highlight key areas to draw attention to specific zones, such as over a dining table, in an entryway, or above a kitchen island. Layered lighting is set to be popular in 2025 incorporating multiple types, including ambient, task and accent to allow for mood adjustments throughout the day, or add dimmable bulbs to your existing fixtures to create the same effect. Use a mixture of materials for your fittings, combine metals, glass and natural elements to curate an eclectic feel that accentuates the style of your space.
Comfort is Key
This design trend is one that will be music to many people’s ears, because in 2025 comfort takes precedence. Gone are the days when aesthetics were prioritized over functionality—today’s interiors focus on creating spaces that feel as good as they look. Comfort is no longer just a consideration; it’s the foundation of your design. A comfortable home supports both physical and emotional well-being, and as lifestyles continue to evolve with hybrid working, interiors need to foster relaxation, productivity, and connection. Comfort-driven design doesn’t sacrifice style, it enhances it by ensuring every element of the space contributes to a sense of ease and belonging.
Embrace comfort by investing in ergonomic seating that makes you want to sink into it, plump, curved lines, and a mixture of soft and warm textures will help you create this effect. Layer soft furnishing such as rugs and cushions to instantly add a touch of cosy to any space and use natural elements in neutral colours to promote tranquillity. But it’s not just the look of the space that can indulge comfort, think about the layout, lighting and temperature as well. Arrange furniture to encourage flow whilst maintaining personal space. Many people are creating small nooks, for reading, or eating to get on board this trend. Incorporate artful lighting, by using dimmable bulbs and layered light sources to fit the mood throughout the day. Finally, capitalise off smart climate systems meaning your room can be the ideal temperature despite the weather outside.
