Our homes have the potential to be spaces of inspiration, self-expression, and contentment. Often, the magic is in the styling – but bringing designs together can be tricky, even if we have a rough idea of how we want a room to look or feel.
That said, awareness of current interior design trends can spark ideas. Seeing how others use colour, lighting, and textures can help transform concepts into something tangible. Plus, while interior design trends once had a shorter expiration date, more recent designs have a timelessness about them, acting as a perfect base to add a unique stamp to or update later on.
With 2024 nearly behind us, home interior experts are looking ahead at what’s coming up in 2025. From rounded curved, wavy lines to biophilic design, here are seven styles that are predicted to be everywhere in 2025.
1. Curved and wavy lines
Curves and wavy lines were popular in 2024 and that trend is set to continue. Wavy mirrors, doughnut vases, and spherical cushions are already all the rage, and it’s not difficult to see why.
Most fans of this style enjoy it because of the relaxing, inviting, cocoon-style accents it can add to a room while keeping things elegant. The soft shapes – often linked with comfort, safety, and naturalness – contrast with the harsher lines of a space, creating an irresistible cosiness.
There are various ways curves can be incorporated into your home, too, depending on how far you want to branch out. Some people install curved windows and doors, while others choose curved sofas, ottomans, rugs, tables, statues, or candles.
2. Quiet luxury
Quiet luxury embodies a minimalist, well-thought-out, and sophisticated style. Muted colours like almond, taupe, cool grey, white, and black are used alongside bespoke furniture and timeless decor.
On the surface, the components of a quiet luxury design may seem simple but each piece is a carefully chosen investment. Details are also subtle – the bouclé texture of a sofa, the knitted texture of a throw, or the stone finish of a tabletop.
The idea is that the room stays functional and understated while exuding warmth and a serene ambience.
3. Deep earthy tones
Rich, grounding, comforting and stylish, 2025 is all about deep earthy tones – from burnt sienna to olive green. This trend is a contemporary take on nature’s palette, blending softness with style, and creating a space that feels carefully designed yet naturally inviting.
The idea behind this trend is that deep earthy tones are wholesome and nourishing, adding depth and cosiness to a room without being overwhelming. Plus, these colours are easy to implement – think art prints, a feature wall, an accent chair, some dried flowers or pampas grass, and woven storage baskets.
Graham & Brown, one of the UK’s oldest and most respected wallpaper and home decor creators have also revealed that a warm, grounding brown is the must-have shade for 2025. The official colour name is ‘Elderton’, named after the humble elder tree, and it’s thought to be able to create harmony and balance.
4. Biophilic design
Covid-19 and the resulting lockdowns encouraged us to bring more of our natural world inside – for example, by adding shades of blue and green to our spaces and adopting more houseplants. And, while we have our freedom again, this natural trend has continued to evolve.
Biophilic design is set to be huge in 2025 and focuses on the aspects of the natural world that contribute to health and productivity. It goes beyond having a single plant on your desk or an isolated print of a forest in your bedroom – it’s about creating an overall environment that allows us to connect with nature more authentically.
For example, using earthy tones, allowing more fresh air and natural light into your home, adding plants and pieces made from natural materials like wood or stone; and choosing softer, more natural shapes, rather than hard lines.
Biophilic architecture is also on the rise with more and more buildings incorporating plants in their structure. For example, The Bosco Verticale is a residential tower featuring over 900 trees and 20,000 plants on its exterior, providing insulation and natural air purification for the building’s occupants.
5. Bold colours
If you aren’t into deep, earthy tones or quiet luxury, you might be pleased to know that bold colours are also set to trend in 2025.
Bold colours are a great way to inject energy and personality into a room and create a sense of uniqueness. A monochromatic colour scheme can make a room feel more polished while contrasting colours and patterns offer a more eccentric vibe.
Fans of this design might be interested to know that Dulux’s Colour of the Year 2025 has been revealed as an energising yellow, named ‘True Joy’. Their website says, “This uplifting yellow was created to fill your homes with creative energy, optimism and pride. It works brilliantly on its own as a statement colour or as a striking accent colour to complement other shades.”
There’s plenty of research to show that bold colours can significantly impact mood, whether we dress in them or add them to our homes. For a more vibrant home, try adding bright paint or some colourful prints, throws, and curtains.
6. Panelled walls
DIY wall panelling is still predicted to be on trend in 2025 – particularly fluted or ‘acoustic’ MDF wood panels, which create a modern, sophisticated, and inviting look. These panels add intrigue and texture, yet they’re surprisingly easy and affordable to install. It just involves some glue, a bit of sanding, and a coat of paint.
Wall panelling can be used almost anywhere in your home but is most popular in bathrooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. You can also add it to entire walls or just sections.
Panel options aside from fluting include picture wainscotting, herringbone, board and batten, and beadboard. To get inspired, why not check out these 25 bold and beautiful wall panelling ideas from B&Q?
7. Discreet tech
With technology now playing a significant role in many of our homes, from security systems and door cameras to smart energy systems, our spaces are becoming more cluttered.
Discreet tech is expected to be just as appealing in 2025, with people seeing the value of subtle, non-intrusive tech devices – especially where minimalist designs are concerned. This might involve hiding the TV screen in a custom cabinet or swapping it for a projector; installing smart plugs or invisible speakers; or choosing miniature devices that can be tucked out of sight.
Wireless charging furniture and voice-controlled lighting are also becoming increasingly popular and are set to become staples of a modern, stylish living environment.
Final thoughts…
The great thing about the interior design trends of 2025 is that they have timeless appeal and are easy to tweak later if desired. But it’s also important to remember that these trends aren’t designed to encourage people to follow them to the letter of the law but to spark some ideas.
Interior design trends can help us get a better idea about what materials, colours, and styles are currently available. Yet the best interiors reflect an individual’s personal style and lifestyle needs, creating an environment that promotes happiness and wellbeing.
For more inspiration, why not check out our articles on kitchen, living room, and bathroom design styles?
Did any of these 2025 interior design trends catch your eye? We’d love to hear from you in the comments below.