What’s hot and what’s not in 2025
Fresh styles in home decor take center stage every new year, while some past trends fall out of favor. As 2025 begins and homeowners consider updates that will add appeal to a future home sale or their family’s enjoyment, it’s critical to consider what’s hot and what’s not in home decorating.
Cozy, functional, and personalized spaces will dominate the trends in 2025. Inspired by a mix of classic distinction and modern practicality, the focus is on character and comfort. At the same time, several looks have become outdated and are ripe for updating. Here’s a look at what’s hot and what’s not in the latest styles and those that have gone stale in 2025, featured by the Houzz platform for remodeling and design and marthastewart.com.
What’s Hot in 2025
- English-style kitchens and range alcoves
The kitchen trend of 2025 brings the charm of the English countryside indoors, emphasizing warmth and history. This style features rich wood cabinets, moody hues like deep greens and blues, and natural countertops of soapstone and butcher’s block. Design elements that make these spaces inviting include wood ceiling beams and range alcoves – a range inset in a recessed area flanked by countertops and side walls.
- Rounded furniture forms
Curved shapes and edges will dominate furniture design in 2025, with rounded sofas, circular coffee tables, and oblong mirrors adding a touch of softness to interiors. This trend aligns with the increasingly popular organic modern style, blending natural materials with contemporary designs.
- Arches everywhere
Arched windows, doorways, mirrors, and headboards are returning in keeping with the modern organic design style. Whether in millwork, doorways or subtle decorative touches, arches add a playful, sophisticated feel and create visual flow.
- Shower rooms and narrow wet rooms
Bathrooms are becoming more spa-like, with fully enclosed shower rooms leading the way. These spaces often include features such as steam, sauna settings and aromatherapy. For tighter layouts, narrow wet rooms combining a separate shower and tub are gaining popularity.
- Wood-infused warmth and layers of color, pattern and texture
Wood remains a key material for adding coziness and is used in ceiling beams, trim, wall paneling, and cabinetry, complemented by earthy tones like beige, cream and soft browns. This nod to nature creates a grounded, serene atmosphere. Additionally, homeowners are embracing bolder choices with colorful furniture, patterned rugs and textured drapery to help create a personalized space.
- Multiple outdoor cooking options
Outdoor kitchens have evolved beyond the traditional grill. Pizza ovens, smokers and ceramic kamado-style barbecues are being added to make backyards more versatile for hosting.
What’s Not Hot in 2025
- Over-staging homes
The days of overly curated, department-store-like interiors are over. Instead, designers favor a more authentic approach, mixing inherited, vintage and new pieces to reflect the homeowner’s personality.
- Repetitive wall patterns
While wallpaper remains a staple, repetitive patterns are not. Instead, large-scale murals and statement walls that act as art pieces are gaining momentum.
- All-white kitchens
The reign of the all-white kitchen is ending. Richer, darker tones and wood finishes create more individualized and welcoming spaces.
- Waterfall islands and rustic style
The sleek-looking waterfall island – a countertop with vertically extending sides that reach to the floor – is on its way out of style and being replaced by more timeless and practical designs, like range alcoves and wood details. Meanwhile, rustic elements like distressed wood are being swapped out for sleeker, polished designs with rounded corners and more polished finishes.
- Open shelving
Open shelving’s aesthetics have proven challenging to maintain. Glass-door cabinets offer a stylish alternative, providing visibility without the hassle of constant upkeep.
- Singular style spaces
Homes confined to one aesthetic, such as purely mid-century modern, are losing appeal. Instead, spaces that blend vintage, modern and traditional elements are rising.
- Graphic patterns
Graphic patterns in tiles, rugs, and walls are being replaced by more organic and fluid designs, such as botanicals and florals, to promote relaxation and harmony.
Updating your home can increase appeal and value before putting it on the market or add to your enjoyment. Before making plans, it’s essential to consider the timeless design style popular in 2025. If you are considering selling your home in 2025, it’s a good idea to talk with a Realtor before making significant changes.
For the full details, visit houzz.com/magazine/34-home-design-trends-that-will-define-2025-stsetivw-vs~178998163, marthastewart.com/houzz-home-design-trends-2025-8738251 and marthastewart.com/home-decor-trends-on-their-way-out-2025-8731881.
Jay Kalinski is the broker/owner of RE/MAX Elevate and owner of RE/MAX of Boulder. He is also an experienced Realtor, lawyer and veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He focuses on both residential and commercial real estate and is experienced with real estate development and investment. Jay lives in Boulder and is a zealous advocate for his clients as well as an avid triathlete, runner, reader and supporter of Veterans’ causes.
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