What does 2025 have in store? At Design Psychic, our community of editors, experts, and tastemakers predict the trends coming soon to a home near you.
We've published hundreds of stories so far this year, covering everything from hand-painted pendant lights to sophisticated ADUs. In between, our editorial team scoured Instagram for inspiration for their personal areas, visited trendy trade fairs abroad and interviewed professionals for our latest newsletter. Home Front. Our saved folders and brains are full of new design ideas for 2025, but there are only a handful that we think we'll see en masse.
Strong wood stains
“I first wrote about the resurgence of wooden cabinets, walls and furniture in bright colors – think bubblegum pink or crocodile green – in our article Home Front Newsletter (are you subscribed?). Since then, I've continued to stumble upon new examples, especially in shades of blue. I had almost forgotten about the marine island at designer Sibella Court's beach house. And how amazing is this cobalt-colored staircase that the Foils architectural firm came up with? Then there's this unapologetically teal kitchen with stainless steel countertops – no notes. I’d love to see the trend on floors next.” —Lindsey Mather, digital director
Wickerwork everywhere
“As the daughter of a weaver, I may be biased, but I think we will see more basketry and a greater presence of weaving indoors in the coming year. When I wrote about ceramicist Beth Katz's Los Angeles home and studio in August, I was fascinated by her collection. They were everywhere! I'm thrilled by the web journey that Deborah Needleman, Domino's founding editor-in-chief, took later in life. And recently I fell in love with the Bahamian straw-weaving-influenced sculptures of Future Perfect Prize winner Anina Major. Let’s go beyond basketry in 2025.” –Samantha Weiss-Hills, Editor-in-Chief
Sofas that can become conversation places
“I have personally experienced the joy of large conversation pit-style seating and think more designers will crack this code in 2025. We have the OMHU Copenhagen teddy sofa in our guest room and love expanding it.” Movie nights with friends. It's rare that you come across a design that works in three ways: as a comfortable couch, as a pull-out sofa bed, and as a lounge room with room for a small crowd. I can’t wait to see how other designers add their own modern touches to this mid-century vibe.” –Erika Owen, writer
More pattern mixing
“After years of covering more minimalist and neutral spaces, I love how maximalism is making a comeback, especially when it seems like a controlled but confident use of color and pattern. Mixing prints in a cohesive palette (like in this London entryway) feels so vibrant yet cozy. I'm glad design is taking more risks lately. Out with the all-encompassing calm, in with the instant energy boost!” —Kelly Dawson, writer
Hyperpersonal spaces
“I love that we're seeing a rise in hyper-personal and personality-driven design choices: an echo of the Aesthetic movement, with fun flourishes, faux bois and trompe l'oeil techniques and just 'I like what I like' ethos. People are finding and embracing their own style rather than sticking to set parameters, leading to more imaginative and eclectic interiors. I see this trend continuing to flourish!” –Elizabeth Kiefer, writer
Tone-on-tone checkerboard flooring
“As a child, I always called checkerboard floors because I only ever saw them in black and white. So when I saw Concrete Collaborative founder Kate Balsis' cool Southern California garage, I practically felt my inner child falling out of my chest with joy. The green-green terrazzo-patterned floor is equal parts serene and quirky. London-based architect Mel Bax, who worked with interior designer Laura Parkinson of Palmer & Stone to remodel her kitchen and Nick Spain of New York interior design studio Arthur's, has a similar flooring mantra: Green? Check(s).” –Vaishnavi Talawadekar, writer
Colorful bathroom faucets
“Apparently Generation Z is craving avocado bathrooms, which were popular in the 1970s. Although I think this shade might be a touch to In retro style, I certainly notice creative renovators opting for anything but predictable white sinks. Designer Jess Alavi-Ellis bought a blue example on eBay for $2 and developed an entire scheme from it. I'm now craving a baby blue The Water Monopoly set for my toilet rather than some crazy wallpaper (or maybe I could do both?!).” –Olivia Lidbury, writer
Mosaic tile in fresh colors
“When I saw designer Eliza Silva's Nantucket bathroom, I gasped. The clay tub! The fluted vanity! The mosaic tile! Wait, mosaic tile? I had to take a second shot because it didn't look like the beige-brown stripes I'm used to seeing in chain hotel rooms. The 12″ x 12″ slabs of green onyx cover all four walls and floor, making the entire room sparkle. Since speaking to Silva about her space, I've noticed other new uses, like a dark green shower from Sam Sacks and Home Union's combination of off-white 2x2s and 1x1s.” —Lydia Geisel, home editor