With 2025 just around the corner, we asked local designers and boutique owners to identify the trends they think we'll see more of in the new year.
“The combination of old and new will continue to become increasingly popular in 2025. Most of the clients I currently have are interested in combining antiques with their new furniture and decor. This combination is powerful because it creates a cohesive space that feels unique. Bold wallpaper motifs will also continue to be a popular move for designers. Wallpaper is being implemented in new and exciting ways. I approach it like art and use it to transform a space.” –Danielle Kalish, Owner, Abode By Parklyn Interiors
“More than ever, people are turning to plants to incorporate them into their lifestyle and aesthetic. There are many creative ways to showcase plants around the home by taking them out of the pot and turning them into living works of art. You can teach them to climb walls and shelves, mount them on cork bark, or display them in a hanging macrame look. Some plants can even be used to repurpose sentimental items, such as using a family heirloom bowl to cradle a moss-wrapped kokedama. It’s a wonderful mix of curiosity and creativity as more and more people find ways to bring nature into their lives and homes.” –Julia Valleroy, Administrative Coordinator, Maypop Coffee and Garden Shop
“I'm so excited that the color, texture and fun details still resonate. We've had neutral and simple designs for a few years now and it's much more fun and personal when I can express a client's true personality through their home. Leather, nail heads, colors and the mix of tradition, antiques and new trends such as metallic paints and wallpapers will continue to exist in 2025.” –Rae Sutton, Managing Director and Designer, Three French Hens
“I see a lot of abstract art. I believe it will continue to be popular in 2025. People like to use it with traditional furniture. Both together help give the room a more collected look that doesn't seem so cohesive.” –Patti Porter, Owner, Rusted Chandelier –Patti Porter, Owner, Rusted Chandelier
“As we move into 2025, we see wallpaper continuing to become more important in customers’ homes. We're no longer just taking bold approaches in small spaces like powder rooms, but we're also seeing greater confidence from our customers that they can enjoy colors and patterns in their primary living spaces too. Consider adding curtains in a matching fabric to give it a real accent.” –Megan Temple, Owner, Megan Temple Design and The Dollhouse
“In 2025, my customers will prefer animal prints as neutral colors – zebra, leopard and cheetah – in textiles. A little goes a long way, so you can decide the level of drama for your personality. We're also expanding our neutral color palettes to include deep reds, cognac and ebony. The overall effect is still neutral but with a rich contrast.”–David Deatherage, Owner, David Deatherage Design
“Curved organic upholstery is a hot trend lately that I think will continue into 2025. Curved swivel chairs that are comfortable and stylish and a curved sofa with a detailed back are perfect for floating in the center of a room. The combination of chocolate brown textured fabrics becomes new neutral, high-performance fabrics that are always a basic part of the design. Wallcoverings are also making a comeback with bold patterns and prints in jewel colors like emerald green and sapphire blue.” –Lisa Davis, Visual Merchandiser, KDR Designer Showrooms
“No room is complete without the perfect finishing touches. By adding layers to your space through accessories like books, decorative pillows, trays, candles, and vases, you have the opportunity to be creative and make the space your own. For 2025, we love combining unexpected textures and patterns with accessories to add sophistication and interest to a space. By focusing on being clutter-free yet full, you can create the perfect story for your space.” –Susie Busch-Transou, CEO and Founder, Hearth & Soul
“As technology evolves and improves, we are seeing an increase in designers looking to add ambient lighting to locations that have previously posed lighting challenges. The growing trend of rechargeable lamps has made it possible to provide lighting in places where a power outlet is not available or where a cable does not want to be visible. Either the bulbs or the lamp itself can be charged and then provide light for an average of 8 to 12 hours. Designers love this technology for lighting dining tables, outdoor areas, bookshelves and tables. The convenience this product offers consumers will see this become a lasting trend over time as technology continues to improve.” –Carolyn Brotherton, Showroom Manager, Design & Detail