The over-arching theme for 2025 interior design can be summed up in one word: Midimalism. It is just as it sounds: The art of being in the middle – not too little and not too much. The look embodies clean lines, functionality, neutrals, warm wood, textures and natural materials. Think cozy pillows, throws, faux fur and lightly colored patterns. Like the story of Goldilocks, Midimalism embraces the ideal of being “just right.” Here are the design trends you’ll love for 2025:
ACCENT COLORS
Goodbye to Gray-and-White Everything and Hello, Accent Colors. Among the most popular colors this year are reds, greens, blues and earthtones. Push it a bit more with something known as color-drenching: wall colors, carpets, window treatments and wall art come together in one room with a similar colored-accent theme.
ARTISANAL & HANDMADE
Whatever term you want to use, this look is all about objects that look handmade: woven baskets, carved wood, wheel-thrown pottery, woven rugs, Macramé and original paintings. The beauty is in the asymmetry and imperfection of the natural materials used.
MODERN ECLECTICISM & HEIRLOOMS
This design aesthetic embraces family history by celebrating vintage and retro looks, and actual family hand-me-downs. That gaudy hand-crocheted throw your great-grandma made back in the day will finally have its place.
INVISIBLE TECHNOLOGY
We have moved past drawing attention to our smart home’s smartness. With the current emphasis on eco-friendly natural materials comes the trend of having your home be completely set with the latest technology–but keeping it discreetly hidden from view.
ECO-FRIENDLY
With climate change on everyone’s minds it’s no wonder that designing products that are eco-friendly has become a major movement. This ideal focuses on locally made items, repurposed objects and products with a Fair-Trade label. Energy-efficient lighting and water-saving features are also part of the package. For furniture, focus on vegan-leather, rattan, wood and bamboo. For wall art, look for pieces in any style that feature landscapes, treescapes, seascapes, and florals.
TEXTURE
Whether it’s a bouclé chair, wall art, or an actual wall, texture is the latest big thing. Look for pieces made from faux-fur, velvet, satin, burlap, linen, wallpaper, wood paneling and decorative plaster finishes.
BRING THE OUTDOORS IN
Creating a seamless transition between indoor and outdoor spaces is another trend that keeps gaining momentum with no ending in sight. And this is as it should be: outdoor living areas can (and should) be designed to be as comfortable and stylish as their indoor counterparts. Incorporate outdoor kitchens, cozy seating areas, and weather-resistant decor that blue the lines from indoors to outside.
Finally, if you’re thinking of putting your house on the market this spring, here are tips on how to incorporate the latest design trends to appeal to a buyer-base that is increasingly sophisticated and forward-thinking.