The design trends our editors want to see more of in 2025

What does 2025 have in store? At Design Psychic, our community of editors, experts and tastemakers predict the trends coming soon to a house near you.

We’ve published hundreds of stories so far this year, covering everything from hand-painted pendant lights to tricked-out ADUs. In between all this, our team of editors scoured Instagram for inspiration for their personal spaces, attended busy trade shows abroad and interviewed professionals for our newsletter, Home front. Our saved folders and brains are full of fresh design ideas heading into 2025, but there are only a handful that we think we’ll be seeing in droves.

Bold wood stain

I first wrote about the resurgence of wooden cabinets, walls and furniture dyed bright colors – think: bubblegum pink and crocodile green – in our Home front newsletter (are you subscribed?). Since then, I have continued to stumble upon fresh examples, especially in shades of blue. I had almost forgotten about the navy island in designer Sibella Court’s beach house. And how cool is this cobalt staircase dreamed up by the architectural studio Foils? Then there’s this unapologetically teal kitchen balanced with stainless steel table tops – no notes. I’d love to see the trend hit the floors next. —Lindsey Mather, Digital Director

Curvy clothes everywhere

As the daughter of a weaver, I may be biased, but I think we will see more basketry and more weaving in the interior in the coming year. When I wrote about ceramist Beth Katz’s home and studio in Los Angeles in August, I was fascinated by her collection. They were everywhere! I am fascinated by the weaving journey there Deborah NeedlemanDomino’s founding editor-in-chief, has moved on later in life. And recently I fell for the Bahamian straw weaving-inspired sculptures Anina Majorthe winner of the Future Perfect Prize. Let’s go beyond basket weaving in 2025. —Samantha Weiss-Hills, Managing Editor

Sofas that can become conversation pits

I have personally experienced the joys of large conversation pit style seating and I think more designers will crack the code on this in 2025. We have Teddy bear sofa from OMHU Copenhagen in our guest room and love to extend it to movie nights with friends. It’s rare that you come across a design that works in three ways: a comfortable sofa, a pull-out sofa bed and a hangout that can accommodate a small crowd. I can’t wait to see other designers put their modern spin on this mid-century vibe. —Erika Owenauthor

More pattern mixing

After years of covering more minimalist and neutral spaces, I love how much maximalism is making a comeback, especially when it comes across as a controlled but confident use of color and pattern. Mixing prints in a cohesive palette (like in this London entryway) feels so lively yet cosy. I’m glad design is taking more chances with it lately. Out with the overall calm, in with the instant jolt of energy! —Kelly Dawsonauthor

Hyper-personal spaces

I love that we’re seeing an increase in hyper-personal and personality-driven design decisions: an aesthetic echo of the movement, with fun flourishes, faux bois and trompe l’oeil techniques and just-I-like-what-I-like ethos. People are finding their own style and embracing it rather than sticking to prescriptive parameters, creating more resourceful and eclectic interiors. I can see the trend continuing to flourish! —Elizabeth Kieferauthor

Tone-on-tone checkerboard flooring

As a kid I used to call checkerboard floors checkerboard floors because I only ever saw it in black and white. So when I saw the cool SoCal garage of Concrete Collaborative founder Kate Balsis, I could almost feel my inner child spill out of my chest with joy. The green-on-green terrazzo patterned floor is equal parts calm and quirky. London-based architect Mel Bax, who worked with interior designer Laura Parkinson of Palmer & Stone to remodel his kitchen, and Nick Spain of New York-based interior design studio Arthur’s, have a similar flooring mantra: Green? Check(s). —Vaishnavi Talawadekarauthor

Colorful bathroom fixture

Apparently, Gen Z is coveting avocado bathrooms that were popular in the 1970s. While I think the nuance might be a touch off also retro, I notice that creative renovators are opting for anything but predictable white sinks. Designer Jess Alavi-Ellis bought a blue one on ebay for $2 and created a whole scheme around it. I am now coveting a baby blue set from The water monopoly for my powder room as opposed to a crazy wallpaper (or maybe I could do both?!). —Olivia Lidburyauthor

Mosaic tiles in fresh colours

When I saw designer Eliza Silva’s Nantucket bathroom, I gasped. The clay pot! The fluted vanity! The mosaic tile! Wait, mosaic tile? I had to do a double take because it looked nothing like the beige-brown strips I’m used to seeing in chain hotel rooms. The 12 x 12 inch green onyx covers all four walls and the floor and makes the whole room shine. Ever since I chatted with Silva about her space, I started noticing other fresh applications, like a dark green shower designed by Sam Sacks and Home Union’s combo of cream white 2x2s and 1x1s. —Lydia Geisel, Home Editor