Things interior designers won’t waste money on in 2025 + What to buy

Oversized furniture can feel cluttered.

Joyce Huston, lead interior designer at Decorillatold BI that she’s done with chunky, oversized furniture. The designer hopes people will stop buying it next year because it almost always overwhelms the room.

“For 2025, I’m all about choosing furniture with visual lightness, elegant silhouettes and fine details that make a space feel curated rather than weighed down,” she said.

Bouclé fabric is left behind.

Hudson thinks the bouclé fad has gotten a little out of hand.

The woven fabric made from loop yarn is used on everything from cushions to accent chairs.

“I know bouclé has been everywhere, but the level of sophistication of mohair velvet over bouclé is unmatched,” she said. “Also, mohair ages like fine wine, while bouclé looks tired after just a few years.”

Viscose rugs require more maintenance than they are worth.

Viscose rugs may seem like an affordable luxury, but Jennifer Jones, the head designer at Niche interiorsaid the semi-synthetic substance is not worth the trouble.

“Unfortunately, viscose rugs are impossible to clean, and a spill can be their downfall,” she told BI. “Instead, look for wool rugs, which are the most durable and long-lasting.”

Violin figs are a tired houseplant trend.

Jones told BI that fiddle figs are out.

The popular houseplant is known for its height and lush leaves, but it has become a little too ubiquitous for the designer’s taste.

“Fiddle-leaf fig trees had their moment, and that moment is over,” Jones said. “Instead, take its equally beautiful cousin, the ficus Audrey, which also grows very tall and adds a lot of visual interest and texture to a room.”

A designer is made with plastic kitchenware.

Luis Carmona, owner and interior designer at Verde Interiorremoves single-use, plastic kitchen items such as storage containers, utensils and drinks.

“Investing in good, quality alternatives will not only save you money in the long run, but it will also help your kitchen go greener,” he said.

Instead, he recommends glass storage containers, beeswax plates to cover food and leftovers, and glass or stainless steel drinkware to upgrade your kitchen.

Fixed bedding is out in 2025.

When you’re in a pinch, it’s easy to choose cheap and accessible bedding, towels and other linens for the home. However, it may be a good idea to reconsider that strategy.

These cheap sheets, especially those made of synthetic fabrics, tend to fall apart faster and need to be replaced more often – costing you in the long run.

“Investing in quality and comfortable towels, linens and even napkins makes such a difference,” Carmona told BI. “Not only are they pleasant to the touch and perfectly functional, which is imperative, but you can usually tell the difference in quality just by looking at the fabric.”

High ceilings lose their appeal.

In the past few years, people have been drawing attention upwards to their ceilings with bright paint and bold wallpaper. However, Howard Cooperan interior designer and architect, said it doesn’t always transform a space the way we expect it to

“I love a cool design moment, but wallpapering a ceiling doesn’t fix a boring room,” he told BI. “A room needs to feel cohesive, and focusing too heavily on the ceiling often upsets the balance.”

Instead, invest your time and money in the design and decor elements of the main area of ​​the room.

Muted, monochrome rooms are not the mood anymore.

Cooper said monochrome and beige rooms tend to “feel too safe and lack personality.”

Fashion was on the rise, partly due to the popular Japandi trend, which combines Scandinavian and Japanese influences.

However, the designer hopes that people will stop reaching for the same bland sofas, rugs and decor accents and instead opt for a more balanced mix of tones and textures. The latter adds character to a room, making it more unique.

It’s time to move on from trendy tile designs.

It seems like there’s always a new tile trend—whether it’s an intricate pattern, bold color choice, or surprising texture—but remember that trends come and go.

“Before you jump on the latest ‘it’ tile, consider its lifespan,” Jan Odesanya, lead interior designer at Mondän & Co Interiortold BI.

Instead, she’ll opt for classic choices, like subway tile, natural stone, and timeless geometric patterns, to prevent her clients from starting over in a few years.