Interior design trends come and go over the years and decades. Some trends can stick around a while yet others are short-lived. Trends can also depend on what specific area you are located in. Of the many homes in the area I have viewed, Syracuse homes tend to lean more traditional with design trends. Also, just because something is trendy right now doesn’t mean you have to abide by it if it doesn’t match your personal taste. Your home should reflect what you like to look at. A good goal is to have pieces that can stand the tests of time. With that being said, here are my top 5 interior design trends of 2025 to know.
Darker tone wood furniture and cabinetry is becoming more popular in homes. It gives a warmth to the space over white or even lighter tone woods. Adding some dark wooden accents like a wooden vent hood if you already have an all white kitchen can provide an organic feel. Warm metals like gold, copper and bronze pair well with darker woods such as walnut. It’s okay to mix and match metals if you’d like. They don’t all have to be exactly the same and in fact it can be more interesting to look at if there is some slight variety.
Incorporating natural light wherever possible is a crucial part of biophilic design, which aims to bring you closer to nature. If you have heavy window treatments consider replacing them with lighter ones to let some more natural light in. Large plants or a plant wall can also help bring in some natural greenery. Feel free to use faux plants if you have a brown thumb like me!
The Pantone color of the year for 2025 is called mocha mousse, which is a pinkish brown. Other trending colors are saturated earthy tones such as burgundy, terracotta, forest green, and deep yellow. Think about any colors that you love in nature. For example, I was in Acadia national park this past summer and kept seeing pink quartz rocks everywhere. So much so that I was inspired to incorporate the color somewhere in my home when we returned. Maybe you love the color of moss or the red rocks out west. Adding an accent wall of the color of your choice is a great way to bring some nature into your home without having to paint an entire room. Especially, if you are someone that likes to be outside a lot, it can be a great way to bring some of the outdoors inside.
You don’t have to be afraid of adding color. The all-white kitchen that was popular for the past several years is becoming less common. I think people are craving more complexity in their home design to give a more detailed story. If you currently have a mostly white or neutral home, fear not, it can be easier to add some pops of color than you think.
For example, in a white kitchen, consider having a contrasting color cabinetry on the bottom cabinets or a kitchen island with a dark paint color or dark stained wood. It helps break up the room and makes it more visually interesting. We did this to our kitchen during quarantine and I still love the way it looks. In other living spaces you could add a painted accent wall, some colored drapery, furniture, area rug, decor, etc. If you want to really lean into color drenching, paint the walls, trim, molding, and even the ceiling all the same color for a moody vibe.
Wallpaper is making a comeback in homes, and not just as an accent wall. Try pairing patterned wall paper with a corresponding paint color for the trim and moldings. Textured wallpaper like grasscloth can add a luxurious feel to a room. Panoramic wallpaper or murals is like immersive art. Use it as an accent wall. The mural should take up an entire wall in the room. It can be the perfect focal point for a living room or bedroom.
Material drenching has become popular in bathrooms and kitchens. It typically showcases stone slabs throughout an entire bathroom or kitchen. It offers a modern, elegant, and streamlined look. If stone slabs are too pricey for your budget, opt for using the same tile or material for the floors, walls, and counter(s). Material drenching can create a really beautiful, dramatic, and immersive experience in your home.
Vintage and traditional decor has been more present in homes recently. Antique pieces feel lived in and have a story that goes along with them. If you like the idea of adding antique or vintage items to your home, try hitting up a local flea market or estate and garage sales, as the weather gets nicer.
All of your furniture doesn’t have to be the same style. It’s okay to mix and match. Mid-century modern pieces will blend really well with more traditional pieces because of their clean lines. The same could be said for art deco pieces. If you’re not sure what art deco means, think of the design of the Niagara Mohawk Building downtown. This building exemplifies art deco architecture with the chrome and steel accents, black Vitrolite glass, and geometric details. Art deco interior design typically features geometric shapes in rugs or wallpaper, gold and/or brass metals, ribbed or fluted textures, velvet, and luxe materials, such as marble.
Nancy Meyers’ style of interiors in her movies has been buzzing the internet lately. If you have ever seen her 2006 classic The Holiday, chances are you can picture Iris’ Rosehill Cottage. The living room showcases a cobblestone fireplace, blue velvet ottoman, and rustic wooden ceiling beams. The kitchen has pale french country blue cabinets, a small stove and metal farmhouse sink. The bathroom may be the most iconic with a cobblestone accent wall, a scaled-down sink, and a tiny soak tub, shown in one of the shots of the movie. I think so many people find this cottagecore aesthetic so appealing because of the layers of texture created with different materials used in the home, the multiple fireplaces, mismatched furniture and patterns, and earthy colors. All of these details create a coziness and warmth that people want to recreate.
Interior design is based on both form and function. You want a space to be beautiful but it also has to serve a purpose. If you are looking to renovate any part of your home, think “what do I need to use this space for?” Once you know the purpose for the space, then it is much easier to figure out any design elements. What do you want to feel when you are in the space? I think when people start with form rather than function when redesigning a part of their home, it can often lead to overwhelm or later struggling to use a space as you were hoping to but didn’t have the foresight.
Recently, comfortability has become the focus in homes. Most people want their home to be cozy. In fact it is a word that is frequently used in listing descriptions. Whatever cozy means for you may differ by person. Typically, softer fabrics like velvet would be chosen over more scratchy ones like boucle or linen. There may be certain styles of furniture and colors that may be more comforting to you than other styles. Do you prefer mid-century modern, industrial, traditional, farmhouse, or eclectic style? It is important that your home reflects your personality.
Also, I think people get caught up in the resell value of their home, worrying too much about the future buyer when they go to sell. Repainting for resell any making other updates if needed is something that we can discuss when you are getting ready to sell. But, chances are you will spend at least a few years at your current home. It is worth it to take the time to personalize your interior as much as you can for the time you are there.
Every item in your home should be something you really love. It may take some time for you to get there but that’s okay. I like to think of each furnishing as a work of art. Even something such as lighting doesn’t have to be boring. A statement light could be the focal point of a room if you desire. Your home is a place where you make so many memories. It should be a representation of you and your family.
Especially during the pandemic, wellness spaces within the home became a lot more common. This trend has continued. Maybe you already have a home gym area, but you would love to add a hot tub to your deck. You could possibly add a three season room to have your morning coffee in, a reading nook to curl up in, or a soak tub instead of a shower in your master bathroom. Think if there are any health or wellness spaces that could be added to your home that would help rejuvenate you. It could be something as simple as a corner of your bedroom to meditate in or a small craft desk tucked in your guest room. Mental health is important too. Soft colors in these spaces like a pale green or muted blue can help to make them feel more spa-like.
Are there any little things you can change to make your home feel more like a hotel? Maybe some scented candles, a lavender pillow mist, or some fresh flowers. Your home should be your own personal oasis to retreat to. If a room in your house is stressing you out or bothering you, try to brainstorm if there is anything that would help make it better. Maybe you need more storage. There are many creative storage solutions that still look beautiful. Troubleshoot what works and what doesn’t. It is a process to figure out the best use for every bit of your space.
If you are currently looking to make some updates to your home, I home this gave you some guidance on where to start and how to approach making any changes. If you want some advice on what updates to make to your house in order to prep it for the market, please let me know! Depending on the current conditions, it may be better to have more of a blank canvas when listing your house so the new buyer can personalize it once they have moved in.
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