10 Interior Design Trends We’re Kissing Goodbye in 2025 (And What’s Coming Next)
Let’s face it—design trends have become as fleeting as a TikTok dance. One moment you’re obsessing over bouclé sofas, and the next, you’re side-eyeing them like an ex who still owes you money. As we charge into 2025, it’s time to bid adieu to some fan-favorite (and let’s be honest, not-so-favorite) interior trends. But don’t worry, I’ve got a few cheeky predictions about what might take their place.
1. Bows: No Longer Tying the Knot
2024 was the year of bows. Bows on pillows, bows on curtains, bows on…toasters? They were everywhere. But like a one-hit wonder, this trend has hit its peak. In 2025, instead of bows, expect geometric patterns to stage a comeback—shapes that won’t leave you feeling like you’re living inside a Hallmark card. Think stripes with a touch of edge—just like your favorite blazer.
Excessive Grandmillennial Decor: Grandma Called, She Wants It Back
Ruffles, florals, and needlepoint pillows? Sure, it was fun for a hot minute, but now we’re leaving the great in grandmillennial and ditching the “millennial.” Instead, we’re paring down to curated vintage pieces that whisper sophistication rather than scream “I live in an antique store.”
3. Bouclé: The Fabric Equivalent of Glitter
It’s itchy, it’s hard to clean, and it’s a crumb magnet. Bouclé, your days are numbered. For 2025, expect to see plush velvets, breathable linens, and even a daring revival of corduroy (but cooler this time). Comfort is making a comeback, people.
4. Modern Farmhouse: Joanna Gaines Has Left the Chat
Modern farmhouse had a good run, but in 2025, it’s taking a well-deserved nap. Replacing it is a cozier, quirkier cousin: cottagecore with a splash of Scandinavian. Picture warm woods, playful prints, and a mix of hygge vibes and whimsical touches. Goodbye shiplap, hello shenanigans.
5. Accent Walls: Why Stop at One?
Painting one wall a bold color always felt like a commitment-phobe’s answer to interior design. But in 2025, we’re going all in. If you love a color, why not drench the whole room in it? After all, isn’t life too short for half-measures?
6. Open Shelving Everywhere: Dust and Chaos
Ah, open shelving—the design equivalent of airing your dirty laundry. Sure, it looked great for Instagram, but in reality, who has time to dust their perfectly curated mugs? In 2025, expect cabinets with stylish glass fronts to give you the best of both worlds: aesthetic appeal and functional privacy.
7. Squiggle Shapes: Straighten Up
Wavy mirrors, blob furniture, and abstract shapes were fun—like a design rebellion against rules. But in 2025, the pendulum is swinging back to clean lines and symmetry. Straight shapes are reclaiming their throne, but don’t worry, they’ve softened up since their rigid mid-century days.
8. Beige and Minimal Everything: Beige is Blah
Minimalism had its moment, but in 2025, we’re breaking up with beige. Enter Mocha Mousse (Pantone’s color of the year), a luscious earthy brown that’s cozy, rich, and anything but boring. Pair it with olive greens or deep terracottas, and your space will feel like a warm hug
9. Strictly Gold or Brass Accents: Metal Mixology
For years, gold and brass were the it metals, but 2025 is all about mixing it up. Picture a kitchen with bronze handles, silver faucets, and matte black light fixtures—a veritable cocktail of metals that feels fresh and exciting. Who says you can’t have it all?
10. Checkerboard Patterns: The New Chevron
Checkerboard was cool until it wasn’t. By 2025, it’ll join chevron in the “things we cringe about later” hall of fame. What’s next? Perhaps plaids, pinstripes, or something completely bonkers like kaleidoscopic patterns. Whatever it is, it’ll have to earn our trust.
In A Nutshell . . .
As we let go of these trends, what can we expect to fall in love with next? Here are a few playful predictions:
- Indoor Gardens: Because why settle for a houseplant when you can turn your whole living room into a jungle?
- Textural Contrasts: Velvet and leather, wood and metal—2025 will be all about unexpected pairings that work.
- Color Mashups: Forget matchy-matchy. This year, it’s about bold color combinations that surprise and delight.
Trends may come and go, but your home should always be a reflection of what makes you happiest. In 2025, let’s celebrate the opportunity to create spaces that are uniquely yours—cozy, colorful, and filled with personality.