Home Design Trends We Expect to See in the New Year

As the new year begins, it’s the perfect time to refresh your home and embrace the latest trends in interior design. This year, we’re seeing a mix of timeless styles and innovations catering to both comfort and individuality. From warm, earthy color palettes to the rise of sustainable materials and multifunctional spaces, the upcoming design trends focus on creating homes that feel personal, functional, and inviting. Whether you’re planning a full-scale renovation or looking for small, impactful updates, these trends will inspire you to create a space that’s as beautiful as it is practical. Let’s dive into the home design trends we expect to dominate in the year ahead!

Dynamic Drapery

Draperies are making a comeback in a big way. Homeowners and designers alike are incorporating these soft window treatments into their spaces. Skyline Window Coverings recommends taking a layered approach. Sheer panels or hard treatments harmonized with the bold impact of floor-to-ceiling draperies create a warm, rich effect in the home. With bold patterns and colors taking the spot of historically more demure neutral shades, the trending tone of 2025 is chic and dynamic.

Photos by Meagan Conrad

To level up your windows this year, visit Skyline Window Coverings online for products and inspiration.

Be Bold

Neutral tones have had their moment, but 2025 is about embracing color. According to Sarah Jacquelyn Interiors, vibrant hues like deep emerald greens, terracotta oranges, and bright pinks are making a comeback, adding personality and drama to spaces. Pair them with muted accents and natural tones for balance.

Photos by Dustin Halleck

To see more of Sarah Jacquelyn Interiors‘ vibrant Secret Garden project, visit their online portfolio.

Drench It

Continuing with the theme of color, JC Licht says 2025 is shaping up to be all about bold, transformative design. Color drenching—painting walls, trim, ceilings, and even cabinets in the same hue—continues to redefine elegance, especially in deep, moody tones like rich reds, earthy browns, and grounding greens.

Beige is making a stylish comeback as a soft, versatile neutral, while blue hints at a quiet resurgence, balancing the warmth of recent trends. Look out for nuanced, in-between shades with layered undertones that bring intrigue and sophistication.

Let JC Licht help you bring your vision to life.

Glow Up This Year

Smart lighting is redefining home design for 2025, blending cutting-edge technology with wellness and style. Lightology is embracing this shift with PureSmart™ by PureEdge Lighting—a revolutionary solution that turns ordinary spaces into extraordinary experiences. Featuring over 16 million colors and customizable white tones ranging from warm to cool, PureSmart™ lets you set the perfect ambiance for any moment. Whether it’s energizing daylight hues to kickstart your day or a calming golden glow for unwinding in the evening, this system adapts effortlessly to your lifestyle.

Beyond creating a stunning visual impact, PureSmart™ focuses on enhancing wellness through circadian lighting. By mimicking the natural rhythm of sunlight, it helps regulate your internal clock, improving sleep, focus, and overall well-being. Powered by WiZ Pro technology, it offers seamless control through your smartphone, voice assistant, or wall panels—no hub required. Great lighting doesn’t just illuminate a room—it can transform how you live in it.

Learn more about Smart Lighting Technology from Lightology.

Textured Tiles

Forget flat, predictable surfaces – one trend Mobili Möbel is excited for in the new year is the rise of textured tiles. There has been a surge in materials that engage the senses, adding depth, dimension, and a touch of artistry to interiors. Textured tiles are making a statement, transforming walls and floors into tactile works of art.

A recent project Mobili Mobel incorporated Mutina tile into the primary bath to create a luxurious and personalized experience, reflecting the homeowner’s taste for subtle sophistication. Mutina tiles come in various patterns and designs, from subtle ripples to bold, three-dimensional shapes, adding character and personality to a space.

Discover how textured tiles can transform your next project by visiting Mobili Möbel online.

Eco-Minded Design

Sustainability continues to grow in popularity and is being embraced more each year. While it’s exciting to experiment with trends through smaller items in your home, O’Brien Harris suggests focusing on timeless designs and longevity when making lasting choices, such as cabinetry.

Kitchen Design and Cabinetry Fabrication: O’Brien Harris
Interior Design: Jasmin Reese Interiors
Photos by Soluri Photo

As eco-consciousness continues to shape kitchen design, 2025 will see a growing focus on environmentally responsible choices. Designers are prioritizing materials and finishes that minimize environmental impact, such as low-VOC paints, reclaimed wood, and cabinetry crafted from FSC-certified materials. Energy-efficient appliances and water-saving fixtures are becoming essential features in modern kitchens, aligning with the shift toward sustainable living.

Left: Kitchen Design and Cabinetry Fabrication: O’Brien Harris | Interior Design: Julie Novy, JWN Designs | Photos by Soluri Photo Right: Kitchen Design and Cabinetry Fabrication: O’Brien Harris | Interior Design: PROjECT.interiors, Lauren Warnock | Builder: Tiburon Homes | Architect: Michael Abraham | Photos by Tony Soluri

At O’Brien Harris, this commitment extends to every aspect of their process—from using water-based finishes free of harmful chemicals to sourcing materials responsibly and avoiding suppliers linked to deforestation. Even their byproducts find new life, with wood shavings repurposed by local farmers as horse bedding.

Kitchen Design and Cabinetry Fabrication: O’Brien Harris | Designer: Amy Storm and Co | Architect: Box Studio Chicago | Photos by Stoffer Photography Interiors

Each piece they create is not only built to last but also honors the natural world, reflecting a deep respect for both the environment and their clients’ well-being.

To see more enduring designs from O’Brien Harris, visit them online.

Intentional Interior Design

This year, home design is all about crafting spaces that feel both meaningful and forward-thinking, placing an emphasis on comfort, ease, and intentionality. According to Epic Interiors, homeowners are moving beyond purely aesthetic choices and focusing on creating environments that resonate with their lifestyles and values.

A key trend to watch is the elegant blending of styles, textures, and patterns, where traditional and modern elements harmoniously coexist. This fusion allows for more personalized, layered designs that tell a story and create depth within a space. Think warm woods paired with sleek metals, soft textiles alongside bold patterns, and vintage-inspired pieces seamlessly incorporated into contemporary settings. The result is a home that not only looks sophisticated but also feels uniquely yours.

Photo by Cynthia Lynn Photography

Visit Epic Interiors online to inspire your home design.

Stand Out With Stone

The trend toward dimension and texture, apply to more than tiles, it also extends to stone surfaces.

Dimensionality has become a cornerstone of Precision Stone Design’s approach, and it is set to evolve further in the coming years as advancements in technology continue to expand design possibilities.

Left: A Concave Flute in Cecilia Gold Limestone from the Architectonic series Right: Weave in Travertine Beige with gold leaf from the Aurum series, locally offered by Precision Stone Designs.

Textured natural stone is being incorporated into all rooms in the home, predominantly on vertical applications and in furniture.

This pattern is called Flow (in Travertine) and it’s part of the Barococo series from Borrowed Earth Collaborative, which is part of the collaboration with locally owned Precision Stone Designs in Elk Grove Village. It comes in 8 different colorways.

Interest in Quartzites has been on the rise, as these elegant showstoppers effortlessly blend functionality, sustainability, and wellness. Bold colors are taking center stage, with rich earth tones making striking statements in modern design.

Left: Twig pattern in Lavender Hue Marble Right: Bamboo patter in Taj White Marble sourced locally with Precision Stone Design

To find a stone that will incorporate well into your home design, view your options online at Precision Stone Design.

Walls With Dimension

In addition to beautiful paints and wall coverings, DiVinci Painters says there is a growing design trend to adds dimensional lime wash and clay-texture to walls and interior brick.

Adding texture transforms spaces from ordinary to earthy, radiating warmth and sophistication. These natural, mineral-based finishes transform spaces by creating comfort with its cloud-like movement.

Reach out to DiVinci Painters to transform the texture of your home.

Designing For You

One of the biggest trends this year is all about making your home uniquely yours. People are leaning into personalization more than ever, choosing bold, custom options that reflect their personality and lifestyle.

Dornbracht believes kitchens, in particular, are becoming spaces where individuality shines. Mixing materials, experimenting with vibrant colors, and adding unexpected design touches are all ways homeowners are creating one-of-a-kind looks. Even functional elements like sinks, faucets, and hardware are getting the custom treatment, with more finishes and styles available than ever. Brands like Dornbracht are responding to this demand with a huge variety of designs and curated finishes to help bring your vision to life. It’s all about turning your home into a space that feels perfectly, beautifully you.