Interior design ‘trends’ I want to see more of in 2025

Interior Design

28 Nov

the year ahead in design

“As I’m reflecting on everything I’ve worked on this year, it’s got me thinking about what I want to see more of in the year ahead – mixing old world charms with new world style, and modern neutrals with rich, rustic tones and textures.”

With the festive season in full-swing, we’ve officially reached that time of year where we start switching off on the year that was and looking forward to the year ahead (I’m looking at you, 2025).

It’s been a huge year for me personally and professionally. My first full-year working in the world of interior design has been daunting, but also full of so much excitement, joy and learning.

As I’m reflecting on everything I’ve worked on this year – while staring at my Studio mood board – it’s got me thinking about what I want to achieve in 2025, and what I want to see more of in my little world of interior design.

For as long as I can remember my design direction as been rooted in that feeling of ‘home’ – old-world, traditional, cottage vibes that provide a sense of comfort. But I also love the trappings of modern design, slick and grandiose features that provide a sense of contemporary elegance.

So when it comes to ‘trends’ – and I use this term very loosely because I think these things never truly go in or out of style – I want to see more of in the year ahead, I think of mixing these old world charms with new world style. Mixing modern neutrals with rich and rustic tones and textures.

Take a sneak peek of my design vision for 2025 below!

1. New world meets old world

Old meets new is one of my favourite juxtapositions in interior design, and I don’t see this style going anywhere in 2025 (or ever, if we’re being honest).

Bringing heritage and rustic elements together with modern functionality and finishes is a sure-fire way to create grounded spaces while also keeping it fresh.

Some of the elements of modern organic and heritage design I’d love to explore more of in 2025 include:

Mouldings and wall panelling
Restoring or repurposing materials such as stone, wood beams and flooring, and items such as furniture
Focusing on the details – like cabinet door styles, custom lighting, benchtop applications, and storage solutions
Give me all the archways!

2. Texture, texture, texture!

I’m a self-confessed sucker for texture – give me all the velvet, boucle and rattan and give it to me now!

This is something I expect will continue to evolve in 2025, with more applications not only through furniture and home textiles, but also through material applications like paint and wall finishes, custom upholstery, and tiles.

I think texture is going to be a huge focus of my design aesthetic in 2025, and I’d love to see more of:

Hand honed, imperfect textural tiles
Rich upholstery like velvet, boucle, linen, and leather
Bold and textural natural materials like stone, marble, wood, and rattan
Textural paint and wall finishes like lime wash

3. Rich tones

Throughout 2024, I’ve seen a lot of bagging of beige, and while I don’t think the neutral aesthetic is going anywhere anytime soon, I do think we’re going to be leaning into richer tones that bring colour into our spaces in a muted way in 2025.

These deeper tones are rooted in the natural environment around us, and not only allow us to bring this sense of colour into our spaces, but also add depth.

Pairing these tones with equally rich textures only adds to the sense of drama – while simultaneously grounding a space with a solid foundation.

The rich colours I continue to see myself crushing on in 2025 include:

Olive green
Sage green
Browns (especially chocolate!)
Burgundy
Burnt orange
Maybe a splash of navy

4. Pattern play

I feel like patterns have really gotten bolder this year – reminiscent of the drama of the 60s and 70s. From fashion to wallpaper, bold stripes, checks, and abstract prints seem to have become less risky options for dressing up a space.

I expect this to continue into 2025, but I also think we’ll see a lot more pattern play next year – mixing contrasting patterns together like linear stripes with dainty florals to add even more depth and drama to a room, particularly in cosier spaces like bedrooms and living rooms.

Some of the patterns I think we’ll be seeing in more bold applications in 2025 include:

Awning stripes
Gingham checks
Plaid and tartan
Abstract but organic geometric prints
Refined florals

It's been a huge year for me here over at Raego Creative, so it’s nice to sit back and reflect on it all whilst looking forward to the year ahead.

I’m so excited for what 2025 has to bring for my interior design journey, and if you’d like to come on board for the ride you can head over here to learn more about my interior design and styling services.