By skyforbes 
This post is all about the top 2025 interior design trends that you’ll start to see everywhere this year – from home decor stores to even custom homebuilders.
As a designer, I know firsthand how challenging it can be to create a home that feels both trendy and timeless.
But let me tell you—2025 is delivering some seriously livable design trends that hit the perfect balance.
From embracing richer color palettes to incorporating functional luxuries like saunas and cold plunge baths, this year’s trends are all about creating spaces that feel inviting, stylish, and entirely personal.
Let’s dive into the most livable design trends for 2025 and explore how you can bring these ideas into your own home.
How to make 2025 interior design trends work in your home
Whenever these trends lists come out, there are usually gorgeous editorial photos that show the trend in an extreme way that no regular homeowner would do in their home.
But there are ways you can incorporate this year’s design trends in your home…without doing a full remodel.
The trick is to update what can be easily changed: throw pillows, framed art prints, mirrors, cabinet hardware, even interior paint.
And don’t go overboard!
If any of this year’s trends really speak to you, bring in some aspects of it in small ways that work with the overall style of your home.
1. Western Influences
The success of the tv show Yellowstone and resurgence of country music is making its way into interior design.
This western interior trend is coming in the form of subtle nods to cowboy-inspired aesthetics and earthy tones.
Think leather furniture, distressed finishes, and warm, desert-inspired color schemes.
Western influences in 2025 are less about kitschy cowboy hats and more about sophisticated rustic elegance.
How to incorporate it in your home:
- Add a leather accent chair or a distressed leather ottoman.
- Add texture with woven rugs in earthy tones like terracotta, rust, and sand.
- Use accessories like metal candleholders, ceramic vases, or even a vintage horse painting to give a subtle nod to the Western trend.
2. Color Drenching
If you’re tired of accent walls and ready to go all-in on the moody trend, color drenching is for you.
Personally, I love how this trend creates a fully immersive experience.
It involves painting the walls, trim, and even the ceiling in the same color to create a monochromatic look that’s anything but boring.
How to incorporate it in your home:
- Choose a deep, rich moody color that feels cozy rather than vibrant, such as forest green, charcoal gray, or deep aubergine.
- For a lighter touch, opt for softer shades like sage green or dusty pink.
- Pair the color-drenched room with neutral furnishings and minimal accessories to let the color make the statement.
3. Silver Finishes in Pewter and Nickel
If there’s one thing I’ve noticed lately, it’s that silver-toned finishes are having a moment.
Move over, brass and gold…pewter and nickel are making a comeback.
These cooler metals offer a soft, understated elegance that feels timeless while still being on-trend.
They pair beautifully with richer color palettes and natural wood tones, making them a versatile choice for any room.
How to incorporate it in your home:
- Swap out cabinet hardware or light fixtures for antique nickel or pewter.
- Add a statement piece like a pewter-framed mirror or a nickel-finished table lamp to a living room..
- Incorporate silver-toned accessories, such as picture frames or candlesticks.
4. Warm Oak Flooring and Cabinetry
What goes around comes around….and warm oak is back around.
Warm oak brings a natural, organic feel to a home, making it perfect for creating a welcoming atmosphere.
Unlike the cooler grays of the past decade, warm oak tones feel rich and timeless, making them a great choice for both flooring and cabinetry, like in this modern European Farmhouse style kitchen pictured below.
How to incorporate it in your home:
- Upgrade to wide-plank warm oak flooring for an immediate transformation.
- Consider dark oak cabinetry in the kitchen or bathroom for a warmer, natural look.
- Pair warm oak with white or cream walls and subtle metallic accents for a modern yet classic vibe.
5. Bringing the Indoors Outside
The trend of creating outdoor spaces that feel as comfortable and functional as indoor rooms continues to grow in 2025.
This year, it’s all about elevating your outdoor space with features that you’d normally have indoors…like saunas, cold plunge baths, and outdoor kitchens.
How to incorporate it in your home:
- Add a portable sauna or a cold plunge bath to your backyard for a spa-like retreat.
- Upgrade your patio with outdoor furniture that mimics indoor comfort, such as plush seating and weather-resistant rugs.
- Consider a small outdoor kitchen setup with a grill, prep station, and a mini fridge.
6. Patterns Everywhere
Patterns are having a major moment in 2025.
Designers are beginning to use more floral wallpapers. And we can even see inexpensive home decor items, such as throw pillows, in vintage inspired floral patterns.
The key to using this trend in your home will be to mix and match thoughtfully, balancing patterned designs with solids.
How to incorporate it in your home:
- Use patterned wallpaper in a powder room.
- Add patterned throw pillows or a statement area rug to a neutral space.
- Mix patterns by keeping them in a similar color family for cohesion.
7. Richer Color Palettes
Dark, moody paint colors started trending a couple of years ago. And this year, they’re not going anywhere.
In fact, these richer color palettes are expanding beyond paint colors.
We’ll continue to see home furnishings like sofas and chairs in rich shades of brown and burgundy. And other home decor accents like throw pillows in deep blue velvet or vintage-style area rugs in rich hues of green.
How to incorporate it in your home:
- Use moody paint colors on walls when you want to create a cozy space.
- Bring in color with rich colored furnishings.
- Incorporate velvet or other plush textures to enhance the luxurious feel.
Photo: McGee & Co; Featuring 2025 trends of pattern and rich color furnishings.
Final thoughts on 2025 interior design trends
As a designer, I’m always on the lookout for trends that strike the right balance between style and function, and the livable design trends of 2025 are hitting all the marks.
Whether you’re drawn to the rugged charm of Western influences, the richness of color drenching, or the understated elegance of pewter finishes, there are plenty of ways to incorporate these ideas into your home.
By focusing on quality materials and thoughtful design choices, you can create a space that feels fresh now and for years to come.
Which of these trends are you most excited to try? Share your thoughts in the comments below—I’d love to hear how you plan to bring these ideas into your own home!