8 Design Trends That Are Coming Back in Style for 2025

What's old is new again.

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While it may not seem like it, the new year is almost here, and if you’re thinking about decorating or renovating your home, you’re probably wondering what’s going to be in style. Well, it looks like what’s old is new again. Many of the best styles from yesteryear will be making a major comeback.

We spoke with several designers to learn which design trends will be returning, as well as the best ways to incorporate them into your home. Here are 8 design trends that are coming back in style for 2025.

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Colleen Bute Bennett of CBB Design Firm says bold wallpapers, dramatic prints, and layered textures are on their way back. “After years of minimalism, many homeowners are seeking more vibrant, expressive spaces," she says. "Maximalism allows people to tell personal stories through their interiors. Bold patterns and rich textures bring life to rooms and reflect a more joyful and personalized design approach.”

Earth tones like terracotta, rust, ochre, and deep greens will be making a big comeback in 2025, says Bennett. There’s a very specific reason for this. “The focus on well-being and connecting with nature has led to a resurgence of warm, earthy tones," she says. "These hues create a grounded environment and make spaces feel more welcoming and intimate. They also align with sustainability trends by mimicking the natural world.”

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Retro decor is in. This includes curved furniture, funky color palettes, and retro-inspired materials like rattan, velvet, and brass, according to Bennett. “Nostalgia continues to play a significant role in interior design," she says. "The playful shapes and bold colors of the '70s and '80s are being revived. These eras represent creativity and fun, and people are using elements from these decades to add character to their homes."

If you're interested in wallpaper but don't like the idea of covering a whole room, this trend is for you. Bennett says more and more people are wallpapering statement areas like entryways, accent walls, and ceilings. “People are now using [wallpaper] to create focal points in specific parts of their homes," Bennett says. "The designs have become bolder, offering a way to make a space feel more customized without overwhelming the room.”

If you don’t want to commit to a wallpaper long term or you want to self-install it, peel and stick wallpaper is always a good option.

Why settle for anything when you can get exactly what you want? While customized furniture and decor have become more mainstream in recent years, it’s going to become more accessible even to those who aren’t pro designers in the coming year. “Bespoke decor items will also be growing in popularity for home design," says designer Max Humphrey. "It feels that in recent years, we’ve lost the handmade quality of furniture. So I anticipate continuing to see more vintage and antiques incorporated into people’s homes as well."

Another level of this, explains Eisen Design House senior designer Alison Antonell, is handcrafted furniture. “Super modern, clean lines don’t show the human spirit and hand at creation," she says. "Handcrafted pieces have a story and history to share.”

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Whether it’s cabinetry or furniture, dark wood will be falling back into favor. “While light wood has been all the rage, there’s a noticeable shift toward warmer, darker tones,” explains Carolyn Cerminara, founder and principal designer of Cerminara Design. “I’ve been incorporating a lot of walnut stains and black cerused finishes lately. These tones add richness and depth, bringing a more sophisticated, welcoming feel to any space.”

Want to jump on board the dark wood train? Don’t rip out your cabinets or flooring. Instead, stain anything that’s in good condition for an easy upgrade.

Considering that faux marble countertop for your kitchen or bathroom? You might want to reconsider, according to Cerminara. “More and more, my clients are focusing on health and well-being, which naturally puts sustainability front and center. They’re opting for durable, natural materials like stone, wood, rattan, and bamboo,” she says. “These materials not only bring warmth and a natural, earthy vibe to a space but also align with a wellness-focused design that promotes healthier living.”

Sarah Latham of Latham Interiors tells me she’s been seeing more chic '90s-inspired marbling on interior fabrics and coverings in recent months. The designer anticipates this look becoming popular again in 2025. “Marbling is a technique that creates the look of marble veining on a surface that isn't marble," Latham says. "It can be used on a variety of materials including fabric, paper, and walls. It’s a swirling effect that is an old English technique and came in and out of fashion during the '90s.”