2025 interior design trends: Texture, art and historical touches
From soothing natural tones to introducing nods to the Regency and Art Deco eras, here are the biggest interior design trends to know this year
As we enter 2025, it’s time to look at the evolving interior design landscape – and the biggest trend predictions for the year ahead. And who better to delve into all things decor than some of the biggest names in the design industry? We’ve tapped into the creative nous of Champalimaud Design – famed for the renovation of the St Regis New York, suite designs at The Emory, and reimagining culinary concepts at L’Ermitage Beverly Hills – as well as London-based interiors guru Laura Hammett, and kitchen expert Tom Howley to find out exactly how we’ll all be living this year. Here are the biggest interior design trends of 2025 – and how to implement them in your home.
Historical touches
Introducing period-inspired details into your home is set to be one of the biggest trends of 2025. Taking cues from accents and flourishes from historical eras – such as Victorian, Tudor, and Regency – interior designer Laura Hammett cottoned onto the emerging trend late last year. “Just like in fashion, interiors are also cyclical. I enjoy seamlessly bringing an Art Deco detail or a nod to Georgian architecture into the contemporary and making it feel relevant to a modern home. I think we’ll see more of the ‘looking back to move forward’ style of designing this year.”
Images: Tom Howley
“2025 is also the year of the Bridgerton influence,” says Tom Howley, creative design director at his eponymous kitchen brand. “Try deep, regal greens and a dash of nature-inspired pattern with a heritage feel. Think leafy William Morris prints and vintage Liberty florals. When in doubt, head over to your nearest National Trust stately home for inspiration. We may not all have a Bridgerton budget, but we can learn a thing or two about how to create beautiful spaces just by looking to the past.”
2025 also marks the centenary of the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes exhibition, from which the term ‘Art Deco’ was born – so naturally, it will likely see a welcome comeback this year. Alexander Shepel, co-founder of furniture production company Shepel, says: “It can enhance an entire interior design scheme or be incorporated through small elements within a space, and I believe this style pairs beautifully with both contemporary and traditional designs.” Think geometric shapes and stylised curves in marble, brass and chrome, or velvet alongside gold, and mirrors meeting jewels. If it wouldn’t look out of place in the Roaring Twenties, it won’t look out of place in 2025.
Warm earthy tones
Yellowbell The Island House. Image: Champalimaud Design
Belden House. Image: Champalimaud Design
As Pantone announced Mocha Mousse as its Colour of the Year for 2025, we can certainly expect to see shades of brown and earthy tones feature strongly across furniture, accessories, fashion, paints and rugs in 2025. Bo Hellberg from Scandi brand String Furniture says: “Bringing a grounded and cosy appeal to interior spaces, expect to see rich, inviting colours like warm greys, deep burgundies, and rich blues alongside warm wood accents like walnut, all contributing to a sense of comfort and sophistication. This trend leans away from stark contrasts, embracing a tone-on-tone approach or even colour drenching, where a single colour family is used across a room to create cohesion and a welcoming atmosphere. This palette and approach reflect a desire for spaces that feel both luxurious and approachable, inviting people to relax and recharge at home.”
Textured carpets
Images: Brintons
Interior designers are increasingly turning to textural cut and loop carpets to elevate high-end projects, adding depth, interest, and dimension to luxurious spaces. This growing trend is reflected in a significant surge in online interest, with Google reporting a 100 per cent spike in searches for ‘loop pile carpet’. These carpets, known for their unique blend of alternating pile heights and intricate patterns, are proving that quite literally everything in your home can be design-led.
Jodie Hatton, design manager at heritage carpet brand Brintons, says: “As homeowners have become increasingly bold in their decorating choices, the floor has provided another canvas to inject colour, pattern and texture into a scheme. As a result, we have seen a significant increase in demand for textural cut and loops carpet designs. The varying textures and pile heights introduce a dynamic play of light and shadow, creating a sense of depth and aesthetic impact.”
Storytelling through art
VIP Lounge at the Bellagio. Image: Champalimaud Design
King Cole Bar at St Regis New York. Image: Champalimaud Design
The role of art in interior design reflects a dynamic shift toward storytelling – and as Matoula Karagiannis, principal at Champalimaud Design, says: "Art is such a huge part of the story." Throughout many of the studio’s hospitality and residential projects, the team uses art as a tool to drive the design narrative. Case in point, the artworks at Dune Cottages at CostaTerra in Portugal, the birthplace of founder Alexandra Champalimaud, where the team sourced local and international pieces through Atelier Saint Lazare. Matoula explains: “Surfing was really big, and Portugal has a history of exploration. We wanted it to feel like somebody had been traveling abroad and brought paintings and objects home through their travels."
Elsewhere, the studio recommends using art to create focal points within spaces, introducing feature walls and collaborating with designers to achieve standout moments throughout the home. A specific example is the Ocean Bar at the Ocean Club Residences Bahamas, where a frieze in the members’ lounge wraps the room with motifs of a school of bonefish. Here, Champalimaud added playful elements, such as a cigar, top hat, and even a pot belly on one of the fish, tying the design back to symbols synonymous with the Bahamas, such as cigar, rum and local fauna.
Wellness beyond the spa and gym
It’s no secret the wellness industry is booming, having been estimated at $1.8 trillion in January 2024 according to McKinsey & Co. In recent years, there’s been a notable shift from wellness being spotlighted solely in typical areas such as the gym and spa, to becoming integrated into each element of a space – demonstrating the change in awareness of mindful and physical health. Director of strategy at Champalimaud Design, Kajsa Krause, says: “Wellness has become a driving factor in residential and hospitality projects at the high end, and guests are expecting more than the typical pool and gym. They want an elevated and personalised experience. Designs should be layered and appeal to ranging desires, from staying active, restoring body and mind and pampering at home.”
Karagiannis explains: “There isn’t one conversation that doesn’t evolve around wellness. Where it used to be a segregated activity, it’s now touching all the senses – think food, air quality, and wellbeing.” So, how can you easily boost wellness at home? “Handcrafted, warm, emotional touches are appearing more in design. It’s a lot less clinical, with wood and layered textures creating a calm and serene atmosphere, enhancing connection to nature, promoting productivity, and reducing stress. This can be achieved through incorporating natural elements to create a sense of seamless transition between outside and the interior, as well as being mindful of elements such as air quality, natural light and choice of sustainability conscious materials.” Bringing the outside in has never been easier.
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