Look into an antique mirror – you know you want it – and imagine what the interior design trends for 2025 could be. What do you see? If you've followed AD PRO's coverage of color trends or read up on the spa amenities, AD100-approved retro designs or in-demand layouts covered in AD PRO's member-exclusive 2025 Interior Design Forecast, you probably have a clue. (Note: Tactile and natural materials like terracotta and rattan aren't going anywhere.),
Still, the projects that will shine in 2025 will have been in the works for at least a few years, meaning that what seems to have come into focus at midnight in the new year is actually more of a zeitgeist in slow motion. A constellation of textures, colors, fabric patterns, overlooked moments in design history, and new obsessions have been brewing like coffee (or even in the fridge like mocha mousse) for a few years now, and in the coming months we'll see how it all happens comes into play. We asked the experts for their predictions and hopes for 2025 – here are the decorating ideas they'll be embracing in the coming year.
Earth tones
The color palette of 2025 is like a visit to the grocery aisle: the earthy colors of fruits and vegetables will be in abundance next year, from the bright yellow of a spaghetti squash to the soft brown of a coconut shell. Pantone's 2025 Color of the Year, Mocha Mousse, falls somewhere between brownish-pink and pinkish-brown, making it a sophisticated choice for a variety of elements, whether you prefer minimalism or maximalism. We expect to see it—or at least an organic, earth-toned cousin of it—everything from paneling to wall coverings, carpets, upholstery, and paint. “I think we will see people choosing warmer and deeper colors [in 2025]says New York-based AD100 designer Young Huh. “Brown and all of its surrounding hues are back with a vengeance.”
Fellow AD100 award winner Lauren Geremia sees a trend towards softer tones more generally: “Something I'm feeling these days is a softer approach to color,” she says. “We've been designing a lot of rooms lately with color palettes that lean towards a warm, somber glow that's more livable and long-lasting.” UK-based Christian Bense uses burgundy in this moody color palette. “Burgundy offers the unexpected pop of color you're looking for in a more sophisticated, grown-up way. It elevates a room without screaming in the same way a red might,” he says. Beet red, you're here to stay – so bring the Bordeaux-adjacent paint colors, textiles and accessories with you.
Curveball furniture
