It's the last week of 2024, which means a little reflection is in order. And since you're probably spending the week on your couch (if you're anything like us), you don't have to look far: We asked designers to predict next year's biggest sofa trends. If a soft, deep sofa or a curved sectional is on your 2025 investment wish list, take notes.
The consensus: Personality pieces are in. We're trading in millennial minimalism and cool midcentury frames for fresh patterns and silhouettes, upholstered in fabrics like velvet and mohair that feel extra inviting. Once-outdated elements like Chesterfield tufting and swinging skirts are also getting a makeover. While it's clear that everyone's platonic ideal of a living room looks a little different, we're sure you'll find something that suits your needs in this list of top sofa trends for 2025:
Boomerang sofas
While boomerang sofas (also known as angled corner sofas) are typically relegated to difficult-to-design corners, Leanne Ford rethinks the silhouette for 2025 and places it front and center: floating in the middle of a living room. “It addresses a variety of layout issues in larger living areas,” she explains. “With a boomerang-shaped sofa, you can lift the sofa off the wall and create an arrangement that suits you and what you want in that room. It's very liberating. You are not restricted by walls, doors, etc. windows anymore.”
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Geometric shapes
“Chunky, geometric sofas feel great right now,” says Keren Richter, director of White Arrow. She recommends focusing on pieces that reference Bauhaus, French Art Deco, or 1970s Italian design; All are very different, but are good places to start looking if you're looking for a chunky sofa that feels trend-proof. For more specific inspiration, check out the catalogs of designers like Mario Bellini, Gaetano Pesce and Le Corbusier. “These designs are classic and look great with chrome finishes and furniture with warm wood tones.”
Clive Lonstein also predicts more curved sofas by 2025: “There is a trend towards more versatile styles with greater complexity in design, for example by combining two materials rather than relying on a single one. The focus is on creating more dynamic shapes,” he explains.
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Layered patterns
“I think we're leaning toward a less precious version of what it was years ago, when people decorated their formal spaces with beautiful prints and colors,” says Laura Collins. “Don't shy away from bold pieces—it's your home, and it's meant to celebrate you.” Plus, busier patterns are more forgiving than plain white ones, which is a plus if you live with small children or pets (or are simply prone to spills yourself ).
Anne McDonald agrees: “Why not just get started? It's so fun to make a statement and add a ton of personality, especially when the room isn't architecturally interesting. It does all the heavy lifting.” She's currently loving flowers and suggests pairing your new focal point with a vintage wooden coffee table and a woven rug to balance out a dense print. Or take a cue from Mandy Cheng and use your patterned sofa to play with contrasting patterns. “Choose a mix of firm pillows and pillows with opposing patterns,” says Cheng. “If your sofa pattern is small, choose a larger pattern for the cushion and vice versa.”
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Deluxe textures
“We see a lot of softness, like velvet and mohair,” says Corine Maggio. “Even for those of us who live casually, these textures can really elevate a space; especially because they are often decorated in deep colors that give a room a vibrant energy and make you want to sink into it and stay for a while.” Enjoy the comfort that these fabrics offer by choosing a sofa with deeper Choose a seat or a spacious sofa for relaxing at peak times.
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Classic Chesterfield
Speaking of tradition, consider opting for an old-school silhouette: the Chesterfield. “It is a timeless design that adapts effortlessly to a range of interior styles,” says Alykhan Velji. His recommendation? Choose unexpected upholstery, such as a rich color or material instead of the typical leather, to give this tufted style a fresh look. “The magic lies in the carefully considered details that highlight the design and make the piece not just a piece of furniture but a focal point in the room,” adds Velji.
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Contemporary skirting board
STUDIOTWENTYSEVEN founder Nacho Polo continues reinventing classics and predicts an updated take on skirting boards. “This once very traditional detail is appearing more and more in minimalist pieces like the Badinage 05 sofa by Maxime Boutellier,” says the designer. From innovative finishes like fringes to eye-catching details like contrast piping or a bold khaki color, there are plenty of ways to make skirts fun again.
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Modular designs
Designers are also keeping an eye on practicality for the coming year. According to Sapna Aggarwal, the popularity of modular sofas will continue: “I love how they make it easy to transform a living room for different purposes, be it for cozy movie nights or social gatherings,” she explains. Aggarwal prefers a neutral modular sofa and instead prefers to customize with colorful accent pillows or woven accessories.
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Warm minimalism
While most of the predictions on this list are bold, there is also a way forward for minimalists—through what Will Meyer and Gray Davis of Meyer Davis call “warm minimalism.” Think: Simple colors and straightforward shapes, tempered by curved elements, pleasant proportions and perhaps a few mixed materials. “It reflects a move away from both the austere minimalism of the early 2000s and the overly casual, low-slung sofas of the 2010s,” they explain, pointing to influences from both Italian modernism and contemporary American design. “It is representative of how high-end contemporary furniture is evolving to balance visual sophistication with home comfort.”
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Elly Leavitt is a fashion and luxury commerce editor with over seven years of experience in fashion and design. Her writing can be found in Harper's BAZAAR, ELLE, Town & Country, Esquire, ELLE Decor, and more. She was previously an editor at domino Magazine. You can probably find them in line at Trader Joe's. You'll never find them at SoulCycle.