With 2025 on the horizon, we asked local designers and boutique owners to identify the trends they think we’ll see more of in the New Year.
“The mixing of old and new will continue to grow in popularity in 2025. Most clients I have right now are interested in mixing antiques with their new furniture and decor. This combination is powerful because it creates a collected space that feels unique. Bold wallpaper moments will also continue to be a go-to move for designers. Wallpaper is being executed in new and exciting ways. I approach it like art and use it to transform a space.” –Danielle Kalish, owner, Abode By Parklyn Interiors
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“More than ever, people are turning to plants to incorporate into their lifestyles and aesthetics. There are a variety of creative ways to showcase plants in the home, taking them from the pot and turning them into living art. You can train them to climb walls and shelves, mount them on cork bark, or display them in hanging macramé. Some plants can even be used to repurpose sentimental items, like using a family heirloom dish to cradle a moss-wrapped kokedama. It’s a beautiful blend of curiosity and creativity as more people embrace ways to bring nature into their lives and homes.” –Julia Valleroy, Administrative Coordinator, Maypop Coffee and Garden Shop
“I’m so excited that color, texture, and fun details are still going strong. We had quite a few years of neutral and simple design and it’s so much more fun and personal when I get to showcase a client’s true personality through their home. Leather, nail heads, color, and mixing traditional, antiques, and new trends like metallics and wallpaper are here to stay in 2025.” –Rae Sutton, general manager and designer, Three French Hens
“I am seeing a lot of abstract art. I feel it will continue to be popular in 2025. People like using it with traditional furniture. The two together help give the space a more collected look that is not so matched.” –Patti Porter, owner, Rusted Chandelier –Patti Porter, owner, Rusted Chandelier
“As we move into 2025, we’re seeing wallpaper continue to gain momentum in clients’ homes. We’re no longer just going bold in small spaces like powder rooms, we are seeing more confidence in our clients to have fun with color and patterns in their main living spaces as well. Consider adding drapes in a matching fabric to really add a punch.” –Megan Temple, owner, Megan Temple Design and The Dollhouse
“Going into 2025, my clients are embracing animal prints as neutrals–zebra, leopard, and cheetah–in textiles. A little goes a long way, so you can dial in the amount of drama for your personality. We’re also expanding our neutral-based palettes with the addition of deep reds, cognac, and ebony. The overall effect is still neutral but with a rich contrast.”–David Deatherage, owner, David Deatherage Design
“Curved organic upholstery has been a hot trend lately that I feel is going to stick around in 2025. Curved swivel chairs that are comfortable and stylish, and a curved sofa with a detailed back are perfect for floating in the center of a room. Pairing chocolate brown textured fabrics will be the new neutral, specifically performance fabrics that are always a staple in design. Wallcovering is also making a comeback with bold patterns and prints in jewel colors, like emerald greens and sapphire blues.” –Lisa Davis, visual merchandiser, KDR Designer Showrooms
“No space is complete without the perfect finishing touches. Adding layers to your space through accessories like books, decorative pillows, trays, candles, and vases give you the opportunity to be creative and make the space your own. For 2025, we’re loving mixing unexpected textures and patterns through accessories to add sophistication and interest to a room. With a focus on being uncluttered yet full, you can create the perfect story for your space.” –Susie Busch-Transou, CEO & founder, Hearth & Soul
“As technology evolves and improves, we’ve seen a surge in designers looking to add ambient lighting in places that previously have been a challenge to light. The growing trend of rechargeable lamps has made it possible to add lighting to a place where an electric outlet isn’t available, or a cord doesn’t want to be seen. Either the bulbs or the lamp itself can be recharged and then provide light for an average of 8 to 12 hours. Designers are loving this technology to light dining tables, outdoor spaces, bookshelves, and tables. The convenience that this product has provided to consumers will make this a lasting trend with only improved technology as time goes on.” –Carolyn Brotherton, showroom manager, Design & Detail
