Looking Back: The Top 10 Home Décor Trends of 2025
A Year of Style, Storytelling, and Connection
When January 2025 arrived, we shared the trends we believed would shape the year ahead. Now, with summer behind us and autumn in full swing, we have the perspective to see how those predictions unfolded. Some trends defined nearly every space we encountered. Others shifted subtly, merging with adjacent styles. And a few became more influential than even we anticipated. Taken together, they reveal how 2025 has been a year of design rooted in both comfort and authenticity.
Here’s our retrospective on the top 10 home décor trends of 2025—and the story they told across homes, rentals, and gathering spaces this year.
1. Biophilic Design: From Niche to Necessity
In January, we predicted biophilic design would continue to thrive. Nine months later, it’s clear this isn’t just a movement—it’s a baseline expectation. Designers and homeowners alike leaned heavily into natural light, greenery, and organic materials. As Southern Living noted mid-year, the outdoors has become a “must-have ingredient” in interiors rather than a finishing touch.
Faux greenery was a hero in this story. The 8' Bird of Paradise Tree in a Modern Gray Planter established itself as a favorite for entryways and open-concept living rooms, while the Artificial Snake Plant with Artisan Planter provided compact sophistication. Adding SuperMoss Sheet Moss to planters (as shown by Chase Hill) elevated realism this year, becoming a favorite insider styling trick amongst style enthusiasts.
Hospitality spaces embraced this philosophy in force. Vacation rentals and boutique hotels consistently highlighted greenery in their photography, recognizing that guests equate plants with freshness and calm. For a deeper look, revisit our feature: Why Faux Plants Are a Traveler’s Best Friend.
2. Japandi Style: The Year’s Defining Aesthetic
If one style defined 2025, it was Japandi. Its fusion of Japanese restraint and Scandinavian warmth resonated across demographics and geographies. Architectural Digest captured its essence as “functional serenity,” a quality many sought after years of busyness and uncertainty.
We saw Japandi interiors flourish in spring launches, with pale wood furniture and linen upholstery. By summer, the look evolved with slightly moodier palettes—stone gray, charcoal, and muted greens—showing its flexibility. The Artificial Olive Topiary Tree with Mediterranean Pot was a constant, anchoring spaces with understated greenery. Paired with the Charlotte Aluminum Vase for minimal floral displays and the White Nordic Basket for functional storage, it delivered exactly the blend of utility and beauty Japandi promises.
Because of its clean lines and low maintenance, Japandi also became a top choice for Airbnb hosts wanting calm, photogenic interiors. For more on this enduring philosophy, see Japandi Design: Sophisticated Natural Minimalism.
3. Sustainability Becomes the Standard
Sustainability was already important in January. By September, it became non-negotiable. From reclaimed wood tables to organic textiles, eco-friendly choices dominated trade shows and editorial spreads alike. Elle Decor reported a notable increase in consumer demand for furnishings that balance style with responsibility.
Faux greenery proved its place in this conversation. Unlike cut stems or short-lived florals, the Artificial Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree offered a long-term, low-waste solution. Its popularity underscored how sustainability and luxury can align seamlessly. Pairing it with linen drapery, wool rugs, and reclaimed shelving created interiors that felt both refined and thoughtful.
4. Maximalism’s Vibrant Return
By spring, it was clear: maximalism had returned with exuberance. Martha Stewart Living predicted a season of bold expression, and homeowners delivered—layering jewel-toned upholstery, patterned rugs, and eclectic collections with gusto. Summer entertaining leaned heavily on this approach, with vibrant dining rooms and living areas creating conversation-rich settings.
The Square Braided Jute Ottoman Pouf found surprising favor in maximalist spaces. Its neutral texture balanced the intensity of layered textiles, proving that even natural elements can thrive in bold interiors. Maximalism particularly resonated in rental properties, where curated, character-driven design set listings apart in a saturated market. For homeowners, it provided freedom—a way to embrace heirlooms and souvenirs as part of a cohesive story.
5. Wellness Sanctuaries Flourish
Wellness-driven spaces emerged as one of the strongest themes of 2025. From spa-like bathrooms to reading nooks, homeowners increasingly designed with self-care in mind. House Beautiful highlighted the growing presence of meditation corners and wellness suites, while Elle Decor underscored the role of calming palettes in mental health.
Throughout the year, the Artificial Olive Topiary Tree became a touchstone in these sanctuaries. Its quiet elegance suited bedrooms, bathrooms, and living rooms alike. Layered with ivory throws, stoneware accents, and ambient lighting, it created spaces where people could recharge. Wellness-centered design also gained traction in vacation rentals, where guests increasingly sought restorative environments. For more on why these details matter, revisit Why Is Home Décor Important?.
6. Rounded Furniture Defines 2025’s Silhouette
If one shape summed up this year, it was the curve. Rounded sofas, arched mirrors, and oval tables softened interiors across styles. By summer, we saw curved banquettes in restaurants, rounded poufs in living rooms, and even arched cabinetry in kitchens. Studio McGee described this shift as “romantic functionality”—furniture that feels sculptural yet approachable.
The Rounded Braided Ottoman Pouf embodied the trend beautifully. Versatile and tactile, it served as seating, footrest, or accent. Rounded edges offered not just aesthetic flow but safety in family homes and rentals alike. In many ways, this trend highlighted how form and function can unite seamlessly.
7. English-Style Kitchens Show Staying Power
At the start of the year, English kitchens seemed poised to grow. By fall, they’ve proven to be one of the most enduring styles of 2025. Warm wood cabinetry, natural stone, and woven textures defined countless remodels and new builds. Houzz reported an uptick in searches for “English country kitchens,” reflecting widespread interest in designs that blend tradition with livability.
Accessories like the Natural Wood Tapered Candle Holder perfectly complemented this look, adding hand-hewn warmth to marble counters and wood shelves. English kitchens particularly resonated with families wanting both beauty and durability. In rentals, they offered timeless appeal that photographed as well in July as in December.
8. Handcrafted Details Capture Attention
Artisanal, handcrafted pieces became one of the most celebrated elements of 2025 design. From woven baskets to pottery, these accents gave interiors individuality and soul. House Beautiful described the movement as “the human hand at the heart of the home.”
The Bali Basket proved to be a CG Hunter favorite. Styled under consoles or used for storage in living spaces, it demonstrated how craft can serve both beauty and function. As the year unfolded, more homeowners and designers sought out unique, one-of-a-kind pieces, moving away from mass-produced uniformity. This trend underscored a broader truth: in 2025, décor was less about perfection and more about story.
9. Indoor-Outdoor Living Becomes a Lifestyle
Indoor-outdoor integration was expected this year, but by late summer it had become a way of life. Houzz’s 2025 Design Predictions anticipated the demand for seamless spaces, and homeowners embraced it wholeheartedly. Expansive windows, sliding doors, and organic finishes dominated both coastal and urban homes.
The 7' Artificial Laurel Tree became a popular bridge, bringing the height and presence of the outdoors into interiors. Combined with stone accents and woven materials, it helped blur the boundary between house and garden. This trend especially shaped vacation rentals, where guests sought immersive, nature-inspired stays. For practical inspiration, revisit Why Faux Plants Are a Traveler’s Best Friend.
10. Nostalgia Shapes Modern Spaces
Nostalgic and vintage-inspired design quietly became one of 2025’s most emotional movements. Antique mirrors, heirloom furniture, and retro patterns resurfaced throughout the year, bringing a sense of comfort and connection. Elle Decor called nostalgia “the soul of modern design,” and we saw that reflected in countless homes.
The Artificial Snake Plant with Artisan Planter played an unexpected role in these spaces. Its sleek lines grounded collections of vintage objects, giving balance to eclectic arrangements. For homeowners, nostalgia was about weaving history into daily life. For rentals, it gave character and charm, making spaces feel authentic rather than staged.
Final Reflections
Looking back, 2025 was a year of balance—between minimalism and maximalism, sustainability and indulgence, tradition and innovation. Biophilic design and Japandi became essential, shaping nearly every interior we encountered. Maximalism and nostalgia spoke to individuality and memory. Rounded furniture softened spaces, while English kitchens and handcrafted details grounded them in timeless tradition. Indoor-outdoor living and wellness sanctuaries, meanwhile, addressed a deeper need for restoration and connection.
The story of 2025 isn’t just about style. It’s about values: sustainability, craft, wellness, and story-driven design. And as we move toward 2026, we expect these themes to evolve but not disappear. Biophilia and sustainability seem certain to remain. Japandi may merge with other global influences. Maximalism and nostalgia may become even more eclectic, blending into what some are calling “curated storytelling.” Wellness, undoubtedly, will continue to grow.
Now we’d love to hear from you. Which of these trends shaped your home or projects this year? Which do you believe will carry forward into 2026, and which do you think will fade? Share your thoughts with us—we’ll be highlighting reader favorites and predictions in future posts.
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