Home décor trends come and go. One minute, the 70’s are back, and the next, mid-century modern is all the rage (again). While it’s always important to stay true to your own vision and select furnishings that resonate with your personal style, it’s helpful to know what looks are past their prime. This is especially true if you’re looking to redecorate or have an upcoming renovation project. Here’s what trends interior designers say you should consider skipping if you’re giving your home a refresh in 2025.
1. Over-Staging
There can be a fine line between a space that is well put together vs. one that feels too curated. Rather than trying to create the perfect room, focus on style by mixing new in with vintage finds, inherited pieces, and things you already have. If your space looks like it could be an advertisement for Pottery Barn, then you may have taken it too far.
2. White Kitchens
The classic all-white kitchen is becoming less popular in favor of more eclectic designs. Rich wood tones and splashes of color are beginning to show up in kitchens, creating a more individualized space. Darker woods like walnut could be a rising trend in 2025.
3. Open Shelving
For those who hate to dust, this one will be music to your ears. Open shelving is not easy to maintain because most people don’t have time to keep their kitchenware perfectly organized and clean. Instead, we may see an increase in cabinetry with frosted glass doors, which achieves the same look, but with a lot less effort.
4. Rustic Style
The old and worn look may be on its way out. Distressed finishes, whitewashed wood, and live edge tables seem to be falling out of favor with decorators as people are looking for a more polished and refined look. The vibe may not vanish completely however, just become softer and more put together.
5. Singular Style Spaces
Spaces should be as flexible and forgiving as the people that inhabit them. You home should evolve as your style and circumstances change, and that’s a lot easier when you haven’t backed yourself into a corner with just one particular style. As people start buying more secondhand pieces, they are embracing a mix of modern, traditional, and vintage elements.
