Design darlings that are here to stay in 2025

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Published Date 11/26/2024

Some things come and some things go, according to House Beautifuls Kate McGregor. “The trend cycle never ceases to spin, even in the world of interior design.”

She goes on to say that while some viral designs, like coquettish bows and checkerboard prints will not be missed, there are a few that designers are happily carrying forward into 2025. The best trends of 2024 really should have staying power, whether it's the color of the year or the perfect sofa silhouette, the year's best interior design will not disappear when the ball drops at Times Square. McGregor and her team tapped eight interior designers to reveal their favorite design moments of 2024 and how they're going to keep on keepin’ on into 2025.

“Our favorite decorating trend of 2024 has been the use of warm browns as a dominant color in a home palette!,” says designer Carly Shafiroff. “We love the sophistication, warmth, and interest that brown adds to a space. Brown has an elegance and fee; effortlessly chic feel, in particular when layered with tonal colors. We strive for our spaces to feel restorative and easy to be in and brown is such an inviting and friendly color that truly levels up any space. We have been loving bringing in more red/purple-based browns into our daring clients' spaces, in particular dining rooms.”

Interior specialist Hema Persad says, “I love the return to wallpaper and wall texture. For a while, the world was all about neutrals and safe beige looks and I'm excited to see that people are embracing wallpaper and different paint textures again. In 2025, we plan to do a lot with limewash, Roman clay, and wallpapers. There are so many great options and products out there and we are making it feel current by experimenting with new patterns, murals, and color combinations.”

Another says while there has been a major shift toward all brass in recent years, people began reintroducing silver accents into décor and architectural finishes – a great way to balance the warmth of brass while adding an unexpected pop.

Designer Linette Dai loves the fact that people are finally shifting away from bright white for walls or just neutral for furniture and fabric, and leaning more into moody and rich colors and patterns. “Keep this up for the next year by experimenting more with unexpected color combinations and bold contrasts,” she says.

There's a coziness that lies within the depths of darker, warm tones popular this past year — like walnut wood and chocolate brown. “I love this because I think utilizing darker tones while balancing with complementing yet contrasting colors with similar undertones makes you want to stay in a space longer and relish it,” says designer Laura Williams.

Color? Did you say color? Dark burgundy will carry through no matter what, since it has been popular for years. “I’ve used it extensively in my interiors, as well as in personal touches like my favorite flowers and even my nail polish,” says designer Becky Shea. “It’s been exciting to see others embracing this shade, too. To keep it feeling fresh and current, I like to incorporate it with a mix of materials and lighter accents—think natural wood, textured fabrics, and metallic details. This approach creates a balance, making spaces feel modern yet grounded and bringing warmth and richness without overwhelming the room.”

Mixing textures and patterns is still de rigueur, as it brings an incredible amount of visual interest to a home, says designer Lindsie David. “There’s nothing quite like a space layered with depth and character—it’s such an effortless way to create dimension and intrigue. Neutral minimalism has definitely had its moment, but this year, it’s been refreshing to see people embrace richer, more saturated colors, bringing personality and warmth back into their homes.” Davis embraces rich, expressive colors while incorporating vibrant color pops in a variety of textures and patterns. “It's the perfect way to push boundaries with a modern twist.”

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