As we close out 2024 and usher in a new year, it means another opportunity to revisit the top design trends of the period — and look ahead to new ones that we can’t wait to see more of in the coming months. And who better to predict the upcoming designs that we’ll be seeing pop up more over the next year than the talented folks who you love to watch transform spaces like Sarah Baeumler, Ali Budd and Kristen Coutts?
From the colours that you can expect to see stealing the show, to the feeling that designers are most often trying to capture through their designs, we’re sharing our top predictions for home trends in 2025.
Paint Trends for 2025
Limewash Paint
House of Ali star Ali Budd shares her favourite paint trend for the upcoming year: limewash walls. She acknowledges that white walls will always have their important place in design — it’s undeniable — but by choosing a limewash paint like Bauwerk Colour’s range, you can add interest while still maintaining a clean colour palette. “Bauwerk’s limewash is a go-to for adding texture and warmth, with an incredible color selection to suit any space,” she shares.
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Accent Ceilings
An accent wall has always been a great way to add a focal point to the room and incorporate a pop of colour. Beer Budget Reno‘s Kristen Coutt’s thinks that 2025 will be the year that the accent wall is taken even higher, literally. “I love a good accent wall, and I think 2025 will be the year of accent ceilings!”
Warm Tones
This upcoming year will be all about rich colours that add warmth to your home. Sarah Baeumler shares that for her, 2025 will bring continued focus on warm tones and textures. Kristen Coutt’s adds her take: “We’ll see bolder colour palettes including richer reds and moodier tones.”
Cozy Comfort
High Quality Linens
More people will be making purchasing choices that put comfort first in 2025, predicts our talent. “For that final touch of luxury, high-quality bedding is essential,” Ali Budd shares. Her recommendation? “The Sferra Collection from The Rest by Sleep Country is my personal favorite; I’m absolutely obsessed.”
Functional and Uncluttered Spaces
Creating “cozy yet uncluttered spaces that prioritize comfort” will be a top theme for designs in 2025, according to Sarah Baeumler. Always clean, yet warm in her designs, she predicts that we’ll be seeing more “functional furniture and decor that doesn’t overwhelm the senses, promoting a sense of relaxation at home.”
Vintage Charm
’70s-inspired Spaces
Kristen Coutts predicts retro-inspired design, particularly those inspired by the funky trends of the 1970’s, will be a common theme that design lovers will be leaning into this coming year. Get inspired with these ’70s style living rooms that’ll make you want to redecorate.
Sourcing Second Hand Furniture
Another prediction from Sarah is that there will be an uptick in second hand furniture sourcing, a trend that eco conscious design lovers can celebrate. “We are seeing these unique pieces on their own and combined with contemporary design elements to evoke nostalgia. This may include sourcing vintage furniture, artwork, and accessories that tell a story while seamlessly fitting into modern interiors,” she shares. “Mixing old and new creates a unique aesthetic, allowing personal expression and adding character to any space.”
Going Organic
Organic Shapes
Don’t be surprised to see more furniture with curved and organic shapes. 2025 will not be the year of blocky furniture, per Kristen Coutts. Instead, expect to see more playful curves that add interest to spaces.
Natural Finishes
“This year, interiors will be all about bringing nature closer than ever,” Sarah proclaims. Spaces will share a deeper connection to the outdoors by bringing in natural stones and darker wood tones.
Warm and Natural Lighting
The best way to bring the warmth of the sunshine inside is through large windows that prioritize natural light in rooms, something we can expect to see reflected across designs in 2025. Plus, we’ll see more folks using warm lighting through choice lighting fixtures.
