Gaze into an antique mirror—you know you want to—and imagine what the interior design trends for 2025 might be. What do you see? If you’ve followed AD PRO’s reporting on color trends, or checked in on the wellness amenities, AD100-approved retro designs, or in-demand layouts covered in AD PRO’s member-exclusive 2025 Interior Design Forecast, you probably have some idea. (Hint: Tactile and natural materials like terra-cotta and rattan aren’t going anywhere.),
Still, the projects that will shine in in 2025 will have been in the works for a few years at least, meaning that what appears to have snapped into focus at the stroke of midnight in the New Year is actually more of a slow-motion zeitgeist. A constellation of textures, colors, fabric patterns, overlooked moments in design history, and new obsessions have all been brewing like coffee (or indeed, setting up in the fridge like Mocha Mousse) for a few years now, and in the coming months, we’ll see it all come to fruition. We asked the experts for their predictions and hopes for 2025—here are the decor ideas they’ll be embracing in the coming year.
Earth tones
2025’s color palette is like a visit to the produce aisle: The earthy colors of fruits and vegetables will abound next year, from the vivid yellow of a spaghetti squash to the soft brown of a coconut husk. Pantone’s 2025 Color of the Year, Mocha Mousse, sits somewhere between brownish pink and pinkish brown, making it a sophisticated choice for a multitude of elements, whether your tastes skew toward minimalism or maximalism. We predict seeing it—or at least an organic, earth-toned cousin of it—everywhere from paneling to wall coverings, carpets, upholstery, and paint. “I think we will see people choose warmer and deeper colors [in 2025],” says New York–based AD100 designer Young Huh. “Brown and all of its surrounding shades are back with a vengeance.”
Fellow AD100 honoree Lauren Geremia sees a move toward gentler hues more generally: “Something I am feeling these days is a softer approach to color,” she says. “We have been creating a lot of spaces lately with palettes toned down to a warm dusky glow that is more livable and enduring.” UK-based Christian Bense loops burgundy into this moody palette. “Burgundy provides the unexpected pop of color you’re after, in a more sophisticated, grown-up way. It elevates a space without shouting in the same way a red might,” he says. Beet red, you’re here to stay—so bring on the bordeaux-adjacent paint colors, textiles, and accessories.
Curveball furniture
