Interior designers share 8 home-decor trends they predict will be popular this year

• We asked interior designers which home-decor trends they think will be popular in 2025.

• Some predict vibrant wallcoverings and color drenching will make rooms in homes pop.

• One designer said people will start designing with all five senses in mind to make immersive spaces.

As another year arrives, so do many new interior-design trends.

To get an idea of what to expect, Business Insider asked interior designers about the big home-decor trends they believe will be popular in 2025.

Here's what they had to say.

Brown is on track to be the most popular color this year.

Brown is predicted to be huge in 2025 — after all, Pantone's Color of the Year is a rich shade of it, Mocha Mousse.

Carly Filbin, co-owner of and principal designer at Blue Jay Interiors, said the color will have staying power for years, and it'll be especially popular for upholstery in the coming months.

"Everyone is tired of white and ready to introduce more color," she told BI. "I expect this trend will last for several years at least as people appreciate the warm, earthy tones and the cozy feeling brown provides."

Color drenching will allow homeowners to showcase their unique styles.

The designer also expects to see more color drenching as we head into the new year. This design technique involves painting just about every surface in a space (from the walls and trim to doorframes and accents) in a single shade or similar ones.

"People are becoming more daring with color, especially in contained or smaller spaces," Filbin told BI.

She predicts this trend will stay popular for years to come because it's so versatile — color-drenching can be done with all sorts of styles and shades.

Vibrant wallcoverings are here to stay.

BI has spoken to multiple designers who have said this year is all about people personalizing their homes and adding color and personality to their spaces.

With that in mind, Filbin said, wallcoverings in all styles, textures, and prints will likely make a comeback in 2025.

After all, the right textured wallpaper or fabric "can completely transform the look of a space" and add personality to it.

Layered neutrals may add more depth across homes.

Philip Thomas Vanderford, founder and lead interior designer at Studio Thomas James, told BI that neutral palettes will evolve beyond traditional whites and beiges this year.

People are moving "away from stark minimalism, instead offering a rich, tactile experience that feels both modern and timeless," he said.

We can expect to see more complex tones, like warm taupe or stony gray, and people mixing and layering different neutral shades. Doing so can add depth to a space and elevate it while keeping it feeling calm.

Refined outdoor sanctuaries could become a top priority in 2025.

Outdoor spaces are having a major moment, and Vanderford expects to see homeowners invest in them even more in 2025.

He said many of his clients are prioritizing wellness and entertaining right now — they want to create private escapes they can visit without ever leaving home.

Vanderford told BI that he predicts this shift will "drive demand for innovations in weather-resistant luxury materials and the rise of boutique outdoor furniture brands."

Homeowners might start to design spaces with a multisensory approach in mind.

Michelle Shapiro, cofounder and interior designer at Dwellier Design, expects to see a rise in people curating spaces that entertain all five senses.

"Multisensory interior design goes beyond visual appeal with textured surfaces, soundscapes, and signature scents to create a multilayered sensory experience," she told BI.

Shapiro said the "fully immersive nature of these designs" can feel soothing, creating a "spa-like sense of escape" in an increasingly digital world.

Textured walls may also take center stage.

"Finishes like plaster, microcement, and limed paint are becoming go-to choices for adding depth and character to homes," Shapiro said.

She added that textured materials provide a "perfectly imperfect, organic feel" that adds warmth to a room.

We'll probably see people incorporate more natural materials into their homes.

Dominique Bonet, lead designer at ld&d, predicts more people will focus on natural materials and thoughtful, durable designs that create serene and sophisticated spaces.

She said she's already starting to see natural materials "reimagined" and showcased in new ways in luxury homes.

"Textured stones like marble and granite are no longer confined to just countertops or floors — they're being used as impressive feature walls or architectural details, offering a sense of organic elegance," Bonet told BI.

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