9 Home Décor Trends to Say Goodbye to in 2025, According to Interior Designers

Over-Staging a Home

To kick things off on a note that should let you stress a little less about your décor, Cathleen Gruver, lead interior designer at Gruver Cooley Interiors, says, "I think the biggest home décor trend that is on its way out is over-staging a home. You can tell when a room's décor has been curated or looks more like something out of a department store vignette."

She explains that there's a fine line between a space that feels collected and one that matches a little too much. Rather than focusing on trying to stage the perfect space, mix items that you've inherited, vintage finds, and new pieces that catch your eye. "The new trend is all about styling for you versus having a styled room," she says.

Repetitive Patterns on Walls

Repeating patterns and motifs on wallpaper have existed for centuries, so they'll never truly go out of style. But Kshama Shah, owner and principal designer at House of Design, sees other wall design options making a bigger splash in the new year—and she points out that the alternative may have more staying power.

"Because patterns may go out of style, murals are catching up quickly. Wallpaper murals are excellent statement pieces and showcase your walls as one large piece of art," says Shah.

All-White Kitchens

White kitchens are classic but are becoming less popular as more eclectic design styles take over. “All-white kitchens definitely had their moment, but we are seeing that they are on the way out," says Alexis Woodbury Earman, interior stylist at The Woodbury Home. "Instead, rich woods and darker colors are beginning to pop up in kitchens, creating a much more individualized look." She especially thinks wood kitchens will be popular in the coming year. 

Bouclé

Boucle may be a practical, stylish fabric, but it is also one of the most finicky. Pet claws love to snag in its tiny loops, and it never looks as good as the first day you get it home. So perhaps it is good news that Tracy Metro, interior designer and host of Netflix’s House Doctor, says it is on its way out. However, she points out that if you love bouclé and are willing to splurge on a high-end version, you can find one that is supple, soft to the touch, and more durable.

Waterfall Islands

In the past few years, kitchens have evolved from sleek and modern to cozier, more intimate, and vintage-inspired. Because of that transformation, some of the hottest trends from years-past are now falling by the wayside. "I might get some backlash for this one, but waterfall island ends have been done so much," says Cyndy Cantley, owner of Cantley & Company. "Think classic and timeless so you will never know what year your kitchen was remodeled."

Open Shelving

For those who don't love to dust or don't want to worry about keeping their kitchenware perfectly organized, Cantley is on your side. "Unless you love to always be ready for a photo shoot, open shelving is not an easy look to keep pristine and dusted."

Instead, she anticipates something lower effort (but with the same pretty look) will take over. "I think we'll see more cabinets with glass doors for a little less maintenance where you can still see your fantastic-looking dishes."

Rustic Style

If you don't love the rustic look of unfinished wood, then you're in luck. That aesthetic is going to see itself out in 2025, according to Christina Melander, interior designer and founder of Knotty Pine Design. "Distressed wood finishes, bleached barn-style wood finishes, live-edge wood tables and bars had a moment, but people are looking for rounded corners and more sheen and polish," she says. She anticipates people will gravitate towards a look that has the casual vibe of rustic décor but is softer and more pulled together.

Singular Style Spaces

Don't feel pressure to confine your entire home to one design aesthetic—Melander predicts singular-style spaces are on their way out. "People don't want purely mid-century modern or purely industrial or fully traditional or 100 percent Scandinavian," says Melander.

Instead, spaces should be as flexible and forgiving as the people that inhabit them. She explains that homes should evolve as style and circumstances evolve, and that's easier when you haven't pigeonholed yourself into one style. As people start buying more secondhand pieces, they are embracing a mix of modern, traditional, and vintage elements.

Bold, Graphic Patterns

Patterns will always be in, but Melander predicts that people will start walking away from graphic, bold patterns throughout the home, whether that's on the walls, in tile, or on rugs. "Design is leaning more organic, and people are going for florals and botanicals with more fluidity," says Melander. Maybe that's a sign that we're all craving something more relaxed and peaceful in 2025.