Spring is synonymous with renewal, and in 2025, interior design is stepping boldly into a new era of trends that challenge tradition, embrace personal expression, and reimagine the role of form and function. At its core, trend forecasting isn't about dictating style—it’s about recognizing the shifts that naturally emerge when influences from different design aesthetics merge and evolve. These predictions, made years in advance, are now coming to life in ways that feel fresh, unexpected, and deeply personal.
From color palettes that defy seasonal limitations to accessories that spark joy, here are the defining trends shaping interiors this year—and how you can make them your own.
1. Seasonless Warmth: The Palette That Transcends Time
The days of strict seasonal color shifts are gone—Spring no longer means only pastels, and winter isn’t bound to deep, moody hues. Instead, we’re witnessing a movement toward “seasonless warmth,” a palette that remains inviting all year long.
How it’s showing up: Tinted natural stone is a key player, moving beyond the green marble of previous years into hues of apricot, rust, and peach. This warmth extends to wood, metals, and textiles, subtly referencing the earthy yet refined aesthetic of the 1980s.
How to bring it home: Layer warm tones into your space through materiality—think an upholstered headboard in a soft cinnamon hue, a statement rug in sunbaked terracotta, or even a high-gloss painted ceiling that bathes the room in golden-hour light. Take Rose Hues in Riverview for example… functional and beautiful no matter the season.
2. Avant Accents: The Art of the Unexpected
For years, “dopamine décor” has dominated, championing small, joy-sparking accents that add personality to a space. Now, this concept is evolving into what we’re calling Avant Accents—bold, unexpected details that demand attention and challenge conventional design norms.
How it’s showing up: Think furniture legs shaped like cowboy boots, sculptural lamps reminiscent of ancient relics, or a headboard that looks like a piece of modern art. Avant Accents thrive in their boldness, offering an unapologetic celebration of self-expression.
How to bring it home: Start small but intentional, like the artsy lamps in Hype on Stripes. It could be anything from a sculptural vase that makes you smile, an antique bust displayed in an unexpected place, or a wildly shaped accent chair that sparks conversation—all of these create moments of delight that define a space as uniquely yours.
3. Formless Function: The Evolution of Organic Shapes
Curves have been creeping into interiors for some time—seen in mirrors, furniture, and architectural details—but in 2025, the concept of “formless function” is taking on a life of its own. This is about more than just rounded edges; it’s an exaggerated, almost surreal approach to shaping our environments.
How it’s showing up: Plush, oversized sofas that resemble caterpillars, sinuous headboards that wrap around a bed, and kitchen islands with dramatic curves that soften the built environment.
How to bring it home: Look beyond traditional silhouettes—opt for furniture with exaggerated curves, swap out boxy details for fluid shapes, and if you’re feeling daring, introduce an arched passageway or sculpted built-in for a transformative effect.
4. Renaissance Revival: A Nod to the Past, Reimagined for Today
With history as its muse, Renaissance Revival takes inspiration from classical European architecture and design, filtering it through a contemporary lens to create spaces that feel grand, yet livable.
How it’s showing up: Lithographic wallpaper prints, sculptural sinks reminiscent of Roman baths, and intricate moldings that add a sense of timeless sophistication.
How to bring it home: Incorporate classical motifs in a fresh way—maybe it’s a dramatic framed TV that doubles as Renaissance-style art, or a high-gloss black-and-white contrast that echoes Art Deco elegance. Pair moody, deep hues with warm neutrals like parchment and bone for a balanced take on this rich aesthetic.
5. Color Drenching: Bold Moves for Maximum Impact
Monochrome spaces are taking a dramatic turn in 2025. Instead of simply matching walls and trim, color drenching extends to ceilings, doors, and even textiles, creating an immersive environment that feels cohesive, intentional, and undeniably bold.
How it’s showing up: Deep aubergine dining rooms, midnight blue bedrooms, and rich emerald kitchens where every surface—walls, ceiling, moldings, even fabrics—falls under the same tonal family.
How to bring it home: Dare to go all in. Choose a color that speaks to you and commit—paint your trim, ceiling, and even your furniture in the same hue. The result? A space that feels cohesive, expansive, and undeniably chic like Call It a Fungalow Lounge.
At the end of the day, trends are simply tools for inspiration. What matters most is how they resonate with you and the way you live. Whether it’s adding an Avant Accent that sparks joy or embracing seasonless warmth in your palette, the key is to integrate these elements in a way that feels authentic to you..
Want to learn more? Watch our presentation in partnership with the Michigan Design Center where we discussed these trends and examples of how they showed up in our client’s homes.
