Rich, dramatic colors are sticking around, while stark whites are stepping out.
Minimalism is out. Color drenching is in. Luxury should be livable. Farmhouse has fallen out of favor. The interior design trends of this year were anything but restrained, and, in many ways, it’s been the comeback year for bold design—the year of “more.” To get a fuller picture of 2025’s trends—and those we expect to carry into 2026—we polled designers across the country for their reflections on the year’s biggest design moments, and what makes a trend truly stick. Here, we’ve compiled the top contenders: the trends that captured designers’ attention, filled mood boards and floor plans, and reshaped the spaces we call home.
- Color Drenching
- Moody color palettes
- Livable Luxury
- Sustainabilty through vintage touches
- Dark wood
- Warmth and comfort
- Wallpaper, everywhere
- Slow design
- Biophilic design
To stay up‑to‑date on popular interior design trends, we looked at this Architectural Digest article on the topic. It highlights key directions designers are embracing and provides inspiration for staging and decorating homes in ways that resonate with today’s buyers. Read the full Architectural Digest piece here: https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/interior-design-trend