As we move into another year it’s time for one of our most requested articles every year: what are the hottest home design and remodeling trends?
We’ve taken a long look at projects from the last few years, what we’re seeing in the industry, and what requests we’re hearing right now and synthesized all of this information into a clean, easily-pinnable list. Without further ado – these are the home remodeling trends that we expect will be popular in 2025.
2025 Home Design Trends
1. Midcentury Modern is Back
The midcentury modern aesthetic was hot in 2024, and we’re seeing it continue in 2025. This aesthetic inspired by home styles of the 40s-70s, is characterized by the following:
- Function over excess. Objects in a room are chosen primarily for their practicality and functionality, less for their ornamentation.
- Incorporation of natural textiles like wood and plants. Warm wood tones are a common staple of the 2025 take on midcentury modern.
- Geometric shapes are used to create visual interest. Instead of using the furniture in the room to create ornamentation, visual appeal is added by elements like rugs, wall decor, and light fixtures in bold shapes and uniform colors.
- A neutral base with pops of color. Typically, walls and flooring are kept to whites, grays, and browns. Pops of bold colors appear in decor or furniture. One way to easily get this look is by choosing a couch in a bold color like orange, red, or green while the rest of the furniture is more neutral. For kitchens and bathrooms, terrazzo tiles with colorful fleks provide that same visual interest.
- An overall focus on “less is more.”
We’re seeing a lot of homeowners opt for this trend in 2025, and for good reason: the focus on practicality makes these spaces comfortable for daily use, while still looking good.
2. Biophilic Design
Biophillic is a big word to describe a simple philosophy: bringing nature inside. With the increase in the number of people working from home, as well as a desire to shift family bonding activities from expensive excercusions to at-home entertainment, we’re seeing more people becoming disconnected from our natural environment.
Biophillic design is a focus on natural elements. This includes wood, plants, and light. In the home, this means maximizing the amount of natural light, using stained wood instead of painted wood, and using potted plants as decor pieces.
3. “Quiet Luxury”
Defined by quality and timelessness, quiet luxury favors subtle, refined spaces over flashy designs. No gaudy columns or gold-trimmed accents: the emphasis her is on understated elegance. Key trends include:
- Large format tiles for backsplashes and bathrooms. This creates a more uniform look as opposed to smaller tiles, but is significantly less costly than a large unbroken slab.
- Smart appliances and tech. The integration of smart appliances into the home provides a sense of luxury, while also offering practicality and improved control.
- Toilets with bidets. This is the “smart appliance” of the toilet world, and it’s becoming more and more popular in recent years.
- A focus more on refinement versus minimalism. The focus isn’t on removing objects, but instead finding ways to improve functionality.
- Whites and grays are the primary tones. Pops of color are less bold than in the midcentury modern style – think muted tones like copper, olive, or umber.
- The overall theme is “elevated basics.”
Quiet luxury is an aesthetic that feels classy. It’s a nod to high-quality furniture and decor, but without gaudy opulence.
4. A Focus on Wellness
With more time spent at home, it’s not a surprise that people want their homes to be better. This includes a focus on wellness. This includes practical options, like RO systems to filter faucet water, improved air filtration systems, and temperature control.
However it also applies to the design as a whole: a focus on wellness includes prioritizing mental health, socialization, and physical well-being. In home design, this could look like:
- Improving mental health – increasing the amount of natural light through window design and placement.
- Socialization – adding more gathering spaces like kitchen islands, comfortable seating, and tables.
- Physical well-being – Adding an at-home gym either as a dedicated space or as part of a flex room.
These are just a few examples, but the possibilities are endless.
5. English-Styled Kitchens
Forget farmhouse – the latest kitchen trend has been a look back at classic english kitchens. Defining elements here include:
- Ample storage and cabinets taking center stage. No open shelving here – this style is all about big cabinets with ample storage hidden inside.
- Non-white kitchens. Fawn or putty colors on the cabinets is a popular choice. We’re also seeing natural stone countertops instead of quartz, which adds an “old world” look.
- Range alcoves in the kitchen. This can also include sconces over the range hood, a tiled backspace, and/or pot filler. The key here is the pocket alcove for the range, which creates a distinct visual look.
- Matte tiles instead of polished tiles. This kitchen asethtic favors earthy and natural tiles over shiny and glossy.
English-style kitchens have been popular in different periods throughout history, and we’re definitely see them come back into vogue.
Considering a home remodel project in 2025? Our team of design-build experts are here to help. Call for a design consultation today at 952-746-7817 or contact us online for a project estimate.
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