Home décor is never stagnant, often bowing to our ever-evolving lifestyles.

Here’s a look at some of the emerging trends in 2025 to help you create the home of your dreams.
HYGGE & WABI-SABI = JAPANDI
Combine Japanese minimalism with Scandinavian hygge, toss in some wabi-sabi and you end up with Japandi. Sleek, functional and elegant, Japanese design apparently pairs well with Scandinavian hygge, the practice of finding comfort and coziness in friendship and in the simplest things. Wabi-sabi — not wasabi, the sushi horseradish condiment — originated in China and is similar to hygge and translates to “rustic simplicity.”
Japandi style incorporates neutral colors such as browns, grays and blacks with natural, tactile materials like wood and linen. Furniture is multi-functional and low to the ground with simple, sleek lines sitting on wooden floors. As much natural light as possible is preferred. Paper lanterns and rice paper lamps with soft-hued bulbs for diffused lighting also are part of Japandi.
COLOR YOUR WORLD
The Pantone 2025 Color of the Year is Mocha Mousse, described as an evocative soft brown, suggesting the qualities of chocolate and coffee. Yummy also works. The Pantone Color Institute has been naming a color of the year since 1999 to engage the design community and other color enthusiasts in conversation. The PCI’s global team of experts look for new color influences from entertainment, art, fashion, home design, travel destinations, lifestyles, textiles, social media platforms and sporting events in naming a color of the year.
Other trending color picks for 2025 include HGTVHome’s Quietude, a soft sage with a hint of blue; Dutch Boy Paint’s Mapped Blue, a medium blue with subtle undertones of yellow; Benjamin Moore’s Cinnamon Slate, a heathered blue and velvety brown mix; and BEHR’s Rumors, an engaging ruby red. If astrology is your thing, this year’s lucky colors are emerald green and carmine red.
TEXTURED WALLS & CEILINGS
Wood paneling, decorative plaster finishes and wallpapered ceilings add depth to any room. Paired with flat granite or marble surfaces and dynamic, stylized furniture, you can turn a simple room into a stunning one.
LET THERE BE LIGHT
Beyond being functional, sculptural lamps and over-sized pendants can double as home art. Antique lights in earthy shades pair well with metallic hardware such as aged brass, bronze and copper. It’s good to use lighting fixtures that have dim settings to adjust the mood of a room, depending on the time of day.
Wellness-focused smart lighting features adjustable brightness aligned with our natural 24-hour circadian rhythms and can lead to better sleep. Melatonin, our sleep hormone, is gradually released as daylight and indoor light wanes, setting us up for a good night’s sleep.
THE GOLDEN ARCHES
Arches can be used in doorways and windows to soften harsh angles, creating a sense of fluidity. Beyond that, think arches for mirrors, cabinets, millwork and walkways. Look around your home and you’re sure to find an angle or an edge that could possibly be given some character by an arch.
BEYOND DINING
Dining rooms are not just used for meals anymore and a multi-use table is a must. The preference is for large dining tables that can be separated into smaller tables. The latter can be used for playing games or for smaller dining groups. The sections can then be joined back together for larger gatherings, such as the holidays or birthday celebrations. Wood tables in many shapes, sizes and designs are available as multi-use tables, but tables in metal designs also suit this purpose.

KITCHEN REMODEL
After being dominated by white cabinets, stainless steel and black appliances, color is coming back to kitchens. Colorful cabinets, think forest green or ruby red, are being paired with appliances just as colorful. Another trend for cabinets is woven or mesh fronts. Or complement a marble island with oak cabinets. Try some open shelves to show off hand-painted dishes mixed with a few favorite art pieces and cookbooks.
Cabinet and drawer handles/knobs can be brass or artistic painted hardware. Range or refrigerator alcoves, sometimes arched, soften the edges of the appliances. Brick backsplashes take center stage in this year’s kitchen designs.
STATEMENT HEADBOARDS
Headboards are more than just something at one end of the bed. They can be individualized to reflect your personality, whether it be modern, art deco, Victorian or whimsical. You can go with handcrafted wood or wood paneling. Add some arches and scallops. Cover your headboard in vibrant colors, patterned fabrics, wallpaper, corduroy or tufted velvet.
Rattan headboards go nicely with Japandi décor. Create a monochromatic look by painting your headboard the same color as your bedroom walls. You also can use various sized paintings to create an artistic headboard.
With imagination, you can design a headboard fit for a queen or a king and elevate your bed to a place for sweet dreams.
SMART NIGHTSTAND & DESK NOOK
New bedroom design and décor incorporates functional nightstands and desk nooks. Charging nightstands get rid of the tangle of cords for your smart devices. With more people working from home, having a designated workspace nook in the bedroom is a good option. It takes you away from your home’s busier living spaces and allows for a quieter work environment. You can personalize your space with a nice desk, comfy chair and artwork, and set it up near a window or patio door for natural light.
CURVED FURNITURE
Cozy is the buzzword when it comes to curved furniture in home décor. A curved sofa made of soft organic material like linen can be paired with a similar armchair and rounded cushions to provide welcoming comfort. If your space is on the small side, incorporate one or two key curved pieces, maybe a rounded chair or an oval coffee table. Accents can include a round or oval rug, pendant lighting and an arched mirror. A wood or stone rounded or rectangular coffee table is also a nice way to balance out the room while keeping comfort the most important element.
A WELLNESS SPACE
Designating a room or just the corner of a room as a wellness space can go a long way to improving your daily life. While a home gym is good, think beyond that to include anything that makes you feel physically and mentally well. Your wellness space could be used for listening to music, crafting, knitting, gratitude journaling or reading. Turn your bathroom into a mini spa with a steam shower. Unroll your yoga mat in a corner of your bedroom, then close and lock the door so you aren’t interrupted.
You can keep your wellness space as basic as you want, or you can add elements that bring you calm. Choose soothing colors such as blues, greens and maybe even Pantone’s Mocha Mousse. Have a playlist of your favorite music playing quietly in the background while you sit in a cozy curved armchair. Light scented candles or add an aromatherapy diffuser. The key is to have a space that can help you relax and de-stress your way to wellness.

INTEGRATED OUTDOOR LIVING
Outdoor areas such as patios are no longer just slabs of concrete with a few lawn chairs. These living areas have increasingly become an extension of a home with equal comfort and style.
Retractable glass walls nearly erase the boundary between indoors and outdoors. Cozy sitting areas with furniture that could be inside as well as outside encourage casual gatherings around a smart-tech fire pit.
Outdoor kitchens have grown from a traditional grill to include brick pizza ovens, smokers and Argentinian-style gaucho grills. And outdoor bars can be designed to match your favorite corner bar or English pub.
Eco-friendly materials like raw stone and reclaimed wood can be used throughout an outdoor design. When it comes to greenery, there has been a shift from the overgrown jungle look to drought-resistant native plant gardens.

SOURCES: decorillac.com, moderndesignhomes.com, pantone.com, architecturaldigest.com, bhg.com, marthastewart.com and hgtvhome.com