What does 2025 have in store? At Design Psychic, our community of editors, experts, and tastemakers predict the trends coming soon to a home near you.

We’ve published hundreds of stories so far this year, covering everything from hand-painted pendant lights to sophisticated ADUs. In between, our editorial team scoured Instagram for inspiration for their personal areas, visited popular trade fairs abroad and interviewed professionals for our newsletter. Home Front. Our saved folders and brains are full of new design ideas for 2025, but there are only a handful that we think we’ll see en masse.

Strong wood stains

I first wrote about the resurgence of wood cabinets, walls, and furniture in bright colors—think bubblegum pink and crocodile green—in our article Home Front Newsletter (are you subscribed?). Since then, I’ve continued to stumble upon new examples, especially in shades of blue. I had almost forgotten about the marine island at designer Sibella Court’s beach house. And how amazing is this cobalt-colored staircase that the Foils architectural firm came up with? Then there’s this unapologetically teal kitchen with stainless steel countertops – no notes. I’d love to see the trend show up on floors next. —Lindsey Mather, digital director

Wickerwork everywhere

As the daughter of a weaver, I may be biased, but I think we’ll see more basketry and a larger indoor weaving presence in the coming year. When I wrote about ceramicist Beth Katz’s Los Angeles home and studio in August, I was fascinated by her collection. They were everywhere! I’m fascinated by the web journey that Deborah Needleman, Domino’s founding editor-in-chief, took later in life. And recently I fell in love with the Bahamian straw-weaving-influenced sculptures of Future Perfect Prize winner Anina Major. Let’s go beyond basketry in 2025. –Samantha Weiss-Hills, Editor-in-Chief

Sofas that can become conversation places

I’ve personally experienced the joy of large conversation pit-style seating, and I think more designers will crack this code in 2025. We have the OMHU Copenhagen teddy sofa in our guest room and love adding it to movie nights with friends. It’s rare that you come across a design that works in three ways: as a comfortable couch, as a pull-out sofa bed, and as a lounge room with room for a small crowd. I can’t wait to see how other designers put their modern spin on this mid-century vibe. –Erika Owen, writer

More pattern mixing

After years of covering more minimalist and neutral spaces, I love how maximalism is making a comeback, especially when it seems like a controlled but confident use of color and pattern. Mixing prints in a cohesive palette (like in this London entryway) feels so vibrant yet cozy. I’m glad design is taking more risks lately. Out with the all-encompassing calm, in with the instant energy boost! —Kelly Dawson, writer

Hyperpersonal spaces

I love that we’re seeing an increase in hyper-personal and personality-driven design choices: an aesthetic movement echo with fun flourishes, faux bois and trompe l’oeil techniques, and simply the ethos of “I like what I like.” . People are finding and embracing their own style rather than sticking to set parameters, leading to more imaginative and eclectic interiors. I see this trend continuing to flourish! –Elizabeth Kiefer, writer

Tone-on-tone checkerboard flooring

As a child, I always called checkerboard floors because I only ever saw them in black and white. So when I saw Concrete Collaborative founder Kate Balsis’ cool Southern California garage, I could practically feel my inner child falling out of my chest with joy. The green-green terrazzo-patterned floor is equal parts serene and quirky. London-based architect Mel Bax, who worked with interior designer Laura Parkinson of Palmer & Stone to remodel her kitchen and Nick Spain of New York interior design studio Arthur’s, has a similar flooring mantra: Green? Check(s). –Vaishnavi Talawadekar, writer

Colorful bathroom faucets

Apparently, Generation Z is craving avocado bathrooms, which were popular in the 1970s. Although I think this shade might be a touch to In retro style, I notice creative renovators opting for anything but predictable white sinks. Designer Jess Alavi-Ellis bought a blue example on eBay for $2 and developed an entire scheme from it. I’m now craving a baby blue set of The Water Monopoly for my toilet rather than some crazy wallpaper (or maybe I could do both?!). –Olivia Lidbury, writer

Mosaic tile in fresh colors

When I saw designer Eliza Silva’s Nantucket bathroom, I gasped. The clay tub! The fluted vanity! The mosaic tile! Wait, mosaic tile? I had to do a double take because it didn’t look like the beige-brown stripes I’m used to seeing in chain hotel rooms. The 12″ x 12″ slabs of green onyx cover all four walls and floor, making the entire room sparkle. Since speaking with Silva about her space, I’ve noticed other new uses, like a dark green shower from Sam Sacks and Home Union’s combination of off-white 2x2s and 1x1s. —Lydia Geisel, home editor