Oversized furniture can appear untidy.

Joyce Huston, the senior interior designer at Decorilla, told BI that she’s done with clunky, oversized furniture. The designer hopes people will stop buying it next year as it almost always overwhelms the space.

“For 2025, my main concern is choosing furniture with visual lightness, elegant silhouettes and delicate details that make a space feel curated rather than weighed down,” she said.

Bouclé fabric remains.

Hudson believes the bouclé trend has gotten a little out of control.

The looped yarn woven fabric is used for everything from pillows to accent chairs.

“I know bouclé is everywhere, but the level of sophistication of mohair velvet over bouclé is unparalleled,” she said. “Plus, mohair ages like fine wine, while bouclé looks tired after just a few years.”

Viscose rugs require more care than they are worth.

Viscose rugs may seem like an affordable luxury, but Jennifer Jones, principal designer at Niche Interiors, says the semi-synthetic fabric isn’t worth the hassle.

“Unfortunately, viscose carpets are impossible to clean and a spill can be disastrous,” she told BI. “Instead, look for wool rugs, which are the most durable and long-lasting.”

Fiddle leaf figs are a tired trend in houseplants.

Jones told BI that fiddle figs are sold out.

The popular houseplant is known for its height and lush leaves, but it has become a little too ubiquitous for the designer’s taste.

“Fiddler fig trees had their moment, and that moment has passed,” Jones said. “Instead, think of its equally beautiful cousin, the Ficus Audrey, which also grows very tall and adds a lot of visual interest and texture to a room.”

A designer is done with plastic kitchen utensils.

Luis Carmona, owner and interior designer of Verde Interior Design, eliminates single-use plastic kitchen items such as storage containers, utensils and drinkware.

“Investing in great, high-quality alternatives will not only save you money in the long run, but also help make your kitchen more environmentally friendly,” he said.

Instead, he recommends glass storage containers, beeswax sheets to cover food and leftovers, and glass or stainless steel drinkware to upgrade your kitchen.

Fast Linens will be available from 2025.

In an emergency, it’s easy to opt for inexpensive and easily accessible bedding, towels and other home textiles. However, you may want to reconsider this strategy.

These cheap bedding, especially those made from synthetic fabrics, tend to fall apart more quickly and need to be replaced more often – adding costs in the long run.

“Investing in high-quality and comfortable towels, linens and even napkins makes a big difference,” Carmona told BI. “Not only do they feel comfortable and are perfectly functional, which is essential, but you can usually tell the difference in quality just by looking at the material.”

Loud ceilings lose their appeal.

In recent years, people have been drawing attention upward to their ceilings with bright colors and eye-catching wallpaper. However, Havard Cooper, an interior designer and architect, said it doesn’t always transform a room the way we expect

“I love bold design moments, but wallpapering a ceiling doesn’t fix a boring room,” he told BI. “A room should feel cohesive, and focusing too much on the ceiling often disrupts the balance.”

Instead, invest your time and money in the design and decor elements in the main area of ​​the room.

Muted, monochrome rooms are no longer the mood.

Cooper said monochrome and beige rooms tend to “feel too safe and lack personality.”

The fad was on the rise, in part due to the popular Japandi trend, which combines Scandinavian and Japanese influences.

However, the designer hopes people will stop reaching for the same boring sofas, rugs and decor accents and instead opt for a more balanced mix of hues and textures. The latter gives a room character and makes it more unique.

It’s time to say goodbye to trendy tile designs.

It seems like there’s always a new tile trend – be it an intricate pattern, a bold color choice or a surprising texture – but remember that trends come and go.

“Before you choose the latest ‘it’ tile, consider its longevity,” Jan Odesanya, the senior interior designer at Mondän & Co Interiors, told BI.

Instead, she’ll opt for classic choices like subway tiles, natural stone, and timeless geometric patterns to prevent her clients from having to start all over again in a few years.