Next year should be a pretty exciting year Decoration trendswith details such as color drenching, large texture and exaggerated ceilings taking center stage. While trends like Barbiecore and Japandi come and go quickly (and as a brand we always tend to favor them). timeless, unique houses over fading fads) it can be fun to keep up with the cultural zeitgeist. Plus, we think it's always a good idea to keep an open mind and experiment with your home's design! After all, it is your individual style that makes your home yours.
However, adopting every passing trend can make your home look like a random collection of things rather than a well-put together space that reflects your personal style. Although there are several Generation Z decorating trends that designers lovethere are some that designers can't wait to say goodbye to in the new year. From dupe culture to “quiet luxury,” here are the design trends pros wish would disappear in 2025.
Dupes
San Francisco designer Noz Nozawa says: “The one trend I find difficult to follow is the search for duplicates of original designs.” She adds: “In general, finding great design pieces at prices that are too good to be true is just unrealistic “Value of R&D Investments in the OG”
The designer adds that she's ready to see younger design enthusiasts ditch the scam culture and instead “look for vintage and antique finds that are better made and don't contribute to more over-consumption.”
Fast design and “trend colors”.
Nozawa says patience is key when designing your home, as rushing the process can make your decor look too trendy or even trendy cheap. She encourages young design lovers and those without a big budget to “be more patient when making purchases.” She adds: “[It’s] Cool and chic to have an under-furnished home with specific, select items brought in piece by piece.”
With this in mind, the Chicago-based designer also does Summer Thornton encourages design enthusiasts not to pay too much attention to it Color trendsas these tend to change quickly. She says, “Never wonder what color is trending; Choose colors that make you feel good, that remind you of your happy place, that complement your skin tone well, or that you simply return to year after year.”
So if chocolate brown is trending but you really love turquoise because it reminds you of your favorite beach in the Caribbean, base your design on that. Paint your library shelves this bold shade, we're here for it.
This blue painted study embodies dopamine decoration.
Quiet luxury
The quiet luxury trend (embodied by very neutral, tone-on-tone spaces) has taken social media by storm for its calming, “old money” vibe, but design professionals are ready to see it evolve into something more stylish and colorful. Interior Designer based in Louisville, Kentucky Bethany Adams says: “I'm really into monotony and 'quiet luxury'. Something for everyone, but I want my luxury to increase a little.”
Adams says that while she loves the tone-on-tone look in the design, she “really goes beyond the gray-on-gray interpretation of quiet luxury.” She adds, “I think it's much more luxurious to add a contrasting hue to a room and ground it in neutrals than to drench an entire room in different shades of cement.” Add unexpected organic shapes to break things up, and They really have the makings of a calm, luxurious space.”
Trailer over an island
Adams says, “Another trend I'm excited to hang – pun intended – is matching pendant lights over the kitchen island. This has become such an integral part of kitchen design that “trend” may not accurately describe the influence this feature has on our collective imagination, but hear me out: In many cases, the island sits right in front of another feature—say a stunning stove and extractor hood – and the pendant lights drop down right in front of this eye-catcher. Or the ceiling height is actually not suitable for pendant lights, and if you install these lights in the room, it will look smaller and less tidy.”
Adams adds that there are plenty of other lighting options above your kitchen island, such as architectural recessed lights or decorative flush-mounted lights. She adds, “You don't have to hang two matching pendant lights over your kitchen island.”
This kitchen does away with pendants over the island and allows the range to shine.
Homogeneous design
Thornton says: “I'm tired of seeing the same things over and over again on Instagram. I have always been a fan of personal and inspired design that defies trends and current popularity. I started my company when everything was still gray and thank God we went the other way. When you copy styles, you end up with a derivative result that you'll soon tire of. Do something that means something to you, even if it’s not trendy.”
Thornton recommends replacing homogeneity with something personal that fits you or your family's lifestyle. She says: “In my own kitchen, I put an antique dining table right in the middle instead of an island because I hate sitting on barstools, and the wooden table with a parquet top gives this kitchen a more inviting feel than a huge slab of cold marble . I didn’t make it for resale, I made it for us!”
Blue and white
Thornton says she would love to see this two-tone color combination disappear as soon as possible. She says, “Blue and white, someone please tell the ladies of America that there are other color combinations?” I know blue and white is a classic, but that’s enough!”
She recommends playing with other color combinations to achieve a timeless look. She says: “If blue and white suits you, go for it, but if you prefer classic, there are so many other options.”
Thornton encourages design lovers to mix up the all-blue-and-white color scheme by adding some green to the mix: “Green is neutral for me and always goes well with blue.” She adds, “If you prefer a cooler palette, add lavender , to keep it a little more tonal. Or go all out and ditch the blue and white in favor of a warmer palette of yellows, pinks and oranges!”
Designer Mark D. Sikes brightens up this blue and white room with green accents.
Completely open floor plans
Open floor plans may have been trendy for the past decade, but designers are ready to bring back more formal living spaces. Thornton says: “I’ve never been a fan of the open living, dining and kitchen concept. It's so difficult to make any space intimate; You need a few walls and some architecture.” She adds: “Plus, decorating is incredibly boring! There are ways to make spaces feel open and connected without making them one big rectangular box. There’s definitely a lack of imagination.”
She recommends adding wing walls to your open floor plan to create the illusion of separation. She adds, “Use a different wall design to make each room feel like its own!”
Everything over-baked
Scallops can add a sweet, British-inspired charm to lampshades, furniture and more, but designers think the trend is currently a bit saturated. Thornton says, “I love a sartorial detail as much as the next girl, but suddenly shells seem a little outlandish.”
She adds, “Look for new details in the story that you can use to add interest to furniture or fabric!” We're loving bows, folds, etc. right now marbled details.
Jaime Milan (she/her) is Deputy Digital Editor for VERANDA, where she manages the brand's cross-platform digital strategy. She also writes and edits dozens of stories each month about design, architecture, gardening, jewelry, travel, entertainment, shopping, news and trends. Prior to joining VERANDA, Jaime was a digital editor at national news and lifestyle brands for over 10 years, writing everything from in-depth packages and celebrity news to features and holiday gift guides. In her free time, she can be found shopping at the antique store, cooking, gardening, or teaching her little Australian Shepherd, Gumbo, new tricks. Follow her on Instagram at @jaimemmilan.