Gone are the days of soft tones and minimalist palettes.

In 2025, we embrace a vibrant explosion of color, reflecting our desire for joy, optimism, and individuality, as you can see in 2025 Color Trends in Interior Design: A Journey to the Future.

Bold tones like berry shades, earthy greens, and sun-kissed yellows will take center stage, creating spaces that exude energy and vibrancy.

This trend aligns with the themes Rebellious Pleasures and Beautilities from WGSN, emphasizing the use of strong colors and luxurious fabrics to create spaces that are both visually appealing and functionally comfortable.

Rebellious Pleasures – This theme emphasizes rejecting traditional design norms and embraces bold choices that prioritize personal pleasure and delight.

Key elements:

• Bold colors and patterns: Think vibrant tones, unconventional color combinations, and fun patterns that defy expectations.

• Luxury materials: High-quality fabrics like velvet, silk, and leather create a sense of indulgence and opulence.

• Unexpected touches: Playful textures, standout pieces, and a touch of fantasy add a sense of rebellion against conventional design.

• Focus on pleasure: Furniture prioritizes comfort and encourages activities like socializing, entertaining, and relaxing.

Beautilities – This theme focuses on creating beautiful and functional spaces that prioritize well-being and connection with nature.

Key elements:

• Natural materials: Wood, stone, rattan, and other organic elements bring the outdoors inside and promote a sense of calm.

• Sustainability: Eco-friendly materials and practices are emphasized, reflecting a concern for environmental responsibility.

• Curved lines and soft edges: Furniture with organic shapes creates a more inviting and comfortable atmosphere.

• Connection to nature: Plants, natural light, and elements that evoke the outdoors enhance well-being.

However, this burst of color does not mean abandoning all sense of balance.

To balance these bold statements, we will see a harmonious mix of neutral tones like beige, cream, and soft whites.

These neutral tones will serve as a calming backdrop, allowing pops of color to stand out without overwhelming the eye.

This aligns with the FUNctional basics and Low-key luxury themes from WGSN, which emphasize the importance of creating spaces that are both stylish and functional, like sofa beds.

FUNctional Basics – This trend emphasizes the importance of creating functional and versatile spaces that meet everyday needs without sacrificing style.

Key elements:

• Practical Furniture: Choose pieces that serve multiple purposes, such as modular sofas, ottomans with storage, or coffee tables that transform into dining tables.
• Neutral Color Palettes: Opt for a base of neutral colors like white, beige, or gray to create a calm and adaptable environment.

• Smart Storage Solutions: Use hidden storage options, built-in shelves, and organizational tools to keep spaces tidy and functional.

• Thoughtful Layout: Plan your space carefully to ensure efficient use of area and ease of movement.

Low-key Luxury – This trend focuses on creating luxurious and refined spaces without the opulence or excessive extravagance often associated with luxury.

Key elements:

• Quality Materials: Invest in durable, high-quality materials like natural wood, leather, or stone for a sense of understated luxury.
• Simple Shapes and Clean Lines: Opt for furniture with clean lines, minimalist design, and timeless silhouettes.
• Selected Details: Incorporate subtle details that add a touch of refinement, such as well-crafted hardware, unique lamps, or carefully chosen artworks.
• Emphasis on Comfort: Ensure the space is both stylish and comfortable, with furniture that invites relaxation and enjoyment.

The Enveloping Comfort of Nesting Furniture: Seeking Refuge and Relaxation

The pandemic has undoubtedly had a profound impact on our living spaces, and this influence will continue to shape furniture trends in 2025.

We look for furniture that provides not only comfort but also a sense of security and refuge. This is where nesting furniture stands out.

Sofas with enveloping curves and soft upholstery will be a popular choice, creating cozy spaces that encourage relaxation and connection, a true healing Living Room.

As exemplified by the Chloé Sofa and Wasabi Interior, these features create inviting environments.

This trend aligns with the Restorative Design and Design for Life themes from WGSN, which emphasize the importance of creating spaces that promote well-being and durability.

Sofas, oversized armchairs, and deep club chairs will also be popular, offering comfortable retreats to curl up with a good book or enjoy a cup of tea.

Like the Leah Sofa.

This trend aligns with the Soft Utility theme, which highlights the use of soft, tactile materials that add a sense of warmth and comfort.

Functional Versatility for Modern Life: Adapting to Evolving Lifestyles

Our homes are becoming more multifunctional, and furniture needs to adapt accordingly.

Like the Zurie sofa.

In 2025, we will see an increase in versatile furniture that serves multiple purposes.

Modular sofas that can be reconfigured for different needs, ottomans that function as storage or extra seating, and coffee tables that transform into dining tables are some examples.

Like the Gael sofa.

This trend toward versatility reflects our desire for spaces that adapt to our ever-changing lifestyles.

Whether we're working from home, hosting guests, or simply relaxing, our furniture should accommodate our needs without compromising style.

This trend aligns with the FUNctional basics and Design for Life themes from WGSN, which emphasize the importance of creating spaces that are both stylish and functional.

Complementary Colors for a Dynamic Living Room: Adding Drama and Liveliness

Incorporating complementary colors into your living room design can add a touch of drama and liveliness.

Complementary colors are those found opposite each other on the color wheel, creating a visually contrasting and harmonious effect when used side by side.

You can see this effect in the work of influencers who share tips on using complementary colors in design, like Chava, vtwonen and Darlings of Chelsea.

For example, if your room's main scheme is a calming shade of blue, you can create a striking feature wall using a vibrant shade of orange or yellow.

Here are some tips for using complementary colors in your living room:

• Start with a neutral base: Choose a neutral color scheme for walls, floors, and main furniture pieces like a timeless sofa. This provides a background for complementary colors to stand out without overwhelming.

• Consider the color wheel: Use the color wheel to identify the true complementary color of the chosen base color, ensuring a strong and visually pleasing contrast.

• Use complementary colors in moderation: Don't overdo one of the complementary colors; use them as accents or highlights to add visual interest and balance.

• Play with saturation levels: You can create a more subtle effect using complementary colors with different saturation levels.

Keyword Directions

If you like studying this area like us, we have a list of words that can help you stay updated on trends:

• Affordable wellbeing

• Room-dividing shelves

• Curvilinear contours

• Upholstered landscapes

• Feng shui

• Low-key luxury

• Soft Utility

• Decorative games and toys

• Dark Academia Aesthetic

• Retro Additions

• Positive Personalisation

• Rebellious Pleasures

• Beautilities

• Multipurpose Rooms

• Slow life

• Spa aesthetic

• New Spirituality

• FUNctional basics

• Design for Life