Home design trends are always changing, so there’s no reason your domestic spaces should ever feel stale or mundane. T&S reached out to Liston Design Build to learn about interior design trends that will make a splash in 2025. “Even if you love your home, a lot of times there are things about it that we don’t like as much,” owner Jeanne Liston notes. “Making a change—whether it’s a remodeling project or something as simple as a fresh coat of paint—can help transform a space, so you can love your home longer.”
Personal Touches
Sterile, all-white environments are on the way out, according to Liston. “Very clean and almost cold kitchens and other rooms have dominated for the past few years, but we are seeing a move away from that,” she explains. “People are still looking to keep their spaces neat and organized, but there’s a focus on a more personalized style.” This move toward personalization includes pops of colors and a focus on unique details, through elements like cabinet hardware and light fixtures.
Warm Neutrals
Warmer, more inviting color tones are popular right now. This includes Pantone’s Color of the Year, which is Mocha Mousse. “It’s a beautiful, warm neutral,” Liston says. “It’s very inviting and cozy. It’s a great reflection of the overall move toward creating warm, welcoming interiors. We’re leaving white behind and looking for softer hues. These neutrals also pair well with bolder colors.”
Spa-Like Retreats
Self care is being brought to the forefront of bathroom design, according to Liston. There has been a rise in spa-like features, such as steam showers, free standing tubs and elevated shower heads, whether its multiple nozzles or rain shower heads. “We’ve been doing a lot of wet rooms with the tub and shower separated from the vanity and
toilet,” Liston adds. “It makes it very easy to add a steam unit and really turn the bathroom into a retreat. It’s almost like being on vacation in your own home.”
Rounded Shapes
“We’re seeing a move toward softer interiors, and that includes the shapes in your home,” Liston notes. “Archways, rounded doors and even arched glass panels in cabinetry are on trend. It’s a different aesthetic from the sterile, sharp lines that have been popular.” She adds that you can also play with the silhouettes of furniture and decorative pieces, such as opting for a curved back chair or artwork in a circular frame.
Drama in Small Spaces
Powder rooms, reading nooks, home offices and other smaller spaces are seeing dramatic transformations. Liston notes that it’s a great way to experiment with a bolder style, especially when it comes to playing with color. “Bold hues like navies, greens and plums are very popular in half baths and even larger spaces like dining rooms right now,” she says. “It adds some depth and drama to your home, and the impact and wow factor is really impressive in small spaces.”
Pattern and Texture
“Wallpaper is back and thriving,” Liston says. “It’s another way to personalize a space, and it’s an option for adding some bold patterns and rich hues.” She adds that wallpaper is often being used in smaller doses, such as in half baths, as an accent wall or even added to the back of built-in bookcases for a pop of drama. Texture and pattern is also being introduced into homes through furniture and plush fabrics.
The Fifth Wall
In 2025, expect to see people paying attention to an often overlooked part of the home: the ceiling. “The ceiling is the fifth wall of the room, and there’s been a move toward highlighting it,” Liston says. “This includes painting and adding details like wood beans or ornate molding. It’s a pop that draws the eyes upward and makes the room feel a little bit larger.”
