Decorating trends are cyclical, and while some revivals are expected, others always manage to surprise. In this article, we focus on what's making a comeback. From the return of sage green kitchen cabinets to a renewed interest in dark woods, we highlight three home interior design trends that will be big in 2025 after more than two decades.
Dark wood takes us back to the overdecorated, warm interiors of the 1990s
The return of dark wood in home decor is set to be one of the big trends of 2025. Once a staple in the 1990s – who didn’t have a walnut bookcase or panelling? – dark wood appeared to have been permanently sidelined, especially since the early noughties with the rise of minimalist and Nordic-style interiors.
Today, a renewed interest in vintage aesthetics and warmer, more elegant, and decorated interiors has revived dark wood, particularly teak and mahogany. Paired with art or accessories like handcrafted pieces in lighter tones, it has the power to transform any space.
Sage green reclaims its place of honour in the kitchen
Green has never truly disappeared from home decor. In the bathroom, for example, it has evolved from the muted tones of the 1990s to deeper shades like fern green or watercress green, which have recently become popular for bathroom wall coverings.
In the kitchen, sage green, which was very popular at the beginning of this century, has made a strong comeback in recent months for kitchen cabinets, while darker greens are being used as an accent colour for splashbacks. Sage green’s revival is largely due to its association with sustainability, renewal, and even a sense of tranquillity – qualities that resonate as we embrace more open, interconnected spaces. What else is contributing to its strong return in home interiors? Sage green also helps blur the visual boundary between indoor and outdoor spaces, making it a key colour for establishing visual links throughout the day area, particularly in kitchen cabinetry.
Mid-2000s metallic finishes are making their way back into the home
Shiny metallic tones and finishes, like chrome, which were everywhere in the early 2000s, are making a strong comeback, while matte finishes are losing popularity.
Why? We want more elegant interiors. Gold, once less favoured 10 or 15 years ago, is set to dominate in 2025. With its warm, luminous appearance, it will adorn accessories such as kitchen cupboard handles, mirrors, bathroom faucets and even small pieces of furniture and decorative items like crockery. For the best effect, pair gold with natural materials such as wood.
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