With a brand new year, there comes a brand new list of trends from the world of home design. If you’re designing, building, or remodeling a home in 2025, here are a few trends that will have real staying power for the rest of the decade (and beyond). Several well-worn trends like staunch minimalism and wall-to-wall “millennial gray” color palette have run their course, but there are lots of great and BOLD interior trends that have taken the design world by storm over the last year. Our interior design expert, Kourtnie Clark Whitmore has compiled a list of a few of those trends, along with ways to incorporate them into your custom log or timber frame home.
Bold, Saturated Colors
For the last decade, most color palettes have skewed mostly towards muted neutrals like creams, taupes, and the much beloved “greige”. However, 2025 is the year when designers are noticing a shift towards bolder colors like deep plum, rich chocolate brown, and even black. Jewel tones and warm metallics are popping up on trend lists but are expected to have some staying power in the design world for the remainder of the 2020s. Wallpapers are also popular again, giving a pop of texture to your walls.
“One take on this saturated color trend is the concept of color drenching,” says Kourtnie. “Walls and ceilings are painted the same bold color to make rooms appear larger.” Meanwhile, drapes, rugs, and upholstery fabric are all kept in the same color (or color family) to showcase the entire room as a statement piece. Beige and bouclé furniture are also on their way out and passing the baton to deeply saturated or rich patterned fabrics.
Artistic Touches Throughout The Home
In revolt of the cookie-cutter McMansions of the early 2000’s, two decades into the millennium, we are seeing a design surge towards artful and handcrafted details that create truly unique homes that reflect the owner’s personal style and story. Adding decorative embellishments like ornate light fixtures and sconces, custom kitchen hardware, and hand-painted tiles, all give a home an artistic flare and add to its character and charm.
Focusing on local craftsmanship wherever possible is another way to create a unique space that tells a story. Beaver Mountain clients know that this “trend” is always in style. Kourtnie explains, “I love walking into a home that showcases the owner’s lifestyle. We’ve had clients work their love of fishing into their kitchen and bathroom tiles, rooms dedicated to a love of whiskey and bourbon, and décor that incorporated the clients’ love for the outdoors through custom lighting and railings. The possibilities are unlimited!”
Custom tiles can bring some whimsical touches to any room!
Less is More
While curated artful touches are “in” this season, designers say over-cluttered maximalism is out. Instead of displaying every item of a collection, pick your favorites that rotate out with the seasons. Dust-collecting pieces like faux plants and overstuffed bookshelves that were once considered homey and charming are being replaced with easy-to-care-for real plants (golden pothos is always a favorite) and mindfully curated shelves, cabinets, and wall decor. Instead of the full minimalism trend of the mid-2010s, designers have noticed that modern spaces still feel “lived in” but are free of clutter thanks to the thoughtful organization and removing excess items. Overall, people want a home that feels warm and welcoming to everyone except dust bunnies.
Designing your kitchen with plenty of storage and organization can help keep it clutter-free.
Hobby Rooms
As the world shifts back towards in-person work and away from the “Zoom Room” spaces of the past five years, the home office may be on its way out, too. Instead of having a designated room for remote work, people are paring down their desk set-ups and opting for a small space within a guest room or quiet nook for daily remote work. Instead, spare rooms are being dedicated to hobbies and interests. Music rooms designed to enjoy one’s vinyl collection, in-home art studios with skylights and sunny windows, vintage-inspired game rooms with arcade machines, and even curated craft rooms are all having a moment in the design community. In addition to hobby rooms, connoisseur spaces like wine cellars and bourbon rooms are also on the rise. People want their homes to reflect their passions and interests and not feel like a workplace.
Integrated Outdoor Living
A 2025 trend that has been a mainstay for Beaver Mountain clients for years is the concept of integrated outdoor living. Custom-crafted spaces outside the home to enjoy the great outdoors in style and comfort are trending upward this year. Outdoor kitchens with beautiful custom hearths and space for appliances and backyard bars. Lavish outdoor living rooms with fireplaces, flat-screen TVs, state-of-the-art sound systems, and luxurious sectionals. Covered porches and patios are also having a moment in 2025-but our clients have known for decades the immense value of these spaces. Maybe YOU are the trendsetters for this one.
Home design trends ebb and flow with the seasons, but the most important thing to remember is finding a style (or two) that suits your personal tastes will make your home feel like the retreat it is. Our in-house interior design specialist is here to help guide you as you design your custom dream home in 2025. From staying on top of trends to knowing how to make the layout of each room flow perfectly into the next, Kourtnie’s expertise is not to be missed and she is happy to help you bring out your unique style in your home.
