Looking for some new interior design ideas for your home in 2025? Check out these examples of how to liven up your living space and stay on trend this year.
If you’re thinking about freshening up the style of your home, you’re in the right place. In this article, we’ve put together 34 interior design ideas for every taste and budget. From the dramatic to the luxurious and everything in between, we’ve got the interior design flourishes that will make your home sparkle and allow you to express your unique taste and preferences in classic, vibrant, and quirky ways.
Ready to learn more? Let’s dive into our home interior design examples for 2025!
1. Light colour palette
A light color palette will give any room a fresh and modern makeover while helping you retain a timeless feel. Additionally, incorporating pastel, cream, and off-white tones in your home makes any room feel larger while amplifying the effect of natural light.
2. Smart home integration
Referring to the incorporation of connected devices in the home, smart home integration is becoming an increasingly important aspect of interior design. When the right balance between practical assistance and aesthetics is struck, smart lighting, voice-activated assistants, and connected devices boost functionality and enhance the at-home experience.
3. Terrazzo accents
Terrazzo is a composite material, made from small chips of marble or granite set into concrete, that is popular for flooring, surfaces, and decorative accents. Whether used for a countertop, backsplash, or accessories, this versatile material offers a sophisticated aesthetic that provides lots of visual interest.
4. Bold wallpapers
If you love bright colors and large-scale patterns then you may want to consider bold wallpapers for your interior design. Popular choices include oversized florals, geometric shapes, and bold stripes. If you don’t want to wallpaper the whole room in such vibrant styles, think about wallpapering just one wall; this can create a visually engaging focal point for guests without overwhelming the eye.
5. Curved furniture
Curved furniture such as sofas, cabinets, and chairs can be adapted to numerous different interior design styles, adding a sense of movement and visual flow to a room. A curved table can create a more inviting atmosphere while a curved home office desk promotes a more dynamic design.
6. Mixed metals
Rather than sticking to just one type of metal, it’s becoming increasingly common for interior designers to use a range of different metal finishes in one space. Gold lighting fixtures combined with bronze furniture accents, for example, can make a powerful impression.
7. Global influences
Bringing together design elements, motifs, and materials from across the world can create a unique and inclusive interior design look. Ethnic textiles and rugs, artisan craftsmanship, and East Asian-style prints, for example, will give your room an eclectic and diverse feel. Be aware that this globally-inspired aesthetic needs to be approached with respect and sensitivity for different cultures, beliefs, and traditions.
8. Custom art installations
Tailored to meet the specific requirements and preferences of the homeowner, a custom art installation is a unique piece of artwork that complements the space it has been created for. This might be a wall mural, a sculpture, or a striking light installation, for example.
9. Multifunctional furniture
Sofa beds, convertible desks, and folding tables are all examples of multifunctional furniture. Maximizing space and enhancing functionality, this type of furniture is perfect for small rooms and shared living spaces.
10. Velvet upholstery
As a covering for furniture, velvet is a luxurious choice. With its soft and tactile texture, rich colors, and elegant appearance, using velvet to upholster your furniture is a simple way to create a glamorous, yet comfortable statement piece.
11. Open shelving
Instead of closed shelving or cupboards, open shelving units and storage systems are becoming an increasingly popular choice in interior design as they enable homeowners to create interesting visual displays while providing easy access to personal items, books, and decorative objects.
12. Woven textures
Woven fabrics, rugs, baskets, furniture, and even wall hangings add a unique and tactile quality to the home. Whether you’re going for a bohemian, coastal, or traditional interior design style, woven textures create a sense of warmth and comfort and help create a connection to natural materials and traditional craftsmanship.
13. Vintage pieces
If you want to bring a sense of history or a touch of nostalgia into your home, incorporating vintage furniture and decorative pieces can be a great way of doing that. Consider mixing antique decorative accessories such as mirrors, vases, and clocks amongst contemporary furniture to add depth and character to a room while still retaining a fresh and put-together aesthetic.
14. Indoor-outdoor living
Bringing together interior and exterior spaces in a seamless and cohesive design, indoor-outdoor living promotes the use of natural light, open floor plans, and the incorporation of plants, natural materials, and water features. Particularly popular in warm climates, this design aesthetic promotes an appreciation for the natural world with the goal of creating a harmonious transition between outdoors and indoors.
15. Accent walls
The goal of an accent wall is to create a visually interesting focal point for the room that enhances the space and contributes to the overall design. This can be done in numerous ways but popular design choices for an accent wall include brickwork, cork, wooden panels, and vibrant, floral wallpaper.
16. Dark-coloured interiors
Dark color palettes for walls, fabrics, finishings, and furnishings can create a dramatic, intimate, and sophisticated aesthetic for your home. Dark interiors can be applied to both contemporary and traditional interior design styles, though you will need to carefully consider lighting, contrast, and layout to ensure your dark interiors are impactful without being oppressive.
17. Gold accents
If you want to add a hint of luxury to your home’s interiors, gold accents such as light fixtures, tableware, picture frames, and textiles can be an effective way of contributing to a refined and sophisticated aesthetic without overwhelming the eye.
18. Concrete elements
While concrete is typically known for its durability and industrial aesthetic, this material has become increasingly used in modern home interiors looking for a sleek, minimalist look that works well contrasted against softer fabrics and wooden accents.
19. Floating shelves and furniture
Mounted or suspended from the wall, floating shelves and furniture offer a clean and modern look that brings a sense of lightness to a space. From wall-mounted shelving units to floating desks and bedside tables, this modern design approach provides homeowners with a space-saving, versatile, and contemporary solution to storage and layout challenges.
20. Geometric shapes
Incorporating squares, rectangles, circles, triangles, and other regular polygons into wallpaper, flooring patterns, furniture design, and more, geometric shapes can bring about a sense of order and rhythm to an interior design look. When these shapes are repeated across various design elements, a designer can achieve a harmonious and cohesive look in any room of the house.
21. Art Deco touches
The Art Deco movement of the 1920s and 1930s blends modernist styles, geometric patterns, bold colors, and luxurious materials that together bring a sense of glamour and sophistication to a space. Incorporating Art Deco touches such as mirrored surfaces, polished metals, and lacquered finishes can be an effective way of bringing the feel of this iconic style to a room without making such a bold design statement.
22. Terracotta tones
Terracotta tones refer to warm, earthy hues typically found in natural clay or pottery that range from reddish-brown to orange-brown. You can incorporate these tones however you feel fit–in wallpaper, furniture, accent pieces, or textiles– but terracotta tones tend to work best with a neutral color palette or with other nature-inspired tones such as blue or green.
23. Monochromatic schemes
Referring to the use of various shades or tones of one single color, monochromatic schemes in the home create a calming and elegant interior design aesthetic. Whether you choose to include different patterns and textures, or you simply vary the tone or the shade, monochromatic schemes work well as part of a range of interior design styles, from classic and traditional through to modern and minimalist.
24. Floating staircases
A striking architectural focal point in any space, floating staircases are staircases that have no obvious or traditional means of support, giving the illusion that they are suspended in the air. While floating staircases are an effective way of bringing about a modern, airy, and open aesthetic, they hold a practical purpose too; without heavy infrastructure supporting them, light flows more easily through the room, contributing to a feeling of spaciousness, particularly in smaller spaces.
25. Statement lighting
If you want to make a bold design statement in your home, consider investing in statement lighting pieces. From chandeliers through to floor lamps or even sculptural sconces, there is a statement light for every interior design style and preference. Don’t forget to bear in mind how the statement light will contribute to your overall design aesthetic and how the lighting will impact the ambience of the room.
26. Contrast fabrics
When looking to add depth and diversity to a room, incorporating contrast fabrics is a simple and effective interior design method that will transform a space in a few simple steps. As well as contrasting textures, don’t forget to consider contrasting patterns, different fabric types, creating bold color pairings, and mixing up upholstery textiles.
27. Framed mirrors
Framed mirrors come in a range of different styles, materials, shapes, and sizes. Whether used as wall decor, light reflectors, to create the illusion of space, or simply as vanity mirrors, framed mirrors can be a design statement in their own right, enhancing both the aesthetics and functionality of a room.
28. Neon signs
Considered to be a form of artistic lighting, neon signs are eye-catching and colorful design elements that have become an increasingly popular interior design technique in contemporary homes. While some neon signs are used to display personalized messages, others showcase brand logos or popular phrases. If you’re interested in recreating the retro vibe associated with neon signs, consider using LED lighting instead for an equally vibrant look that is more energy efficient.
29. Layered rugs
Placing multiple rugs on top of one another is a design style often associated with bohemian interiors and is an easy way to add depth and texture to a room. Experiment with bold color choices, complementary hues, and mixing up the textiles of each rug for a personalized and visually interesting look.
30. Cork accents
A sustainable and renewable material, cork brings a warm and earthy feel to interiors. If you want to embrace this eco-friendly design choice, cork wallpaper or flooring creates a dramatic and unique look for a room. For a less striking aesthetic, cork accessories such as coasters or planters can be a fun and versatile option, too.
31. Sculptural furniture
Sculptural furniture typically refers to furniture and design choices that make a bold and artistic statement within a space. Sculptural furniture can take many different forms, with well known examples including The Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Charles and Ray Eames which features a molded plywood shell and leather upholstery, and The Wassily Chair by Bauhaus designer Marcel Breuer which features tubular steel frame and leather straps.
32. Vertical gardens
Sometimes referred to as living walls, vertical gardens are when plants are grown vertically on a wall. A unique interior design choice, these green installations bring the outside indoors, offer a canvas for artistic expression, and contribute to both improved air quality and space optimization.
Additional Resources
There you have it–32 inspirational interior design ideas that will revitalize the look of your home in 2025. Whether you’re drawn to a dramatic design transformation or you want to make some small changes to brighten up one or two rooms, our advice is to not overwhelm your home with too many different design ideas and instead aim for a visually coherent and complementary aesthetic. If you wish to redesign your home the professional way, we recommend you take a look at Anushka Somasundaram’s residential interior design project that she undertook during her course at AND Academy.
If you’d like to learn more about interior design principles and practices or you’d simply like to read about more interior design ideas for your home or business, check out some additional resources:
- Watch this session by Snehanshu Mukherjee, Founding Partner at T.E.A.M and Mansi Almadi, an Interior Designer at Studio Lotus
- Talk to a course advisor to discuss how you can transform your career with one of our courses.
- Check out our Interior Design courses - all courses are taught through live, interactive classes by industry experts.
- Take advantage of the scholarship and funding options that come with our courses to overcome any financial hurdle on the path of your career transformation.
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