4 Interior Design Trends We’re Quitting In 2025

Not every trend needs to come with us into the new year — and that’s okay. Design should feel personal, not like it was pulled straight off a Pinterest board from 2021. Trends can be fun (until they’re everywhere), but when they start watering down the intention behind your space? That’s our cue to move on.

Here are 4 design trends we’re officially letting go of in 2025 — and what we’re doing instead.

1. All-Beige Everything

Neutral doesn’t have to mean numb. For a while, the all-beige-everything look had its moment — walls, rugs, sofas, even art that somehow faded into the background. But in 2025, we’re craving dimension.

We’re not anti-neutral (beige can still live here), but it needs contrast. Texture. A point of view. The goal isn’t to feel like you’re living inside a linen showroom — it’s to feel grounded, warm, and alive in your space.

Instead: Try mixing warmer wood tones, rich creams, layered textiles, and some actual color (yes, even just one!) to keep things interesting without overwhelming.

2. Open Shelving in Kitchens (With No Function)

Let’s be honest: unless you’re styling for a magazine shoot every morning, open shelving is a pain. It’s beautiful in theory — until you’re dusting your cereal bowls and wiping pasta sauce off the vintage cookbook you never actually read.

Open shelves can work when styled intentionally and used sparingly, but the “let’s rip out all our upper cabinets” phase? We’re done.

Instead: Embrace a mix. Closed storage keeps things practical. Add a floating shelf or two if you love the visual moment — just don’t sacrifice function for a vibe.

3. Fast Furniture That Falls Apart in a Year

We get it. It’s easy, it’s cheap, and it ships tomorrow. But we’ve hit peak particleboard — and people are tired of throwing out a cracked side table after one apartment move.

In 2025, we’re being more thoughtful about what comes into a space. That doesn’t mean everything has to be vintage or custom (though, yes please), but it should at least last.

Instead: Mix high and low, invest in the pieces you use daily, and choose fewer, better things. Bonus points for shopping local or sourcing secondhand.

4. Copy-Paste Design

You know the one: boucle accent chair, arch mirror, fluted console, checkered rug. Add a squiggle lamp and you’ve got the standard-issue Instagram living room.

It’s not that these pieces are bad — they’re actually great when used with intention. But when every space starts looking the same, we lose what makes design special: you.

Instead: Design for how you live. Layer in personal objects, unexpected textures, and pieces that tell your story — not the internet’s. The goal isn’t to make your home go viral. It’s to make it yours.

Final Word

Design should evolve with you — not chase trends that weren’t meant to last. As we move into 2025, we’re saying goodbye to styles that are all show and no soul. It’s time to design spaces that feel lived-in, layered, and real.

If you’re ready to ditch the Pinterest trap and build something with intention, we’re here for it.

Let’s design a home that actually feels like home. Reach out.