It’s been a whirlwind year in the design world. Winter kicked off with Maison&Objet and Paris Déco Off in January; by spring we were at High Point Market and Salone del Mobile. After a quiet summer, fall brought return trips to the City of Light and North Carolina. Then we wrapped up 2025 admiring the forward-thinking debuts at Miami Art and Design Week.
The trends that emerged throughout the past four seasons have been just as energetic. We saw everything from fringe trims and pleated skirts to textiles inspired by antique tapestries make major waves in interiors.
No matter what styles you gravitate toward, a few themes were crystal clear: decorative skirts are back; performance fabrics are moving indoors; and statement furniture is here to stay.
With help from designers who created some of the year’s most head-turning interiors, Business of Home revisits seven looks that dominated 2025.
TAPESTRY-STYLE TEXTILES
Vintage jacquard-style motifs infused projects by Christine Carney of Blackberry Farm Design, Avenue Interior Design’s Andrea DeRosa, and Coco Greenblum with visual interest and old-school charm. “People are craving spaces that feel grounded in history and craftsmanship,” says Carney. “After years of rooms glazed in beige, boucle and ‘quiet luxury’ minimalism, people finally want a little grit back.”
FUN FRILLS
Fringed trims brought rhythm and movement to an array of rooms in 2025, as seen in spaces by Paloma Contreras, Andrea Goldman and Allison Handler. “Fringe adds interest, texture and an instant dose of glamour to a furniture piece,” says Contreras.
HIGH GLOSS
Shiny lacquered finishes made a splash in interiors by Nicole Fuller, Laura Keeler Pierce of Keeler & Co., and Ann Wolf of Wolf Holden Design Studio. “Lacquer is not just about texture, it’s about color,” says Pierce. “It’s fun, functional and—especially when added to a more traditional furniture silhouette—it’s a whimsical nod to the past updated for today.”
FANCIFUL FOLDS
Primly pleated furniture skirts took a markedly modern turn in contemporary rooms by designers such as Laura Lubin of Ellerslie Interiors, Sarah Stacey, and Stil James Interiors. “Pleats add an unexpected moment of tailoring that can truly elevate a space,” says Lubin.
STELLAR STYLE
Celestial designs, including star patterns and cloud motifs, ushered dreamy, atmospheric vibes into spaces by Peter Dunham, Kelly Hurliman, and London-based Nina Litchfield. “This trend is proof that nature continues to be a constant, driving inspiration in design,” says Dunham.
POWERFUL PERFORMERS
Eye-catching performance fabrics proved to be more than just a utilitarian solution, making their way into a slew of stylish high-traffic areas by designers that include Lisa Gilmore, Amy Kalikow and Jessica Nicastro. “People often think of performance fabrics as solid basics, but adding pattern and texture changes the whole conversation,” says Nicastro. “It introduces warmth, depth and a relaxed comfort that makes a room feel truly inviting.”
STATEMENT FACADES
Attention-grabbing furniture fronts stole the spotlight in projects by Shaolin Low of Studio Shaolin, Jennifer Cohler Mason, and Stivale Graffam Home. “Statement facades push case goods beyond their traditional role,” says Mason. “By incorporating elements more commonly found in stand-alone art, these pieces became functional sculptures.”
