Home Decorating Trends to Watch
The most current home trends blend comfort and function with cozy spaces, English kitchens, arches, wet rooms, solar power and bold layered design.
NEW YORK — Homes change as families change. Today's homes are a blend of functionality and cozy vibes to bring both comfort and innovation to family life.
Some trends from Houzz and Zillow to watch in 2025:
Get hygge
Hygge, the Danish word for cozy, continues to be on trend. According to Zillow, listings mentioning "cozy" are up 35% over 2023. Buyers are looking for smaller, cozier spaces with a specific purpose, such as a home office or dining room.
English kitchens
English country-style kitchens are also en vogue. Cabinets made from rich woods and natural materials abound. Tuck the range into an alcove, expose those ceiling beams. Outside of the kitchen, Zillow sees floral patterns, tapestries, antique furnishings and vintage chic.
Arches everywhere
In an extension of the organic style are arches taking the place of the harsh angles of open doorways. Builder Magazine says arches are warmer and create a welcoming, cozy feel. Incorporate arches into doorways, windows, niches, cabinets and millwork details.
Wet rooms
Adding a tub-shower space combo to a bathroom design gives it a more luxurious feel than a standard shower-tub combo. The wet room arrangement is moving from the master bathroom into smaller baths.
All-electric
Today's home purchasers are looking for sustainable and environmentally friendly features, including whole home batteries and solar panels powering all-electric homes. Also consider building in an electric vehicle charger either for now or for future use.
Woven and mesh cabinet fronts
Woven and mesh details are showing up in the kitchen, where the organic materials can break up expanses of cabinetry. It softens the look of the cabinets and provides a warm look to the space. Woven textures are showing up in bathrooms and window treatments.
Outdoor space
Outdoor entertaining spaces are still hot. Consider building in options such as traditional grills, pizza ovens, smokers, barbecues and more. Add an outdoor sink and a covered entertaining space to extend your home's hospitality to the great outdoors.
Maximalism
Layer color, pattern and texture for a look designers are calling either maximalism or cluttercore. The overall vibe celebrates abundance and allows homeowners' personalities to shine. Think bold colors, patterned drapery, luxe furniture and rugs, and fluffy pillows.
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