Sitting Pretty – Five Spend-Worthy Furniture Trends for 2025

1970s Retro living Room style shapes 2025 furniture trends.
Furniture trends are always about the next “it” look.  This year, designers are turning away from white-washed farmhouse Minimalism and Leaning into a “More is More” aesthetic.

When it comes to 2025 furniture trends, it’s all about more – we’re talking more color, more texture, more cultural and historic influences. This year, “it” is all about creating more personalized, cozy and eclectic spaces.

Maybe your interiors are looking tired. Or it could be that you are starting over in a new space. Whether you are moving in, re-doing or looking for a refresh, the latest trends are a great place to start.  So sit back, relax and let our pointers help you get the most bang for your interior design buck in the new year.

2025 Furniture Trends bring back 80's shapes and colors

Nostalgia Meets Now

When it comes to trending furniture, there is always room for retro. No surprise then that in 2025, we’re seeing a return to all things vibrantly vintage.

Among this year’s most sought-after looks are the Deco stylings that first arrived on the scene in the glory days of the Egyptian empire.  After World War 1, those sculptural shapes and geometric patterns made their way into the design trends of America’s 1920s and 30s.

Our booming post-war economy prized luxurious fabrics, curvy lines, warm wood tones and gold accents. Those same Deco trends returned with a vengeance in the wake of the 1970’s recession. Some of us old-timers remember America’s 1980’s as a true age of excess. Now, post-pandemic, happy days are here again and 2025 is bringing Deco back.1970s art stylized natural themes

Another stylistic boomerang headed our way is a celebration of all things 1970’s.  Keep a lookout for more groovy color schemes, pairing the much-maligned avocado and harvest gold with walnut browns and burnt orange hues.

Maybe you’ve noticed more macrame plant hangers lately. Could be you’re seeing midcentury patterns or dramatically boxy (or curvy) shapes. And what about those stylized natural motifs (think earth-toned rainbows, flat florals, and oddities like cartoon mushrooms and googly-eyed owls). No doubt, 1970’s vibes are everywhere. As for wall-to-wall bi-colored shag – hold off installing that for now. Some fashions should never make a comeback.

In 2025, old is new again. So whether you are a flapper or a hippie, there’s a retro look for you. 2025 furniture trends feature curves

Circling Back to Curves

In tandem with the deco revitalization we’re seeing a reaction against the tailored edges and stark minimalism of the twenty-tens with the reintroduction of curves. For example, you might opt for the drama of a half-circle upholstered headboard or you may prefer the relaxed lines of an overstuffed armchair. Even amoeba-inspired coffee tables and egg-shaped lamps are reclaiming pride of place.

The draw of these furniture trends is the tactile element. After cool-toned palettes in greys and whites, cold tile underfoot and the crisp upholstered silouhettes of the past 15 years, people are looking for cozy, curvy comfort. Find new furnishings that lean into these softer silhouettes or get a period piece reupholstered in a modern performance fabric so you can live comfortably with this lasting investment.

Bohemian Design features bright colors and patterns

Vibrant Color and Touch-Worthy Textures

In 2025, saturate color is grabbing the spotlight on the interior design stage.  American gothic minimalism and gallery white wall paint have made their exit. In their place, we’re applauding the luscious greens, blues, burgundies and warm earthy hues that say “stop and sit awhile.”

Likewise, in place of misty landscapes and washed out abstracts, there’s a return to midcentury color-blocking, pop art and conceptual art using a variety of surfaces and mediums. The scale is bigger and bolder. Designers opt for one large piece or fill a space with groupings of smaller items that share a similar palette and style.

For the bravest homeowners, an emphasis on drama is being stretched to include color-drenching. This is the use of the same strong color family on the walls, floors and furnishings of a room.  Vibrant color is a leading component of maximalism too, which is an “over-the-top” mix of hues, patterns and textures.

Color drenching gives this room drama

Hand in hand with these deep, drenching colors is a lean into a tactile experience of our interiors. With 2025 furniture trends, velvets continue to top the list of preferred fabrics for sofas and chairs. Simultaneously, leather is coming on strong, with the vintage 70’s reboot. Add to that a shift away from tight-backed and tailored seating and towards plush, oversized and cozy cushioning.

It’s all about a sensory-rich experience. Knotted macrame, grassy raffia, the glossy leaves of a monstera or a fiddle leaf fig – all of it comes together in an interactive roomscape. Achieve this complex effect by layering multiple textures, patterns and color. Your choices will welcome people into a vibrant, touchable environment.

Midcentury furnishings make for a retro-inspired interior

Eclectic, Collected, One-of-a-Kind

The result of an emphasis on color, texture and a host of cultures and stylings is that your room is uniquely yours. Yup, you can totally pair that second-hand midcentury sofa with your grandma’s colonial wingbacks and your Wayfair rug.

After years of new and disposable, the 2025 furniture trends are embracing a return to the quality construction and the authentic materials of hand me downs and antiques.  Period case goods pair beautifully with classic or contemporary furnishings. A cost-effective way to build this blended look is to start with a show-stopping statement piece. Add a mix-and-match collection of boldly colored pillows or a grouping of vintage accessories. Even if you’re an introvert, don’t “shy” away from adding embellishments and details that tell a story.

You can surprise and delight with an unexpected textile, a dramatic wall color, a sculptural plant, a one-of-kind light fixture or period piece of wall art. It’s time to play. Your taste and preferences will create spaces that are uniquely yours.

Modern style likes strong color and sculptural shapes

Green Comes in all Shapes and Colors

We’re seeing a growing awareness, across the entire interior design landscape, of the importance of sustainability. The cool thing is, there are a lot of ways to go green.

If you have an unlimited budget, you may decide to put your money into bespoke, hand-crafted furnishings. Working with local artists allows homeowners to cut the carbon footprint of their furniture purchases. What’s more, clients can often customize the materials used to create their one-of-a-kind pieces.

But to be fair, most buyers don’t have bottomless pockets. For the majority of us, sustainable design is as budget-friendly as making use of second-hand resources. A thrifty homeowner can treasure-hunt unique furnishings for a fraction of the price of new. So invest in a professional cleaning for your fabulous finds. You’ll be giving these items a good home while keeping them out of landfills.

Furniture Trends in 2025 Embrace Warm Palettes

What is more, older furniture with ‘good bones’ can be refinished or reupholstered. Indeed, if you are a talented DIY-er, you can restore these pieces yourself. Otherwise, there are highly skilled professionals with the training to do this kind of work. Just remember, their services come at a premium. But no matter how you acquire your new/old furniture, green is the way to go!

How to Make 2025 Trends Your Own

At the end of the day, the most important lesson from today’s trends is to use what you love. If you love white, find ways to warm it up with vibrant accessories. If 1980’s style makes you crazy, ditch the “dusty rose.” Instead, hunt down original art deco pieces and get that same curvy luxury but with more pedigree.

2025 Trends feature color, texture and pattern.

Here are our 2025 trend take-aways:
  • Get inspired by nostalgic reboots from the 1920’s, 1970’s and 1980’s.
  • Introduce some geometry to your spaces. Curvy is in again, whether in furniture silhouettes, accessories or wall art.
  • Aim for sensory rich colors, patterns and textures to give your space drama.
  • Enjoy mixing without necessarily matching. Eclectic style lets you use what you love. Maximalism delivers over-the-top impact.
  • Make sustainable choices – hand-crafted, up-cycled, re-upholstered, and thrifted treasures make for unique and environmentally friendly investments.

If you decide to do a 2025 re-set, think of ways to re-home your gently used furnishings. Keep classic items – they never do go out of style. Refresh what you already own with a professional deep cleaning. You may even want to invest in fabric protection to ensure your favorite furnishings look new longer.

Lastly, if you are on a budget, keep in mind that painting a dramatic feature wall or sourcing a pattern-rich pillow collection will achieve trend-worthy looks for less.

So that’s our furniture trend forecast for 2025. This year, more truly is more. Go big, go bold – go bodacious and you won’t go wrong.

 

For more about upholstery care, see our “Sofa Sense” blog and give your furnishings a fresh face for the new year.

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