March 3, 2025, 8:19 pm | Read time: 6 minutes
It’s time to say goodbye to the old and welcome the new. The reason? Some interior looks no longer quite fit into the modern living space, even if they have tastefully shaped our homes for a long time. myHOMEBOOK author and interior designer Odett Schumann reveals six interior trends that will no longer be in vogue in 2025.
Just like fashion, the world of interior design is constantly changing, and new trends are influencing the market. Other styles, on the other hand, have to leave the stage of good taste. And because nobody wants to look old-fashioned, we’ll tell you here which interior design trends will no longer be in vogue in 2025.
Trend 1: Cold Minimalism
Don’t worry; minimalism is still in demand in interiors. Of course, in direct comparison with all other furnishing styles, it is much more sustainable and less consumer-oriented. What we will nevertheless be saying goodbye to in this 2025 interior design trend, however, is its often sparse look. It is possible that the constant use of white or gray is also the reason why so many people are still reluctant to embrace minimalism. Too sterile, too monotonous, too uncomfortable!
Understandably, in a certain way, the look appears extremely cool, almost soulless, when it is only kept in a neutral, sober color spectrum. Time to change that and work with warm earth tones instead. The new Pantone color of the year 2025 is already successfully demonstrating this: The soft “Mocha Mousse” can be tastefully combined with cream, sand, terracotta, or olive green. The result is a cozy, calm ambiance that radiates plenty of (warm) serenity. Minimalism at its best!
Trend 2: Open Furnishing Solutions
One furnishing trend that will no longer be in vogue in 2025 is definitely open furniture solutions. This year, they will increasingly retreat from the living room. No wonder, as they may be practical in terms of clarity, but they are also a permanent magnet for dust and dirt. What’s more, annoying food and textile moths always have unhindered access to their “food,” especially in the kitchen and bedroom. Even if open furnishing solutions look very casual, their appearance also requires a lot of attention.
When things get chaotic in the hustle and bustle of everyday life, things can quickly disappear behind cupboard doors in the case of closed storage units. Open shelving solutions don’t allow for carelessness and “demand” constant tidiness, which can be exhausting in the long run. So, in 2025, we prefer to return to closed solutions or at least a successful compromise between the two. Alternatively, those who like things to be “open” can opt for display cabinets with glass doors that still provide a clear view of their beloved possessions.
Trend 3: Exuberant Wall Decorations with a Small-Scale Look
A popular technique for making large, open wall surfaces interesting has been the Petersburg hanging for years. In principle, there’s nothing wrong with this way of hanging pictures on the wall, but it has become increasingly small-scale over time, making the overall look rather restless and cluttered. So, let’s move away from this — in the literal sense of the word — and focus more on a tidy appearance on the walls.
How exactly does that work? Quite simply, with photographs, paintings, and, above all, the currently very popular tapestries in large format. Two or three of these objects are usually enough, sometimes even just one, and the whole look is rounded off. Overall, the room becomes much calmer and clearer in its structure. Ideally, the motifs of the decorative objects should not be too wild, colorful, or heavily patterned in their design.
Trend 4: Goodbye Maximalism!
The style that knew no limits in terms of design is considered an interior design trend that is no longer one in 2025. At a time when the world is already full of stress factors, the years pass us by at breakneck speed, and there is a constant desire for more peace and relaxation in everyday life, there is no need for even more overstimulation. With its enormous range of colors, patterns, and accessories in the room, overstimulation of the senses quickly creeps in with this style. And with that, the final chapter of maximalism has now been written!
Quite apart from the fact that this trend was never really in keeping with the times, we live in a world that seems to be suffocating from overconsumption, mass-produced goods, and gigantic tons of waste every year. To a certain extent, maximalism has only served to exacerbate this problem, which is why a sustainable counter-movement that focuses on reducing, decluttering, and, above all, the essentials makes so much more sense for the environment.
Trend 5: Only Natural Colors
There’s no question that natural tones are beautiful and always a good choice. But this year, a cheeky, almost bold note of color is dominating the living space. Here and there, it may even pop a little! For example, an armchair in vibrant mustard yellow in front of a multi-colored striped wall and a bookshelf in washed-out blue nearby. What sounds extremely colorful at first glance can look harmonious and tasteful when arranged correctly, as numerous posts on Instagram and Pinterest prove. Gone are the pandemic times when we all wanted to create a cozy nest in the form of natural colors and textures. Now, pure dynamism and energy are back in our living spaces.
And for those who are generally inclined towards color on furniture and walls but prefer a more restrained approach, this color explosion within their own four walls can also be ventured with warm earth tones or alternatively cool pastel shades. This is another way to bring more vibrancy back into your home — we promise!
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Trend 6: Bye-bye, Bouclé!
Another material is also included in our furnishing trends that will no longer be in fashion in 2025. Bouclé is slowly becoming obsolete and is now being phased out of the living room. In recent years, numerous items of seating furniture, especially lounge chairs and poufs, have been launched with this very upholstery fabric. However, what is conducive to a cozy and comfortable ambiance has gradually reached its zenith. Over time, people grew tired of the same old look — mainly in cream or brown. And that’s the crux of the matter: the woven fabric with a looped surface only looks tasteful in natural tones; a more colorful tone looks less good on the textile. No problem: there are a number of fluffy material alternatives that can even handle a brightly colored look. So, how about a cushion made of waffle velour, teddy plush, or mohair?