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Go big at home in 2025. From deep colors to lighting that makes a statement, houses will make an immediate impression. Uncover our top five design trends for the new year.

Saturated Paint Colors

Say goodbye to gray. The color of the year for most major paint companies doesn’t whisper. It makes its presence known. Rich reds and purples and warm, earthy shades dominate the favorites.

Use Glidden’s Purple Basil on an accent wall or in a powder room, or dare to cover an entire space with the jewel-like color. If you’re more of a red lover, try BEHR’s Rumors, a ruby shade with brown undertones.

Benjamin Moore’s color of the year, Cinnamon Slate, combines traditional and modern sensibilities. Photo courtesy of Benjamin Moore

Valspar continues last year’s blue fest with the cool, yet saturated Encore. Sherwin Williams presents an entire palette of colors, from the appropriately named Grounded (it’s brown) to muted takes on bright shades, like Chartreuse. Mix and match or go monochromatic.

The key takeaway: Don’t shy away from experimenting with paint in 2025.

Emboldened Black

Black is back in a bold way.

Clothes pop against the dark finish of this MasterSuite closet.

Accentuate a color-drenched kitchen with matte black fixtures, such as hardware and appliances. Decorate the living room with black furnishings, including rugs, paint or wallpaper with shades of black, or install black cabinetry or an organization system, such as MasterSuite in the Oxford Black finish. Or go all in on the trend and create a moody, dramatic all-black room.

The key takeaway: Even a touch of black can impact a room’s look and feel.

Light Tones

On the other end of the spectrum, softer shades are here to stay. Picture off-whites, bamboo and natural wood finishes.

Pair SuiteSymphony in White Timber with black kitchen cabinets for a striking entertaining space.

When layered, the light palette can evoke a Scandinavian aesthetic. For more contrast, introduce black or saturated colors to your decor.

You can also bring in curved furniture and soft textures to emphasize a cozy and welcoming environment.

The key takeaway: Feel free to combine trends to invent a style that’s personal to you.

Nature’s Wonders

To balance with all the technology that dominates our daily lives, designers will look for ways to honor the great outdoors inside homes in 2025.

This trend, known as biophilia, or “love of living things,” may be achieved with indoor plants and water features. It also could be accomplished by allowing for more natural light to pour in, perhaps with the addition of a window or skylight.

Display pressed leaves and house plants to lean into the biophilia trend. Featured: Modular Closet

The key takeaway: Adorn your home with anything that connects you to nature and gives you peaceful feelings.

Showstopping Chandeliers

Recessed lights and simple sconces still suit some spaces, but impactful light fixtures will make a splash in 2025.

Punctuate a living room with an ornate chandelier or welcome visitors at the front door with a sculptural stunner. You might want to treat yourself to a special pendant or flush-mount fixture in your closet or bathroom.

The right light fixture can set the mood in a dining room. Pictured: Langwood 6 Light Chandelier by Hunter

The key takeaway: Don’t treat lighting as an afterthought. Think of it as another piece of art or furniture in your home.

Have fun and express yourself with interior design this coming year. These trends don’t hold back, and neither should you. Why not try one or more in your home?