Top 14+ Home Trends Getting Left Behind in 2025

The Gray Wall Epidemic Is Finally Over

More vibrant and colorful spaces are replacing the gray-on-gray trend. Warmer tones like beige, taupe, and jewel tones are starting to emerge, moving away from the cool, monochromatic palettes that have dominated in recent years.

Greige, in its ubiquity, had become a design cop-out. Instead, Smith has worked hard to embrace color ever since coming to this realization, playing with pairings including burnt orange with navy and dusty plum with ochre.

While gray is still a classic neutral, we see cooler, washed-out finishes taking a backseat to deeper, natural wood tones and more vibrant, personality-filled spaces. All-gray color palettes have dominated homes for far too long, leaving spaces bland.

It's time to introduce warm neutrals and earthy tones for a more inviting vibe.

Farmhouse Fever Is Breaking

The farmhouse aesthetic, popularized by shows like Fixer Upper, is becoming overshadowed by more modern or transitional styles. Refined, clean-lined designs are replacing shiplap walls, barn doors, and rustic accents.

However, the designer says there will be ebbs and flows in variations on the farmhouse theme. "Several years ago, the modern farmhouse look—think lots of gray and beige, modern lines and silhouettes, and shiplap-everything—was leading the way, whereas, the year to come is looking to be dominated by a more rustic aesthetic, complete with reclaimed wood, mixed metals, and vintage Americana accoutrements,".

Many of the "old" farmhouse trademarks—like excessive shiplap, overly distressed details, or scripted wall art—are fading out. They're being replaced by cozy textiles, layered neutrals, and statement pieces that reflect your unique style.

Think of it as farmhouse growing up – trading the obvious barn doors for subtle reclaimed wood accents and swapping "Live Laugh Love" signs for authentic vintage finds.

Fast Furniture Is Getting the Boot

As the demand for sustainable, high-quality, and one-of-a-kind pieces continues to rise, it signifies that fast furniture is on its way out. "Consumers are moving away from cheap, disposable items in favor of long-lasting, aesthetically appealing furniture that elevates their spaces while also serving as smart investments,".

Dubbed 'fast furniture' due to the faster design and making process, many designers are sick of seeing cheaply made pieces in 2025. Founder of homeware brand Kathy Kuo Home, Kathy Kuo, is a homeware and furniture designer and says she is sick of seeing fast furniture.

While the accessibility and instant gratification were appealing, these pieces often lack longevity and true quality. We ended up with spaces that felt dated quickly, and the environmental impact of constantly replacing furniture is definitely weighing on me.

It's like buying a $5 t-shirt that falls apart after three washes – eventually, you realize investing in quality saves money and reduces waste.

All White Everything Is Losing Its Shine

While clean and crisp all-white spaces have been widespread, they're being replaced by warmer colors. For years, stark white interiors reigned supreme, but they often felt cold and impersonal.

Instead, layer soft textures and subtle patterns for a cozy, lived-in effect. Add plain white interiors to the list.

Many are saying that they're starting to feel cold and uninspiring. Pure white everything is losing popularity as people yearn for cozier cooking spaces.

Introduce contrasting lower cabinets, wood shelving, or colored backsplash tiles. The sterile, gallery-like aesthetic that dominated Instagram for years is giving way to homes that actually feel like homes – warm, inviting, and lived-in.

Shiplap Overload Is Finally Sailing Away

While this was a popular design feature for a while (look back to a few years ago when interiors were covered in wood panelling reminiscent of a country cabin), shiplap is a trend designers aren't loving in 2025. No wonder we asked 'Is shiplap going out of style' back in 2023, and the answers were mixed even then.

Shiplap panels became a farmhouse favorite, popping up on every wall. People crave variety and are replacing it with chic wallpaper or painted accent walls.

There are so many places I see shiplap being used, and it's just so overplayed. Like a song that was played too often on the radio, shiplap went from charming to exhausting.

Now, homeowners are embracing wallpaper, textured paint, and unique paneling alternatives that offer personality without the predictability.

Millennial Pink and Vanilla Girl Vibes Are Fading

The end of greige interiors or a kind of white-box-gallery vibe has been years in the making, but 2025 is when a particular subset of this style—that of the hot-on-TikTok "vanilla girl," who loves creamy neutrals, owns a bouclé accent chair, and always seems to have a luxury candle lit—is finally getting killed off. Designers everywhere, including Seban, are sighing in relief.

I'm so tired of the white bouclé! Clients are [also] increasingly tired of generic, cookie-cutter design—everything looking the same, especially in 'Instagrammable' interiors.

While elements like matching furniture sets and 'Millennial Gray' walls once felt like the height of style, in 2025, they can make a space feel uninspired and outdated. The aesthetic that defined a generation is morphing into something with more depth and character.

Overly Minimalist Spaces Are Getting Warmer

In 2025, the worst interior design trend that needs to go is overly minimalistic spaces that feel cold and uninviting. While simplicity can be beautiful, when taken too far, it results in sterile environments lacking personality.

What was once in vogue — like pristine all-white interiors and stark, minimalist spaces — is giving way to more inviting and personalized environments. Homeowners are now embracing warmer colors, rich textures, and sustainable materials that reflect their individuality and create a sense of comfort.

By far the word we hear the most from designers lately when it comes to interior trends is "warmth." Warm tones, warm woods, warm and welcoming spaces — homeowners are craving warmth. You see this manifest in a shift from cool whites and grays to warm off-whites, tans, beiges and creams.

It's like the difference between a museum and a home – both can be beautiful, but only one makes you want to curl up with a book.

Accent Walls Are Losing Their Punch

Once trendy, accent walls are being phased out in favor of cohesive color schemes. Homeowners prefer a consistent flow of color throughout a room instead of a single bold wall.

Get ready to pick a color you love and put it everywhere. "The idea of painting the walls, the built-ins, the ceiling, the doors, everything one color is very appealing to me right now,".

Neon pink or bright red walls were once a go-to for that wow factor, but they can date your space quickly. Instead, try soft, earthy tones—like sage green or dusty blue—that convey sophistication.

The trend is moving toward color-drenching entire spaces rather than creating that one dramatic focal wall that screams "I'm trying too hard."

Faux Finishes Are Getting Real Competition

Faux materials like artificial marble, wood, and stone are becoming less popular. Homeowners are increasingly drawn to real, sustainable materials that offer durability and an authentic feel.

Heavy, ornate details, dark wood cabinetry, and faux finishes from the early 2000s now feel outdated compared to the lighter, more natural materials trending today. Natural materials that feature a unique patina are a trend to watch out for in 2025 according to Johnson.

She suggests incorporating materials like stone, wood, and travertine into your space for a timeless and elevated feel. It's like choosing between a fake Rolex and a vintage Timex – authenticity wins every time, even if it means embracing imperfections and natural wear.

Industrial Coldness Is Getting Softer

Industrial elements such as exposed ductwork and concrete floors are becoming less desirable as people gravitate toward cozier, softer design choices that feel more livable. This year, sharp edges are out and softer, curved lines are in.

The designer says incorporating curved forms throughout the home is a great way to organically soften sharp angles and curate an inviting, warm feel. Round shapes in rugs, mirrors, or decor help break up sharp industrial lines.

The warehouse-chic look that dominated lofts and modern homes is giving way to spaces that prioritize comfort over edge. Think of it as industrial design taking a yoga class – still strong, but much more flexible and inviting.

Overly Themed Decor Is Losing Its Story

Designer Alecia Taylor wants you to toss your "over-the-top themed decor, like a "nautical" or "Parisian" style that's too literal," she says. Instead, embrace timeless, versatile styles like mid-century modern or pieces that subtly nod to your "personality, travel, or experiences,".

Along with omitting the faux distressed decor, ditch the trendy "Live, Laugh, Love" signages and go for antique landscape prints instead. Swap the traditional buffalo print throw pillows with the more timeless plaids.

If your home feels matchy-matchy or predictable, look for other ways to showcase your aesthetic with more eclectic items. Instead of turning your living room into a beach cottage theme park, opt for subtle nods to your interests that feel sophisticated and collected over time.

Open Concept Obsession Is Closing Down

Several designers are done with knocking down walls. "I'm not saying I hate open concept in general (I have it in my house!), but there's a time and a place,".

I think that people should be more intentional with their floor plans and realize that it doesn't always make sense to have everything out in the open. There's nothing to account for the perpetual acoustical issue this layout creates.

Open concept kitchens have been on their way out and designers say smaller, secondary kitchens are the practical space the heart of your home needs. The moment someone turns on the family-room TV, everyone in the home will be sharing in the experience, as the sound will travel up into the rafters and reverberate throughout the entire house!

It's like realizing that sometimes you need walls for the same reason you need underwear – privacy and boundaries are actually quite useful.

Excessive Pillow Pyramids Are Getting Flattened

We are all in on ditching the seven-layer-dip of bed pillows. Invest in a lovely quilt or coverlet and a great set of sheets.

You'll save time making up a simple bed in the morning, and actually be able to sit in that chair in your bedroom. Virginia designer Nancy Parrish is moving away from bookshelves that "are overly staged" this year, she says.

Instead, "focus on intentional choices where each piece tells a story and contributes to a vibrant and meaningful space." The era of decorative pillows as performance art is ending. People want bedrooms that function as actual bedrooms, not magazine sets that require a degree in pillow architecture to dismantle each night.

Matchy Matchy Furniture Sets Are Breaking Up

Matchy-matchy is over. Instead, turn to mixing bold patterns in your spaces.

Trends come and go, but the key to a timeless home is designing with personality, balance, and intention. While elements like matching furniture sets and 'Millennial Gray' walls once felt like the height of style, in 2025, they can make a space feel uninspired and outdated.

Ultimately, I believe 2025 is the year we'll start craving more authenticity and contrast again; richer palettes, collected materials, and a return to interiors that feel personal rather than performative. The furniture showroom look – where every piece matches perfectly – is giving way to curated, collected-over-time aesthetics that tell your story rather than the store's.

The design world is finally exhaling after years of playing it safe with neutral palettes and mass-produced pieces. Clients are responding emotionally again.

They're feeling something in their homes, and that matters more than timeless neutrality. The overall tide in 2025 is turning toward functionality and timelessness.

The key is to focus on quality instead of quantity, mixing trends with more intention and allowing the home to reflect one's style. As we wave goodbye to these overplayed trends, we're not just changing our decor – we're reclaiming our homes as spaces that nurture, inspire, and truly reflect who we are.

What trends are you ready to leave behind?