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5 Home Decor Trends Designers Are Phasing Out in 2025
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In 2025, a noticeable decor trend shift is occurring in the world of interiors.
Designers are dialing back on trend-chasing and opting for spaces that feel personal, intentional, and built to last.
As sustainability and self-expression take centre stage, certain once-popular decor choices are quietly being retired.
So, what should you reconsider before your next home update? We asked around—and here’s what’s on the chopping block this year, along with smart swaps to consider.
1. Fast Furniture That Falls Apart
The convenience of quick-shipping, budget furniture is tempting—but many designers are moving away from these short-lived pieces.
Think: flat-pack side tables, wobbly bookshelves, and mass-produced accent chairs that don’t last a season. These filler items often lack craftsmanship and character.
What to try instead: Invest in fewer, better pieces. Vintage finds, artisanal furniture, and heirloom-quality items add soul and stay stylish long after trends fade. Look for items made from solid wood, quality metals, and natural materials that improve with age.
2. The Bouclé Boom
Soft and textural, bouclé had its moment—but its near-constant presence in neutral living rooms has left many designers feeling fatigued.
While it adds cozy texture, white or cream bouclé chairs and sofas now feel overly safe and predictable.
Swap with: Richer textiles like mohair, velvet, or chunky linen. These offer depth, warmth, and a fresh tactile feel without being overplayed. Earthy tones and jewel hues also bring a welcome update to tired color palettes.
3. Matchy-Matchy Furniture Sets
Coordinated bedroom or lounge suites can make a room feel sterile or showroom-like—great for catalogues, not so much for homes full of life.
What works better: Mix and match styles and materials. Try combining a mid-century sideboard with a modern sofa, or a rustic coffee table with a sleek armchair. This collected approach makes a space feel curated and tells more of your personal story.
4. Furniture That Looks Good—but Doesn’t Work
Design for design’s sake is out. There’s growing frustration over statement pieces that sacrifice comfort and practicality.
Giant sculptural chairs you can’t sit in, or shelves too shallow to hold anything real, are now seen as style over substance.
The new direction: Form still matters—but function is essential. Spaces should support the rhythm of your life. That means a seating you’ll relax in, lighting that enhances your mood, and surfaces that suit your routines.
5. Overly Themed Interiors
Strictly themed decor—be it ultra-industrial, farmhouse, coastal, or boho—can feel more like a stage set than a lived-in home.
When every element adheres rigidly to one aesthetic (think mason jars everywhere), it leaves little room for personal flair.
Designers recommend: Take cues from styles you love, but don’t mimic them to a T. Blend influences organically. Layer textures, art, and decor that reflect your travels, tastes, and quirks. This creates interiors that evolve with you—not a trend.
Final Thoughts
The way we decorate our homes is shifting—from chasing trends to creating meaningful, lasting spaces that reflect who we are.
By letting go of cookie-cutter designs and short-lived fads, and instead choosing pieces with purpose, character, and quality, we craft interiors that feel timeless and lived-in.
Whether you’re revamping a room or slowly evolving your space, let your home tell your story—not just the story of the moment.
Ready to rethink your space? Start small, stay intentional, and let your style evolve naturally.
Looking for more fresh ideas for your home?
Browse our Home & Decor section for inspiration, tips, and styling guides that celebrate character and creativity.
