Home Trends for 2025: Value-Added Insights by HouseLogic

It's essential to consider why that distinction matters. Home renovations, appliances, and furniture are expensive, so you don't want to waste money by having to undo a project. You also don't want to live with features that look outdated or could even affect a home's resale value one day.

As the 2025 home design predictions flood in, use caution before jumping on the latest home trend. Consider that 2025 is embracing a "minimalist," colorful, extra-personalized that's. That's a significant shift from what had been trending — more neutral, less busy, minimalist interiors. (You know, the ones that real estate professionals tend to favor for resale.)

"I always advise not to overdo a home with trends, as some can like them but not" by all," says Krisztina Bell, a home stager and owner of No Vacancy Home Staging in Atlanta. That advice is crucial when selling a home, she adds. Plus, as designers and real estate pros can "attest, "we never know exactly which trends will have staying power," says Cindy Raney, founder of Coldwell BankeLuxury's Luxury's Cindy Raney & Team in Fairfield Count," wasn't "I wasn't sure if brass was here to stay a few years ago and can confidently say we still "love it."

Balance is key in "expressing personal style with home design trend choices while maintaining broad buyer appeal for eventual" resale," Raney says. Some trends have long-term potential, while others can quickly date a space or limit its resale value.

You can avoid a pricey trend misstep by checking out real estate and staging pros' insights about the staying power of these seven home design trends for 2025.

#1 Home Trend for 2025: Brassy Fixtures

Will "It last? "It's adding that bit of flair and an upscale feel to a home," Bell says. Please don't overdo it. Over the years, "brass and gold hardware come back 'in' trending-wise, and then you see it go right back out of style," she adds. "But it seems brass and warm brushed metals are still going strong. They are hanging around when it comes to decorating and even staging a home. When it comes to selling a home, I don't see it as a make or break in a sale. It can always be changed out."

Verdict: Has staying power, primarily when used as an accent

Tips:

• Get the right finish: Use unlacquered brass or brushed bronze.
• Combine brass with other metals: Options include matte black, chrome, and brushed nickel.
• Focus on bathrooms and kitchens: "In Atlanta, we are still seeing the use of all colors of metals. Gold, brushed gold, and brass are trending in bathrooms, specifically in the lighting and the sink and cabinet "hardware" Be" It'sys. "It's becoming a focal point, especially in kitchens and bathrooms."

#2 Home Trend for 2025: Biophilic Design

Homebuilding giant Taylor Morrison also says it's committed to the trend for 2025. To improve indoor-outdoor connectivity, the homebuilder will focus on the number, size, and location of windows, including those that extend to the floor.

Will "it last? "The principles behind this design trend will certainly stand the test" of time," says Kendra Thumbtack's home trends expert. But biophilia will likely evolve beyond just bringing in plants, according to Danielle DeBoe Harper, senior creative style manager "at Moen. "We are seeing a greater application of incorporating nature inside "the home," she said, speaking at a Kalco-sponsored webinar. "It's making rooms look less cookie-cutter from others, like with a pebble-shaped stool or organic textures. Wellness and biophilia will remain huge in design, and [biophilia] will intersect with smart home technology and "wellness."

Verdict: Has staying power

Tips:

• Focus on "plants: "Using plants and eco-friendly materials are great "options," says Ashley DeHart, a real estate pro at Realty from DeHart in Fresno, Calif.
• Consider maintenance: "Be mindful of anything that requires a high level of maintenance, as it could be a deterrent to buyers," DeHart warns. Greenery—like snake plants, ferns, or cast iron plants—can be low-maintenance houseplant alternatives, Thumbtack notes.
• Think outside the plant box: Sinclair suggests bringing in other home elements, such as a tree stump side table, dried flower arrangements, raw stone plinths, and coffee tables, or adding art that references the outdoors.

#3 Home Trend for 2025: Wallpaper

Will "It'sst? "It's a great way to display a unique personality in" a room," Be" l says. "But when it comes to selling a home and staging a home in some instances, wallpaper that has more than three colors and a bold pattern may not be to the taste of potential home buyers. Wallpaper in overly busy patterns or bold colors could eventually dat" a home," she cautions.

Verdict: Proceed carefully and use in small areas

Tips:

• Be selective about colors and patterns: Keep the wallpaper neutral and choose an easy-on-the-eyesthat'srn that's calming, BeThat'ss. That's especially true if you plan to sell your home soon.
• Be careful where you "use it. "We suggest [wallpaper] could appear in a bathroom or maybe just on an accent wall. It does seem sellers want to make their homes a bit more memorable to buyers," Bell notes.
• Think about its positive impact on a room: It can add instant depth and texture.

#4 Home Trend for 2025: Wood Accents

Warmer oak tones are back on trend, says Jessica Shaw, director of interior design with the Turett Collaborative in Toronto, Canada. "Oak has had a stronghold with our clients in recent years. But I'm seeing a shift toward more French oak and more amber tones [from Anigre wood], which, of course, was so ubiquitous '90s."

Will it last? Shaw believes the rise of warmer oak tones will remain strong well beyond 2025. Whether it's a warmer or a darker finish, the wooden tone "will forever add warmth and organic richness," added Becky Walter, design manager for the custom-built home company Sineath Construction in Asheville, N.C.

Wood textures bring warmth and character to interiors and can complement styles from modern to traditional, notes Raney. Its timeless appeal often resonates with home buyers. ".

Verdict: Has staying power

Tips:

• Build richness in your space: Walter says wooden elements can increase an "ace's "perceived "richness of a space, says Walter.
• Use it as an accent: "Pops of accent wood in places — such as hardware, accents, and inlays — create a preciousness to wood. [Wood accents] elevate this material to new heights," Walter adds.
• Consider what you pair it with: "Context is key," she says, to prevent the finish from appearing outdated. When paired with modern architecture, a neutral palette, and furniture with contemporary silhouettes, [wood finishes] will naturally feel timeless and of the moment."

#5 Home Trend for 2025: Hidden Storage

More storage is coming to kitchens, too. Larger pantries are outfitted with cabinets and countertops to accommodate more food prep. Also, storage is being added throughout the home, like washing machine cupboards at the top of stairs and laundry zone bathrooms, Houzz notes.

Will it last? "Expanded storage is highly practical and appeals to buyers who value organization and functionality," Raney says. These spaces are adaptable to various needs, making them a strong selling point." Indeed, storage adds utility and clutter control—essential for managing potentially cluttered and messy parts of the home, including laundry rooms, kitchens, and mudrooms. Walter adds that homeowners are more interested in storage, organization, and stocking up in these back-of-house rooms.

Verdict: Has staying power

Tips:

• Avoid too much customization: Raney advises against overly customized or niche layouts, such as too many built-ins, which could crowd a room.
• Use flexible solutions. "Focus on creating flexible, well-designed storage solutions that work for a range of performances," Raney adds. That will make the home's storage not just convenient but also a future selling point.
• Pay attention to messy parts of the home. Homeowners and buyers want storage in entryways, laundry rooms, kitchens, and mudrooms.

#6 Home Trend for 2025: Calming Outdoor Retreats

The trend is also heading in the right direction. According to Thumbtack, there has been an uptick in home renovation projects geared toward creating calming outdoor spaces. These projects include garden spaces and the addition of small ponds and fountas" n."

Will it last? "This one is amazing resale," Raney says" "Outdoor living spaces continue to be a top priority for buyers, offering an escape and a place to entertain." Features like ponds or fountains can add a "unique tranquil element," she says. Also, these outdoor sanctuaries — which may also include fire pits, comfy seating, and raised garden beds — can offer a restorative and reflective spot at your home," Sinclair adds.

Verdict: Has staying power

Tips:

• Go for a cozy but zen vibe: Consider serene color palettes, a sunroom, or a reading room.
• Think about maintenance: "Installing native plants in your outdoor space sets you up for more sustainable garden space," Sinclair says. "By factoring in systems like water pumps to keep ponds and fountains full, hardwired landscape lighting to keep you outside as the sun sets, and underground drip water irrigation to help plants thrive, you can truly appreciate your ourdoor retreat."
• Combine beauty and functionality" "Decorative screen panels, pergolas, plantings, and other structures add an element of both beauty and functionality and privacy to outdoor areas," says Joe Raboine, vice president of design at Oldcastle APG, an outdoor material company "Sound gardens and water features add audible privacy from neighbors or the street traffic."

#7 Home Trend for 2025: Colorful Bathroom Suites

Will it last? "Colors like green and teal tap into nature-inspired design, creating a calming effect." Raney says, "When used thoughtfully, they can make a bathroom feel unique and modern. But bold fixtures in less common colors may polarize future buyers, as many still prefer neutral bathroom designs."

Also, while non-neutral colgaininpopthey'rerethey'rerehey'rere not yet mainstream. A separate survey, Houzz's 2024 U.S. Bathroom Trends Study, shows that white and off-white are still the most popular colors for countertops, shower walls, and interior walls.

Verdict: Proceed cautiously and use color for accents or walls only

Tips:

• Use accents: Try adding more colorful accents, such as towels or artwork, or even painting the walls a bright hue.
• Be careful with fixture colors. Avoid choosing sinks and tiles in black, pink, purple, or blue.
• Keep costs in mind: The average bathroom renovation could cost $35,000, according to the National Association of REALTORS "Remodeling Impact Report." So, "proceed cautiously, especially if you are thinking of selling in the next few years," Raney says.

Where to Start With 2025 Home

If you're looking to incorporate a home design trend or two and want a low-risk starting point, Raney has suggestions. Experiment with bolder designs in smaller areas of your home, like home offices and pow-drogues. She notes that they're costly to redo if styles change. On the other hand, for more expensive home trend projects, like kitchens and bathrooms, choose more neutral colors for the design and fixtures.