All The Living Room Trends To Look Out For In 2025

From Scandi bedrooms to moody kitchens and ‘70s style bathrooms, there are plenty of bold interior design trends set to take 2025 by storm – but what will our living rooms look like? Here’s a guide to all the living room trends we’ll see next year. 

Living Room Trends For 2025

Earthy Tones

Rotpunkt

While dopamine decor (and, more recently, joy drenching) has really had its time to shine this year, so too has a rather different colour palette: the earthy look. Whether mossy green, muddy brown or soft terracotta is your favoured hue, these natural shades are predicted to transform living rooms in 2025.

‘Warm tones that ground the home and garden are going to be particularly popular,’ confirms Alex Bridgman, CEO of Bridgman Furniture. ‘The classic earthy greens will remain a staple, while a mix of browns and mustard tones will bring more colour to interior palettes.’

As well as creating a cosy, inviting space, earthy shades also provide a brilliant backdrop for some bolder pops of colour. ‘Washed terracottas, fresh greens, and laundered linen tones are being layered together and combined with vivid velvets and printed cottons,’ explains Claire Garner, director of Claire Garner Design Studio. ‘These fabrics provide a refreshing contrast to the more muted earthy tones.’

Double Drenching

Arada Stoves

Envisioning a living room that’s a little more vibrant? You’re in luck, as the double drenching trend is here to stay. Rather than painting your space in one single colour, it’s all about ‘drenching the entire interior in two or more colours within the same colour palette, dramatically axing the tradition of white ceilings and skirting boards,’ states Michael Rolland, managing director at The Paint Shed.

‘A subtler take on the colour drenching trend of 2024, double drenching uses slight tonal differences from one palette to add depth,’ adds Becca Stern, co-founder and creative director of Mustard Made. Think coral red and salmon pink, or cobalt and teal.

Raw Materials

Atkin & Thyme

When it comes to textures and finishes, raw, natural materials are set to take centre stage in our living rooms. ‘2025 will see a new focus on quality raw materials as a way to bring a cosy minimalist style and contemporary warmth to the UK home,’ says Matt Phillips, head of UK Operations at Rotpunkt. ‘Look out for a broad mix of dark and light hardwood timbers. Natural walnut in shades of creamy white, light brown and dark chocolate is another wood of choice in 2025, with oak still considered the next best alternative.’

These raw materials tie into another buzzy trend: biophilic design. ‘Bringing the outside in reigns supreme for designers, and reclaimed wooden furniture, carved surfaces and even outdoor ceramics are enhancing the trend,’ says Elaine Penhaul, director of home staging firm Lemon and Lime Interiors. ‘Other natural elements like indoor trees are becoming a structural composition in rooms, while seating is no longer being faced towards TVs, but towards windows and natural lighting in the home.’

Alongside classic wooden surfaces, accessories are your secret weapon if you’re looking to bring a bit of the outdoors into your living room. ‘Think rattan, cane, and wicker furniture, combined with stone coffee tables and soft, organic wool or jute rugs,’ says Helen Lord, founder of rehome.co.uk. ‘These materials provide a tactile experience and help create a calming, grounded atmosphere. The key is thoughtful layering: place a rattan chair beside a rough-hewn wooden console, for instance, or mix a linen sofa with cushions in wool and velvet. Clay vases, stone bowls, and handwoven throws further reinforce the natural aesthetic.’

Curated Clutter

Cave Interiors (c) Paul Massey

Who needs minimalistic luxury when your home could be full of charming clutter? This, at least, is the philosophy behind TikTok’s frazzled English woman aesthetic, and it seems it’ll only grow in popularity next year.

‘We’re welcoming the comeback of clutter: integrating mix-matched items into spaces to create a sense of homeliness and comfort,’ say the experts at Unique Homestays. ‘Lining shelves and dressers with these kinds of nostalgic treasured items is a distinct move from the hyper-minimalistic and ‘showroom’ type of home, but it encourages functionality and ease in your living room.’

Forget immaculately styled shelves and bare worktops, then; 2025 just might be the return of chaotic, whimsical interiors. ‘Contrary to popular belief, layering elements like trinkets, plants, blankets, and candles can make a space feel larger by softening harsh lines and reducing the boxy feel,’ adds Monika Puccio, interiors expert at Sofa Club. ‘The result is a home that actually feels more structured and inviting.’

Curves & Waves

Atkin & Thyme

Scalloped edges, frills and wavy lines were certainly in vogue this year, and they’re not going anywhere in 2025. ‘Curved furniture is going to continue to be big during 2025, particularly in living rooms,’ says Elaine. ‘A curved edge gives a softer, more relaxed, and almost romantic feel to a room.’

From arched shelves and doorways to sofas and seats, there are plenty of ways you can incorporate the trend into your living room. ‘Rounded furniture isn’t just reserved for sofas,’ Elaine adds. ‘It also works well for side tables, contemporary chairs, and coffee tables – all of which are visually appealing as they create a sense of movement.’

Vintage Furniture

VSP Interiors (c) Paul Massey

It’s out with the new and in with the old next year, as vintage furniture makes a comeback. ‘Vintage and collectible accessories add eternal quirk,’ reflects Martin Waller, founder of Andrew Martin. ‘A space might be on-trend but lifeless, and vintage furniture brings a real sense of depth, personality and soul.’

‘There’s a real focus on vintage furniture in the interior design world – particularly the 1970s,’ confirms Elaine. ‘The great thing about it is that you may be able to play around with what you already have, or make the most of antiques sellers and resale platforms. ‘70s interior design is laidback and fun, and its revival allows you to play around with abstract designs, natural materials and flowing shapes in rich colours.’