It’s that time of year again! Designers dish which interior design trends we can expect for 2025, and those that we can wish a fond farewell. But remember, good taste never goes out of style!
Photograph by Martin Vecchio
WHAT’S IN: TONE-ON-TONE WITH BLACK ACCENTS
“Our clients are loving the sophistication of multiple layers within a space that are tone-on-tone but have a touch of bold black—it really makes a nice statement.” – Barbi Stalburg Kassoff, Stalburg Design
Available at MDC: Designer Furniture Services + Fabrics custom bench and pillow fabric.
Photography by Martin Vecchio
WHAT’S IN: MOODY SPACES
“People are looking for special, moody spaces in their home with an extra wow factor. We took an open, oversized hallway and created a spacious great room with a bespoke bar and luxe appeal.” – Barbi Stalburg Kassoff, Stalburg Design
Available at MDC: CAI Designs lighting.
Barbi says these are on their way OUT:
- MODERN FARMHOUSE: Our area saw such a quick up swing in adopting a white siding/black window combination with industrial accents. Previously, everything was leaning toward modern farmhouse, now, many of our clients are choosing soft, contemporary options that are filled with color and earth tones.
- COOL GRAYS: A decade prior, many of our clients wanted cool gray tones on their walls, and white, white, white everywhere. We are now using much creamier champagne tones and most of our clients are gravitating toward colors from Benjamin Moore like Dove Wing, Shoji White, and Sea Froth.
Photograph by Dane Cronin
WHAT’S IN: STONE TILE RANGE HOOD
“Wrap your kitchen range hood in the same stone used on your countertop. It takes ‘full height splash’ to a new level. Using larger pieces of tile like this 48-inch square porcelain tile gives your space a rich look. Once installed, these larger tiles look like natural stone slabs which creates a sophisticated style.” – Heather Duggan, Heather Duggan Interiors
Available at MDC: Cercan Tile large-format tile.
WHAT’S IN: MOOD LIGHTING, PRINT, & HARDWARE
MOOD LIGHTING: “Give your space an added glow and set the mood with small-scale rechargeable lamps that you can move around easily.”
PRINT: “Instead of just plain grasscloth, select a wallcovering with a print—taking it from flat to fun by providing depth and dimension.”
HARDWARE: “Find furniture with interesting hardware or add your own to personalize your piece. This demi-lune with its oversized rose hardware makes the piece special and stands out like jewelry.” – Heather Duggan, Heather Duggan Interiors
Available at MDC: City Lights Detroit lamp, Schumacher wallcovering, and CAI Designs demi-lune.
Heather Says these are on their way OUT:
- EDISON BULBS: We’re tired of the exposed Edison bulb! Opt instead for a bulb that is more interesting when it’s exposed. Or even better—choose LED-integrated fixtures.
- TILE BACKSPALSH: Love your countertops? Instead of a tile backsplash with grout lines, carry your countertop up the wall—which in the design world is called a “full-height backsplash.”
- MINIMALISM: Give your home a more “lived-in” look. A minimal, sterile space is not a comfortable space.
- OVERLY MASS PRODUCED: “Treat yourself and your space to quality, custom pieces! This makes your space more interesting and special.”
WHAT’S IN: MIXED TONES
“Mixed, layered neutrals in warm and cool tones that play together are big for 2025.” – Anna Versaci, Anna Versaci Design
Available at MDC: CAI Designs swivel chairs and floor lamp, and Pindler drapery fabric.
WHAT’S IN: STATEMENT MIRRORS
“Irregular shaped, sculptural, statement powder room mirrors are in.” – Anna Versaci, Anna Versaci Design
Available at MDC: Tennant & Associates wallpaper and CAI Designs mirror.
Anna says these are on their way OUT:
- GRAY: Everything gray, cool, and sterile.
- BORING MIRRORS: Boring powder room mirrors in simple rectangles.
Photograph by Way Up Media
WHAT’S IN: LATTE INTERIORS
“There’s a resurgence of the colors cream, beige, tan, camel, and brown in both interiors and fashion. I recommend layering these tones using luxurious fabrics and leather. They’re so warm and comfortable to live with—we can’t seem to get enough!” – Terry Ellis, Room Service Interior Design
Available at MDC: Designer Group Collection bed, Kravet/Lee Jofa/Brunschwig & Fils bolster pillow fabric, Pindler bolster pillow fabric, and The Ghiordes Knot area rug.
WHAT’S IN: CASCADING LIGHT FIXTURES
“Paralleling the gentle movement of a waterfall, this type of fixture makes for very interesting shadow play because light emits at various levels, then again on the ceiling. It’s very organic and beautiful.” – Terry Ellis, Room Service Interior Design
Terry says these are on their way OUT:
- FAKES: Instagram interiors with stage-setting Amazon dupes. Enough of the uncomfortable, inexpensive disposable furniture!
- IVORY BOUCLE FABRIC: It will still exist, but lush velvets, complex woven fabrics, and embroidered patterns will take center stage.
Photography by Kat Stevenson
WHAT’S IN: COLOR & PATTERN
“As the all-white trend is on its way out, in 2025, we’ll see people get more comfortable with adding color and pattern into their home. This includes colorful furnishings and fabrics, textured walls like grasscloth wallpaper, and leaning into personalized color palettes and functionality.” – Paige Loperfido, Décor & More Designs
Available at MDC: Baker | McGuire dining room table and chairs, CAI Designs lighting, Schumacher wallpaper, and Rozmallin ceiling wallpaper.
Photograph by Kat Stevenson
WHAT’S IN: PERSONALITY
“Infusing your home with personality to make it uniquely yours is in. Some call it ‘intentional clutter,’ but it’s really making your home feel like a reflection of you and your personal experiences through accessories picked up from travels, hobbies, etc.” – Paige Loperfido, Décor & More Designs
Available at MDC: CAI Designs lighting, Schumacher pillow fabric, and Rozmallin wallpaper.
Paige says these are on their way OUT:
- MINIMALISM: No more cookie-cutter, copy and paste design ideas for your home. The all-white/beige/gray with clean, bare spaces is no longer providing a comfortable, cozy ambience for people. While it was popular for years, especially with millennials buying their first homes, we see people straying from safe-looking spaces and moving toward bold expressions.
- SIGNS: A popular trend—especially in farmhouse décor—were signs placed in every room from the kitchen to the laundry room to the front door. Those are trending out as people find ways to express themselves through their own aesthetic instead of making a blanket statement.
Photograph by James Haefner
WHAT’S IN: FUNCTION & PERFORMANCE
“Full height back splash material gains popularity by carrying the eye up from the countertop and makes maintenance easier for chefs in the kitchen. Separate islands function well with dedicated areas for prep and baking spaces. It's all about performance too. The performance fabrics in the above space were selected for their durability and are easily cleaned. The porcelain floor material is durable but still appears to be natural stone. Many new products have entered the market designed to make daily life both beautiful and practical.” – Jane Synnestvedt, Jane Synnestvedt Interior Design
Available at MDC: E.W. Kitchens cabinetry, The Ghiordes Knot rugs, Cercan Tile flooring, Decoroom cornice board, and Pindler cornice board fabric.
Photograph by James Haefner
WHAT’S IN: SMALL SPACES
“Small space design is welcomed and no longer feared. The cabinetry in this guest bathroom is designed to utilize the space efficiently with textured wallcovering and layers of color and light that draw the eye in making the smaller space feel larger. Gone are the days of using small mirrors over sinks and hiding everything away.” – Jane Synnestvedt, Jane Synnestvedt Interior Design
Available at MDC: E.W. Kitchens cabinetry, Rozmallin wallcovering, Lighting Resource Studio mirror, and Ann Sacks tile.
Photography by James Haefner
WHAT’S IN: COLOR
“Grey and white have left the dock... The desire to live with color in unexpected ways is in. When working with open floor plans, color palates must coordinate. Painted tray ceilings, soffits, case and base moldings in coordinated colors to the wallcoverings define the rooms.” – Jane Synnestvedt, Jane Synnestvedt Interior Design
Available at MDC: CAI Designs dining table, The Ghiordes Knot area rugs, Decoroom throw pillow construction, Rozmallin throw blanket fabric, City Lights Detroit ceiling fan and lamps, and Designer Furniture Services + Fabrics occasional chair fabric.
Photograph by James Haefner
WHAT’S IN: A ONE-OF-A-KIND ENTRANCE
“Offer guests a bold and unexpected welcome through expressive use of color, texture in herringbone flooring, area rugs in natural plant dye, and heirloom chinoiserie-patterned wallpaper that make for a curated entrance. The combination of antique lighting fixtures, a turn of the century Italian gilt mirror, a Danish crock, Tibetan rugs, mid-century Murano globes, and personal collections bring personality and wonder to the entry. The layering of textures and colors and the items from different time periods are mixed to create a global feel.” – Jane Synnestvedt, Jane Synnestvedt Interior Design
Available at MDC: Pindler dining room chair fabric, Rozmallin wallcovering, The Ghiordes Knot rug, and CAI Designs table lamp.
Jane says these are on their way OUT:
- ALL-WHITE KITCHENS
- OVERLY STAGED INTERIORS
Photograph by Martin Vecchio
WHAT’S IN: UNIQUE FURNISHINGS & SENSORY EXPERIENCES
“Unique furnishings and accessories like antiques that hold personal meaning take the place of common mass-produced items. Sensory experiences like texture and fragrance are a big focus for 2025 as well.” – Armina Kasprowicz, Armina Interiors
Armina says these are on their way OUT:
- MID-CENTURY MODERN
- SLIDING BARN DOORS
- BOHO STYLE
Available at MDC: City Lights Detroit lighting and Rozmallin wallpaper.
Photograph by Joseph Tiano
WHAT’S IN: MEDITATION/PRAYER SPACES
“Meditation and prayer space is a must in the home. We value the importance of having a dedicated quiet space to settle your mind, center your soul, and offer prayer. We love to enhance the space with elements that touch all the senses: a soothing color palette for the eyes, soft textures for touch like the blanket above, calming sounds of water and music for the ear, and scents to breathe.” – Ruth Casper, Ruth Casper Design Studio
Available at MDC: Ruth Casper Design Studio throw blanket
Photograph by Joseph Tiano
WHAT’S IN: ENTERTAINING SPACES
“We often create specialty spaces to entertain like a home wine bar or coffee/tea bar. Lifestyle changes over the past few years have shifted focus more on sharing and inviting your close friends and family into the home. This dedicated area creates a community space within the home. In addition to the bar area, we like to incorporate a focal point with easy-to-maintain materials, like the green and smokey mirror tile and the vinyl-wrapped cabinet door material.” – Ruth Casper, Ruth Casper Design Studio
Available at MDC: Beaver Tile backsplash tile and Pindler cabinet door material.
Ruth says these are on their way OUT:
- OPEN CONCEPT: Having defined and cozy spaces for the family has become more important, especially with many people still working from home.
- STAINLESS STEEL: Designers are moving to black and other custom colors for appliance panels.
Photograph courtesy of Romo
WHAT’S IN: SHEERS
– Jennifer Kasselmann, Art by Design Interiors
Sheers offer a stylish way to soften a room while allowing natural light to filter through. These breezy, versatile window treatments create a clean, modern aesthetic, making them an ideal choice for anyone looking to update their home décor.
Available at MDC: Tennant & Associates sheer fabric.
The Emory Chandelier by Crystorama. Shown in “Modern Gold” (left) and “Black Forged” (right).
WHAT’S IN: TIERED GLASS CHANDELIERS
– Jennifer Kasselmann, Art by Design Interiors
Tiered glass chandeliers are taking center, offering a perfect blend of luxury and contemporary design. Their layered silhouettes and reflective surfaces add dimension and elegance, making them an eye-catching feature in any room.
Available at MDC: CAI Designs & Lighting Resource Studio chandelier.
Jennifer says these are on their way OUT:
- IVORY BOUCLE FABRIC: It has oversatutated the market the past few years.
- STARK WHITE AND GRAY WALLS: They are too clinical looking and are taking a back seat.
Photography by Annie Meisel
WHAT’S IN: CLASSIC/MODERN COMBINATION
“A combination of classic and modern elements never goes out of style. Likewise, sustainable and natural materials are timeless. I think quality over quantity is important as well as effortless and understated comfort.” – Jimmy Angell, James Douglas Interiors
Jimmy says these are on their way OUT:
- SIMULATED MATERIALS: Always use natural!
- EXTRAVAGANCE
- VISUAL CLUTTER
- LAVISH FINISHES
Available at MDC: Schumacher banquet fabric, City Lights Detroit lighting, and Tennant & Associates window treatment fabric.
Photograph by Brian Craig
WHAT’S IN: QUALITY MATERIALS
“While trends come and go, a few things stay the same—like beautiful materials such as marble, wool, hand-blown glass, wood, and woven fiber. You can contrast textures like in this kitchen for example, with beautiful porcelain counters (hard) with the organic (soft), hand-made chandelier which utilizes wood and coconut beads in a dramatic, yet approachable design.” — Joanne Ledbetter, Joanne Ledbetter Designs
Available at MDC: CAI Designs lighting.
WHAT’S IN: UNIQUE LIGHTING
“I love this gorgeous handcrafted sculptural lighting from the best glassmaking artisans in Europe—the lighting is a work of art. When mixing up modern and traditional furnishings and lighting, a dynamic and unique space emerges. Labels are gone, thrown out the window—all that remains is a unique and artful space that is one of a kind. That’s the trend I’m all in for.” — Joanne Ledbetter, Joanne Ledbetter Designs
Available at MDC: CAI Designs lighting.
Joanne says this is on its way OUT:
QUANTITY OVER QUALITY: Synthetics, petroleum-based products, and fast-home-fashion items are out. Opt for less is more with a focus on quality when furnishing and decorating your spaces. If budget is holding you back, hold off until you can afford that special piece that is not mass produced and available at every big box store. Slowly curate the aesthetic and feel of your home. It’s OK to take your time!
Photograph by Beth Singer
WHAT’S IN: THE FIFTH WALL & BOLD COLOR
“The ‘Fifth Wall’—or ceiling—is no longer being ignored. Painted or wallpapered, it’s now very much part of the design scheme. In this room, in addition to bringing the wall color up onto the ceiling, we had a faux finisher create an antique silver effect in the pan of the ceiling. Further, bold, saturated colors are replacing all-white walls. Dining rooms are ideal spaces for dramatic walls because the saturation of color presents itself as a perfect backdrop for intimate dining.” — Linda Shears, Linda Shears Designs
Available at MDC: Decoroom drapery fabric.
Linda says these are on their way OUT:
- ALL-WHITE KITCHENS: The preference is now for two-tone cabinets or warm wood cabinets.
- ALL-WHITE WALLS
- DATED GRAYS AND COOL NEUTRALS