• Various types of trim are making their way back onto headboards, cabinet toe kicks, and drapery.
• Textures and curves bring more depth and movement into a space, creating a contemporary space.
• Glass blocks can easily diffuse light which is perfect for setting a nostalgic ambiance.

Design trends come and go, and each year brings new, memorable looks that stay with us as time goes by. We spoke with three interior designers who speak to six different looks that they anticipate will continue to make waves in the coming months.

If you’re eager to experiment with texture, embrace moody florals, or decorate with trim galore, you are most definitely in luck based on their answers.

Tons of Trim

Bring on trim, which Miriam Silver Verga, the co-founder of Mimi & Hill Design, is seeing pop up everywhere.

“The days of your grandmother’s trim are back,” the designer says. “Micro-fringe is being sewn into cushion trim, decorative trim is being added to simple shaker cabinets to add detail, and pencil trim is back for tile.”

Lauren Waldorf Mendenhall, the founder of Lauren Waldorf Interiors, has noticed scalloped trim in particular making its way into all kinds of spaces— Mendenhall says that she has come across this application on headboards, cabinet toe kicks, and drapery.

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Back Kitchens

At-home entertaining is here to stay, and with that comes a desire for back kitchens, or walk-in pantries, which contain everything from refrigerators to second ovens to dishwashing centers, Verga explains. She notes that back kitchens also provide plenty of space for a chef to take up residence when hosting.

Moreover, Verga adds, back kitchens contain more heavy-duty materials, while front kitchens do not have to be equipped to handle as much wear and tear.

“It’s a great way to keep your marble front and center but allow for countertop materials with more durability to be the workhorses in the back kitchen,” Verga says.

Curved Sofas

Rather than filling your living room with sharp corners galore, bring on the curves. Mendenhall is noticing plenty of curved sofas in today’s homes.

“A less angular alternative to a sectional, a curved frame sofa is conversational and a little bit of a retro throwback that is incredibly chic,” she says.

Bonus points if you opt for a curved sofa with velvet or nubby upholstery, the designer adds, citing these two fabrics as her favorite picks for this style.  

Floral Prints

Floral prints have been in vogue for centuries and are going to be top of mind throughout 2025, too, Mendenhall states. However, this year, they will be taking a bit of a different turn than they have in recent decades, she explains.

“It feels like we’re going past grandmillenial into more moody territory with tapestry-like floral and leafy upholstery in statement pieces,” the designer says.

Lime Wash Walls

We’ve seen plenty of fun wallpaper patterns make waves in recent years, but traditional wall coverings certainly aren’t the only way to spice up your space.

Go ahead and add some texture to your walls using lime wash, which is majorly in right now, Nicole Alexander, the founder of Siren Betty Design, explains.

In this micro event space, Lou Lou, which Alexander designed, she appreciates how the lime wash created depth and movement across walls, establishing an atmospheric backdrop that felt timeless.

Glass Blocks

Glass blocks, which you may remember from your childhood home, are finally leaving their dated reputation behind and re-emerging as a sophisticated architectural element, Alexander says. She wove them into a vibrant Chicago cocktail bar that she designed with a Miami Vice aesthetic top of mind.

Alexander appreciates the effect that the blocks have on the overall space in terms of both aesthetics and function and views them as an integral component of the design.

“The design team strategically incorporated glass blocks to diffuse light in captivating ways, creating an atmosphere that balances 1980s nostalgia with modern elegance,” she says.