Design of the Times

Gearing up for a revamp this year? Consider one or more of the top 10 home design trend predictions for 2025 from Houzz

1. English-Style Kitchens

   You don’t have to relocate to the U.K. to embrace this kitchen trend. Achieve a cozy vibe and country aesthetic—as seen in this kitchen by Sun Design Remodeling Specialists Inc.—by incorporating rich woods and deep hues of blue and green. Other elements that convey an English feel include natural countertop materials like soapstone and butcher’s block, large range alcoves (another 2025 trend), and wood ceiling beams.

2. Rounded Furniture Forms

   As a complement to the growing popularity of organic modern design, furniture with gentle curves and rounded forms can make a big impact in a subtle way. This design by Annette Jaffe Interiors marries clean colors with curved furniture, resulting in a space that is at once contemporary and demure. To achieve the look, opt for circular coffee and dining tables, bulbous sofas and accent chairs, and oblong mirrors.

3. Arches

   Similarly to curved furnishings, arches play into the trending organic modern style seen in many new constructions. Not only do arches soften harsh angles, but they can be used in a variety of areas within the home—including doorways, windows, cabinets, and niches, as shown in this living space by Simply Home. The team at Houzz expects arches to pop up in furnishings as well, including arched mirrors, headboards with ogee or trefoil profiles, and chairs with scalloped silhouettes.

4. Woven and Mesh Cabinet Forms

   Both practical and stylish, woven and mesh details add texture and warmth, especially in kitchens, where they break up large cabinet surfaces. These materials soften hard edges and complement cooler elements, creating a cozy and cool atmosphere, as showcased in this kitchen by Hope Pinc Design. They’re also appearing on bathroom vanities, furniture, and window treatments.

5. Shower Rooms

   While frameless glass showers continue to trend—thanks to their light and open feel—some homeowners prefer the privacy of a shower room. This enclosed design, accessed via a glass door (as with this example by DLC Builders Inc.), offers a spa-like experience and accommodates features like steam, sauna, aromatherapy, and chromotherapy. Install a ventilation fan to contain moisture within the space.

6. Range Alcoves 

   A beloved feature of English-style kitchens, range alcoves add visual interest, serve as a focal point, and provide a defined area for showcasing a bold backsplash. These niches or recessed spaces (sometimes with an arch) house the range and are typically framed by side walls and countertops. This alcove by Hoskins Interior Design features a juxtaposition of different materials, resulting in a strong architectural element.

7. Wood-Infused Architectural Warmth

   In recent years, homeowners have prioritized “warmth” in design, moving away from cool whites and grays toward softer tones like off-whites, creams, beiges, tans, and browns. Complementing these warm neutral palettes, earthy hues and organic colors are paired with wood features, such as ceiling beams, trims, paneling, posts, and cabinetry, to bring architectural warmth to homes. This space by Round Table Design perfectly captures this concept while also embracing natural light. 

8. Layers of Color, Pattern, and Texture

   Homeowners are gravitating toward a “more-is-more” style, blending bold colors, patterns, and textures to showcase their personalities. Known as maximalism or more colloquially as “cluttercore,” this trend features elements like grooved paneling in vibrant hues, woven accents, and patterned drapery, furniture, rugs, and pillows. A celebration of abundance, as showcased in this room by Nicole Forina Home, this approach empowers homeowners to try something new and go big. 

9. NarrowWet Rooms

   Wet rooms (combining a shower and tub in one enclosed space) are gaining in popularity, as noted in the 2024 U.S. Houzz Bathroom Trends Report. Though common in larger layouts, they’re now being adapted for narrow spaces by placing the tub at the back and the shower in front—as seen in this design by Morey Remodeling Group—offering a luxurious alternative to the standard shower-tub combo.

10. Multiple Outdoor Cooking Options

    While most homeowners have a grill for backyard dining, the Houzz team is seeing a surge in alternative outdoor cooking methods as well. These include pizza ovens, smokers, ceramic kamado-style barbecues, and Argentinian-style gaucho grills that use wood or charcoal. This example by Hursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors takes the notion of “summer kitchen” to a whole other level.