Julie Dean, Head of Group Marketing for the Hadleigh Timber Group, takes us through the surfacing trends shaping interiors in 2025.
This year, we are seeing a delightful blend of innovation, creativity, and originality — trends that promise to transform our living spaces into havens of comfort, style, and personality. From the resurgence of warm, retro colour palettes to the rise of thoughtful, sustainable design, 2025 is about creating interiors that reflect individuality and conscious living.
Earthy muted tones
Earthy tones are significantly impacting interior design trends, bringing warmth, tranquillity, and a connection to nature into our homes. These colours, inspired by the natural world, include rich browns, warm ochre, inviting caramels, soft pinks and reds, and elegant taupe.
Warmth and comfort: Earthy tones create a cosy and inviting atmosphere. They evoke stability and security, making spaces feel like a soft embrace after a long day.
Natural connection: These colours remind us of the outdoors, grounding us and promoting relaxation and mindfulness. They are reminiscent of soil, wood, and clay, which can help reduce stress levels.
Versatility: Earthy tones are versatile and can be used throughout the home. They pair well with various materials and textures, such as wood, brass, and natural fibres.
Popular tones
Clay-like ochre: This warm yellow shade has a natural dullness that balances energy and earthiness. It pairs beautifully with brown hues and adds a plushness to any space.
Elegant taupe: A slightly warmer and darker beige taupe brings complexity and depth to your interior scheme. It’s a great neutral that can make rooms feel brighter and more spacious.
Rich browns and caramels: These shades bring an aura of calm and comfort, perfect for creating harmonious and inviting living spaces.
Not so Neutral
Neutrals are a timeless choice in interior design, offering a versatile and sophisticated palette that can adapt to any style. The new neutrals include shades of white, beige, grey, and taupe but in warmer biscuit tones to create a serene and harmonious environment. Why choose neutrals?
Versatility: Neutrals serve as a perfect backdrop, allowing you to easily change the look of a room with different accessories and accents. They work well with any colour, making it simple to update your decor without a complete overhaul.
Timeless elegance: Neutral tones never go out of style. They provide a classic and refined look that can make any space feel more polished and put together.
Calming effect: These colours promote a sense of calm and relaxation, making them ideal for creating a peaceful home environment. They are especially effective in bedrooms and living areas where you want to unwind.
Go wild with wood
Character woods are gaining popularity in interior design for their unique textures, linear effects, rich grains, and natural imperfections that add depth and personality to any space. These woods, often featuring knots, cracks, and varied colour tones, bring a sense of authenticity and warmth to interiors.
Why choose unique woods?
Natural beauty: Character woods showcase wood’s inherent beauty, celebrating its natural variations and imperfections. This adds a unique and organic feel to your home.
Warmth and texture: The rich textures and warm tones of character woods create a cosy and inviting atmosphere. They add a tactile element that enhances a space’s sensory experience.
Sustainability: Using character woods often involves repurposing or recycling wood, which is eco-friendly. It promotes sustainability by reducing the demand for new timber.
Colour Drenching
Colour drenching is a bold and immersive interior design trend that involves saturating a room with a single colour. This technique creates a cohesive and dramatic look that can transform any space.
Popular tones
Deep blues: Perfect for creating a serene and sophisticated space. Use in bedrooms or living rooms to promote relaxation.
Rich greens: Ideal for bringing a touch of nature indoors. This colour works well in home offices or dining rooms to create a refreshing and invigorating environment.
Warm yellows: These warming tones add cosiness, making them perfect for living areas and kitchens
Soft pinks: Create a gentle and inviting atmosphere in bedrooms or nurseries with soft, blush tones.
Mixology
Mixing metals and marble in interior design is a sophisticated way to add depth, texture, and a touch of luxury to any space. This combination can create a striking balance between the cool elegance of marble and the warm or sleek finishes of various metals.
Why mix metals and marble
Visual interest: Combining different metals with marble introduces a variety of textures and finishes, making a space more dynamic and visually appealing, not only for bathrooms or kitchens.
Versatility: Both marble and metals come in various colours and finishes, allowing for endless design possibilities. This versatility makes it easy to tailor the look to your style
Timeless elegance: Marble has been a symbol of luxury for centuries, and when paired with metals, it creates a timeless and elegant aesthetic that can elevate any room.
Opulence: create luxury looks for less with marble effects and metallic tonal colours for a high-end feel and focal points.
These trends reflect a desire for personalised, comfortable, and environmentally conscious living spaces. To enquire about any of the decors or ranges, please contact our sales teams, who will be happy to discuss this with you. Alternatively, why not book a visit to one of our showrooms to see the latest designs in one place ...
