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Scottish Sun
3 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
I'm an interiors expert – here's the 5 colours that are out for 2025, and it's bad news if you jumped on burgundy trend
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SUMMER is the perfect time to give your home the refresh it's been waiting for. But it's important to make sure that when you update your space, you create a look that won't quickly become outdated. 6 Interior designers have said that five colours are becoming outdated in 2025 Credit: Getty 6 Fans of a neutral-style home will not be happy Credit: Getty 6 And it's bad news if you like bold colours Credit: Getty Especially since certain design trends are beginning to fade now that we are halfway into 2025. And with that in mind, interior designers have revealed the colours that are quickly losing their appeal this year. So if you're thinking of sprucing up your home, you have come to the right place. Experts at leading chair retailer Stunning Chairs have revealed that there are five colours that are now becoming outdated. Interior designer Paulina Wojas has said that 2025 is all about creating warm, inviting places. And this means saying goodbye to some of the most popular deep, jewel hues of last year. She said: 'This year, interior trends are about warmth, self-expression, and creating inviting, personality-filled spaces. "Multicoloured and brown-toned products dominate sales, demonstrating a high demand for bold, maximalist aesthetics and cosy, earthy-toned designs. "Despite their rich hues, jewel tones appear to be on their way out, as trends swap them for soft, muted palettes. 'Interior trends are ever-changing, but the key to a forever stylish home is incorporating trends alongside timeless touches.' I'm a DIY fan and swear by a seven colour room that makes any home feel like it's been designed by a pro Emerald Green This rich, green shade was all the rage last year, with many homeowners keen to bring this deep hue into their homes to create a luxury feel and a sophisticated space. Paulina said: 'This colour is versatile despite its rich hue and works well for living rooms for a chic space. "Emerald green also has a calming effect and evokes feelings of tranquillity, making it an ideal choice for bedrooms and home offices for serenity. 'However, our internal data reveals that emerald green contributed to just 0.05 per cent of sales in the last 12 months, resulting in the once-popular colour being among the least wanted. "While this colour is still loved for its luxe vibe, its declining popularity could be due to it being oversaturated, as the industry experiences colour fatigue and homeowners opt for colours that resonate with their interior taste.' 6 Emerald green is on the way out this year Credit: Getty Camel Fans of a neutral home will be devastated to hear that Camel is on the way out - but the experts say that people have been put off it recently due it its "brown-yellow undertone". They explained: 'This colour is excellent for adding warmth and pairs well with other hues. It's particularly effective for warming a room's colour palette and is a great alternative to cream or white. "Its inoffensive hue makes it versatile to complement other colours and can elevate a room's feel for a cosy, inviting vibe. 'However, it appears camel could be losing its appeal, as this palatable hue contributed to just 0.09 per cent of our sales in the last 12 months. "This could be due to Camel's brown-yellow undertone that may be too warm for a clean aesthetic, and 2025 interior trends favouring more muted, earthy tones such as taupe and olive.' Burgundy Another rich shade that is becoming outdated in 2025 is burgundy, despite it being perfect for creating a luxurious feel and adding warmth. Paulina revealed: "Despite its richness, this deep hue pairs well with other colours, such as gold, white, and olive. "Incorporated minimally or as a dominant colour, burgundy achieves a striking look for a classic or contemporary design. 'However, based on data for the last 12 months, only 0.21 per cent of our sales have been burgundy products. "A prominent trend this year is open, airy spaces with organic elements, which could explain burgundy's declining demand as 2025 trends favour soft, muted tones, such as terracotta and burnt sienna, for a more natural, relaxed vibe.' 6 It's bad news if you jumped on the burgundy recent trend Scarlet Red Interior experts have said that this colour is ranking among the lowest in sales numbers so far this year. They said: "This deeply rich hue is full of vibrancy and is the perfect shade of red for a bold aesthetic. Paired with contrasting hues, it achieves a strikingly dynamic design. 'However, the former 'it' colour, popularly used to achieve the 'unexpected red theory', only contributed to 0.53% of our sales in the last 12 months. "While its vibrant hue is desirable for maximalist interiors, scarlet red's intensity can become overpowering, resulting in colour fatigue. "Muted tones are also having a moment this year, suggesting that trends are swapping out bold tones for a softer shade.' Trends interior designers hate IF you want to ensure that your home looks glam, here are the trends that interior designers can't stand. NO YELLOW: According to Bilal Rehman, yellow paint in a bedroom is a big no no. He said: 'If you want everyone to know you're a horse girl then yellow is perfect for you.' SIGN OFF: Kelly Hoppen shared her honest thoughts on Live, Love, Laugh signs. The interior pro explained: 'Another gripe of mine - Live, Laugh, Love - those kinds of wooden things that sit on book shelves and floating shelves, that's so 10, 12, 15 years ago.' NO GREY YAY: Julie Provenzano explained that grey interiors have been overdone. She stressed: 'We took a good thing and we overdid it to the point that it now feels copy, paste, basic.' Teal In 2024, homeowners were rushing to buy Teal paint and accessories to create a calming environment to match the year's wellness-focused trends. However, it seems like this jewel tone is now becoming outdated, indicating a shift from last year's colour trends. Paulina explained: "Teal is excellent for bringing a tranquil tone and works well for bedrooms to achieve a stylish space with a relaxing feel. 'Despite its versatility and stylish appeal, our data highlights that purchases for teal-coloured products only contributed to 1.34 per cent of sales in the last 12 months. "While this aquatic shade is still desirable and perfect for coastal, Greek-inspired interiors, the low number of teal sales could be due to changing preferences and trends shifting towards warmer colour palettes.'
The Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
I'm an interiors expert – here's the 5 colours that are out for 2025, and it's bad news if you jumped on burgundy trend
SUMMER is the perfect time to give your home the refresh it's been waiting for. But it's important to make sure that when you update your space, you create a look that won't quickly become outdated. 6 6 Especially since certain design trends are beginning to fade now that we are halfway into 2025. And with that in mind, interior designers have revealed the colours that are quickly losing their appeal this year. So if you're thinking of sprucing up your home, you have come to the right place. Experts at leading chair retailer Stunning Chairs have revealed that there are five colours that are now becoming outdated. Interior designer Paulina Wojas has said that 2025 is all about creating warm, inviting places. And this means saying goodbye to some of the most popular deep, jewel hues of last year. She said: 'This year, interior trends are about warmth, self-expression, and creating inviting, personality-filled spaces. "Multicoloured and brown-toned products dominate sales, demonstrating a high demand for bold, maximalist aesthetics and cosy, earthy-toned designs. "Despite their rich hues, jewel tones appear to be on their way out, as trends swap them for soft, muted palettes. 'Interior trends are ever-changing, but the key to a forever stylish home is incorporating trends alongside timeless touches.' I'm a DIY fan and swear by a seven colour room that makes any home feel like it's been designed by a pro Emerald Green This rich, green shade was all the rage last year, with many homeowners keen to bring this deep hue into their homes to create a luxury feel and a sophisticated space. Paulina said: 'This colour is versatile despite its rich hue and works well for living rooms for a chic space. "Emerald green also has a calming effect and evokes feelings of tranquillity, making it an ideal choice for bedrooms and home offices for serenity. 'However, our internal data reveals that emerald green contributed to just 0.05 per cent of sales in the last 12 months, resulting in the once-popular colour being among the least wanted. "While this colour is still loved for its luxe vibe, its declining popularity could be due to it being oversaturated, as the industry experiences colour fatigue and homeowners opt for colours that resonate with their interior taste.' 6 Camel Fans of a neutral home will be devastated to hear that Camel is on the way out - but the experts say that people have been put off it recently due it its "brown-yellow undertone". They explained: 'This colour is excellent for adding warmth and pairs well with other hues. It's particularly effective for warming a room's colour palette and is a great alternative to cream or white. "Its inoffensive hue makes it versatile to complement other colours and can elevate a room's feel for a cosy, inviting vibe. 'However, it appears camel could be losing its appeal, as this palatable hue contributed to just 0.09 per cent of our sales in the last 12 months. "This could be due to Camel's brown-yellow undertone that may be too warm for a clean aesthetic, and 2025 interior trends favouring more muted, earthy tones such as taupe and olive.' Burgundy Another rich shade that is becoming outdated in 2025 is burgundy, despite it being perfect for creating a luxurious feel and adding warmth. Paulina revealed: "Despite its richness, this deep hue pairs well with other colours, such as gold, white, and olive. "Incorporated minimally or as a dominant colour, burgundy achieves a striking look for a classic or contemporary design. 'However, based on data for the last 12 months, only 0.21 per cent of our sales have been burgundy products. "A prominent trend this year is open, airy spaces with organic elements, which could explain burgundy's declining demand as 2025 trends favour soft, muted tones, such as terracotta and burnt sienna, for a more natural, relaxed vibe.' 6 Scarlet Red Interior experts have said that this colour is ranking among the lowest in sales numbers so far this year. They said: "This deeply rich hue is full of vibrancy and is the perfect shade of red for a bold aesthetic. Paired with contrasting hues, it achieves a strikingly dynamic design. 'However, the former 'it' colour, popularly used to achieve the 'unexpected red theory', only contributed to 0.53% of our sales in the last 12 months. "While its vibrant hue is desirable for maximalist interiors, scarlet red's intensity can become overpowering, resulting in colour fatigue. "Muted tones are also having a moment this year, suggesting that trends are swapping out bold tones for a softer shade.' Trends interior designers hate IF you want to ensure that your home looks glam, here are the trends that interior designers can't stand. NO YELLOW: According to Bilal Rehman, yellow paint in a bedroom is a big no no. He said: 'If you want everyone to know you're a horse girl then yellow is perfect for you.' SIGN OFF: Kelly Hoppen shared her honest thoughts on Live, Love, Laugh signs. The interior pro explained: 'Another gripe of mine - Live, Laugh, Love - those kinds of wooden things that sit on book shelves and floating shelves, that's so 10, 12, 15 years ago.' NO GREY YAY: Julie Provenzano explained that grey interiors have been overdone. She stressed: 'We took a good thing and we overdid it to the point that it now feels copy, paste, basic.' Teal In 2024, homeowners were rushing to buy Teal paint and accessories to create a calming environment to match the year's wellness-focused trends. However, it seems like this jewel tone is now becoming outdated, indicating a shift from last year's colour trends. Paulina explained: "Teal is excellent for bringing a tranquil tone and works well for bedrooms to achieve a stylish space with a relaxing feel. 'Despite its versatility and stylish appeal, our data highlights that purchases for teal-coloured products only contributed to 1.34 per cent of sales in the last 12 months. "While this aquatic shade is still desirable and perfect for coastal, Greek-inspired interiors, the low number of teal sales could be due to changing preferences and trends shifting towards warmer colour palettes.' 6
Scottish Sun
27-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Scottish Sun
I'm an interiors expert – here's the 9 living room trends that make your home look outdated, your big light says it all
And scroll down to see what rug and curtain rules you should be following too OUT WITH THE OLD OUT WITH THE OLD I'm an interiors expert – here's the 9 living room trends that make your home look outdated, your big light says it all SPRING is the perfect time to give your living room the refresh it's been waiting for. But it's important to create a timeless space that won't look outdated as soon as new trends sweep in. Advertisement 4 Interiors expert Paula says the minimalist look is out Credit: Getty To help, interior designer Paulina Wojas from Stunning Chairs has revealed the nine trends that make your living room look old-fashioned. From cheesy prints to trend traps, avoiding these decorating mishaps can keep your living room looking stylish for longer. Paulina says: 'When designing our homes, we want to reflect our personalities to create a special and unique space. "When going through a checklist of trends, you're never finding décor that resonates with you. Advertisement "It's time to ditch the outdated looks that quickly become tiresome and dreary and opt for a more personalised and vibrant look.' Here, Paula discusses the nine trends that she wants homeowners to ditch. Slogan-heavy prints 'Framed quotes and words no longer add charm to a room", the interiors pro insists. Walls crammed with 'Cosy Vibes Only' and 'Live Laugh Love' fill space; they don't inject personality or atmosphere. Advertisement She adds: "Slogan-heavy prints have been overused and now feel more like a cliche. "Instead, opt for thoughtful artwork to add an element of luxury to your home. Consider framed prints with a more profound message rather than the obvious words of a print.' I'm a DIY fan and swear by a seven colour room that makes any home feel like it's been designed by a pro Matching furniture sets Paula says another telltale sign that "screams outdated" is having matching furniture sets. She adds: "What once added coordination and symmetry to a space now appears to lack creativity and visual interest." Advertisement Instead, she suggests pairing your sofa with an accent chair of a different material and colour for a more contemporary look. "Adding contrast to your furniture set can create a more inspiring home that reveals more about your character", she insists. Overly matching cushions and throws 'While matching cushions and throws to your sofa or chair can feel cohesive, overdoing it can look staged", Paula continues. "Sticking to obvious colours and fabrics can come across as unimaginative." Advertisement The interiors expert suggests trying contrasting colours and patterns to add depth instead. For example, pairing a blue velvet chair with orange patterned cushions and throws can create a characterful look.' 4 Paula says a lack of colour makes your home look outdated Credit: Getty 4 But you should mix and match colours like above Credit: Getty Advertisement Too minimalist Paula claims minimalism is a "trend that is slowly dying". While it offered a fresh, uncluttered look, she insists it lacked warmth and personality. Instead, bringing in cosy colours to eliminate that 'museum-like' feel is preferred. Paula adds: "This trend also restricted expression in the home, making it too difficult to add a variety of objects and materials.' Advertisement Trend traps 'Trends come and go, and overly leaning into one theme can make a space feel repetitive and quickly outdated", Paula continues. She claims that it can also make incorporating other furniture pieces more challenging, as furnishing with one theme in mind restricts your options. For example, choosing a "farmhouse" aesthetic can limit you to rustic décor, which can feel outdated if not tastefully integrated into the home. She says: "I recommend incorporating a mix of themes into your space to showcase your taste rather than following every trend." Advertisement Short curtains 'There are several reasons why short curtains should be left in the past. Short curtains can make your room seem smaller and disrupt the room's harmony. If your short curtains are patterned, they can also feel overpowering and disproportionate. On the other hand, floor-length curtains create a much more flattering appearance, making your room look bigger and more luxurious.' The big light 'The big ceiling light has become a hot topic among Gen Z, with one viral TikTok video titled 'Why Big Lights Should Be Banned' racking up over 80 million views. Harsh overhead lights can feel too clinical for the living room, and most households are steering away from them. There's a growing desire for softer, layered lighting to create a more welcoming atmosphere. Warm-toned bulbs in table lamps and additions like salt lamps are an easy way to introduce a cosy, ambient glow.' Advertisement 4 The size of the rug can affect the overall look of your living room Credit: Alamy Rugs that don't fit the space 'A common decorating mishap is adding a rug that doesn't match the layout or size of the room. Whether too large or too small, a rug that poorly matches the floor can undermine the overall balance of the room. Too small a rug can make the space feel disjointed and unfinished, while one that's too big can overwhelm the room and clash with your décor. For a well-fitted rug, think about how it can anchor the room's seating area. The front feet of the sofa and armchair should rest on the carpet, creating a more cosy and synchronised feel.' Monochromatic colour schemes While a monochromatic colour scheme like grey on grey can offer an elegant look, Paula insists that we are "shifting towards more vibrant designs". Advertisement She says: "The problem with monochromatic palettes is not enough contrast between light and dark hues, leading to a lack of visual interest. "Instead, try making your home feel more unique using an extensive range of colours and textures. This will bring in a bolder, less predictable look that resonates with you."
The Sun
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
I'm an interiors expert – here's the 9 living room trends that make your home look outdated, your big light says it all
SPRING is the perfect time to give your living room the refresh it's been waiting for. But it's important to create a timeless space that won't look outdated as soon as new trends sweep in. 4 To help, interior designer Paulina Wojas from Stunning Chairs has revealed the nine trends that make your living room look old-fashioned. From cheesy prints to trend traps, avoiding these decorating mishaps can keep your living room looking stylish for longer. Paulina says: 'When designing our homes, we want to reflect our personalities to create a special and unique space. "When going through a checklist of trends, you're never finding décor that resonates with you. "It's time to ditch the outdated looks that quickly become tiresome and dreary and opt for a more personalised and vibrant look.' Here, Paula discusses the nine trends that she wants homeowners to ditch. Slogan-heavy prints 'Framed quotes and words no longer add charm to a room", the interiors pro insists. Walls crammed with 'Cosy Vibes Only' and 'Live Laugh Love' fill space; they don't inject personality or atmosphere. She adds: "Slogan-heavy prints have been overused and now feel more like a cliche. "Instead, opt for thoughtful artwork to add an element of luxury to your home. Consider framed prints with a more profound message rather than the obvious words of a print.' Matching furniture sets Paula says another telltale sign that "screams outdated" is having matching furniture sets. She adds: "What once added coordination and symmetry to a space now appears to lack creativity and visual interest." Instead, she suggests pairing your sofa with an accent chair of a different material and colour for a more contemporary look. "Adding contrast to your furniture set can create a more inspiring home that reveals more about your character", she insists. Overly matching cushions and throws 'While matching cushions and throws to your sofa or chair can feel cohesive, overdoing it can look staged", Paula continues. "Sticking to obvious colours and fabrics can come across as unimaginative." The interiors expert suggests trying contrasting colours and patterns to add depth instead. For example, pairing a blue velvet chair with orange patterned cushions and throws can create a characterful look.' 4 4 Too minimalist Paula claims minimalism is a "trend that is slowly dying". While it offered a fresh, uncluttered look, she insists it lacked warmth and personality. Instead, bringing in cosy colours to eliminate that 'museum-like' feel is preferred. Paula adds: "This trend also restricted expression in the home, making it too difficult to add a variety of objects and materials.' Trend traps 'Trends come and go, and overly leaning into one theme can make a space feel repetitive and quickly outdated", Paula continues. She claims that it can also make incorporating other furniture pieces more challenging, as furnishing with one theme in mind restricts your options. For example, choosing a "farmhouse" aesthetic can limit you to rustic décor, which can feel outdated if not tastefully integrated into the home. She says: "I recommend incorporating a mix of themes into your space to showcase your taste rather than following every trend." Short curtains 'There are several reasons why short curtains should be left in the past. Short curtains can make your room seem smaller and disrupt the room's harmony. If your short curtains are patterned, they can also feel overpowering and disproportionate. On the other hand, floor-length curtains create a much more flattering appearance, making your room look bigger and more luxurious.' The big light 'The big ceiling light has become a hot topic among Gen Z, with one viral TikTok video titled 'Why Big Lights Should Be Banned' racking up over 80 million views. Harsh overhead lights can feel too clinical for the living room, and most households are steering away from them. There's a growing desire for softer, layered lighting to create a more welcoming atmosphere. Warm-toned bulbs in table lamps and additions like salt lamps are an easy way to introduce a cosy, ambient glow.' 4 Rugs that don't fit the space 'A common decorating mishap is adding a rug that doesn't match the layout or size of the room. Whether too large or too small, a rug that poorly matches the floor can undermine the overall balance of the room. Too small a rug can make the space feel disjointed and unfinished, while one that's too big can overwhelm the room and clash with your décor. For a well-fitted rug, think about how it can anchor the room's seating area. The front feet of the sofa and armchair should rest on the carpet, creating a more cosy and synchronised feel.' Monochromatic colour schemes While a monochromatic colour scheme like grey on grey can offer an elegant look, Paula insists that we are "shifting towards more vibrant designs". She says: "The problem with monochromatic palettes is not enough contrast between light and dark hues, leading to a lack of visual interest. "Instead, try making your home feel more unique using an extensive range of colours and textures. This will bring in a bolder, less predictable look that resonates with you."
Daily Mail
22-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Daily Mail
I'm an interior designer, and this is a common mistake that makes your living room look cheap
If there's one thing we don't want our living rooms to look when we have guests over, it's tacky. Elegant, cosy, inviting yes - but not cheap. However, according to one interior designer, there is a major mistake that could be making your home look less than brilliant, and it's a pretty common error. Paulina Wojas, interior designer at Stunning Chairs, says that 'while we all love to spruce up our homes and personalise them to our can sometimes lead to the opposite outcome that we'd hoped for.' In living rooms, over-decorating manifests itself in an abundance of homeware. 'Adding too many layers onto the chair, using throws and cushions, can make the furniture piece look cluttered and suffocated,' believes Wojas. 'This can make the chair look tacky, influencing the rest of the living room and resulting in a cheaper-looking space.' So what, according to Wojas, is the correct amount of cushions and throws to add to a chair? This depends on the size of the chair, of course, but 'as a good rule of thumb stick to one or two cushions and one throw.' As for sofas, 'again, the right number of cushions and throws depends on the settee's size; however, I recommend using between three to five cushions on a standard two-seater, and five to seven on a three-seater sofa,' says Wojas. 'As for throws, one or two is enough for a two-seater, while a larger sofa can be styled with three or more. However, if using multiple throws, make sure these are intentionally layered to avoid the sofa appearing cluttered. This guideline ensures the arrangement looks stylish and coherent.' 'When accessorising the chair with a throw, draping it over the arm of the chair can create an expensive and elegant look without overpowering the piece. However, avoid it from touching the floor to ensure a stylish, sophisticated appearance,' says Wojas. As for choice of cushions, Wojas recommends that you 'select velvet or silk cushions for a chic style and go for soft tones and neutrals for a luxuriously polished aesthetic.' If you prefer a more vibrant palette, she says 'bold colours can also be classy, like deep emerald green; however, avoid going overboard or too flashy with colours as this can appear too tacky. The right-coloured cushion depends on the chair's colour and the room's palette. The same applies to throws; cashmere, velvet, and high-quality wool ooze elegance and can heighten the room's luxury feel.' Wojas also has some absolute no-gos when it comes to living room accessories. 'Avoid clashing styles and instead opt for cushions and throws that share a similar feature; this could be colour, texture, or style. These soft furnishings don't have to match completely, and in fact, a slight differentiation adds visual interest, so don't be afraid to mix colours, textures, shapes, and styles, as long as there is a core element that ties them all together for a cohesive aesthetic. An absolute no-no when it comes to styling a chair is overusing patterns. 'This can look chaotic and harsh, hindering the piece's quality appearance. Instead, use patterns sparingly and balance them out with solid colours and textures for a coherent look.' As for cushions with sequins or similar embellishments, Wojas verdict is 'avoid them altogether.' 'Cushions with sequin embellishments can look over-the-top and tacky. Instead, introduce texture with velvet, woven, or linen cushions for a luxuriously stylish aesthetic,' she says. Of course, it's your living room, so you can do whatever you want - maximalists who love a bit of sparkle may choose to ignore this advice completely. However, for those who are unsure about interior design, it's helpful to have some rules to follow. Now let's hope no one messes up those artfully arranged throws...
