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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 But it's important to make sure that when you update your space, you create a look that won't quickly become outdated. 6 6 Especially since certain design trends are beginning to fade now that we are halfway into 2025.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 Experts at leading chair retailer Stunning Chairs have revealed that there are five colours that are now becoming outdated.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
The Sun
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Kelly Hoppen reveals 5 viral interior design trends she hates & the flower tip has angered people
FROM mixing colours to choosing the different types of colours and deciding how to position your furniture, decorating your home is filled with endless decision-making. And hiring an interior designer to make these decisions doesn't come cheap either. 3 3 Fortunately, some famous interior designers are all over social media, sharing their advice for free. An interior designer, author, and proprietor of Kelly Hoppen Interiors, Kelly Hoppen CBE, is one of them. Taking to her TikTok page, Kelly revealed the five viral interior design trends she hates. From chopped cushions to angled furniture, she asked her 125.3K followers if they agreed with her or not. She said: 'I'm an interior designer and these are five things that I cannot stand.' First off was mixed flower arrangements, for example, a mixture of colour. She continued: 'They have to be white or they have to be pink or they have to be blue, but never mixed together. 'My pet hate, number one, is chopped cushions. Never chop a cushion. 'A cushion needs to be straight, straight on, never at an angle. Another pet hate, real fur throws. Definitely never.' How to get luxurious living – on a shoestring Her next one is the type of throw she uses. Kelly said: 'If you're gonna have a fur throw, have it as a faux fur throw.' Another pet hate of Kelly's is when people get neutral colours wrong. She said: 'Just because they're neutral, they can actually clash. "So make sure that your neutral colours work. 'So only choose three to put together at one time until you get it right. 'One of my pet hates is furniture on an angle. It has never been designed to be on an angle unless it's in a corner. Always have things straight. 3 'They can be off-centre together, but never at an angle. Coffee table at an angle, chair at an angle, unless it's in front of a fireplace. Be careful.' Her video gained 802k views and 1,375 comments as many people rushed to the comments section to share their thoughts. One wrote: 'As a florist I couldn't agree less on arrangements. What grows together goes together. Don't get hung up on one colour.' Whilst a second said: 'I have never liked chop cushions, not aesthetically pleasing for me.' And a third commented: 'I do admire you and enjoy you on TV. You have some great tips, thank you! 'However, I think we will part ways at mixed flowers, unless they contain my two pet hates ... chrysanthemums and carnations.' Dunelm's top interior design trends for 2025 Maximalism Maximalism is about unleashing your creativity and bringing joy to everything around you, day in and day out. Bold pattern combinations of florals, checks and geometrics set the tone with a bright joyous colour palette that holds everything together. Don't mistake Maximalism for having loads of stuff, it's about mixing and matching florals, layering key pieces and storytelling throughout your home, and ultimately doing things your own way. Dunelm's new collaboration with Sophie Robinson is all about that. Minimaluxe The interiors world has witnessed the evolution of "minimalism" into a richer, more luxurious iteration. The goal is quiet luxury - simplicity with a sense of sophistication. Minimaluxe focuses on creating spaces that are pared down yet warm, elegant, and inviting. Gloriously tactile textures, in a palette of warm neutrals, with hints of caramel and gold, complete the look. Introducing softer forms and round edges to avoid a space feeling overly stark The Edit Built on the philosophy that having fewer thoughtfully designed and well-made things helps us leave a lighter imprint on the earth. Interior design is shifting to be inspired by the natural world, and all its perfect imperfections. Take Dunelm's The Edited Life collection, it focuses on natural materials like wicker, jute and linens - as well as décor pieces and hand-thrown pottery vessels that feature forms dictated by the artisan's mark. Soft relaxed fabric textures mixed with uneven wood grains help bring this neutral, look together. New Nouveau Blending 19th century inspired maximalism with a contemporary colour palette this collection takes inspiration from the ornamental art form from the Nouveau era. Rich and luxurious, blending a little bit of history with a more modern aesthetic you can mix and layer into your home. Stylised Lily motifs adorn sumptuous textiles and wallpapers mixed with marbling & stained glass vintage style lighting for a vintage inspired look, with a modern twist.
Wall Street Journal
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wall Street Journal
Brown Clothing Once Meant Poverty. In 2025, It Means Power.
We're currently in a brown 'study,' an outmoded term for self-absorption, a condition the fashion world regularly succumbs to. But in this case, the term is literal: The industry has taken a deep dive into the color of coffee, chocolate and protein-rich meals. From the resurgence of the suntan to the revival of mahogany furniture, brown is ascendant. Supporting this observation: Pantone crowned Mocha Mousse its 2025 color of the year. In fashion, a deep shade of fudge is trending. For evidence, see Miu Miu's rich suede jackets, Gucci's draped satin dresses and Jason Wu's slouchy suits.
National Post
21-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- National Post
New in design: A Midimalist mood
Halfway through this decade, the pendulum of design trends seems to have landed at the centre line. The austerity of minimalism dominated most of the 2010s; then it was slowly and inevitably replaced with colour-drenched, hyper-personalized maximal interiors. Article content Article content Until now. Article content Enter Midimalism: the latest design direction that marries minimalism's simplicity with the warmth and richness of maximalist expression. It may be a design trend, but it's also a cultural pivot, a reflection of our collective craving for overall balance. According to Dayna Isom Johnson, Etsy's in-house trend expert, it's an approach that reflects 'a cultural shift toward intentionality. People are craving spaces that feel grounded and functional, without losing the charm and character that comes with self-expression.' Article content Toronto-based designer and TV personality Samantha Pynn likens the Midimalist movement to a more livable type of maximalism, a warmer take on minimalism. 'I think it's the same thing. It's about balance, and more importantly, it's about figuring out where you fall on the spectrum and just going with it,' Pynn says. (She also quick to add that ''Maximalism isn't going anywhere.') Article content The beauty of taking the 'midi way,' Pynn says, is that it offers design flexibility, merging personal style with pared-back, palatable choices. Article content 'It's all about thoughtful contrast,' says Johnson. She recommends starting with a neutral base, then adding a few standout pieces that bring character or texture. 'Maybe that's a hand-thrown ceramic vase, a vintage textile or a sculptural light fixture.' Each piece should have meaning or visual interest and help create a space that feels curated but comfortable. 'It's about restraint, not restriction,' she advises. Article content Article content Island Luxe Article content To start, there's Island Luxe, a vacation look that's tempered. The influence of the third season of White Lotus is still rippling through interiors, and in Island Luxe, it takes the form of raffia textures, breezy linens and a hint of escapist glamour without overwhelming the senses. '(It's) about channeling that resort feeling, even if you're miles from the beach,' says Isom Johnson. 'Statement fruit bowls, tropical-scented candles and shell-embellished decor set the scene.' Article content Pynn's advice here is to play it down: 'Anything woven or textured —grass cloth, rattan, bamboo — but do it in a Roman shade or a tropical bird-print pillow. You want it to feel collected, not costumed.'
Daily Mail
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
I'm an interior designer and these five trends are making your house look boring and dated
An interior design expert has revealed five trends that are making your home look dated. Alessandra, who runs the Virtual Edit studio between Essex and London with her friend Emily, shared the advice in a video posted on her channel TikTok @ The clip, which racked up more than 185,000 views, ruffled a few feathers in the comments, with some claiming to have these features in their homes. Speaking to her followers, Alessandra revealed it's time to ditch the 'millennial grey' interiors which had a chokehold over the generation for many years. Committing to the aesthetic meant drenching your home in every shade of grey imaginable, resulting in what the designer felt becomes fairly boring looking monochromatic space. Alessandra said: 'It was grey everything, grey sofa, grey curtains, grey walls, stainless steel accents, grey artwork. 'Everything was mirrored, and lots and lots of grey textures on top of each other, faux fur, velvet, crushed velvet, it was a lot.' Millennials have claimed the all grey interior choice was a direct reaction to the decorating choices of boomer parents, which was more loud and Mediterranean with warm golds, oranges, and terracottas. Matching furniture Alessandra claimed that matching furniture sets are also out of date and can make your home look old-fashioned. She added: 'Number two is matching furniture sets, we wanted everything to be so cohesive, everything had the same hardware and all the same wood. 'I get the appeal everything was built to be easy and work in harmony together.' However the interior expert said mismatched furniture can also complement each other nicely without matching too much. Some people in the comments revealed that matching furniture used to be a sign of wealth and it meant you were able to afford to buy the full matching set on the same day. Live Laugh Love signs Meanwhile another interior faux pas is the 'Live, Laugh, Love' signs that became popular around 2010. Alessandra said: 'The live laugh love is the noughties equivalent of home sweet home from the 90s.' However she said there was still a place for slogan artwork in the house, saying it can be done in a trendy way in children's bedrooms. Black hardwear Elsewhere, she claimed matte black hardware on kitchen cabinets and bathroom taps is no longer in fashion. She said: 'This was a really big thing during that farmhouse revival, people were coming away from stainless steel, brass was just on the emergence but hadn't really come true yet. 'Everyone was turning to black hardwear as a quick and easy way to update a kitchen or bathroom. 'There is time for it, it is a cool trend but it is very much just going to be a trend. 'Taps are something that stay with you for 10 to 15 years, to commit to them in such a sharp black is not really a timeless decision. 'I think the reality is as soon as property developers start putting this black hardwear into their kitchens and bathrooms that's how you know the trend is on a steady decline and it's not an easy one to fix. 'With those long lasting decision like taps and hardwear it's always best to just go with a timeless decision.' The clip, which racked up over 185, 000 views, ruffled a few feathers in the comments with some claiming to have these features in their homes One big light Finally, Alessandra claimed the biggest faux pas of all is 'using the big light' in the middle of a room. 'This is a hill that I will die on and one of my worst interior trends is having a fixation around one big light. 'For me one of the worst is spotlights in places that should be ambient lighting, like living rooms and bedrooms, the only places spotlights should be in is bathrooms and kitchens', she added. Many rushed to the comments with their own thoughts on the interior suggestions. One person said: 'Watching this from my 'grey' home with matchy matchy furniture' Alessandra replied: 'Watching this from my home with my one feature wall, girl we live and learn.' Another added: 'Matching furniture was considered a luxury when I was young. Meant you could afford to go out in 1 go & buy it new.' A third said: 'And this is why you shouldn't decorate based on trends. Our house is colourful and playful with touches of all of these things, but nothing so heavy it could be considered 'dated'. To which she replied: 'Preachhhh! The most important thing in your home is that it represents YOU and is a space you want to spend time in' A fourth added: 'Biggest regret putting black hardware in the bathroom when we renovated 7 years ago. Need it gone.'
