As 2025 springs to life, there is a wave of new residential architecture trends to look out for. Whether you are renovating your current home or looking for inspiration for the floor plan layout of a new house, it’s worth learning about the latest interior design schemes.
The innovative home construction design choices kicking off the year include:
English-Inspired Kitchens
Anglophiles and fans of cottage or colonial styles are enjoying a resurgence in English-style kitchens. With dark wood cabinetry and historical paint colors (think rich navy and deep hunter green), these spaces are cozy and classic. Complete the style with natural countertop materials such as butcher’s block, soapstone, and aged wood ceiling beams.
Range alcoves are becoming popular across other home construction design styles as well. These recessed niches add an architectural focal point to a kitchen’s design and present an opportunity for a bolder backsplash.
Rounded Furniture
To contrast with a closed structural blueprint, many decorators are leaning into soft curves for their furnishings. Rounded coffee tables and dining areas featuring cylindrical legs are the name of the game.
Similarly, an increasing number of homes are sporting arched doorways and windows. These playful, curved shapes soften the harshness of right angles and create an inviting atmosphere.
Pro tip: Keep arches tall and narrow for a more modern appearance, or lean into the curve craze with squat, round windows, and wide arched doors for a cozy home that looks straight out of the Shire.
Shower Rooms
Shower rooms are becoming increasingly popular for those with the luxury of a larger bathroom. These fully enclosed spaces with glass doors create a luxurious spa-like atmosphere and allow homeowners to enjoy appliances such as steam and saunas that require a sealed space to function properly.
This major style elevation best fits modern bathroom designs with sleek fixtures and a tranquil color scheme.
Textured Cabinet Fronts
Another popular development in home construction design is the use of woven and mesh cabinet fronts. These textured surfaces add interest to an otherwise dull expanse of cabinetry, making them the perfect choice for a bohemian kitchen or bathroom. Warm, woven materials soften the coldest spaces and make daily trips to the bathroom feel a little more like a tropical vacation.
For added contrast, choose a woven cane material lighter or darker than the cabinet’s wood framing. This adds dimension and interest to the room without overwhelming other design choices.
Wood for Warmth
While interior design of the early 2000s favored cool whites and grays for a chic, minimal look, modern preferences include wood elements for added warmth. Ceiling beams, trims, wall paneling, and stained cabinetry all allow the natural beauty of wood to shine through and create a more welcoming environment.
Designers pair these wood touches with warm, neutral paint colors and woven textiles to maximize coziness.
Layers Upon Layers Upon Layers
Again eschewing the minimalism trends, maximalist decor is taking off. Layering is essential to this design trend, with bold colors and patterns playing off each other to create an eclectic but harmonious room.
Think simple woven rugs layered under bold ornamental ones or colorful art prints hung over patterned wallpaper in complementary colors. The key to layering successfully is to keep a central color scheme in mind (even a broad one) and to incorporate different textures and shapes, creating a balanced room with an abundance of personality.
Sustainable Home Design
Perhaps one of the year’s biggest and most positive trends is the uptick in sustainable home construction design. Designs featuring energy-efficient climate control options, enhanced green space, and sustainable materials are becoming more mainstream each year.
These changes reflect a growing concern over the effects of climate change and present an exciting opportunity for creative new designs that work with the earth rather than against it.
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