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The Must-Have Interior Design Trends for 2025
The year 2025 marks a real turning point in interior design. After several years dominated by minimalist styles and neutral tones, the desire for personalisation and authenticity is regaining momentum. Natural materials, warm colours, and objects with rich histories are making a big comeback. More than ever, interior decor becomes a form of expression, where each item tells a story and creates a unique atmosphere.
Whether you’re looking to refresh your home entirely or simply add some trendy touches, the Alfama Chic team reveals the decor trends to watch in 2025 !
What are the key decor trends in 2025?
This year promises to be full of character in interior design. Between a return to natural materials, warm colours, and vintage lounge furniture, the must-have trends of 2025 emphasise authenticity and warmth. At Alfama Chic, we love it!
1. Vintage and Retro Chic
Vintage returns strongly in 2025 but with a modern twist. Rather than just buying antique furniture, this trend combines vintage items with contemporary pieces, creating a harmonious and sophisticated interior. Vintage lamps made of brass or textured glass are central elements, bringing charm and functionality. Contemporary accents combined with retro furniture, such as velvet armchairs or solid wooden tables, create timeless and cosy interiors.
Contemporary living room with soft tones, central fireplace, rounded furniture and a terracotta-inspired palette. A warm and soothing atmosphere.
2. Light at the Heart of Interior Decor
This year, lighting moves beyond mere functionality, becoming a key decorative element. Sculptural lamps with original and artistic shapes add personality and chic style to your living room. Textured glass table lamps offer a vibrant dimension, while retro wall lights create a warm atmosphere. Lighting now structures spaces and highlights materials, not just illuminating them.
Camille vintage table lamp : faceted moulded glass globe on a brushed brass base. A soft, elegant light for a chic retro ambiance.
The vintage Camille lamp combines the charm of moulded, tinted opaline glass with the elegance of its brushed brass base. This duo of materials creates a refined contrast between retro style and contemporary lines. Delicate and luminous, it adds a touch of character to your interior.
Placed on a bedside table or a beautiful chest of drawers, it fits in naturally and enhances your space with elegance
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Discover our beautiful selection of vintage lighting to illuminate your interior.
3. Sustainable and Raw Materials
In line with previous years, natural materials remain one of the major living room decor trends for 2025. The goal here is to create a beautiful home that respects the environment. Solid light-coloured wood, such as oak, or darker options like walnut, is favoured for furniture and natural flooring, offering warmth and sturdiness. Inspired by the bohemian style, rattan and cane furniture bring lightness and authenticity, while natural textiles such as linen and organic cotton are used for curtains and cushions. Terracotta and handcrafted ceramics add an organic and timeless touch to spaces, while subtle metallic materials, like brass or steel, are used in lighting and accessories, creating a subtle contrast with softer elements. These organic and durable materials create aesthetic, warm, and environmentally friendly spaces, while adding diverse visual textures.
4. Eco-Friendly Trend
More than ever in 2025, environmental awareness profoundly influences interior design, and eco-responsibility becomes a lifestyle in its own right. Facing ecological challenges, consumers prefer recycled materials, organic textiles and objects resulting from upcycling, transforming reclaimed items into unique designer pieces. Goodbye modern furniture and mass production from the Swedish giant; once again this year, authentic furniture that tells a story is preferred. This approach is no longer limited to DIY enthusiasts but also inspires major brands and designers to rethink their collections with greater environmental responsibility. Furniture made from certified wood, ecological paints and lighting fixtures crafted from sustainable materials are now preferred choices. Upcycling, the art of giving a second life to old objects, fully embodies this 2025 decor trend. Rather than buying new, people hunt for, reclaim, and makeover vintage furniture or lighting, transforming them into unique items. Adopting these practices is much more than a simple aesthetic choice; it’s committing to an interior that’s simultaneously elegant, ethical, and planet-friendly. In 2025, sustainable decoration is no longer optional—it’s truly a must-follow trend.
What is the Trendy Colour for 2025 ?
Colour trends in 2025 blend natural shades and vibrant accents for warm, dynamic interiors. Trendy colours to adopt include :
Mocha Mousse : Pantone® 2025, a warm, enveloping chocolate brown, bringing elegance and calmness.
Earthy shades : terracotta, ochre—perfect for warm and comforting decor.
Natural colours : sage green, off-white, sand—for timeless, nature-inspired softness.
Warm colours : paprika red, burgundy, caramel—for cosy sophistication.
Vibrant hues : cobalt blue, mustard yellow, burnt orange, cherry red—for a dynamic, modern touch.
Balancing soft and bold colours creates harmonious and vibrant interiors.
Soft and cozy atmosphere in this living room with mocha mousse tones, where the velvet armchair and textured cushions blend perfectly with natural materials and wooden elements. A perfect example of 2025 living room decor trends.
What Objects are Trending in 2025 ?
In 2025, trendy objects focus on the combination of functionality, aesthetics, and sustainability. Connected objects become essential, with technology increasingly integrated into interior decoration, such as smart modern lighting fixtures or invisible audio systems that blend seamlessly into spaces. Sculptural objects also gain prominence, particularly pendant lights and curvilinear furniture with artistic shapes that become genuine collector’s pieces. Vintage remains highly popular, with objects and lamps from the 1950s to the 1970s adding character to modern interiors. Objects made from eco-friendly and upcycled materials are experiencing significant growth, contributing to more responsible decoration. Handcrafted decorative accessories also make a significant comeback, adding a personal and authentic touch. In 2025, every object becomes an extension of the home’s identity, merging design, technology, and environmental awareness.
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What are the Lighting Trends for 2025 ?
In 2025, lighting fixtures are no longer merely functional; they evolve beyond decorative objects, becoming genuine works of art ! They play with light and space to enhance every room—bedroom, living room, kitchen, and even bathroom :
Retro wall sconces and table lamps : decorative inspirations straight from the 1950s–70s, adding a touch of nostalgia and sophistication.
Lamps made from natural materials : wood, rattan, handcrafted ceramics, bringing warmth and authenticity into interiors.
Coloured glass table lamps : making a major comeback, creating fascinating plays of light and a vibrant ambiance.
Smart and connected lighting : allowing customisation of lighting according to needs and moods.
Sculptural lighting fixtures : unique and artistic designs becoming essential decorative elements.
The vintage Zoé lamp charms with the subtle combination of its tinted opaline glass and brass base. It embodies the perfect balance between retro charm and contemporary elegance, making it a unique piece that brings character and refinement to any interior.