As we continue to navigate the vibe of 2025, the world of home, object, and spatial design is clearly embracing a blend of timeless elegance, raw craftsmanship, and experimental materials.
From the minimalist appeal of functional pieces to bold, hand-chiseled aesthetics, this year promises a shift towards design that is both personal and enduring. We spoke with some of the most influential figures in the industry to explore the trends that are shaping the way we live, work, and create in our spaces.
Just as fashion is constantly evolving, so too is the way we approach our homes and living environments. Home design has become the new frontier for personal expression, mirroring the creativity and innovation we see on the runway. With the rise of design-forward furniture and accessories, your home is now just as much of a canvas for style as your wardrobe. As we embrace this crossover, the lines between fashion and interior design continue to blur, with trends in both worlds often reflecting each other.
Here’s what they had to say about the biggest ideas to watch in design for 2025.
Simon James Store Founder & Furniture Designer Simon James
“This year, we will continue to focus on furniture that has longevity and a timeless aesthetic. Materiality and texture remain key parts of our decision-making.”
Acme Co-owners Megan Wyper and Paddy Kennedy
“Our approach to design is pretty simple, we want to create products that are functional, durable yet elegant that can be used everyday. Our products are an extension of the home, the everyday, and having something be a part of that daily rhythm, which can be anything from toast to a special meal with friends. We want our wares to sit in the background and showcase your skills!”
Creative Director atThe Wonder Group Buster Caldwell
“Flintstones brutalism. Hand-chiseled, angular, raw. Gutsy structure, primitive craft, irregular hand-carved geometry, raw edges left blunt. Perhaps a pushback against the hyper-polished minimalism of late – where the makers (rough) touch wins over the mass produced. Think Willo Perrons clay-like furniture, Vince Skellys totum-esque tables, Arno Declercqs monolithic-vampire lounge suites.”
“Synthetic translucency. Sheets, blocks & cylinders of factory-made materials distilled to their purest form. Translucency, reflectivity, surface tension – made ever more alluring through a digital precision. High-gloss acrylics, cast resin, fiberglass, inflatable PVC. Think Skims plasticine interiors, Sabine Marcelis translucent-candy cubes, Soft Baroques puffy-brick counters.”
“Heavy metal. Aluminium or steel, left raw, hyper-polished /reflective or sand-cast/scorched, but inherently metal in their identity. Industrial luxury, dumbed-down brutalist but still somewhat digitally refined – as if CAD & Metal have found their match together. Think Volkerhaug cast-steel lighting, Framas sandblasted alloy shelving, Gentle Monsters metallic interiors, Henry Wilsons objects of desire.”
Co-director at Michael Lett Art Gallery Andrew Thomas
“Art is often about a gut instinct and taking a leap of faith. The art world operates as a constellation of different forces that rotate with artists at the centre. A familiarity with some of these dynamics makes for a good starting point, but this world can quickly become less alien and you will be welcomed into it very warmly. Follow your curiosity and let it take you to places that you wouldn’t have expected, and the rewards begin to multiply.”
Interior designer Katie Lockhart from Katie Lockhart Studio
“Our studio looks to create unique outcomes for each of our clients that leans into their interests and builds off our studios foundations of well crafted interiors.”