Trend Forecast Fall 2025: Colors, Shapes, and Materials in Focus

Interior trends fall 2025 – what’s happening right now?

Fall 2025 brings warmer tones, tactile materials, and more personality in the room. We see a clear shift toward homes that feel both lived-in and intentional, where color, shape, and function interact in harmony.

In this guide, you’ll get a complete overview of the interior trends dominating right now – whether you love decorating privately or want to work professionally with interiors.

Trend Colors Fall 2025: Warmth, Depth, and Tone-on-Tone

One of the most searched questions in October is: which colors are trendy this fall?

Fall 2025 is dominated by muted, natural palettes with elements of unexpected shades. Color combinations are often tone-on-tone and used across entire rooms – from wall paint to textiles and furniture.

Examples of trending interior colors fall 2025:

• Amber – warm, earthy, and energizing

• Lavender gray – calming lilac meets sophisticated gray

• Muted peach – softer than coral, but still lively

• Forest green and sage green – function as a neutral base

• Dark chocolate and coffee – perfect for accent walls or furniture

• Rust pink – often in textiles, curtains, and accessories

💡 Tip for decorators: Use color as a tool to enhance the mood of a room. Choose a shade that recurs in at least three elements – e.g. wall, rug, and textiles.

Material Trends Fall 2025: Tactile, Recycled, and Classic

This season’s material choices are about feel, structure, and sustainability. It’s no longer enough that something looks good – it should feel right too. Materials that convey craftsmanship, history, and quality are in focus.

Trending materials this fall:

• Wood with visible grain – walnut, oak, and cherry are popular

• Checked wool & cotton – in textiles, rugs, and curtains

• Limestone, brick, and plaster – adding texture to walls and floors

• Frosted glass & opaque ceramics – for light transmission with privacy

• Stainless steel & dark metals – accent details in kitchens and bathrooms

• Recycling & vintage – reupholstered furniture and reused interiors

Scandi trend 2.0: Combine Scandinavian minimalism with vintage and raw surfaces to create balance between new and old.

Shape Trends in Interiors 2025: Soft Meets Graphic

Shapes in 2025 are both rounded and structured. We see a combination of soft, inviting silhouettes and clear geometric forms. The result is rooms that feel both safe and visually interesting.

Some clear form trends:

• Bulky sofas and armchairs – create visual softness

• Block-shaped tables and sideboards – stability and weight

• Asymmetrical mirrors and art – break away from straight lines

• Arched doorways & niches – making a comeback in both new builds and renovations

• Furniture in organic forms – inspired by nature

💡 Style tip: Combine something organic (like a round sofa) with something strict (like a rectangular coffee table) to create dynamic contrast.

Lifestyle Influences Shaping Fall Interiors

Interior trends 2025 are influenced not only by fashion and design, but also by how we live, work, and socialize.

The three biggest style movements this fall:

• Hostingcore Social spaces in focus. Living rooms get a “lounge” feel with plenty of seating, serving areas, and textiles that invite togetherness.

• Soft Urban Soft urbanism – a style suited to smaller city homes. Muted colors, multifunctional furniture, and subdued lighting.

• Scandi Nostalgia A return of Swedish home ideals from the 70s, 80s, and 90s: wood paneling, school posters, valance curtains, and butter-yellow walls.

What Do These Trends Mean for You as a Decorator?

Understanding trends is an important tool in the profession – not to follow them blindly, but to interpret them in a way that feels relevant to the client’s lifestyle.

• You get inspiration for color and material choices in your projects

• You can position yourself as updated and relevant

• You learn to translate trend into reality – e.g. creating moodboards, styling proposals, or concepts

For those new to the industry: Trends are also a fantastic way into the conversation. They make it easier to talk with clients and show that you’re up to date.

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