January 30, 2025

Top 5 Home Design Trends for 2025

Welcome to 2025! With the new year comes a fresh wave of home design trends that are captivating the attention of homebuyers and designers alike. We’re thrilled to highlight some of the top design styles already making waves this year. Here are our top 5 home design trends for 2025!

Making Space for Wellness

Homebuyers and renters alike are increasingly seeking spaces that promote overall wellness and comfort. According to Elle Décor, Zillow has observed a 14% rise in engagement with listings mentioning the word “cozy.” This trend is reflected in the growing demand for architectural elements like spa and wellness sanctuaries. Whether it’s dedicated meditation alcove, home gyms, reading nooks, or rooms painted in calming nature-inspired shades, people are gravitating towards designs that foster a sense of tranquility and connection to nature.

Figure 1: Meditation Space in Cemetery Lane Project by Christie’s International Realty

Figure 2: Fitness Room in Grace Collection by Thomas James Homes

Reconnecting with Nature

This theme of comfort and warmth is making its way into various floorplans as highlighted by a return to earthy, natural materials. Homebuyers are gravitating towards deep tones like burgundy, navy blue, saturated green, and warm terracotta. Alongside these rich colors, the use of raw materials such as stone, clay, ceramics, and wood are becoming increasingly popular. These elements help create a calming sanctuary, allowing homeowners to reconnect with the soothing presence of nature in their spaces.

Figure 3: Ocean Center Apartments by Pacific 6

Figure 4: Plan Forest in Saguaro Reserve by Mattamy Homes

Plants, Plants, and More Plants

In line with this overarching theme of wellness, 2025 is shaping up to be the year of statement greenery. It’s not just about deep, rich shades or botanical wallpaper- indoor plants are becoming key accent pieces in living spaces and even bedrooms. This rise in incorporating plants aligns with the shift towards natural home palettes. Beyond their aesthetic appeal, indoor plants promote a sense of calm and naturally purify the air, making them the perfect addition for anyone aiming to enhance wellness in their homes.

Figure 5: Sonoma Hills by Trumark Homes

Figure 6: Malu Koa by Castle & Cooke and Team Vision

Lighting as Art

Artful lighting is taking center stage this year, with a growing trend towards statement pieces that serve both as functional elements and as works of art. This approach, long embraced by several of our luxury home builder partners, is now being used more widely to elevate spaces in 2025. Sculptural lighting adds depth and interest to minimalist rooms, while seamlessly integrating form and function to enhance more elaborately decorated spaces.

Figure 7: Shasta Plan for Trails at Shurtz Canyon by Mann Development

Figure 8: Plan 3 for Haddington by CalWest

Dedicated Spaces for Improved Acoustics

Finally, one of the most intriguing trends for home builders is the growing interest in dedicated spaces within homes. While open floor plans have been popular, there’s a noticeable shift toward more structured layouts that maintain visual connectivity but offer functional separation. Buyers are now seeking features like secondary work kitchens, drop zones, cozy seating nooks, and wellness spaces that provide acoustic barriers to reduce noise and better fit their lifestyles. We’re especially excited about the rise of dedicated drop zones and pet washes which are becoming standout elements in modern home design trends.

Figure 9: Drop Zone in Plan 3 of the Grace Collection by Thomas James Homes

Figure 10: Prep Kitchen in the Grace Collection by Thomas James Homes

These are just a few of the exciting trends shaping the future of home design, and we can’t wait to see how they continue to evolve to meet consumer needs and preferences. At Focus360, we take pride in staying ahead of industry trends, ensuring that the projects we bring to life for our partners are fresh, innovative, and forward-thinking. Many of these trends are already inspiring our design packages! From custom, client-curated pieces to ready-to-browse packages for furnishing Virtual Model Homes, our Interior Design Specialist, Kristine, and our talented interior designer, Dena, are collaborating to ensure these emerging trends are thoughtfully reflected in our offerings.

Of course, there are many more trends we couldn’t cover in this article, but staying updated with industry insights is key to understanding what buyers want and what’s trending. Stay informed, stay inspired, and stay ahead of the curve with us!

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