Colour and design predictions for 2025

Merino Laminates, December 19, 2024

We are all set to bring in the new year and are quite excited to see the design trends for 2025! In the past few years, pastel colours, dainty and retro patterns were doing the rounds but we are about to witness a shift in some design elements, while some others will continue to dominate. Here is a quick look at some decor trends for 2025 that you can use to elevate the design of your home:

1. Minimalism with a mix of cozy

Minimalism has been a trend for a while, and this trend will continue well into 2025, where designs will be uncluttered, sleek and elegant. Even if there are layers of textures or subtle patterns, the outcome will still be subtle and the aim will remain to create flowing, seamless spaces awash with abundant natural light.

While pastels had a spotlight for the longest time, the focus has shifted to darker tones. With Pantone colour of the year 2025 being mocha mousse, we are sure to witness a lot of browns, dark reds and similar colours in decor in the form of woodwork, wall paints and upholstery. with cosy dark colours like dark reds, browns etc.

2. A play of textures

This year already witnessed a lot of textures in decor and it will only become more prominent in 2025. Textured walls and ceilings will be a huge trend that you can try in your home too. From wooden ceilings to walls with fluted laminates, stone finish or even concrete finish- this is one design feature that will become the focal point in your home. If you wish to try this, but do not want to go through the hassle of installing stone or concrete, you can explore the varied offerings from Merino Laminates as we have more than 500 designs with stone, concrete, leather finish and more.

3. Focus on wellness

Mental well-being is the core to overall good health and now more than ever, home owners seek a space that is their home to relax and rejuvenate their mind. With the fast paced lives that we lead, it has become important to have a space where we can find comfort in, well within our home without having to step out to enjoy similar services outside. A space for yoga, meditation or for reading or painting, spa-like bathrooms are some additions that people want in their homes now. You can pick a corner in your home that is well lit and well ventilated and convert it into your wellness space by picking relaxing colours and comfortable furniture. You can pair this with a lot of plants and little personalised elements like travel souvenirs, photos or art that you enjoy.

4. Bringing outdoors indoors

Another trend that first made its presence during covid, this has now become a favourite of many homeowners. You may not have time to go out and spend time in nature anymore, but you can certainly bring nature indoors in many different ways depending on the size of your home. From having large, folding doors that open into gardens or terraces landscaped to perfection or just having a lot of indoor plants if you do not have access to an outdoor space- you can try different ideas to bring nature inside your home. Adding fresh cut flowers, choosing a subtle and earthy decor theme and pairing this with lots of fauna across different rooms is a great way to not only create a treat to the eyes, but it also improves the indoor air quality too!

5. Sustainable materials and alternates

More and more homeowners are conscious about the material they use and the impact their home has on the ecology. Thus, they are seeking sustainable material and alternatives to material like stone, concrete etc. As a brand, we at Merino are thrilled to bring to you products that are made with sustainability at the heart of all our operations and we are thrilled to bring to you cheaper and more sustainable alternatives that you can use to elevate the decor of your space without creating a negative impact on the environment.

6. Tech savvy is the way to be!

Another trend that will continue to dominate is the integration of the latest technology in the design of spaces. From simple motion sensor lights to tech savvy security systems, homes now have a lot of technology integrated into them as these features make our lives easier. It is now also important to have lots of hidden plug points, ergonomic furniture, work desks, table lamps etc. as many people now work from home and need a proper set-up to enhance  their productivity at home.

We hope that these design predictions for the upcoming year help you create a space that is trendy, functional and sustainable! Always understanding and prioritising our needs and creating a design and theme around it is the best way to create a space that is elegant and user-friendly.