5 Home Trends We’re Leaving Behind in 2025

Some design trends have worn out their welcome. That’s not to say that they’re inherently bad—at one point, they may have been all the rage—but as we move into 2026, we can’t help but feel that some aesthetics feel tired and outdated.

So while they may have had their place at one point in time, we’re saying goodbye to these home trends in the new year. Here’s hoping they stay in 2025, so we can all start fresh this January.

Faux Materials and Finishes

If there’s one thing that designers have been saying for the new year, it’s that faux finishes are out. Vinyl flooring and manufactured stone often feel like more affordable options, but if they are within reach, natural materials are a better bet. Biophilic design is still wildly popular, and one of the best ways to feel closer to the great outdoors is to infuse your home with natural materials like wood or stone.

So while these imitation materials may have had their place at one point, many are now willing to pay a premium for more authentic options.

All-White Rooms

At long last, the all-white kitchen has become a relic of the past. For years, many were afraid to experiment with color and preferred to drench their living spaces in different shades of white. And while Pantone has christened Cloud Dancer, a subtle off-white, as its Color of the Year, we’re hoping that white endures as a subtle accent, or as a larger part of a more layered room.

Instead, we’re now gravitating toward cozy earth tones and an array of materials that bring different textures and hues to a space. Homeowners aren’t playing it safe with all-white anymore—and we’re looking forward to a more colorful year in 2026.

Bouclé

Bouclé has had its time in the sun. The nubby material will always be a part of the interior design canon, but its absolute dominance for the last few years has finally fizzled out. And while we love bouclé in theory, we think everyone is getting a bit tired of it.

It’s not a goodbye when it comes to your bouclé armchairs and sectionals, though—it’s more of a see you later—and a look toward other, more sumptuous materials instead.

Accent Walls

We know it’s been a popular choice, but we’re leaving accent walls in 2025. Color drenching is more popular than ever, so more and more people are opting to cover their walls and ceiling from top to bottom in a single hue, rather than sticking to just one surface.

In addition, accent walls can break up a space, making it feel smaller and more disconnected. With demand for cozy, natural design elements on the rise, this sort of approach feels increasingly out of place.

Modern Farmhouse

Modern farmhouse was a hit in the 2010s, but it’s reached a point of overexposure. Now, many are moving on—in particular, the style doesn’t feel in line with the demand for color and texture that’s about to skyrocket in 2026.

While the exposed wood beams and black-and-white, neutral palette of modern farmhouse can be stylish in the right context, overall we’re ready for a break from this aesthetic.