Hawkins knit blanket pictured in @yunji_yi's space
Maximalism, But Make It Personal
2025 is not here for cookie-cutter minimalism. This year, it's all about you - your weird little treasures, your vintage finds, your color crushes. Maximalist layering is back (not that it ever left), but it’s less "pile everything on" and more "layer with love."
Try mixing a bold color throw with neutral upholstery. Style a gallery wall with that drawing your niece made next to your flea market print. It's your story, not a catalog.
Want a starting point? Anchor the room with a low-slung sofa or sectional and add a pair of mirrors to bounce the vibe (and the light) around. Tuck a console table behind the sofa with your favorite coffee table books and a ceramic bowl you picked up on a trip. The vibe? Curated chaos, but make it cozy.
Guthrie Throw pictured in @charlenebct's space
Curve Appeal: Soft Shapes Everywhere
In 2025, we’re breaking up with straight lines. Curved and irregular shapes are having a moment, and honestly? We’re into it.
Curved sofas, round coffee tables, wavy-edged rugs, it all adds a softness, a sense of ease. These shapes feel human. A little less polished, a little more "come sit, stay a while."
Pair it with a light palette to make your living space feel airy. Bonus points for sculptural forms that double as art. Try a lamp with a blob-shaped base or a mirror that looks like it was doodled in a daydream. Furniture doesn’t have to be serious to be stylish.
Barbosa Throw pictured in @atelier_1.03's space
Wellness, But Make It Look Good
Your living room isn't just a place to host movie nights. It can also be your sanctuary, your breath of calm in the chaos. Enter: wellness spaces.
Think cozy corners, comfortable seating, maybe even a reading nook with a console table and a stack of books you’ll probably start someday. Add a splash of greenery, a linen throw, and a playlist of ambient jazz? Chef's kiss.
And hey, if you've got a little corner that catches the light just right, turn it into a morning coffee spot. All you need is a plush chair, a side table, and a moment to exhale. Designing for wellness doesn't mean you need a meditation room. Just carve out moments of peace wherever they make sense.
Hudson throw pictured in @house__liel's space
The Great Indoors: Nature-Inspired Everything
We’re still loving that earthy, grounded vibe. Bring in natural light, solid wood, medium tone wood floors, and leafy greens that make your place feel like a cabin in a Miyazaki film.
Go for light colors, organic textures, and decor that doesn’t try too hard. Think: linen drapes, a coffee table that looks like it came from driftwood, and a vintage sofa that makes you feel like you inherited taste.
Add touches like woven baskets, rattan side tables, and ceramics with irregular glazes. It's not about pretending you're in a forest, it's about making your living environment feel calm, centered, and connected to something bigger.
Frantz Throw pictured in @eunes.home's space
A Limited Color Palette With Big Energy
You don't have to shout to stand out. A limited color palette, especially in cool shades or neutral shades, can still turn heads when done right.
Try this: keep your base tones soft (hello, beige walls) and layer in subtle moments of texture and shape. A sofa with legs to show off that floor space, maybe? Or a bold wall statement in a deep rust or olive?
Play with scale and form to add interest. Think tall pampas in a squat vase. A chunky knit blanket on a streamlined couch. Keep it tonal, but never flat.
Guarena Throw by artist Thomas Gaudinet
Bright Pops, Big Personality
Still into bright colors? Us too. The trick is knowing where to use them. Try a throw pillow in poppy red, a cobalt blue anchor piece, or even a pair of armchairs in something unexpected (sunflower yellow, we see you).
In a room with white walls and a neutral color palette, these moments of vibrance do all the talking. Loud in the best way.
You can also sneak color in through decor objects, like quirky candles, illustrated trays, or a splashy poster with major attitude.
Furniture That Actually Gets You
Your sofa should be down for a nap and an impromptu house party. Same goes for your chairs, your ottoman, your everything. 2025 is bringing in overstuffed furniture, extra seating, and smart pieces that don’t just sit pretty, they live with you.
We love a good sectional sofa that adapts to your layout, or a modern coffee table that doubles as game night central.
Need to make it stretch for guests? Try floor poufs, a pair of armchairs, or even a seating nook by the window with layered cushions. Nothing about this should feel too precious.
Classic With a Twist
If traditional decor makes you feel something, lean in. Just don't let it get dusty. Bring in classic colors like navy, mustard, or forest green and layer with artful forms.
Mix a vintage sofa with a newer sculptural piece, or throw some eclectic wall art into an otherwise "clean" room. Add a solid wood table that could’ve belonged to your great aunt (in a good way), and top it with something unexpected, like a ceramic chicken. It’s your house. You make the rules.
Melba Throw by artist Suvi Suitala
Tiny Space, Big Mood
Decorating compact spaces doesn’t mean scaling back style. Think vertically. Use mirrors. Pick pieces that serve more than one purpose (hello, sofa with legs and smart storage ottoman).
Keep the vibe light with a neutral palette, but don’t shy away from art, pattern, or layered textiles. Your 600 square feet has main character energy.
Also: pops of color aren’t just for big rooms. A single bold chair in a sea of beige can absolutely steal the show.
Moretti Throw pictured in @maeisonjen's living room
Make Your Walls Do Something
Blank walls? Missed opportunity. 2025 wants you to go bold. Try a bold wall statement, mix-and-match frames, or hang a throw like a tapestry (yes, really). Add decor objects that start conversations.
Make your living environment feel lived-in. Hang art you made. Art your friends made. Art your kid made. It’s not about perfection, it’s about personality.
Throw in a gallery wall, a weird clock, or even a sculptural sconce. Whatever says, "Yeah, I live here. And I like it."
Final Thought: Do What Feels Like You
The real trend in 2025? Rooms with soul. Forget design rules, pin what you love, and build a room that makes you smile every time you walk in.
It’s not about being on trend. It’s about being into it. And if it makes you want to sit down, take a deep breath, and stay a while, that’s the point.
So light the candle. Rearrange the pillows. Throw the throw. This is your space. Let it feel like it.
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FAQs
How do I decorate a living room wall without it feeling cluttered?
Start with one statement piece: a large canvas, a woven throw, gallery wall or a bold mirror. Then build around it with smaller pieces: framed prints, sculptural sconces, or floating shelves with personality-packed objects. Just remember to give things breathing room. Not every inch needs to be filled to make a statement. See this blog post about how to choose statement wall art pieces
What are some cool decoration ideas for a living room corner?
Corners are your secret weapon. Try a floor lamp and an overstuffed armchair to make a reading nook. Or add a tall plant and a tiny side table. Even just a stack of books and a quirky stool can give an awkward corner a little glow-up.
I live in an apartment, any decorating ideas for a smaller living room?
Absolutely. Go vertical with shelves or a gallery wall. Choose furniture with legs to keep things airy, and stick to a limited color palette to keep the space feeling calm. Layer in throws, art, and soft lighting to add character without chaos. See more ideas here
What are good colors for a living room in 2025?
We’re loving soft, grounding neutrals like oat, sand, and mushroom, paired with bold pops, like paprika, cobalt, or moss. Want to play it safe but still make it sing? Try a neutral shade palette with one big unexpected moment (a bright chair, a colorful rug, a wild piece of art). See this blog post on ways to create a colorful interior design for your home
Can I use bold color in a neutral room?
Absolutely. That’s the magic. Use color as an accent through throws, pillows, or wall art.
What furniture works best in small spaces?
Look for sofa with legs, multifunctional tables, and pieces that feel open but still comfy.
