Home Decor 2025: A Clash Between Neon and Nature
Detroit, vrijdag, 27 juni 2025.
The home decor market in 2025 shows a surprising dichotomy that explores the boundaries of interior design. Consumers are consciously choosing two diametrically opposed aesthetics: the ‘City Glow’ with vibrant neon colours and urban energy, versus the ‘Cottage Flow’ with soft, nature-inspired designs. This trend reflects a profound societal need for both visual stimulation and relaxation. Designers view this movement as a reaction to decades of ‘hustle culture’, with the new generation seeking spaces that are both expressive and calming. The market thus demonstrates a remarkable shift in how people want to experience and shape their living environments.
City Glow: The Energetic Design Current
The ‘City Glow’ trend is characterised by bold neon colours and urban energy. Interior designers like Gretchen Rivera describe this style as a generational expression, with highlights such as Benjamin Moore’s Bryce Canyon and Springtime Bloom paint colours [1]. Brands like Oliver Gal make striking statements with design elements such as acrylic gummy bears and graphic surfboards [1].
Cottage Flow: Return to Simplicity
Opposing the Urban Glow is the ‘Cottage Flow’ trend, characterised by soft wool blankets, vintage quilts, and natural wooden furniture [1]. Etsy reported a remarkable increase of 26,000 percent in searches for ‘French cottage decor’ compared to 2024 [1]. Interior designer Kathy Kuo sees this trend as a reaction to the previous ‘hustle culture’, with consumers longing to return to simplicity and natural environments [1].
Colour Trends in 2025
Soft, sunny colours like butter blonde, misty blue, and muted peach dominate interior trends for 2025 [2]. Designers advise combining these tones with neutral backgrounds such as driftwood beige and soft sage, creating a calming yet stylish atmosphere [2].