What’s next in design: Moe’s takes its cue from cultural changes
Cultural shifts are influencing many of the design trends for 2025 according to Moe's latest outlook for 2025.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Cultural shifts are being reflected in the design trends for 2025, whether it’s a move toward traditional design details, the adoption of more daring, contemporary looks or a return to deeper, grounded colors.
These trends were among those laid out by Maura Dineen, creative director at Moe’s Home Collection, a 25-year-old, second-generation home furnishings company, during a recent webinar highlighting results from its first industry survey.
The survey, which gathered input from more than 400 retailers, interior designers and buyers in the United States and Canada, provided insights on the four major themes identified by Moe’s.
Crafted Heritage, explained Dineen, reflects a deeper desire for connection to roots, family or heritage details. This trend, which is all about blending styles, she said, has been growing in significance.
Among the survey takeaways related to this theme was the increased importance of tapestry. About one-third of respondents predicted heritage tapestry would dominate pattern trends in 2025. Similarly, artisan weaves are a preferred material, according to those polled, because of its nod to heritage craftsmanship.
“Rattan really paved the way for this,” said Dineen, who noted a more modern take is the use of thicker woven looks such as rope applications.
“We’re seeing this traditional crafted heritage approach being really meaningful for Millennials and Gen X. It taps into this powerful sense of nostalgia,” she said.
The next theme — Bold is Timeless — is very much the opposite of the first one, said Dineen. It celebrates daring, expressive interiors and individuality. Moe’s survey found 40% of respondents see eclectic spaces coming to the fore in 2025.
Dineen explained this look is about saturated colors, chrome details, lacquered finishes, things that emphasize personal style and reject conformity.
Color is hot topic, said Dineen, and the outlook here is for a shift from light neutrals to deeper tones. The standout in the Earthy, Rich Tones trend is espresso brown, she said, with 59% of survey takers predicting it will lead the way.
Since High Point Market in the fall, she said, Moe’s has seen an uptick in interest in brown tones. Embracing deeper hues, which can run from brown to burgundy to dark green, is about creating homes that are restorative and nurturing and create solace, she said.
The final trend Dineen outlined, called Functional Simplicity, is expressed through multi-functional furniture and smart, space-saving designs such as hidden beds, built-in storage in upholstery or enclosed bookcases.
About one-fifth of survey respondents said minimalism, with its clean, purposeful aesthetic, will take off within 2025 trends.
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