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Let’s look at the design trends influencing our homes and workplaces in 2025. This coming year will have bold colors, stylish and functional spaces, and a seamless integration of indoor and outdoor areas. Plus, we will share how our team uses design to create empowering and inspiring commercial spaces.
1. Dark, Moody, Earthy Colors
Forget the bright whites and light neutrals—people are embracing dark, moody, earthy colors to make a statement in their homes and offices. We’re seeing these colors pop up in home offices, powder bathrooms, and even laundry rooms! In commercial spaces, we’ve noticed it in lobbies and restaurants - extenuating the mood using dark, sophisticated tones.
We love this shift, as it brings a unique, custom feel to our design spaces. Don’t worry if dark colors feel a little intimidating; our designers know how to pair them with just the right lighting and furniture to keep things balanced. Sometimes, we’ll even soften the intensity with a gorgeous coordinating wallpaper. If you’re curious about our favorite shades, we’re all about Benjamin Moore Dark Olive 2140-30 and Farrow & Ball Studio Green No.93—they’re the perfect mix of bold and elegant.
2. Wellness and Functionality
Another trend we love is how much more attention people are paying to wellness in their homes, all without sacrificing style. With so much time spent at home these days, clients want spaces that look and feel good. And that means they need to be functional and sustainable.
We’re designing spaces that really work for how people live, with dedicated areas for specific activities like work, relaxation, and socializing. It’s all about functional zoning—making sure the flow of the space makes sense. We also consider lighting and air quality to help create healthier environments. Big windows or skylights let in lots of natural light, and we love adding plants for that biophilic touch that looks great and boosts air quality.
3. Bringing the Outdoors In
The third big trend we’re seeing for 2025 is that people are making the most of their outdoor spaces and treating them as an extension of their homes. It’s no longer just about having a nice backyard; it’s about making it a fully functional space where you can relax, entertain, or even work. My own personal landscape project just wrapped up, and now my family and I love spending weekends outside. We’ve been enjoying all three meals together under our covered pergola—it’s become our favorite gathering spot.
We’re seeing more and more clients ask for designs that seamlessly blend their indoor and outdoor spaces. That means thinking carefully about how to zone the outdoors just like we would inside so it’s usable year-round. Whether setting up a dining area, a cozy lounge, or even an outdoor kitchen, we ensure the flow works so it feels like a natural extension of the indoor space. If the project requires it, we can involve our architectural and landscape teams to create custom designs that fit the client’s vision perfectly.
Commercial Lighting Design
Have you ever walked into a big hotel lobby or commercial space and instantly felt empowered or excited—but didn’t know why? That’s the magic of great design. It’s not just the materials, furniture, or colors. A lot of it actually comes down to lighting.
Many of those impressive spaces wouldn’t feel the same without the proper lighting. Lighting is important in design, especially in large commercial spaces. Because these areas are so big, lighting helps add interest, play with scale, and show off textures in ways that make the space come to life.
While we handle most of the design work at our studio, there’s one thing we always have to collaborate on—lighting. It’s such a big part of a project that we constantly work with our build team to ensure everything works together. From structural elements to HVAC systems and the overall layout, lighting must fit into the bigger picture.
We give our lighting plans to our build team and get their input. Then, we determine what will make the most impact and how to achieve that vision. It’s all about teamwork to get the best results.
At our studio, we love using statement lighting—bold fixtures that become art pieces in themselves. These pieces really draw attention and give a space personality. But lighting isn’t just about bold fixtures. We also use it to highlight textures or key features like shelves, giving the space more dimension.
We mix in ambient lighting to create a softer, more subtle mood. This layering of lighting keeps things interesting and gives the room a balanced vibe. And, of course, all of this takes careful planning and collaboration to bring it all together.
