ASID Trends Outlook Preview: Top Trends for 2025

As 2024 comes to a close, the American Society of Interior Design (ASID) is excited to reveal the 2025 Trends Outlook Preview.

These fundamental findings, examining shifts across lifestyle, wellness, technology, the workforce, and the economy are a glimpse into ASID’s highly anticipated annual Trends Outlook Report. Created by the Society’s research division, this report examines what trends are set to impact the interior design industry each year. The full 2025 Trends Outlook Report will be available at the end of January.

• Mixing Styles & Cultural Narratives: Incorporating traditional elements with regional and nostalgic influences becomes popular within designers’ work.
• Silver Tsunami & Adaptive Living: The demand for adaptable living solutions is growing in tandem with the aging populating.
• Acceptance of Skepticism: Concerns about transparency and trust towards long-standing institutions are increased.
• Artisan Craft Revival: Consumers drive a demand for timeless, durable pieces.
• Outdoor Integration: With the urge for social engagement amongst nature comes the increase in blending indoor and outdoor spaces.

• Inflation, Tariffs, & Global Market Impact: Younger generations become committed to supporting small businesses in response to certain policies within global markets.
• Shifting Perceptions of Education: Gen Z is increasingly intrigued with attending trade schools versus college, as there’s a prevalent increase in wages within such industries.

• Multigenerational Workforce: Generational diversity within offices fosters collaboration.
• AI Transformation: Paving the Way to a Shorter Workweek: Generative AI has the potential to ease tasks within the workforce, including the workweek’s length.

• Personalization & Customizability: Experiences spanning an abundance of design sectors are enhanced with hyper-personalized AI services.
• Smart Homes & Accessibility: Smart technologies become more affordable, making them increasingly accessible and relevant across all demographics.

• Design for Joy: Incorporating certain shapes and colors for mental health benefits is increased within design.
• Sustainability: Sustainable design becomes driven by circularity and environmentally-friendly materials.
• Toxic Awareness: Toxins in the environment lead certain design decisions, as consumers become aware of negative health effects.
• Lighting Innovations: Lighting solutions become multi-faceted with different means of improvements, in terms of both health and social responsibility.
• Neuro-Inclusive Design: Designing for neurodiversity increasingly encompasses a range of elements, as the awareness to its benefits expands.