
Embracing Color, Texture, and Sustainability: Home Design Trends for 2025
03/13/25 • 21 min
Are you ready to abandon minimalism and embrace a future rich with color, texture, and sustainability? Discover how home design is evolving by 2025 as we, Maria, Miriam, and Jason, unpack the findings from the ASID trend report. We're shedding light on the shift away from monotonous gray and white palettes to spaces that celebrate wellness and complexity. Prepare to learn about the rise of layered lighting for better sleep and blackout drapes that ensure your sanctuary is serene. We're also talking about the enduring charm of natural elements like real plants, which are not just pretty but also improve air quality.
In our exploration of future trends, we emphasize the importance of accessibility and how it elevates everyone's lifestyle. Listen as we discuss the transformation of luxury from excess to sustainability, featuring bold material combinations and unique designs. The resurgence of moody colors and textures signifies a departure from minimalism, with efficient European-style kitchens and adaptable living spaces taking center stage. As we become more aware of mental health, home design is responding with cozy and flexible environments. New professionals are seeking mentorship and positive office experiences, while builders focus on affordable, low-maintenance options for first-time buyers. Join us in this conversation about longevity, adaptability, and sustainability in design.
If you would like to get the links and show notes for this episode, click on the link below:
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Join us for our weekly live sessions and workshops: https://www.designerdiscussionsmarketing.studio/pages/academy
Designer Discussions is an educational interior design podcast on marketing, PR and related business topics. We also provide in-depth, actionable products in the Marketing Studio including time-saving templates and guides to help design professionals grow their businesses.
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Designer Discussions is a partnership of three experts: Jason Lockhart, CEO of KABMS; Maria Martin, founder of DesignAppy; and Mirjam Lippuner, founder of Get Ink DIY
Are you ready to abandon minimalism and embrace a future rich with color, texture, and sustainability? Discover how home design is evolving by 2025 as we, Maria, Miriam, and Jason, unpack the findings from the ASID trend report. We're shedding light on the shift away from monotonous gray and white palettes to spaces that celebrate wellness and complexity. Prepare to learn about the rise of layered lighting for better sleep and blackout drapes that ensure your sanctuary is serene. We're also talking about the enduring charm of natural elements like real plants, which are not just pretty but also improve air quality.
In our exploration of future trends, we emphasize the importance of accessibility and how it elevates everyone's lifestyle. Listen as we discuss the transformation of luxury from excess to sustainability, featuring bold material combinations and unique designs. The resurgence of moody colors and textures signifies a departure from minimalism, with efficient European-style kitchens and adaptable living spaces taking center stage. As we become more aware of mental health, home design is responding with cozy and flexible environments. New professionals are seeking mentorship and positive office experiences, while builders focus on affordable, low-maintenance options for first-time buyers. Join us in this conversation about longevity, adaptability, and sustainability in design.
If you would like to get the links and show notes for this episode, click on the link below:
Transform your marketing with Designer Discussions Academy. In weekly face-to-face sessions, we equip busy business owners with cutting-edge PR strategies, marketing insights, and time-saving tools to not just work in your business, but on your business. Join us to outshine competitors and elevate your business.
Join us for our weekly live sessions and workshops: https://www.designerdiscussionsmarketing.studio/pages/academy
Designer Discussions is an educational interior design podcast on marketing, PR and related business topics. We also provide in-depth, actionable products in the Marketing Studio including time-saving templates and guides to help design professionals grow their businesses.
Download our FREE Client Avatar Guide https://designerdiscussionsmarketing.studio/store.
Designer Discussions is a partnership of three experts: Jason Lockhart, CEO of KABMS; Maria Martin, founder of DesignAppy; and Mirjam Lippuner, founder of Get Ink DIY
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Mastering Your Digital Life: Top Apps for Productivity and Wellness in 2025
Unlock the secrets to mastering your digital life as we uncover the best apps for design professionals in 2025. Miriam, our app connoisseur, guides us through a journey of productivity and scheduling tools that promise to enhance your life without overwhelming it. We'll discuss the importance of conducting an app purge to maintain balance and wellness, and the growing integration of AI in iOS updates. With an eye on protecting personal privacy and business operations, learn how to disable data collection and notifications effectively. This episode is your guide to curating an app selection that aligns with your personal goals and strategies, ensuring a more controlled and beneficial digital experience.
Explore the power of productivity with tools and techniques that streamline both work and personal life. From Grammarly's free version for Mac enthusiasts to the dynamic Motion calendar management tool, we share practical advice for optimizing your time. Discover how Boomerang for Gmail enhances email management and how Asana can coordinate tasks seamlessly. We also venture into wellness with apps like Deepak Chopra's Presence, Calm, and Headspace, along with exercise and journaling tools like Glow and the Five Minute Journal. Listen as we share personal experiences and recommendations, encouraging you to experiment with these apps to find the perfect fit for your wellness and productivity needs.
If you would like to get the links and show notes for this episode, click on the link below:
https://www.designerdiscussions.com/episodes/episode-135-Best-Apps-for-your-Work-and-Life-in-2025
Transform your marketing with Designer Discussions Academy. In weekly face-to-face sessions, we equip busy business owners with cutting-edge PR strategies, marketing insights, and time-saving tools to not just work in your business, but on your business. Join us to outshine competitors and elevate your business.
Join us for our weekly live sessions and workshops: https://www.designerdiscussionsmarketing.studio/pages/academy
Designer Discussions is an educational interior design podcast on marketing, PR and related business topics. We also provide in-depth, actionable products in the Marketing Studio including time-saving templates and guides to help design professionals grow their businesses.
Download our FREE Client Avatar Guide https://designerdiscussionsmarketing.studio/store.
Designer Discussions is a partnership of three experts: Jason Lockhart, CEO of KABMS; Maria Martin, founder of DesignAppy; and Mirjam Lippuner, founder of Get Ink DIY
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Design Trends from KBIS 2025: Curves, Colors, and Freestanding Vanities
What happens when design trends come full circle? In this illuminating conversation with kitchen designer and educator Jan Rutgers, we explore the fascinating evolutions and throwbacks dominating KBIS 2025. Having toured the show for three consecutive years, Jan shares how today's cutting-edge designs are actually sophisticated reimaginings of elements from decades past.
The reign of hard, angular kitchen elements is giving way to what Jan calls "soft geometry" – curved islands, arched cooking hearths, and rounded fixtures that not only look beautiful but solve practical problems like the dreaded "hip bangers" of rectangular corners. These softer forms create more comfortable, functional spaces while adding visual interest.
Color has returned with surprising warmth, featuring muted 70s-inspired palettes of terracottas, greens, and yellows appearing on everything from cabinet doors to appliances. Meanwhile, fluting (also called pole wrap) continues its dominance but is evolving toward wider slat applications that create more architectural presence.
Perhaps most exciting is the movement beyond basic shaker doors, with manufacturers finally introducing leather, metal, and textured center panels. Freestanding vanities lead this charge with curved drawers, multiple finishes, and exceptional interior functionality – proving that beautiful design doesn't require sacrificing practicality.
For designers navigating industry uncertainties, Jan offers valuable perspective on the "changing of the guard" as veterans retire and new professionals enter the field. This transition, coupled with the enduring consumer desire for beautiful, functional spaces, creates opportunities for differentiation through thoughtful marketing and diversified product offerings.
Whether you're a design professional looking to stay ahead of trends or a homeowner planning your next renovation, this episode provides crucial insights into where kitchen and bath design is heading – with one foot firmly planted in the wisdom of the past.
If you would like to get the links and show notes for this episode, click on the link below:
Transform your marketing with Designer Discussions Academy. In weekly face-to-face sessions, we equip busy business owners with cutting-edge PR strategies, marketing insights, and time-saving tools to not just work in your business, but on your business. Join us to outshine competitors and elevate your business.
Join us for our weekly live sessions and workshops: https://www.designerdiscussionsmarketing.studio/pages/academy
Designer Discussions is an educational interior design podcast on marketing, PR and related business topics. We also provide in-depth, actionable products in the Marketing Studio including time-saving templates and guides to help design professionals grow their businesses.
Download our FREE Client Avatar Guide https://designerdiscussionsmarketing.studio/store.
Designer Discussions is a partnership of three experts: Jason Lockhart, CEO of KABMS; Maria Martin, founder of DesignAppy; and Mirjam Lippuner, founder of Get Ink DIY
Designer Discussions : Remodeling Business Marketing - Embracing Color, Texture, and Sustainability: Home Design Trends for 2025
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Welcome to Designer Discussions with Jason , maria and Miriam . Today , maria is going to talk to us about the top 2025 home design trends .
Jason LockhartWelcome to Designer Discussions podcast with . Miriam Maria and Jason Tune in each week where we discuss marketing , pr and business advice for design professionals .
Maria MartinIf you like this episode you’ll love
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