Interior trends that defined 2025, according to Filip Rašković

Between the key trends set to define 2026 and the interiors we’ve seen over the past year, one common thread stands out: warmth. “The past decade was marked by spaces striving for perfection. But 2025 arrives at a moment of collective fatigue—esthetic, emotional, and social. That’s why the return of warmth in interiors isn’t nostalgia, it’s a necessity,” says filip rašković, interior designer and founder of BLOK kitchens, in an interview with Vogue Adria. He adds that this is a natural response to a world that has become increasingly loud, overly digital, and uncertain. “The home stops being a showroom and becomes once again a place where presence matters more than just ‘tidiness.’”

Interijer Filip Rašković / Photo: Ljubo Ašćerić

Looking back on the past year, Rašković notes that this need clearly stood out above all other trends. “When I look at what defined 2025 in interior design, I see a demand for warmth, identity, and homes that feel lived in again. In this context, warmth becomes a form of emotionally intelligent design—one that understands that luxury is no longer in shine, but in a sense of safety, quiet moments, soft light at six o’clock, and a sofa that invites you to sit, not just to be photographed. After years in which the line between private and public has nearly disappeared, the home in 2025 once again becomes the last place of control, a space of balance, not just an escape from reality.”

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He went on to highlight his eight favorite trends that defined 2025, noting that what pleased him most was seeing design move away from perfection and toward atmosphere. “The dominant aesthetic this year isn’t cold or distant; it’s personal, emotional, and deeply human. If any year celebrated the idea that a space should be an extension of our identity, this was it.”

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The return of warmth and a lived-in aesthetic

Perhaps the most beautiful shift in recent years, 2025 was defined by a desire for warmth and comfort—spaces that feel truly lived in, brought to life through natural materials, soft silhouettes, and tones that evoke a home marked by the small traces of everyday life. Homes have regained their pulse.

Photo: Kelly Wearstler / kellywearstler.com

Photo: Kelly Wearstler / kellywearstler.com

Wallcoverings as a defining feature

Wallcoverings have made a strong comeback—not as nostalgia, but as a bold statement. large-scale patterns and tactile finishes bring depth, narrative, and an atmosphere that color alone can rarely achieve.

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Vintage Pieces

Nothing gives a space more character than pieces that have lived through other times and other lives. These items become the centerpiece of an interior, bringing layers of history and a personal touch. Combined with contemporary furniture, they create a lived-in luxury aesthetic—a blend of elegance and real life. It’s a space that develops over time and becomes a witness to generations of stories.

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Geometric and Wavy Shapes

Perhaps it’s a craving for softness in interiors, but wavy forms this year feel almost therapeutic. This fluid trend breaks the rigidity of straight lines—whether in a mirror, a shelf, or a coffee table, the wave moment brings a playful dimension to any space.

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Craftcore and Handmade

Handmade pieces are emerging as a response to digital uniformity. While this trend will gain full momentum in the years to come, 2025 marked the beginning of a slower, more thoughtful aesthetic that reconnects us with humanity. Woven rugs, small-studio ceramics, and handcrafted furniture are increasingly seen as unique, one-of-a-kind, and emotionally valuable.

Statement stone elements

More than ever, stone is used as a sculptural element in interiors. Massive tables, large travertine claddings, onyx pieces, and marble lamps become focal points of a space. The natural patterns of the stone add visual dynamism, while the material itself conveys a sense of permanence and understated luxury.

Interior: Filip Rašković / Photo: Ljubo Ašćerić

Monochromatic rooms

Color drenching takes a holistic approach to a space—walls, ceilings, drapes, and details in the same shade create a sophisticated, calm, and architecturally strong atmosphere. This approach visually unifies the room, transforming it into an intimate color capsule.

Texture as the key decor

If one word could capture the spirit of 2025, it would be: texture. Granular walls, boucle sofas, embossed details, and woven fabrics remind us that a home isn’t just a picture—it’s an experience. This year, textures are shaping the atmosphere of a home more than color ever could, inviting touch, presence, and genuine enjoyment of the space. After all, a home is the texture of our lives.

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