Antitrends 2025: Which Interior Design Solutions Are No Longer Relevant and What to Replace Them With

Interior design changes not as rapidly as fashion in our wardrobes, but some solutions have become hopelessly outdated. What should be updated in your apartment in 2025 to make it look modern and cozy? Let's find out together with designers.

Main points from the article:

• Open kitchen shelves are giving way to elegant cabinets with matte facades;

• Black-and-white and monochromatic interiors are replaced by natural tones and complex color combinations;

• Artificial materials and imitations are going out of style, replaced by natural wood, stone, and ceramic;

• Stainless steel minimalism is yielding to cozy maximalism with carefully planned details;

• Instead of glass partitions, multifunctional solutions for space zoning are used.

Accent walls are replaced with more complex decorating techniques — textured panels and artistic painting.

Farewell, Open Kitchen

Not long ago, open kitchen shelves were a sign of stylish interior design. However, in 2025, designers recommend abandoning them. The reason is simple: such shelves require constant attention, gather dust, and look untidy if not kept in perfect order. Instead, elegant cabinets with matte glass facades are entering the trend. They create lightness and airiness while hiding contents from outsiders. If you still want open elements, designers recommend leaving one or two shelves for beautiful dishes or decor, while hiding everything else behind closed facades.

Design: Valentina Ivleva

Monochrome gives way to color

Black-and-white and fully beige interiors, which were considered a sign of good taste for a long time, are gradually going into the past. Modern interiors become more vibrant and natural. Natural tones enter the trend: warm ochre, rich terracotta, calm olive green. Designers increasingly use complex color combinations where colors echo and complement each other, creating depth and volume in space.

Design: Evgenia Maras'kova-Grigoryants

Nature wins over artificiality

Plastic and imitations of natural materials are finally leaving the trend. Modern interiors are built on material honesty. Wood can and should show its texture and even imperfections — this gives space character. Handmade ceramics, natural stone, or high-quality ceramic tiles, textiles made from natural fibers — these define the look of a modern home.

From sterility to comfort

“Instagram-style” interiors with perfectly empty surfaces no longer inspire admiration. The sterile minimalism is giving way to cozy maximalism, where there's room for personal items, collections, and heartwarming little things. The key is to learn how to organize these items in space properly. Vintage finds and family relics are no longer hidden, but become part of the interior, creating a space with history.

Design: Natalia Gaidukovich

New perspective on space zoning

Glass and panel partitions, which became very popular in recent years, are gradually giving way to more complex solutions. Modern zoning becomes multifunctional: storage systems simultaneously divide space, platforms create levels, and light and color help highlight different zones without using physical barriers.

Design: Ekaterina Yanchenko

Accents change character

A bright accent wall, which long was considered a simple way to liven up an interior, now looks too straightforward. Modern designers prefer more complex techniques: textured panels all around the room, artistic painting, or collections of paintings that create a cohesive composition. Architectural elements — moldings and cornices — are gaining popularity, adding depth and character to the interior.

Design: Artemiy and Kristina Sharony

Furniture for life

Clumsy sofa-transformers with many mechanisms are finally leaving the trend. Their place is taken by elegant furniture with well-thought-out ergonomics. Modular systems that can easily be rearranged according to the family's changing needs are particularly relevant. Designers prefer compact sofas and individual armchairs that create a more flexible and lively space.

Design: Petr Grigorash

How to refresh your interior without renovation

It’s not necessary to start a major renovation to keep up with the times. Start with textiles: new curtains made from natural fabrics or a carpet with an interesting pattern can completely transform the room. Refresh the lighting by adding different light sources at various levels. Work on details: replace cabinet handles, add living plants, and update decor on open surfaces.

Remember that all trends are just guidelines. The main thing is to create a space where you feel comfortable. An interior can be trendy, but above all, it should reflect the character and needs of those who live in it.

Cover: Design project by Artemiy and Kristina Sharony