Historically, the world of fashion and interior design hasn’t been influenced by society or popular culture – rather the other way around, with tastemakers at the top of the tree determining what we’d all be wearing or furnishing our homes with months or even years from now.
But as our lives have become increasingly enmeshed with our screens, there’s evidence that the tide is turning, at least some of the time, with film, television and even social media influencing trends, as well as the other way around.
As we head into 2025, we’re taking a look at some of the emerging interior design trends, how the world we live in is changing the way we approach interior style, and how bronze fits into next year’s hottest interior aesthetics.
Introducing Quiet Luxury
When Vogue asked 16 of the world’s best decorators what interior design trends they were seeing in the homes of their clients, one term in particular kept coming up: quiet luxury.
The term was originally coined in reference to clothing or the concept of a capsule wardrobe that is understated, timeless and expensive in the most tasteful of ways – a trend that has emerged in response the increasing accessibility of ready-to-wear fashion and the dreaded ‘dupe culture’. While flashier fashion brands like Gucci, Hugo Boss and Balenciaga have seen share prices plummet over the past two years, examples like Bottega Veneta and Hermés, which have remained classic, aloof and innately scarce, have seen their value rise.
TV shows like Apple TV’s ‘The Morning Show’ and HBO’s ‘Succession’ have further bolstered the quiet luxury trend for interiors – from their luxury penthouses to their sleek boardrooms, both shows were a masterclass in luxury style that encapsulates the world of the wealthy and influential.
There’s no one design aesthetic per se; quiet luxury is more about prioritizing quality, deluxe materials and fine details such as exquisite furniture and carefully curated art. Color palettes tend to be muted and neutral, although pops of color are part of the appeal; and natural materials abound – think exposed beams, wood floors, marble & stone tile and of course, vast expanses of glazing with narrow sightlines that afford jaw-dropping views over coveted locations, both in the city and on the coast.
Bold Stripes
We often think of stripes in the context of coastal-style or Scandinavian interiors – both of which are classics that never really go out of style. But moving into 2025, it’s the classical broad, vertical stripes made popular in 19th Century Paris by Napoleon Bonaparte that are making a return to our interiors.
Stripes are an extremely versatile design feature – they’re gender and age neutral, and can influence how we perceive the dimensions of a space, making it seem taller or wider. You can play around with color to create a subtle or extremely bold look – our favorite has to be the use of classic, black stripes for that iconic Empire-style look, but stripes can also be incorporated into modern interiors, with the ability to lend elegance and playfulness depending on the application.
Stripes can be introduced to almost any interior using a variety of materials – ceramic tiles, wallpaper, wood paneling and painted finishes. The sharp, geometric lines of our solid bronze fenestration and enclosure systems are the perfect accompaniment for interiors leaning into this trend for 2025.
Vernacular Styling
From private homes to luxury hotels, interior designers are embracing a return to authenticity with spaces that celebrate their geographical and cultural roots – a direct counter to the homogenized, ‘could-be-anywhere’ designs that have dominated style magazines and Instagram feeds over the past decade.
This approach places an emphasis on materials, craftsmanship, and design traditions that are typical of the local vernacular in any given location. Reclaimed wood, natural stone, and ceramic tile are increasingly being used to create a sense of place, alongside artisanal techniques like terrazzo, charred wood, lime plastering, and mosaic tiling, which carry distinct regional and historical significance.
Designers are also turning to locally-produced fabrics, handmade objects, and bespoke finishes that draw from the area’s rich heritage of craftsmanship.
Of course, craftsmanship is in our DNA here at Renaissance – our solid bronze windows and enclosure systems are highly adaptable to both urban and countryside properties, while custom design and finishing allows you to emulate key features of local vernacular styles – they’re equally at home in a rustic barn conversion as they are in a chic, inner-city loft apartment.
Making it yours
One of the biggest trends for interiors in 2025 is the idea of not following trends at all – a move away from ignoring your own tastes in favor of things that are ‘stylish’ towards design choices that celebrate your unique personality, culture and stories, as well as your comfort.
Fast furniture – designed to look a certain way but compromising heavily on comfort and durability – is out, while ‘buy well, buy once’, reupholstery and visiting the auction house instead of the department store is in. ‘Latte styling’ – a fashion trend towards very bland, one-dimensional color palettes that has spilled over into interiors, especially on Instagram and Pinterest, is being replaced with a much richer, more nuanced vibe that celebrates individuality.
This is an anti-trend, a rejection of the endless cycles that govern our wardrobes in favor of a more curated and personalized look and feel, replete with one-offs – whether that’s framed kids’ artworks or hand-me-down furniture from previous generations – and of course, custom-designed fixtures and fittings made to fit your space, your aesthetic and your lifestyle.
The result is a layered, story-driven aesthetic that feels unique, rooted, and enduring—honoring tradition while creating something fresh and inviting for modern use.
Bespoke is beautiful
Want to learn more about how our custom bronze design service can support your interior vision for 2025? Get in touch with our design team today.
