Exploring London Design Week:Key Interior Design Trends for 2025

As London Design Week takes over the Design Centre at Chelsea Harbour, more than 130 showrooms transform into a hub of creativity and innovation, showcasing the best in interior design. Each year, the event seems to outdo itself, and this season is no exception. After what feels like an endlessly grey winter, it’s a welcome burst of colour and inspiration. Whether you’re attending in person or following from afar, here’s a snapshot of the standout trends defining interiors in the first half of 2025.

1)Nature inspired interiors

The enduring trend of nature-inspired decoration shows no sign of slowing down, influencing colours, patterns, and even lighting designs. Expect rich, warm hues and organic themes adorning walls, rugs, and tiles, literally every surface.

We love this trend as it’s so versatile: opt for bold, literal designs in wallpapers and fabrics, or incorporate subtle nods through earthy colour palettes. Notable examples include GP & J Baker’s showroom and Rose Uniacke’s curated earthy colours.

2) Artisanal craftmaship and sustainable design

Alongside the trend of a return to nature is a focus on artisanal techniques, with workshops and demonstrations showcasing traditional crafts like block printing. This trend highlights a return to handcrafted quality and a celebration of heritage skills. This stand below from Molly Mahon sums up these trends brilliantly with her block-printed and nature inspired designs.

Sustainable practices are at the forefront, with designers highlighting the importance of eco-friendly materials and methods. Expect to see collections that prioritize sustainability without compromising on style.

3) Vibrant Colours and Wild Patterns

With the maximalism trend over the last few years, a zeal for madly vibrant pattern was unleashed. If you’re ready to go to town, head for wallpaper specialists Cole & Son. They’ve long been the go-to designers for innovative, intelligent and theatrical flair, even more so now as they celebrate their ongoing collaborations with some wonderful household names. A personal favourite, which has just landed in their showroom, is the Couture Carousel collection celebrating Harrods’ 175th anniversary.

Another new find this year was Milola Design whose surprising colour combinations and designs made me smile.

4) Coquette Aesthetic

A new trend emerging, best described as the coquette trend, is gaining traction, characterized by playful and romantic designs. Items such as bow-themed furniture and accessories are popular, adding a touch of whimsy and charm to interior spaces. Some lovely examples include the “gros-grain bow collection” of lighting from Visual comfort and the Sunburst collection from Matilda Goad & Co.

5)Resurgence of brown and teracotta

Finally, taking inspiration from the fashion world, this year marks the comeback of brown in interior design. Far from evoking dull or dated spaces, the modern take on brown leans towards warm terracotta tones, often being referred to as “sunset pink.” When used thoughtfully, this colour palette can be both striking and smart, especially when paired with complementary colors like turquoise, soft pinks, and then grounded with black. Here are some examples from the latest Romo collections showcasing this trend.

And so, the overall forecast for this year is: be inspired by nature; be sustainable and support artisans; go bold; embrace the coquette aesthetic with some accent lighting and introduce touches of brown. These trends are super-flexible and can be modified to suit a wide range of tastes. Whether it’s a single statement piece or an entire home fit for a diva, we can all take what we will from this rich palette of ideas and make it our own. That’s the beauty of it.