Decorex Interior Design Trend Forecast

We spotted five key design trends at this year's show to look out for in the coming months...

This year’s Decorex was once again packed with British and international designers, showcasing innovative product launches and exciting collaborations, with the show setting the scene for emerging new trends; ‘Decorex is the perfect place to get a first insight into the interior design trends of 2025’ says Matthew Freeman, Past President of the British Institute of Interior Design (BIID). ‘There was a stunning mix of Art Deco curves and shapes, rich autumnal tones and heritage-inspired collections. It was inspiring to see so much talent and a great opportunity to come together and exchange ideas with our colleagues, clients and other designers.’

Modern Heritage Style

An emerging theme was the reimagining of archive prints and updating them using modern fabrics and textures. Designers have often looked to inspiration from the past, experimenting with different eras to update traditional designs for a contemporary interior. Showcasing traditional textiles from different cultures, Sofa and Stuff’s unique collaboration with the V&A archives, the ‘Threads of India Opulent Velvets’ collection was launched this year using reprints dating back to 1640 colonial India in their newest velvet fabrics and upholstery.

FLOOR_STORY has taken inspiration from more recent British history, introducing a collection of rug designs in collaboration with Henry Holland, including ‘I Feel Love’, reflecting the rave culture of the 1980’s and 90’s.

The Design Archives was awash with scenic motifs and patterns, inspired by the Crowson Archive. Showcasing its latest launch, Samarkand, the fabric collection is a vibrant and eclectic mix, inspired by ikat and handwoven kilim textiles traditionally found along the ancient silk routes. The three fabric prints in this collection were sourced from the Crowson Archive and have been rescaled and recoloured into a range of colourways, from understated neutrals to richly coloured and vibrant jewel tones.

The Art of Bespoke

Personalisation in all areas of interior design is definitely a growing trend and will continue to be a key focus in 2025. Furniture and bathroom brands in particular this year, have extended their range of ‘bespoke’ services giving interior designers the freedom to offer clients an all-round personalised approach. This trend was seen on BC Designs’ stand with a bath that can be painted to a client’s exact specifications, available in the full range of RAL colours. Kast Concrete Basins’, Wave Collection captured the essence of individuality that can be achieved in the bathroom with a display of scalloped shaped wall hung and freestanding basins in a stunning array of 28 colours.

Continuing the bespoke theme, Alternative Flooring, the multi-award-winning British flooring brand launched over 30 new studio border designs in its 'Make Me A Rug' bespoke service. The latest additions allow customers even more options to fully customise their rugs, turning simple yarn into bespoke visions of beauty, all expertly crafted by seasoned textile artisans.

In addition, Hyde House’s completely personalised and made-to-order sofas and furniture pieces offered a complete mix of textures with woods and ceramics in natural tones and contemporary shapes for interior designers to create truly unique design pieces for their clients.

1930s inspired lighting

Art Deco influences are well established within design culture and this will be a continuing interiors trend in 2025. This was particularly evident in the vast array of lighting at the show that had elevated this 1930s design phenomenon by using contemporary textures and industrial brassware, based on classic shapes and designs.

Bert Frank Lighting launched its ‘Bide’ circular wall light collection this year, featuring an alabaster ceramic diffuser to create a soft ambient glow in a range of sizes and shapes that can be used both inside and outside. There were several standout light installations including; ‘Element’ from Nulty Bespoke, a unique handmade orbital teardrop chandelier and ‘Koru’, the latest breathtaking link lighting design from Cameron Design House, both sculptural masterpieces that would add impact to the most extraordinary of spaces.

British Makers

The British artisan design and craftsmanship presence was bigger than ever this year and this will be reflected in the furniture, wall coverings and brassware we will see over the coming year. Verity Coleman, founder of Rascal & Roses, interior designer and regular visitor to Decorex commented; ‘I always seek out the stands with British designers, especially when I’m sourcing for clients as the integrity and provenance of schemes from paint to furniture, is now as important as the design when it comes to creating sustainable projects.’

Samuel Heath, manufacturer of exceptionally crafted bathroom fittings, was one of many British brands exhibiting at the show. The company launched its ‘Old Brass’ matt finish, which is the latest addition to their aged brass collection featuring a vintage layered appearance.

First established in Castle Cary, Somerset, John Boyd Textiles showcased how its traditional techniques of horsehair fabric weaving are still relevant today, demonstrated with contemporary upholstery, wallcoverings, screens, lampshades and even acoustic panels for speakers and cinema walling.

Ellen Merchant was another British maker who made an impact at this year’s Decorex. The talented designer and printmaker created this year’s striking, fan-shaped flower print for Decorex and also launched her new collection ‘Joya’ at the show.

Organic greens, natural shades and outdoor living

Green is an enduring colour in interior design that is set to continue next season as a staple tone of the autumnal palettes we will see moving into 2025. However, this trend is moving away from the deep forest greens we have seen, to more softer sage tones and was certainly embraced by stand designers and brands across the floor in paints, fabrics, bathrooms and even outdoor kitchens.

YesColours, the award winning sustainable paint brand designed the VIP Lounge Design, Synesthetic Studio this year with breakout areas drenched in an array of green tones, creating a warm, welcoming space for designers and clients to discuss new projects.

Officine Gullo, the iconic Italian luxury kitchen brand, debuted at the exhibition showcasing its customisable outdoor Gullo Professional Grill in an elegant botanic green, as part of an increasing selection of ‘outdoor living’ products exhibiting this year.

Sika Designs, has been making rattan furniture since 1942 and showcased its ‘Rita Exterior’ dining chair, a unique outdoor chair designed with sculptured legs so it won’t sink into the ground, an example of how thoughtful design can meet the practical needs of everyday living.

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