2025 Residential Interior Design Trend

ABOUT THE TREND

Farmhouse Nostalgia speaks to the persistent collective desire for slower, simpler times. This aesthetic blends rural tradition with modern design sensibilities, drawing on historical, handmade, functional elements to create meaningful and refined interiors. This nostalgic narrative helps to ground us in a sense of place.

Celebrate family histories by displaying heirlooms or incorporate thoughtfully thrifted, quality vintage pieces that add authenticity. Designers and individuals are encouraged to reinterpret classic motifs with a playful, artisanal twist—embrace crafted pieces, organic textures and the joy of pattern and imperfection.

This trend extends an invitation to rediscover of the beauty of craftsmanship, storytelling and slow intentional living.

2025 Residential Trend: Farmhouse Nostalgia

PROOF POINTS

+26.5% Year on year increase in interest in #Cottagecore on WGSN’s signal map

Year on year increase in #RusticDecor and #SlowLiving on Tiktok

COLOUR AND STYLING CONSIDERATIONS

Nostalgic colourways

Embrace a timeless colour palette that feels familiar but fresh—mixed woods, sunshine yellow, faded denim blues, soft buttercream, earthy reds and heirloom green.

Artisanal and craft narratives

Prioritise artisan, folk, craft and vintage elements. Mix wood finishes to create interest and depth and incorporate weaving, embroidery, pottery, scalloped edges and motifs.

Play with pattern

Layer ginghams with florals, mix pinstripes with folk-inspired motifs—experiment with bold use of patterns across fabrics, walls and furnishings.