What goes around comes around. And this saying can be applied to every industry from fashion to music. But today we’re talking about home interiors and how decor trends of years gone by are rearing their heads in 2025.
When these trends do come back around, they’re often with a modern twist as you’ll see from the examples mentioned below in this article. If you are trying to implement these trends in your own home, try to add your own personal spin to make the execution unique to you and your home.
Whether you’re trying to add value to real estate or just making home improvements for your own benefit, here are five trends of years gone by that you can reintroduce to your homes in 2025.
Vintage Colours: Nostalgia in Shades
Colour trends are constantly evolving when it comes to interior design. But recently, we’re seeing a return to old favourites such as mustard yellow and burnt orange. In 2025 though, it seems like a return to brown is on the cards, especially after Pantone announced Mocha Mousse as 2025’s colour of the year.
Consider how you can weave these colours into your decor without overdoing it. There’s no point painting your whole house brown as the hottest colour could be something completely different in 12 months time.
Instead, look for subtle ways to introduce pops of vintage colour. A great way to do this is through your furniture and accessories. You might opt for a mocha-coloured rug, ornament or lampshade. Or if you are a fan of bolder interiors, try to weave brighter yellows and greens into your home through throws or artwork.
Medieval Bedrooms: Romance and Grandeur
While some trends are brought back into fashion after a 20 year absence, others are revived from 1,500 years ago as is the case with the return of medieval-style bedrooms. While we’re not expecting your bedroom to be a carbon copy of a medieval bedroom, the aim should be to combine touches of medieval times with contemporary design.
Think four poster beds, tapestries and wooden furniture. You’ll find that many brands still offer these products in a more modern way. Bringing back a curtained four poster bed doesn’t just create a touch of retro, it also creates a secluded space that can give you an extra layer of protection in the cold winter months.
You’ll find that many medieval trends go hand in hand with regal ones. As a result, drawing style inspiration from medieval interiors can increase the elegance and grandeur that your bedroom gives off.
Floral Patterns: A Whiff of Nature
Floral has had many golden eras, but most current designers would associate it with the 80s. As a result, those who grew up in the 80s probably associate it with their parents’ home and don’t want to touch it. For those who were born after this period, it’s a great way to introduce retro designs into their home.
The return of floral comes in many forms, whether that be furniture, wallpaper or textiles. Like everything, there’s no one-size-fits-all when it comes to floral trends and you’ll find different compositions of floral patterns including traditional floral prints, tropical floral prints and botanical prints.
Some patterns are bolder than others so it depends on how you want to weave it into your home. If you’re going bold, it may be best to introduce floral patterns through smaller objects such as cushions and coasters.
If you want to introduce floral patterns through larger items such as sofas, it may be best to choose a more stripped-back floral pattern to ensure you don’t overkill the floral theme.
Wallpaper: Statement Walls with Retro Vibes
For the last decade, minimalist painted walls have been the go-to option for homeowners and interior designers. But now it appears we’re pivoting in the opposite direction when it comes to decorating our walls. Before you get started, ensure you choose water-resistant wallpaper to avoid any water damage restoration jobs.
Wallpaper is back, and more importantly, it’s bolder than ever. We’re seeing the wallpaper trend combined with the floral trend mentioned above to leave homes with striking walls that are inspired by design from previous eras. Homes in the 60s and 70s in particular included a lot of floral and geometric wallpaper.
Using bold, striking wallpaper is a great option if you’re introducing a statement wall into your home. It’s an impressive way to bring attention to a certain part of the home without going overboard on the wallpaper trend. Alternatively, plain wallpaper offers a more timeless effect that can be used to cover a whole room as opposed to just one wall.
Silk: A Touch of Elegance and Luxury
Silk signifies elegance and luxury. But until recently, it’s also been seen as slightly outdated and old fashioned. Today, we’re seeing a resurgence in silk inside of our homes. If you are considering introducing silk into your home, there are a number of areas where you can do so.
While curtains are less common than they were 20 years ago, they do offer the perfect way to introduce silk into your home decor so don’t discount silk curtains completely. More contemporary ways to increase the amount of silk in your home include adding silk cushion covers to decorative cushions throughout your home. This trend can also be combined with other trends mentioned in this article, such as the increasing popularity of floral patterns or vintage colour schemes.
Silk is also the perfect addition to the bedroom if you are trying to create a luxurious sleep haven, whether that’s through pillowcases, bed sheets or a decorative throw. As long as you don’t overdo the amount of silk, you’ll be adding a timeless addition to your bedroom that’s sure to stay in style.
Conclusion
The above article outlines a range of different retro trends that you can introduce into your home. The key is to find the balance between nostalgia and contemporary style; too little nostalgia and your retro attempts will go unnoticed but too much retro will leave your house looking outdated. Finding the right balance will ensure the perfect blend of vintage and modern.
Although, the most important factor is finding something that works for you and your home. Don’t be afraid to stray from the advice of interior designers if you have your own ideas. At the end of the day, it’s your home and it’s you who lives there. That’s why it’s important to put your own twist on any attempts to bring through a pop of retro.
What other trends from yesteryears do you think will return in 2025? Let us know how you’ve tried to include a touch of nostalgia in your home recently and what the future holds for interior design!