Back to Quiet Luxury: pure elegance
An elegant coffee corner, perfectly integrated into a light wood cabinet with discreet finishes. The marble worktop and white ceramic accessories convey an aesthetic where simplicity and noble materials meet.
A warm, minimalist dining room where natural wood furniture is combined with a terrazzo table. Carved wooden pendant lights and a potted orange tree add a sophisticated, natural touch.
A sophisticated kitchen detail, featuring a marble worktop and wooden wall panels. Three elegant bottles are highlighted by soft lighting, reinforcing a discreet, perfectly controlled luxury.
As the photos above show, in 2025, the decorating trend is clearly towards understated luxury, with high-end finishes and minimalist spaces. Instead of multiplying ornaments, the emphasis is on the quality of materials:
Noble materials
Marble, polished brass, solid wood (oak, walnut), high-quality linen... Everything is chosen for its durability and chic appearance. For example, a veined marble worktop combined with subtle brass lighting in the kitchen makes all the difference. See an example of one of our projects.
Sober, natural shades
Soft grays, beiges and off-whites blend perfectly with these prestigious materials. In a living room, opting for a sleek sofa upholstered in a high-end fabric in a “light taupe” shade reinforces this sense of harmony. I invite you to read our article on color harmonization.
Minimalist design
Quiet Luxury focuses on quality rather than quantity. Furniture is sparse, but functional and impeccably finished. Storage units are integrated to free up visual space and highlight a centerpiece, such as a solid wood coffee table in the center of the living room.
Setting the scene : Imagine a living room bathed in natural light, with large picture windows opening onto a garden. The floor features lightly oiled raw oak parquet, a veined marble table, a straight-lined sofa and a few carefully selected decorative objects (a handcrafted ceramic vase, a contemporary sculpture). This environment invites you to relax and admire the materials, while retaining a sober, warm appearance.
Soothing palette and vibrant accents
A minimalist reading corner where the mauve fabric armchair and sleek white floor lamp perfectly illustrate the balance between soothing tones and vibrant accents.
Elements in natural materials (woven baskets, stoneware vase) and the clean lines of the basin create an enveloping, contemporary atmosphere.
The light gray sofa and warm-toned cushions (ochre and terracotta) add vibrant touches, subtly balancing the ensemble.
The dominant colors in the 2025 decorating trend remain soft and soothing: creamy beiges, pearl grays, sage greens... But to avoid monotony, vibrant accents are regularly added:
Digital Lavender
Anticipated as one of the leading colors of 2025, it adds a poetic, modern touch. It can be used on an accent wall in the bedroom or in small touches on textiles (cushions, bedspreads).
Terracotta and earthy pink
These warm hues evoke the earth and the sun. A single terracotta velvet armchair can give a neutral living room a boost. Combined with brass lighting fixtures, the ensemble exudes Mediterranean charm.
More intense greens
Celadon, sage or even emerald green. Ideal if you want to reinforce the connection with nature. You could, for example, paint a wall in the dining room deep green, then decorate the room with XXL plants to accentuate this “green power” effect.
Organic shapes and enveloping curves
This warm kitchen highlights organic forms through rounded wooden stools and blown-glass pendant lights. The smooth-edged natural stone worktop adds visual softness.
Low furniture and decorative objects adopt soft, flowing shapes, creating a soothing, convivial atmosphere. This contemporary living room illustrates the trend for curves with its rounded fireplace, a real focal point.
The curved, textured bench seat is accented by soft cushions in gentle geometric patterns. The pendant light completes this harmonious, streamlined composition, perfectly embodying the trend for enveloping shapes.
Another pillar of the 2025 decorating trend: soft lines and organic shapes. Gone are the days of ultra-minimalist rectilinear lines; we're looking for more roundness and fluidity:
Rounded furniture
Sofas, armchairs and ottomans abandon strict angles for generous curves. Think of a modular sofa with rounded edges, capable of fitting into both a spacious living room and a smaller space.
Voluptuous lighting
Irregularly-shaped blown-glass suspensions or undulating sconces reinforce this impression of organic movement. Mushroom lamps are also available in materials such as brass or tinted glass.
Curvaceous decorative accessories
Oval mirrors, drop-shaped ceramic vases, round velvet cushions... all contribute to the room's welcoming atmosphere.
Setting the scene : In a master suite, install a bed with rounded corners and a circular rug in a soft color (beige or powder pink). An egg-shaped armchair by the window invites you to read, while an arched floor lamp diffuses a subdued light. The whole creates a cocoon conducive to relaxation.
Vintage & Modern Mix: combining old and new
A warm, 70s-inspired living room, with a burnt-orange velvet sofa, carved wooden furniture and hand-crafted ceramic objects. A subtly thought-out contemporary decor!
This scene highlights an atmosphere where vintage furniture blends perfectly with contemporary elements such as the Snoopy lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni (1967).
This designer bench with its bold lines and geometric shapes recalls the iconic pieces of 70s design. The geometric relief wall reinforces the contrast between retro shapes and modernity.
Interior design in 2025 celebrates the meeting of different eras. Retro pieces are combined with contemporary design for a look that is both authentic and original:
Seventies furniture
As you may have noticed, the 70s are making a comeback in interior design! Sculptural shapes, shiny materials and vibrant colors energize modern spaces. Furniture plays on curves and textures for a strong, warm visual effect.
One example is Verner Panton and his famous Panton Chair (1960, published by Vitra) : The first plastic chair molded in a single piece, it remains an essential reference.
But also to Eero Aarnio with the Bubble Chair (1968): this suspended armchair in transparent acrylic perfectly embodies the futuristic aesthetic of the 70s.
And now to Ferruccio Laviani with the Teresa lamp (2024, Kartell): the latest design luminaire, it revisits organic curves with recycled materials and refined finishes.
Antiques
Browse flea markets and specialized websites for treasures such as teak sideboards, vintage mirrors and iconic lighting fixtures, all of which add a unique history and cachet to your home.
Contemporary elements
To avoid the “museum” effect, modernize with designer pieces: a minimalist coffee table, lacquered cupboard doors, contemporary textiles. Contrast is the key to this successful style.
Setting the scene : In your living room, install a contemporary glass coffee table with clean lines. Above it, hang a retro chrome lamp from the 70s. On one wall, hang a recent abstract painting, and on the other, place a vintage sunburst mirror. Styles meet in harmonious dialogue, revealing a strong decorating personality.
Wall coverings: visual impact through the surface
This rounded wall clad in grooved porcelain stoneware tiles highlights the trend for structured coverings.
This toile de Jouy wallpaper revisits a classic with elegance. The soft hues and detailed patterns add character to the room.
This type of wood wall cladding offers warmth and texture, while improving acoustics and accentuating the verticality of spaces.
Finally, to complete this 2025 decorating trend, let's not forget the importance of wall coverings. They set the tone as soon as you enter the room:
Effect wallpapers
Wallpaper continues to seduce, with an evolution towards rich textures and bold patterns.
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Organic textures
Wallpapers imitating linen, raffia or woven paper add depth and a sense of warmth to your rooms.
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Geometric and floral patterns
Geometric and floral prints, inspired by the 80s, add a contemporary, artistic touch to any room.
Mineral paints and natural coatings
Natural wall finishes are gaining in popularity, offering ecological and aesthetic alternatives to traditional paints.
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Lime and clay paints
They provide a deep, matte appearance, while regulating humidity and being environmentally friendly.
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Earthen plasters
These finishes add subtle texture and a warm ambience, ideal for creating soothing spaces.
Wooden or cork panels
The use of natural materials on walls brings a touch of authenticity and warmth to your interior.
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Wood panelling
Wooden slats, particularly in dark shades, are making a strong comeback, providing visual texture and improving room acoustics.
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Cork panels
Ecological and aesthetic, they add a tactile and insulating dimension to walls.
Tiles and zellige
Artisanal tiles continue to seduce, bringing a touch of authenticity and refinement to spaces.
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Zellige
These Moroccan glazed terracotta tiles, with their irregular surfaces, reflect light in a unique way, adding character to kitchens and bathrooms.
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Contemporary mosaics
Modern patterns and creative combinations offer endless possibilities for personalizing your spaces.
Towards elegant, personalized decor in 2025
In 2025, the decorating trend is all about subtlety, quality and mixing genres. From “Quiet Luxury” to rounded shapes, through the marriage of vintage and modern, each interior becomes a true personal signature. At MAISON TCHENIO, we like to create spaces that reflect your personality, while respecting your tastes, needs and budget.
If you'd like to adapt these trends to your own world, don't hesitate to contact us. Based in Aix-en-Provence, we work on all types of projects: renovation, interior design, relooking, furniture selection... We'd be delighted to help you turn your space into a place that's refined, warm and unique, in the spirit of the 2025 decorating trend!
