Just got out of a 2025 Design Trends & Luxury Design class with the amazing team at
Loudermilk Designs and couldn’t wait to share some of the highlights
Here’s what’s officially IN (and OUT) right now:
What’s IN:
• Biophilic Design (bringing nature indoors)
• Natural materials like oak, marble & zellige
• Soft curves & rounded architecture
• Color drenching in warm tones (clay, caramel, olive)
• Layered textures & trim details
• Wallpaper revival (yep, it’s back!)
• Furniture-inspired cabinetry
• European influences — hello herringbone floors!
What’s OUT:
• Stark, cold modernism
• All-white, sterile interiors
• Flat, boxy cabinetry
• Overly industrial finishes
• Shiny, synthetic surfaces
• Minimal trim or detail
• Bare walls & open shelving overload
• Mass-produced decor
• Over-curation
• Space-age light fixtures (bye!)
Pro tip:
Even if you’re not selling any time soon, it’s smart to keep ROI in mind when renovating. The best updates make your space feel amazing and add value.
I took TONS of notes —quick refresh ideas, staging tips, go-to paint colors, renovation dos
and don’ts, and more—so if you’re curious at all, I’m happy to send them your way.
And if you’re ever thinking about making some changes—whether it’s prepping to sell or just refreshing your space—we’re always happy to share ideas or chat through what’s trending.
Kira Karlin
Want to know more?
404-234-2033
Jimmy Baron & Associates
Keller Williams Realty First Atlanta
