Interior Design Trend Forecast

Design trends don’t happen in a vacuum. And you don’t have FOMO (fear of missing out) or fear originality if you’re drawn to what’s trending. Trends, and our attraction to them, are a natural response to what we’re living through together. A collective readiness for something different that sends us seeking. For what? Well, it depends on what we’re experiencing at any given point in time. Recently, digital saturation and a desire for authenticity, connection, and maybe even some nostalgia are shaping some of today’s design trends. 

If you’re nodding along, but also wondering which emerging trends have staying power, we’ve identified three interior design trends that feel lasting and worthy of your attention.

1. Green

Cambria’s Head of Design Summer Kath says, “Green is not just an accent anymore. It’s a foundational color. It’s a neutral. We are now using green like we were using gray and beige 10 years ago. And the wonderful thing about green is that you can use any shade and use them together, but it’s also complementary because it’s a neutral and goes with everything else—from burgundy to terra-cotta, even blue looks beautiful with green.” It’s all about the mood you’re trying to create.

Green has always been popular in design, but today’s rapid technological advances are fueling our desire to be more connected to nature. Not only is green a dominant color in the natural world, research associates green with calmness, well-being, and positive mood. It pairs well with stained woods, which are also gaining popularity for that sensation of being surrounded by nature.

Kath adds, “Green is a restorative color. It grounds a room. It’s also a wonderful bridge between traditional and modern styles.” So, no matter your style preference, green is more than a trending color option, it’s an excellent choice for any space. 

2. Finishes

Broadly speaking, finish refers to the color and/or texture of your hard surfaces, i.e., cabinetry and countertops, as well as the metal or material of your hardware, faucets, and lighting fixtures. Trends in this area go in longer, slower cycles. For faucets, lighting fixtures, and hardware, cool metals—like brushed nickel—dominated from 2011–2014 followed by rubbed oil bronze, polished chrome, brushed brass, and matte black. The most recent evolution is less about choosing one finish and more about layering them.

This trend is supported by research conducted by the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA). In 2025, NKBA found 84 percent of surveyed professionals agreed that fixtures will increasingly feature differing materials, pointing toward mixing finishes. Layering more than one finish also extends the life of the overall look in your space. For example, if you select a singular finish for every light fixture, faucet, and cabinet pull, it will be much more obvious and likely bother you more if that particular finish goes through an “out” phase (though everything comes back eventually).

We’re seeing a similar mixing of finishes with cabinetry. Contrast has gradually replaced all-white kitchens. This isn’t necessarily a new trend—the 2010s’ version of contrast was white cabinetry with a dark island. But what is new is the added layering of more natural-looking materials like stained oak, walnut, or other visible wood grains. Combine this with a trend toward more “furniture-like” details for a warmer and more collected feel.

When it comes to countertop finishes, the options allow for personal preference along with considerations around light reflectivity and individual tolerance for the visible appearance of crumbs, spills, and fingerprints.

Polished stone countertops are glossy, reflective, and smooth to the touch. Textured countertop finishes like Cambria Satin™ and Cambria Matte® are less reflective, more tactile, and lean toward a more organic sensibility that is trending overall. 

Although matte and satin countertop finishes are currently considered more design-forward, polished countertops are still very popular. Overall, the trend in countertop finishes has followed a broader movement from pristine to personal, providing plenty of leeway to choose what you love, including a combination of finishes throughout your space. 

3. Personalization

If you haven’t caught on yet, the current overarching design trend is no “copy and paste” and to view your interiors as opportunities for creative expression. Kath says, “Think about how you want a room to feel rather than how to make everything look brand new or like something you saw online.” And it doesn’t need to happen overnight. It’s something you can layer in your home over time with personal touches like artwork, memorabilia, family photos, things that resonate with your personality and lifestyle. That’s the personalized space you get to create as opposed to being bound to specific trends or what you see other people doing in their homes. 

The bonus of this trend is its longevity. It’s personalization that makes a space timeless because not everyone is going to have what you have. The digital saturation mentioned earlier tends to flatten design trends, bringing everything to everyone all at once so that interiors all begin to look the same. What we love about the personalization trend is that being a little bit different is the point. 

Special thanks to Contemporary Furnishings by Granby, Stark Carpet Minneapolis, Schumacher Minneapolis, and the Knobbery Minneapolis for contributing to this story.