Ep. 401: Decorating Trend Report for 2025

What interior design trends are we seeing across the industry here at Ballard Designs, you wonder? Join Caroline, Liz, and Taryn as they welcome back two of Ballard's talented product designers—Hillary Park & Will Turner—who share their expert forecasts, insights, and opinions about 2025's expected decorating trends. On top of unveiling industry trends, we also excitedly announce this year's new products and Spring collections, featuring the Venice and Asher outdoor collections, the Newberry furniture line, and some innovative new indoor/outdoor lighting solutions that we're 100% sure will be a new fan fav. ***Watch now on the Ballard Designs YouTube Channel*** What You’ll Hear On This Episode: 00:00 Introduction to How to Decorate the Podcast 00:34 Color Trends for 2025 05:38 Highlights from the Spring Collection 10:15 Exploring Color Trends for Fall 18:01 Modern Home Decor Styles 33:05 Maximizing Space Efficiency 33:45 Embracing Maximalism and Personal Touches 34:36 The Rise of Feminine Details and Soft Textures 35:03 Celebrating Artisanal Work and Unique Creations 35:50 The Role of Decorative Elements in Upholstery 37:28 Curves, Arches, and Sculptural Lighting Trends 41:02 The Indoor Garden Movement and Nature-Inspired Designs 41:57 The Resurgence of Classic Styles: Brown Interiors and Castlecore 42:36 The Popularity of Art Deco and Surrealism 49:42 The Shift Towards Comfort and Personalization 54:54 Exciting New Products and Collections 01:05:08 Wrapping Up: Encouragement and Final Thoughts Also Mentioned: Visit the Ballard Designs website for the latest collections: Ballard Designs Follow us on Instagram for daily design inspirations: @ballarddesigns Coloro: The Design Color System WGSN: Industry Trend Forecaster Have decorating questions you'd like to hear us answer in a future episode? Send us your decorating dilemma (and pictures!) via email at [email protected] | Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts to catch all future episodes. Happy Decorating!