Living rooms: the one place in the house where you promise yourself you’ll relax but end up scrolling TikTok for hours instead.
In 2025, the living room is reclaiming its title as the living room—an actual destination for lounging, entertaining, and showing off your tastefully styled coffee table books you’ve never read.
These eight trends will transform your living space into something so fabulous, even your cat will feel like royalty when they claim the couch.
1. Formal Living Rooms: Back to Impressing Guests We’ll Never Invite
Formal living rooms are making a comeback, and no, we’re not talking about the stiff, plastic-covered monstrosities of the 70s.
These spaces are polished, sophisticated, and designed to look untouched—because who actually uses their formal living room?
Think velvet sofas, elegant drapery, and a crystal decanter that screams, I definitely know what a Negroni is.
Sure, your actual guests might hang out in the kitchen, but at least your living room will look Instagram-ready.
2. Jewel Tones Paired with Neutrals: Bold Yet Balanced
Move over, all-beige everything. 2025 is mixing rich jewel tones—emerald greens, sapphire blues, and ruby reds—with neutral hues for a look that’s equal parts daring and grounded.
It’s like pairing a bold cocktail ring with a little black dress: glamorous yet timeless. And the best part? You can finally toss that beige throw pillow that somehow looks sadder with every passing year.
3. Soft with an Edge: The Living Room That Says, “I’m Complex”
Think plush, overstuffed sofas paired with industrial coffee tables or fluffy area rugs placed under sleek, minimalist armchairs.
This trend is all about contrasts, like the kind of person who orders dessert but also asks for kale on the side.
It’s cozy but cool, approachable yet stylish—the perfect vibe for when your friends come over to “just chill” and end up spilling wine on your shag rug.
4. Curved Furniture Is Staying: You Can’t Get Rid of Me!
Curved furniture had its moment, but 2025 says it’s here to stay. From crescent-shaped sofas to round ottomans, curves are giving living rooms a softer, more inviting look.
They also subtly encourage you to avoid sharp edges—both in decor and in life.
Plus, let’s be real: curved furniture is perfect for sprawling. Gone are the days of perching awkwardly on the edge of a boxy armchair.
5. Vibrant Maximalism: More Is More Is… More
Minimalism, your reign is officially over. Vibrant maximalism is taking over 2025 with bold patterns, clashing prints, and colors so loud they practically shout, “Look at me!”
Gallery walls, ornate rugs, and oversized vases are all in, creating a space that feels like an explosion of personality.
Just make sure your decor doesn’t outshine you at your own housewarming party.
6. Art Deco Aesthetic: Gatsby Meets Netflix Bingeing
The Art Deco aesthetic is roaring back into living rooms, bringing geometric patterns, brass accents, and enough glamour to make Jay Gatsby blush.
Picture scalloped wallpaper, mirrored coffee tables, and statement lighting that could double as a prop in a 1920s speakeasy. The vibe? Luxurious but livable.
Bonus points if you find a chic cocktail trolley to complete the look. Your living room may look ready for champagne, but let’s be honest, it’ll probably host a lot more seltzer cans.
7. Modern Cottagecore: Shabby Chic, But Make It 2025
Cottagecore isn’t just for kitchens anymore—it’s taking over living rooms with a modern twist.
Think cozy plaid throws, antique-style armchairs, and an abundance of houseplants, all balanced with contemporary furniture and sleek finishes.
It’s like the countryside and the city had a very stylish baby. This is the perfect trend for anyone who dreams of owning a rustic farmhouse but still wants to be within 15 minutes of a Starbucks.
8. Extremely Moody: Your Living Room, but in Its Feelings
If 2025 had a tagline, it would be “Embrace the drama.” Living rooms are going moody with dark walls, dim lighting, and furniture that feels like it belongs in a gothic romance novel.
Deep hues like navy, charcoal, and eggplant dominate, creating a space that feels as mysterious as it does cozy.
It’s the perfect setup for brooding over a novel you’ve been meaning to read—or just rewatching your favorite series in total style.