Your 2025 trend forecast—from Newmor’s Head of Design

From bold self-expression to timeless craftsmanship, contemporary design trends reflect a diverse mix of influences that shape how we experience our spaces. Whether embracing nostalgia, honouring natural materials, or celebrating indulgence, these trends bring unique character and meaning to interior design.

For this 2025 trend forecast, Hotel Designs caught up with Rose Campbell, Head of Design and Marketing at Newmor, to find out more about her highly anticipated annual trend prediction, which explores five striking design trends—Expressionist, Earthenware, Tequila Sunrise, Fair Isle, and Dark Decadence.

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Speaking with Rose, she highlights that the Expressionist trend is all about individualism, deeply rooted in a strong sense of place. It embraces nostalgia, eclecticism, and personalisation, and combines vibrant tones with soft, clay-like neutrals to celebrate locales and create spaces that are emotionally resonant.

Rose explains: “This trend is all about self-expression. You can make a statement by layering colours and textures in ways that feel personal and meaningful. The dynamic mix of bright hues is balanced with grounding neutrals. Key colors include subdued brights, bold pops, and steadying tones of stone and clay.”

Expressionist Newmor designs include the brand’s new Panthera in the most subtle neutral, Diamonds by the Patternistas, a colorful Ikat Pinstripe designed by Ptolemy Mann, Heron Sent from the John Morris Collection, and the bold Mod Damask Classic and Get Arty Pollock designs. These pieces all subtly contrast with Chroma Cyan Yellow by Ptolemy Mann to add depth and character to spaces.

“Earthenware is all about natural materials and a return to simplicity,” says Rose. “Warm, earthy tones and textures create spaces where people can truly relax and feel at ease.” Inspired by the natural pigments found in ceramics, the Earthenware palette is warm and inviting. “Key colours include cream, sand, cognac, mocha, and chocolate,” Rose notes.

Like handcrafted pottery, the Earthenware trend is soft, elegant, and grounding. Featuring neutral palettes and rounded forms, it fosters calm and restful environments. Championing intricate details and imperfect textures, Newmor’s award winning Sanctuary Collection of wallcoverings— that includes the Agate-inspired Quartz design— create earthy depths, and a sense of tactile luxury.

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Much like Newmor’s new Folia, Palm and Mentelito wallcoverings, the Tequila Sunrise trend provides an alluring mix of warm hues, pattern and vibrancy. Full of contrast, Tequila Sunrise is an exploration of opposites—sour versus sweet, elegant yet exotic. This trend ‘celebrates creative energy’ and plays with saturated hues and varied textures to spark intrigue.

“The colour palette is an enticing mix of bold, bittersweet hues. Key colours include oxblood, violet, chartreuse, mustard, and blush,” Rose explains.

For the Tequila Sunrise effect, try the citrus tones of Newmor’s Brushed Steel or Iona Crawford’s Curvee Rose for a neon glow that can elevate any space.

Taking inspiration from the UK’s most remote inhabited island, Fair Isle encapsulates the beauty of artisan craftsmanship and embraces a slower pace of life. Layered textures and organic patterns evoke a sense of calm and wellbeing, connecting us with the natural world.

Campbell explains: “Fair Isle is inspired by nature, tradition, and handmade craftsmanship—elements that bring a reassuring, grounding quality to interiors. The colour palette draws from the island’s lush landscape set against the North Sea, with tones of teal, sage, seafoam, stone, and fern.”

Newmor’s Vintage Verdure design by Print Pattern Archive beautifully captures this trend with its biophilic imagery and woven emboss. Meadow and Marmor designs reflect land and seascapes, while Clash of the Tartans and Morris channel heritage craftsmanship.

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“Dark Decadence is all about indulgence and mystery,” explains Rose. Refined and theatrical, the trend embraces moody, immersive spaces that exude sophistication.

Craftsmanship plays a central role, with rich materials such as velvet, burnished metals, and cut-glass adding layers of interest. “Deep, luxurious tones and opulent textures create spaces that are both intimate,” adds Rose, while “sumptuous jewel tones paired with burnished metals create an opulent yet intimate ambiance.”

Feature ceilings become a statement piece within these dramatic interiors too, enhancing the mood of colour-drenched spaces. Key colours include deep plum, oxblood, navy and forest green.

To nail the Dark Decadence trend, Newmor’s newly launched Shagreen and Panthera designs invite closer inspection as the clever use of texture and pattern elevates their appeal. Other standout designs include Lambris, Menagerie, and Manhattan, which channel the timeless elegance of gentlemen’s clubs. Meanwhile, Mythical Dynasty by Print Pattern Archive would make a striking feature ceiling, adding to the sense of drama and luxury.

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