September 15, 2025

Fall 2025 Design Trends, According to Houzz

Houzz, the online design and construction platform (do you follow us there?!) just released its 2025 Fall Design Trends Report. Based on insights from its more than 70 million design enthusiasts and 3 million residential construction and design professionals, Houzz found that users are gravitating toward colorful, personal spaces that are textured and unique—and that also feature plenty of smart home features.

Bold blue cabinetry and dark wood in our client’s Nokomis home office.

Bold Color, Personality and Individuality

Design and construction pros on Houzz say that more homeowners are embracing bold choices this fall. Jewel tones, wallpaper, statement ceilings, painted doors and playful patterns are all part of a push for individuality—bye-bye, gray, beige and greige. The shift, Houzz experts say, reflects a move away from resale-driven decisions toward deeply personal designs, with homeowners opting for vivid, expressive details that make their spaces feel unique and emotionally resonant.

Jewel tones, statement ceilings, and a variety of textures are all part of a push for individuality, according to Houzz. / Photo courtesy Houzz

Layered Textures

Layered textures—from boucle and grasscloth to plaster, zellige tile, fluting and handcrafted details—are also huge for fall. Designers on Houzz are treating texture as a neutral, using it to bring warmth, depth and dimension to homeowner spaces. Inviting spaces that feel rich, lived-in and full of personality are the result.

Zellige tile in our Siesta Key condo project. / Photo by Molly Rose Photo

Statement Countertops and Backsplashes

Statement countertops and backsplashes are becoming the centerpiece of kitchens, with quartzite and dramatic-veined stone in high demand. Homeowners are seeking one-of-a-kind slabs that feel like art, alongside trending tiles such as zellige and other handcrafted options. Click here for some beautiful backsplash inspiration from Metro Cabinet Company projects.

Colorful wallpaper gives a pop of personality to the Longboat Key condo we worked on with Chic on the Cheap.

Wallpaper Is Back (Again)

Wallpaper is back—but did it ever really leave? Pair it with design elements like bold paint and architectural details like beams and coffers to add character and create a truly unique space.

Panel ready appliances in warm wood in our Hyde Park Street project.

Integrated, Seamless and Hidden Features

Design is getting smarter and more discreet. Hidden appliances, panel-ready cabinetry, hydraulic lift storage, pop-up TVs, concealed range hoods and integrated lighting getting more and more popular thanks to their sleek, clutter-free look and ability to streamline home function while also, Houzz experts point out, adding modern sophistication. Click here to read more about the panel-ready appliance trend.