The Top 8 Couch Trends of 2025, According to Interior Design Experts
It’s the final week of 2024, which means a little reflection is in order. And since (if you’re anything like us) you’re likely spending the week on your couch, there’s no need to look too far: We asked designers to predict next year’s biggest sofa trends. If a plush, deep-seated sectional or a curved settee is on your investment piece wishlist for 2025, you’ll want to take notes.
The consensus: Personality pieces are in. We’re trading Millennial minimalism and cold, mid-century frames for fresh patterns and silhouettes, upholstered in fabrics like velvet and mohair that feel extra inviting. Once-dated features, like Chesterfield tufting and swishing skirts, are also getting a revamp. So while it’s clear that everyone’s platonic ideal of a living room looks a little different, we’re sure you’ll find something to suit your fancy in this list of 2025’s top sofa trends:
Boomerang Sofas
While boomerang sofas (otherwise known as angled corner sofas) have typically been relegated to difficult-to-style nooks, Leanne Ford is rethinking the silhouette for 2025 and placing it front and center: floating in the middle of a living room. “It fixes a multitude of layout problems in bigger living areas,” she explains. “With a boomerang-shaped sofa, you are able to bring the sofa off the wall and create a layout that works for you and how you want to live in that space. It’s very freeing. You aren’t constrained by walls, doorways or windows anymore.”
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Geometric Shapes
“Chunky, geometric sofas feel great right now,” says White Arrow principal Keren Richter. She recommends gravitating towards pieces that reference Bauhaus, French Art Deco, or 1970s Italian design; all are very different, but good places to start your search if you want a chunky sofa that feels trend-proof. For more specific inspiration, look to the catalogues of designers like Mario Bellini, Gaetano Pesce and Le Corbusier. “These designs are classic and feel right alongside chrome finishes and furniture with warm wood tones.”
Clive Lonstein is also predicting more curved couches in 2025: “There’s a move toward more eclectic styles, with a greater complexity in the design, like combining two materials instead of relying on a single one. The focus is on creating more dynamic shapes,” he explains.
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Layered Patterns
“I think we are gravitating to a less precious version of what once was years ago, when people would adorn their formal rooms in beautiful prints and colors,” says Laura Collins. “Don’t shy away from bold pieces—it’s your home and it should celebrate you.” Plus, busier patterns are more forgiving than stark whites, which is a bonus if you live with small children or pets (or just happen to be spill-prone yourself).
Anne McDonald agrees: “Why not just go for it? It’s such a fun way to make a statement and bring in a ton of personality, especially if the room isn’t architecturally interesting. It does all the heavy lifting.” She’s currently loving florals, and suggests pairing your new focal point with a vintage wood coffee table and a woven rug to balance out a dense print. Or, take a page from Mandy Cheng and use your patterned sofa to indulge in some contrasting pattern play. “Choose a mixture of solid pillows and opposing patterned pillows to add in,” says Cheng. “If your sofa pattern is small, go with a larger pattern for the pillow and vice versa.”
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Deluxe Textures
“We’re seeing a lot of softness, like velvet and mohair,” says Corine Maggio. “Even for those of us who live casually, these textures can really elevate a space; especially because they are often in deep colors that bring a vibrant energy to a room and make you want to sink in and stay awhile.” Lean into the comfort these fabrics offer by choosing a deep-seat couch or sprawling sectional for peak lounging.
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Classic Chesterfields
Speaking of embracing tradition, consider going with an old-school silhouette: the Chesterfield. “It’s a timeless design that effortlessly adapts to a range of interior styles,” says Alykhan Velji. His recommendation? Pick unexpected upholstery, like a rich color or material instead of the typical leather, to give this tufted style a fresh look. “The magic lies in those carefully considered details that elevate the design, making the piece not just an item of furniture, but a focal point within the room,” adds Velji.
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Contemporary Skirting
Continuing in the vein of reinventing classics, STUDIOTWENTYSEVEN founder Nacho Polo is predicting an updated take on skirting. “This once very traditional detail is showing up more and more on minimalist pieces like Maxime Boutellier’s Badinage 05 sofa,” says the designer. From innovative finishes like fringe to eye-catching details like contrast piping or a splashy persimmon color, there are plenty of ways to make skirts fun again.
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Modular Designs
Designers also have an eye to practicality for the coming year. According to Sapna Aggarwal, modular sofas’ popularity streak is set to continue: “I love how they make it easy to transform a living room for different uses, whether for cozy movie nights or social gatherings,” she explains. Aggarwal prefers a neutral modular sofa, preferring to customize a bespoke layout instead with colorful accent pillows or woven accessories.
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Warm Minimalism
While most of the predictions on this list lean bold, there’s also a way forward for minimalists—through what Will Meyer and Gray Davis of Meyer Davis are calling “warm minimalism.” Think: Simple colors and unfussy forms, softened by curved elements, comfortable proportions, and perhaps some mixed materials. “It reflects a move away from both the stark minimalism of the early 2000s and the overly-casual, deep-seated sofas of the 2010s,” they explain, citing influences in both Italian modernism and contemporary American design. “It’s representative of how high-end contemporary furniture is evolving to balance visual sophistication with livable comfort.”
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Elly Leavitt is a fashion and luxury commerce editor with over seven years of experience covering fashion and design. Her writing can be found in Harper’s BAZAAR, ELLE, Town & Country, Esquire, ELLE Decor, and more. Previously, she was an editor at Domino magazine. You can probably find her in line at Trader Joe’s. You will never find her at SoulCycle.
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