We are at the moment of predicting the CMF (colors, materials, and finishes) trends that will mark architecture and interior design projects in 2025. The team at Connections by Finsa provides you in this post with proposals and examples after visiting international fairs and events over the past few months.
Colors: beyond white and neutral shades
There is life beyond white and neutral colors, although pastel tones continue to be stylish. We will see them being similar to the look of butter, in more saturated options, and even in muted tones (camel).
Beyond pastel tones, a chromatic explosion will be the main protagonist. We will appreciate primary and vibrant colors that will bring their spirit to bold proposals. Especially yellow, widely represented in all types of elements, from furniture to textiles and applications.
In our journey through fairs and events, we have found a variety of proposals inspired by ice colors: from very light and subtle blues – almost gray – to more pigmented and intense tones, with a slight lilac or greenish touch.
Bordeaux will emerge as a prominent choice in furniture for its ability to add a touch of timeless sophistication to contemporary environments.
Color will also be applied to wood surfaces, highlighting the grain and pores.
Materials: marble, wood, textiles, glass, and biomaterials
Organic materials will continue to be a trend in 2025. Notably, stones like travertine stand out, a versatile marble both for its warm hue, which brings calm and serenity to any space, and for use as furniture cladding.
When it comes to natural products, wood will hold a privileged place. Specifically, toasted-toned woods, such as oak stained in dark brown or smoked eucalyptus, will be the norm thanks to their distinction and elegance.
Textiles will help in 2025 to reinforce the warmth of these materials. They will be technical, elegant, and dark, in line with the woods.
In contrast with dark textiles and woods, crystal, glass, and methacrylate will appear to create visual volumes that bring lightness thanks to their shine and transparency. We will notably see them in fronts and furniture bodies.
Biomaterials have been a leitmotif in recent years as an experiment and a firm commitment in the sector for sustainability, from emerging studies to industrial development in prestigious firms. From a design perspective, a holistic approach is adopted that values the entire product lifecycle, from material selection to reuse or revaluation.
Finishes: smoky, deep, and mirrored surfaces
In finishes, we have several trends that reinforce the elegance of materials. On the one hand, smoky and colored surfaces, as well as mirrored ones, expand the alternatives in furniture fronts, reinforcing the presence of high-gloss finishes.
Finally, deep textures will not leave us in 2025. Both in wood and stone, we will have a carved or dug effect in different furniture options.
