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2025 Home Decorating Trends: What’s In and Why It Works

ann bridgman

May 24 @ 08:00

2025 Home Decorating Trends: What’s In and Why It Works

This year’s standout home design trends are all about balance— Cozy meets bold, serenity meets style.

Here’s what’s rising to the top in the DFW area, and why these ideas deserve a place in your Texas home.

Wood for Warmth

We’re seeing a major return to natural materials, especially wood. Whether it’s light oak floors, walnut cabinetry, or chunky reclaimed beams, wood instantly brings a grounded, cozy feeling. It softens modern lines and adds texture in a way that feels timeless. Pro tip: Mix tones and grains to avoid a matchy-matchy look—layering adds richness.

Moody Palettes

Dark, saturated colors are having a moment. Deep greens, charcoal, even black—used strategically—can add intimacy and sophistication. Moody doesn’t mean gloomy. With the right lighting and texture (hello, velvet and matte walls), these tones feel luxurious and fresh. Start with an accent wall or powder room if you’re hesitant.

Visually Quiet Spaces

In contrast to overstimulating screens and daily chaos, homes are becoming visually quieter. Think minimal color palettes, fewer decorative items, and subtle textures. The goal isn’t stark minimalism—it’s calm. Choose well-crafted pieces with meaning, let negative space breathe, and trust that “less” really can be more.

Master Bathroom

Gold Is #1

Brass and gold finishes continue to dominate in fixtures and accents. Why? They bring warmth and elegance without the coldness of chrome or the trendiness of black. Used sparingly—in lighting, cabinet hardware, or mirror frames—gold adds just the right amount of polish and glow. Don’t be afraid to mix metals either. Gold plays well with others.

Kitchen

These trends don’t demand a full renovation. Small, thoughtful changes—swapping a lamp, painting a wall, or adding a wooden accent—can bring your space beautifully into 2025.

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Colors you're going to want in your home for 2025

ann bridgman

Oct 15 @ 11:00

What colors are you going to want in your home for 2025?

Every year Sherwin-Williams forecasts the national color trends for the upcoming year. These trends correlate with fashion colors, and home furnishing trends. I always marvel at how strange they seem when first introduced and how a year or two later they are all the rage. Do “they” create the desire in consumers for these colors, or are they reading the collective zeitgeist and displaying the way we are all feeling and what we want to surround ourselves with?

Here in the DFW area, I design my clients’ spaces around their natural preferences, utilizing the most forward-looking colors and shapes possible to give them the maximum longevity on their investment. Here is a look at the future trends I'm tracking:

Grounded

The colors here are of a slow growing forest: deep maroon, quiet greens and warm neutrals. This look has an elegant simplicity that is raw, quiet, and intentional.

Home Office by Just The Thing

Curious

Electric brights and candy-coated colors combine with youthful exuberance to create unexpected layers of energy. These can be used with modern forms, or even antiques!

Sherwin-Williams: Paradox

Reimagined

Deep colors are contrasted with warm neutrals in this trend. Antiques and classic furniture are repurposed against these new shades. Think “moody library.”

Moody accent wall by Just the Thing

Abundance

A communal well-being is expressed in these warm-hearted colors. They celebrate uniqueness, open-mindedness and inclusivity.

Sherwin-Williams: Kindred

What colors resonate with you? Which ones can you see yourself gravitating toward in the future?

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Making Every Square Foot: Flexible and Multi-Use Spaces in North Texas Homes

ann bridgman

Apr 15 2024

Embracing Versatility: The Rise of Flexible and Multi-Use Spaces in Modern Homes

Home has become a dynamic space that adapts to our ever-changing needs and lifestyles. Here in North Texas, one of the key trends shaping contemporary home design is the emphasis on flexibility and multi-use spaces, where every square foot is optimized for functionality and versatility.

Gone are the days of rigid room layouts and single-purpose spaces. Instead, DFW homeowners are embracing the idea of fluid living, where rooms seamlessly transition from one function to another. This shift is driven by several factors, including the rise of remote work of at least one person in the home, and often more.

One of the primary drivers behind the popularity of multi-use spaces is the need for efficiency and organization. With space at a premium, homeowners are finding creative ways to make the most of every square inch. A room that serves as a home office during the day can easily transform into a cozy guest bedroom at night with the use of a Murphy bed or convertible sofa.