8 Singapore Interior Design Trends to Watch Out For in 2025

What’s in, and what’s out.

New year, new you – and, for some of you, possibly a new home!

If you’ve kept yourself up to date with the latest interior design trends in Singapore, you’ll know that warm, earthy looks and textured surfaces are one of the most popular trends in 2024. Well, you can expect this trend to continue in 2025 – along with a heavier emphasis on lighting and “safer” materials.

If you’re about to embark on your own renovation journeys and are looking for design inspiration, here are the interior design trends that will become (or remain) popular in 2025:

1. Textured surfaces like limewash will remain in trend…

Textured surfaces like limewash and microcement have dominated the interior design scene in 2024, and you can expect them to do so again in 2025.

“I think this has something to do with the popularity of wabi-sabi looks,” says Leon, Associate Director at Free Space Intent. “Homeowners these days tend to prefer textured, ‘imperfect’ surfaces over clean, glossy surfaces, so they’re more likely to experiment with things like limewash, stucco, or cement.”

Gerald, an interior designer at Jialux Interior, agrees with this sentiment. “You can get a very different feel from using textured surfaces over regular paint,” he says. “It’s warmer, cosier, and is very versatile – meaning you can use them for whatever look you want.”

2. …and so will warm, muted colours like beige and off-whites

Like in 2024, warm muted tones will remain popular in 2025 as homeowners love the way it softens a space and makes it cosier.

“Although colour schemes vary according to the homeowners’ tastes, I would say that the majority are gravitating towards warmer colours,” says Gerald. “It makes a space feel softer and more relaxing, which is something you like to come home to after a tiring day at work.”

Leon agrees, and points out that it’s a development from the classic white-and-wood look. “With new materials coming out every so often, it’s only natural for the look to evolve,” he says. “Now, with the popularity of limewash, more homeowners are choosing off-white and sandy tones to not only increase the visual appeal, but soften the look as well.”

“Similarly, the wood used isn’t as bright as you used to see. Neither are they the dark reddish ones like mahogany or the light yellowish ones like pine. Now, the popular wood types are ones with muted tones like oak, which adds depth to the look without standing out too much.”

3. Curved edges/surfaces will also remain popular in 2025

Rounded features like curves and arches have come and gone over the years – but both Leon and Gerald agree that they will maintain their popularity in 2025.

“Rounded features have been around since the 1960s,” Gerald explains. “Then the trend died, but resurged in the form of cornices…and then it died again, and came back via features like arched doorways.”

“Now, since homeowners prefer more toned down features, this trend is back again – but this time, it’s a bit more subtle. They come in the form of soft curved walls, countertops, bay windows, and so on, which really appeals to homeowners as the ergonomic shape softens the whole look and makes the space feel more welcoming.”

“If you ask me, curves are more ergonomic than your regular straight-edged surfaces,” Leon says. “There are no sharp corners to bump into, it’s better suited for human movement, and makes things more accessible.”

“So, even though the cost to create curved surfaces is higher, the demand over the past few years is also higher largely due to the benefits.”

4. Sintered stone may become a more popular material choice over quartz

Choosing between sintered stone and quartz is a dilemma many homeowners face when choosing their kitchen countertop materials – and in recent years, they’ve favoured the latter due to its affordability and design variety. However, Gerald speculates that the tables could turn in 2025.

“From what I’ve seen, the majority of new homeowners are converting to sintered stone,” he says. “When it first entered the market, it was quite pricey and had limited designs, but now that it’s been around for a while, the number of available designs have increased.”

“Also, the prices of sintered stone are actually around the same or just a little bit higher than quartz now. To homeowners, they can get a highly-resistant material for roughly the same price, so they naturally tend to favour sintered stone now.”

5. Lighting will become an increasingly important aspect during renovations

A few years ago, lighting choices were pretty straightforward: one overhead light per room, with a bulb fitted within. However, this aspect has slowly changed over the years, as Leon has observed.

“Lights with light bulbs are slowly getting phased out, and LED lights are becoming the go-to light source,” he says. “The latter has a lot of advantages, like being longer-lasting, easier to change, and its ability to keep the lighting consistent – with light bulbs, there’s a tendency for lighting to look different if you get different bulbs.”

“Also, with LED technology these days, manufacturers prefer building the entire LED diodes together with the light fitting. This allows them to customise a lot of things – like the design of the light fitting as well as the deflectors within the LED lights, so the end result is a higher brightness compared to light bulbs.”

“Homeowners are also playing around more with indirect lighting, like cove lights and backlights. These types of lights tend to feel softer and cosier, and if done right, you may not even need any down lights or ceiling lights.”

6. Homeowners will be more conscious of formaldehyde emissions

Don’t ignore that ‘new house smell’ after a fresh home renovation. That’s formaldehyde: a colourless, odourless gas that, in high concentrations, may irritate the eyes, nose, skin, and throat.

With the spate of incidents of people falling sick due to high formaldehyde levels, Gerald observes that homeowners are now more wary of materials that may result in higher emissions.

“When we discuss carpentry ideas with new clients, one of the first things they’ll ask about is whether the type of wood used emits formaldehyde,” he says. “Understandably, they’re more health-conscious now. In fact, it’s quite common for homeowners now to engage a professional cleaning firm to get rid of formaldehyde before moving in.”

“Because of this, I think more interior design firms are using better quality wood that has lower formaldehyde emissions.”

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7. Homeowners are also more invested in their renovations compared to previous years

Back in the day, it was common for homeowners to leave everything to their interior designers or contractors to make their new home functional. But these days, homeowners are getting increasingly involved in even the smallest aspect of their renovations – like layout changes and measurements – to ensure that their homes suit their lifestyle.

“I think it’s partly due to the pandemic,” Gerald explains. “After being stuck at home for so long, they now realise the importance of having a home that suits their everyday needs.”

“Maybe it’s because they had to work from home everyday for years, or maybe they saw the beauty of other design works after being forced to look at the same walls everyday. Either way, I can say that they’re willing to invest more time, effort, and money to create the perfect home for themselves.”

“So it’s quite common for new clients to come into a meeting with clear ideas of what they want, from colour schemes and design to countertop heights.”

“I would say that homeowners are willing to invest more money in their renovations,” says Leon. “Nowadays, it’s common for people to say that renovation prices are higher and higher – and while that’s true, it’s partly because homeowners are splurging more on features that cost more, like curves, limewash, good lighting, etc.”

“From what I’ve seen, they’re also more willing to splurge more on tiles – especially large-format ones. Generically, IDs will say that tiles will cost about $3-$4 per square feet, but nowadays, homeowners are willing to purchase tiles that can go up to $8 or even $14 per square feet.”

8. Interior design trends will be largely determined by social media algorithms

It’s a fact: we spend copious amounts of time scrolling through our social media. So it’s perhaps unsurprising that trends are largely determined by whatever’s buzzing on social media.

“Digital algorithms are very volatile,” Leon says. “While I’m able to provide predictions based on my observations, what trends in 2025 will, in part, be determined by what the algorithm is pushing in that period of time.”

“So, whenever my clients show me a social media post with something trendy, I always tell them they’re brainwashing themselves,” he says amusedly. “They may see something they like, which piques their interest and makes them engage with the post…only to end up targeted and being fed the same information constantly.”

“That’s why you shouldn’t just opt for trendy things without doing your research. Take some time to figure out if they fit your aesthetic preferences or lifestyle – because if they don’t, you may regret getting it a few years later!”

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