What’s old often becomes new again, at least in the world of interior design. So, it may come as no surprise that some retro design trends are back and are having a big moment right now.
That said, not all retro looks are making a comeback because some fads — we’re looking at you, matching furniture sets—are best left in the past. To find out exactly which trends are gaining popularity, we turned to the pros.
We asked three interior designers to weigh in on which retro trends to embrace and why they’re a great idea in 2025.
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Meet the Expert
- Cecile Gottlich is the founder and principal designer at Austin-based Studio Cecile
- Zoë Bailey is an associate director at Studio Morey, specialising in residential interiors
- Rebecca Winter is the founder and managing director of Rebecca Winter Design Studio