Pip Rich

2 weeks ago | homesandgardens.com | Pip Rich

Have you noticed anything about the design trends of 2025? Some of the biggest looks that have come up so far this year are ones we definitely all hated at some point. The looks we thought (and even hoped), had gone forever. Dark surfaces, cool metals, trad prints – they're all back and, when used well, are not only beautiful but desirable, too. The one thing these returning interior design trends all have in common is that they layer a retro element into design.

2 weeks ago | homesandgardens.com | Pip Rich

I finished a bathroom renovation last year, and was pretty happy with all my choices for the lights. There was a flush ceiling pendant from Soho Home, shaded in pretty pressed glass, which refracted its glow around the room and stopped the light from seeming too harsh. And there were some wall sconces from the heritage brand Original BTC, which were just as soft in terms of the illumination they emitted. The entire room is bathed in soft light, perfect for wallowing.

2 weeks ago | msn.com | Pip Rich

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2 weeks ago | homesandgardens.com | Pip Rich

How do you decide a trend is actually a trend? Well, within our team at Homes & Gardens, there are a few layers to it and plenty of different sources. It's a mix of what we see our audience responding to, what the styles the homeware brands are launching, and – most importantly – what themes are emerging in the work of our favorite designers.

3 weeks ago | msn.com | Pip Rich

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