These Are the Top 10 Trends Emerging on Houzz Right Now
The 2025 Houzz UK Emerging Trends Report reveals the most searched for terms
From maximalism and wood drenching to the return of the home bar, forest gardening and daylight decorating, search data collected on Houzz during the first three months of this year* for the Emerging Trends Report gives an intriguing insight into our current interiors preferences. Read on to discover what we want in our homes and gardens right now.
2. We love natural wood finishes
You’ve heard of colour drenching, but how about wood drenching? This term encompasses the rising trend of using natural timber on several surfaces in a room, as shown in this soothing space by SS4 Architects.
Searches for “wood beams” have risen 249%, while in the kitchen, searches for “oak kitchen” and “wood kitchen” have risen by 214% and 116% respectively.
When it comes to wall treatments, homeowners are looking for “wooden slat walls” (87%) and “wood panels” (27%) and floors aren’t forgotten, either, with “wooden floor” searches also rising by 67%
You’ve heard of colour drenching, but how about wood drenching? This term encompasses the rising trend of using natural timber on several surfaces in a room, as shown in this soothing space by SS4 Architects.
Searches for “wood beams” have risen 249%, while in the kitchen, searches for “oak kitchen” and “wood kitchen” have risen by 214% and 116% respectively.
When it comes to wall treatments, homeowners are looking for “wooden slat walls” (87%) and “wood panels” (27%) and floors aren’t forgotten, either, with “wooden floor” searches also rising by 67%
3. Maximalism is on the rise
Minimalists, look away now. Our data shows that homeowners are enthusiastically embracing the trend for rich pattern and bold colour in the home. Searches for “colour drench” have risen by 142%, while “feature walls” are still popular, with an increase of 117%. Both trends are beautifully showcased in this bedroom design by Fiona Duke Interiors.
“Murals” and “panelling” are two more wall treatments that are on the rise, with search increases of 85% and 56%, respectively.
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Minimalists, look away now. Our data shows that homeowners are enthusiastically embracing the trend for rich pattern and bold colour in the home. Searches for “colour drench” have risen by 142%, while “feature walls” are still popular, with an increase of 117%. Both trends are beautifully showcased in this bedroom design by Fiona Duke Interiors.
“Murals” and “panelling” are two more wall treatments that are on the rise, with search increases of 85% and 56%, respectively.
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4. We’re inspired by woodland gardens
Trees, water and wildlife-friendly features are all influencing our garden designs this year. Forest gardening, where planting is layered to mimic a natural woodland, seems to be a hot topic, with searches for “forest trees” up by 666%, while searches for “pond” rose by 26%.
Adding height to an outdoor space, for vertical planting as well as providing privacy, seems to be another strong trend, with searches for “garden arch or screen” up by a huge 1,049%.
This beautiful space designed by Tom Massey and Je Ahn for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show is a beautiful example of how to design an outdoor space with trees at the heart.
Trees, water and wildlife-friendly features are all influencing our garden designs this year. Forest gardening, where planting is layered to mimic a natural woodland, seems to be a hot topic, with searches for “forest trees” up by 666%, while searches for “pond” rose by 26%.
Adding height to an outdoor space, for vertical planting as well as providing privacy, seems to be another strong trend, with searches for “garden arch or screen” up by a huge 1,049%.
This beautiful space designed by Tom Massey and Je Ahn for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show is a beautiful example of how to design an outdoor space with trees at the heart.
5. Daylight is a priority
Designing our homes around the flow of natural light is something that appears to be on our minds as we look for ways to increase daylight sources at home.
Searches for “skylight” (up by 115%) and “orangery” (up by 94%) clearly show this wish to draw more daylight into our homes, as beautifully illustrated in this airy space by Westbury Garden Rooms.
We’re lightening up internal walls and doors, too, with searches for “glass wall partition” up by 202% and “internal glass door” up by 91%.
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Designing our homes around the flow of natural light is something that appears to be on our minds as we look for ways to increase daylight sources at home.
Searches for “skylight” (up by 115%) and “orangery” (up by 94%) clearly show this wish to draw more daylight into our homes, as beautifully illustrated in this airy space by Westbury Garden Rooms.
We’re lightening up internal walls and doors, too, with searches for “glass wall partition” up by 202% and “internal glass door” up by 91%.
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6. Our spaces need to be functional
Beautiful design also has to be practical and this year’s data showed increased searches for functional design elements, such as “acoustic panels” to reduce noise (up by 625%) and “understairs storage” (up by 43%).
Practical spaces for doing household tasks such as laundry were also top of mind, with searches for “bathroom with laundry space”, like this design by Trevor Brown Architects, up by 190%.
Beautiful design also has to be practical and this year’s data showed increased searches for functional design elements, such as “acoustic panels” to reduce noise (up by 625%) and “understairs storage” (up by 43%).
Practical spaces for doing household tasks such as laundry were also top of mind, with searches for “bathroom with laundry space”, like this design by Trevor Brown Architects, up by 190%.
7. We want to add kerb appeal
Smartening up our front gardens and home exteriors to add kerb appeal is another homeowner priority, according to the data, and beautifully showcased here by DHV Architects.
Searches for “front door” (up by 51%), “driveway” (45%) and “front garden” (35%) were all on the rise, as were “front porch” (42%), “exterior lighting” (40%) and “exterior cladding” (64%).
Smartening up our front gardens and home exteriors to add kerb appeal is another homeowner priority, according to the data, and beautifully showcased here by DHV Architects.
Searches for “front door” (up by 51%), “driveway” (45%) and “front garden” (35%) were all on the rise, as were “front porch” (42%), “exterior lighting” (40%) and “exterior cladding” (64%).
8. We want to create art
The desire to have a space in which to write, paint, play music or indulge in hobbies is one that seems to be widely felt. Searches for “craft room”, like this one by JML Garden Rooms, rose by 69%, while searches for “music studio” rose by 17%
We also want to make space for watching films at home, with searches for “home cinema” rising by 28%, and we want our children to have plenty of nature-filled outdoor adventures, with searches for “tree house” up by 45%.
The desire to have a space in which to write, paint, play music or indulge in hobbies is one that seems to be widely felt. Searches for “craft room”, like this one by JML Garden Rooms, rose by 69%, while searches for “music studio” rose by 17%
We also want to make space for watching films at home, with searches for “home cinema” rising by 28%, and we want our children to have plenty of nature-filled outdoor adventures, with searches for “tree house” up by 45%.
9. We’re indulging our love of pink
When it comes to interior colour palettes, there’s a clear favourite, with pink emerging as the most searched for colour in several different room categories.
Pink kitchens, like this beautiful example by Salt Haven, are increasingly popular, with searches for “pink kitchen” rising by 112%. “Pink bathroom”, meanwhile, rose by 114%, while “pink bedroom” rose by 59%. And just the search term “pink” on its own saw a rise of 186%.
Learn more about this kitchen and the rest of the house.
When it comes to interior colour palettes, there’s a clear favourite, with pink emerging as the most searched for colour in several different room categories.
Pink kitchens, like this beautiful example by Salt Haven, are increasingly popular, with searches for “pink kitchen” rising by 112%. “Pink bathroom”, meanwhile, rose by 114%, while “pink bedroom” rose by 59%. And just the search term “pink” on its own saw a rise of 186%.
Learn more about this kitchen and the rest of the house.
10. We fancy a drink
Carving out a cosy space to have a relaxing drink at the end of the day or entertain friends is also a design priority for many homeowners. Searches for “home bar” rose by 48%, while the phrase “drinks cabinet” saw a rise in searches of 56%, and searches for “wine cellar” increased by 43%.
The desire for a freshly brewed cup of coffee in the morning is also a driving force in kitchen decor, with searches for “coffee station” increasing by 77%.
This elegant cabinet by Interia Design cleverly combines both needs: it’s a coffee station by day and drinks station by night.
Tell us…
What caught your attention in this selection of rising trends? Which terms have you been searching for? Let us know in the Comments.
*Data reflects year over year growth in UK-based searches on Houzz from January-March 2025 versus January-March 2024.
Carving out a cosy space to have a relaxing drink at the end of the day or entertain friends is also a design priority for many homeowners. Searches for “home bar” rose by 48%, while the phrase “drinks cabinet” saw a rise in searches of 56%, and searches for “wine cellar” increased by 43%.
The desire for a freshly brewed cup of coffee in the morning is also a driving force in kitchen decor, with searches for “coffee station” increasing by 77%.
This elegant cabinet by Interia Design cleverly combines both needs: it’s a coffee station by day and drinks station by night.
Tell us…
What caught your attention in this selection of rising trends? Which terms have you been searching for? Let us know in the Comments.
*Data reflects year over year growth in UK-based searches on Houzz from January-March 2025 versus January-March 2024.
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