As we move into 2025, interior design is evolving to meet our growing desire for homes that prioritise comfort, sustainability, and timeless style. The trends for the upcoming year reflect a shift toward creating spaces that are not just functional but also nurturing—a sanctuary from the pace of modern life.
At CR Smith, we believe the look and feel of your home is influenced not just by colour palettes and soft furnishings but also by natural light, quality finishes and sustainable materials. Your home should be a reflection of who you are and the desire to live in thoughtful, beautiful, and warm spaces.
With that in mind, we have gathered some of the key elements that the design experts say are shaping interior design trends of 2025 and offer some thoughts on how to incorporate them into your home.
Naturally Sustainable Choices
Sustainability remains a cornerstone of interior design trends of 2025, with natural, sustainable materials, responsibly sourced textiles, and recycled or upcycled products more important than ever. With modern craftsmanship and advanced engineering techniques, these choices reduce environmental impact without compromising style or functionality.
Timber finishes are especially on-trend, offering both durability and warmth. Windows with timber sills and surrounds, for example, pair beautifully with natural tones and textures. Homes and Gardens advises that “thoughtful, sustainable design is always on trend”, and that you should always “decorate with longevity in mind.”
Kevin Eadie, CR Smith chief executive who also oversees our environmental strategy, explains that the timber we use to give our windows a beautiful finish inside your home is precision cut to minimise waste before being finished by hand. “Natural hardwoods are a beautiful feature in any room, and we handle the timber sills and surrounds with extreme care and reverence. Every piece of timber is measured and cut to the precise length needed for each window so that we can achieve not only a superb look and a ‘cabinet maker’ finish, but also minimise waste.”
For 2025, the design experts go on to say that adorning your timber window sills and surrounds with handcrafted details like ceramic vases, statement stoneware and organic curtains and upholstery will enhance the overall sense of harmony in your space.
Seamless Indoor-Outdoor Integration
The connection between indoor and outdoor living will be stronger than ever in 2025. We’ve already seen how house building design is embracing natural lighting conditions and outdoor spaces with large windows and doors that open up to gardens, patios, and balconies that blur the boundaries between inside and outside.
Kevin Eadie agrees: “We have invested in advanced engineering techniques which make it possible for us to manufacture windows with slim frames, and the increasing desire for cleaner, uninterrupted views of your surroundings while allowing natural light to flood your interiors makes this a key feature for the upcoming year.”
This trend isn’t just about aesthetics, though; it’s also about well-being. Studies have shown that natural light and views of greenery can reduce stress and boost mood, making this an investment in overall quality of life. Interior designers suggest pairing these views with soft furnishings and earthy textures indoors to create a cohesive, restorative environment.
Simplicity with Calming Neutrals
For 2025, minimalism will be replaced by a desire for simplicity with a warmer and more inviting tone. Harsh whites and stark designs will give way to softer, “soothing” palettes, including taupe and cream, alongside richer browns and woody tones. These colours will be layered with textures like boucle, wool, and smooth timber to create spaces that feel calm, comfortable, and timeless.
Natural light plays a vital role in highlighting the beauty of these materials. Windows with an interior timber surround add an additional layer of warmth, tying the design together and ensuring that your space, in its simplicity, still feels cosy and personal. The result is a home that offers a peaceful retreat from the outside world.
Celebrating Craftsmanship and Heritage Details
As we enter 2025, there’s a renewed appreciation for craftsmanship and the stories behind the items in our homes. Bespoke joinery, hand-thrown ceramics, and artisan-made furniture add authenticity and charm to interiors. These heritage-inspired details blend seamlessly with modern design to create a sense of timelessness.
Homes & Interiors Scotland and Rearo identify several Scottish makers and designers, like Araminta Campbell and Daniel Lacey, who “blend traditional craftsmanship with modern luxury and a love for Scotland”.
With its wooden internal finishes, the Lorimer window from CR Smith is an excellent complement to this trend. The natural grain and texture of our timber sills and surrounds enhance a room’s character and effortlessly work with other crafted elements like woven textiles or vintage-inspired lighting.
Beyond this, every CR Smith window is bespoke, and the beauty is often in the detail. Kevin Eadie explains, “Every window is made to the homeowner’s specific requirements. Each is precision-engineered with a frame and opener profile to match the architectural styles of both traditional and modern Scottish homes. They is then hand-finished so that every element fits and works perfectly together to give you a beautiful window and a beautiful home.”
Together, these features, inside and out, not only add warmth but also bring a sense of tradition and quality into your home.
Thoughtful Use of Colour
While neutral tones remain a foundation of interior design, 2025 sees a resurgence of rich colours that envelop us in warmth and comfort. “We’ve seen over the last few years a distinctive shift in attitudes towards colour with strong, rich colours having a little renaissance,” says Simon Hutchinson, a colour consultant with Little Greene. Deep blues, earthy greens, terracotta and soft reds add depth and energy to spaces while wrapping us in a strong embrace.
If you choose to use carefully placed pops of colour, natural light will amplify these accents. In this case, positioning them near windows is key. A bold-coloured chair or artwork illuminated by sunlight streaming through your windows can create a stunning effect. By balancing these vibrant tones with softer neutrals, you can achieve a look that is both lively and harmonious.
Timeless Design Blended with Energy Efficiency
Homes & Interiors Scotland highlights the renovations of an Edinburgh home where architect John Jeffrey sought to reinstate the Georgian property’s classic features with modern standards of energy efficiency. “Conservation double-glazing was introduced along with the original astragals,” he says. Maintaining authenticity while retrofitting energy saving measures is clearly a direction of travel for home improvements in 2025 as fuel costs rise.
“It is important to recognise that quality windows play a huge role in ensuring that any room is a cosy place where you can relax,” says Kevin Eadie. “Double glazing makes a dramatic difference, and the design of a modern window, such as the CR Smith sliding sash window, perfectly matches the traditional style, astragals, and ironmongery of a Scottish-period home.”
Versatility for Modern Living
Homes continue to serve multiple purposes, from workspaces and family hubs to quiet retreats. The interior design trends of 2025 is all about adaptability. Homes & Interiors Scotland refers to the new “hybrid room—somewhere that can transform from office to cocktail bar seamlessly.” Clever design solutions, such as multifunctional furniture and smart storage, ensure that spaces can easily transition between different uses.
Natural light is essential for creating open and inviting spaces, regardless of their function. Well-placed glazing, such as large windows or glass partitions, can define different zones while maintaining a sense of flow. These design choices allow your home to adapt to changing needs while maintaining its sense of style and comfort.
Looking Ahead to 2025
The interior design trends of 2025 reflect a desire for homes that prioritise sustainability, comfort, and authenticity. Whether it’s through sustainable materials, thoughtful design choices, or beautifully crafted finishes, these trends focus on creating interiors that are not just visually stunning but also enriching to live in.
At CR Smith, we’re proud to support these design principles with our expertly crafted windows and doors. From natural interior timber sills and surrounds to glazing solutions that maximise light and space, we can help you create a home that’s ready for the year ahead. Let’s work together to bring these trends to life in a way that works for you.
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