The Biggest TikTok Design Trends of 2025, According to Designers

2025.03.26

Mocha Mousse and Other Earth Tones

Mocha Mousse is Pantone's 2025 color of the year, and home design has fully embraced the luxe brown hue. Upon announcing the new shade, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute, Leatrice Eiseman, described Mocha Mousse as a “thoughtful indulgence,” “sophisticated and lush,” yet, “an unpretentious classic.” It’s bold but not brazen; trendy but timeless. In other words, unlike Barbie pink, you likely won’t regret color-drenching a room in warm brown years down the road.

But Mocha Mousse isn’t the only shade of brown designers are seeing an uptick in for home interiors. According to Alexis Elley, the owner and designer at Textures Interior Design, chocolate brown and other earth tones like rust and martini olive green are adding an air of moodiness to the on-trend rooms of 2025. “If not committing to full walls in these colors, you could add them in through layers of accessories. Think custom throw pillows, coffee table books, throws, and artwork.”

Microgreen Corners

Set down your paintbrushes because this 2025 TikTok design trend puts a spotlight on plants. Matthew Coates, owner of Coates Design Seattle Architects, likens microgreen corners to DIY biophilic design on a budget. The setup can include hydroponic systems or small pots of herbs on a windowsill. And while the greenery is certainly aesthetically pleasing, Coates highlights the indoor garden’s practicality. “Imagine grabbing fresh basil for dinner straight from your kitchen,” he says, adding that the trend is also perfect for smaller living spaces that could use sprucing.

Colorcore

Colorcore is rooted in maximalism. It embraces bold colors and loud, contrasting patterns and prints, layered within the same space. “Homeowners are increasingly viewing their spaces as vehicles for joy and self-expression rather than just serene retreats,” Garcia explains, noting an uptick in clients requesting “eclectic, colorful design elements” and rejecting neutral minimalism. As far as the designer is concerned, there are two ways to go about the technique. Either you fully embrace it, with something like a vibrant accent wall, or start small by layering bold accessories like pillows or rugs. Either way, Garcia says, the key is to “create unexpected color combinations that energize your space while reflecting your personality.”

Hostingcore

Date nights, girls' nights, boys' nights: Times normally spent out are heading inward in 2025. According to Vanessa Garcia, an elite designer tasker at TaskRabbit, homes are doubling as social hubs, with hosts aiming to create “inviting spaces that facilitate connection and memorable experiences.” To do this, Garcia says, the trick is to merge functionality with style in three key areas: A stylish beverage station, be it a bar cart or dedicated cabinet; the right lighting (think dimmers and layered sources); and furniture arrangements, like clusters of chairs, sofas, etc. that are “conversation-friendly” and “can flex for different group sizes.”

Color Drenching

Color drenching isn’t a “new” concept per se, but it is a major TikTok design trend for 2025. The concept is simple: Pick a color, choose a shade, and douse a room in your house with it. To master the technique, Elley says to “paint your walls, ceiling, and trim all the same color.” But, to make the most impact, Elley recommends assigning a different paint finish to each component and having the color seep into the room’s accessories, like drapery and linens. “It will help give a put-together and polished look.”