As we cast our sights on 2025, the conversation in the design industry has naturally turned toward trends—what will we see taking off stylistically in the year to come? At the Boutique Design New York (BDNY) fair at New York’s Javits Center this week, professionals exchanged notes about what aesthetics, products, and materials will be trending in the coming year, as leading brands presented a sneak peek at where hospitality design is headed.
Wayfair Professional gave a preview of their forthcoming 2025 trend predictions, and their booth was an expression of one of their anticipated styles, which they coined Joyful Expression. Adorned with abstract murals, punchy prints, vibrant upholstery, and metallic accents, the space gave an indication that designers may be ready to move on from the abundance of neutrals that so often can dominate hospitality. In a panel discussion at the booth, Wayfair Professional design managers Lindsey Zborowski and Erin Dalton-Cooney forecasted that this pizzazz-filled aesthetic was likely to be a big hit at rental properties and boutique hotels.
Other trends they expect to see take off in the coming year include Moody Sophistication, New Wave Futurism, Restorative Realms, and Classics Revisited—styles that speak to our collective pull toward romantic and transportive spaces, as well as the ongoing obsession with wellness. Several of these trends could be spotted across the show floor at BDNY.
For instance, at Arte, the brand unveiled the US debut of the Moooi Green House wall coverings collection, which included Cocinella Bella, depicting a dynamic floral scene, and Greenhouse Gathering, meant to recreate the effect of decorative molding. These evocative designs seem to transfer viewers to an alternate reality—which may be one of the best parts of staying at a hotel.
