Want to bring designer style into your home without the hefty price tag? You’re not alone! The good news is that achieving a luxurious, magazine-worthy look doesn’t mean draining your savings. With a little creativity, some insider tips, and savvy shopping (hello, HOME Harborough!), you can achieve the luxury look for less.
Let’s explore the top 2025 interior design trends and see how to recreate them with affordable alternatives that don’t compromise on style.
Designer Trends Everyone Loves in 2025
This year, interior design trends are all about balance, where clean lines meet soft textures, earthy tones pair with bold accents, and function marries beauty. Here are the top trends making waves this year.
Minimalist Luxury in Simplicity
Minimalism doesn’t mean stark or bare, it’s about understated elegance. Think neutral palettes with subtle texture and carefully chosen statement pieces. A luxurious wool throw, oversized art, or a sculptural vase can instantly add to a minimalist space.
Interior Design Tip
Layer subtle textures like linen curtains, a boucle chair, and a smooth concrete coffee table to create depth. Balance the look with statement lighting and one bold piece of art to keep the room grounded.
HOME Harborough Picks:
Beige Metal Totem Coffee Table
Scandinavian Design
Scandi interiors are embracing bold hues this year. Picture pastel accents on cushions, playful patterns on throws, and natural wood tones on furniture. These colourful additions breathe life into traditionally neutral spaces.
Interior Design Tip
Create a Scandi-inspired reading nook with a light wood armchair, a rainbow-striped throw, and a side table styled with a ceramic vase and wildflowers.
HOME Harborough Picks:
Large Beige & Cream Wide Stripe Ruffled Linen Cushion
Tweedmill Rainbow Stripe Throw
Medium Grey Burwell Bottle Vase
Industrial Chic Reimagined
Industrial design remains popular but is softened with organic shapes, warm woods, and plush textiles. Exposed brick, black metal finishes, and moody lighting are paired with softer details to create a more welcoming aesthetic.
Interior Design Tip
For a bedroom with industrial flair, combine a black metal bed frame with soft grey bedding, add a large leather pouffe, and hang pendant lights with Edison bulbs for an inviting glow.
HOME Harborough Picks:
Tangier Woven Cushion Monochrome
High-End Looks for Less
Luxury doesn’t always have to mean marble, velvet, or gold-plated finishes. Here’s how to replicate the look with clever material swaps and budget-friendly solutions:
Marble-Look Alternatives
Natural marble can be expensive, but marble-effect porcelain tiles and resin offer the same aesthetic at a fraction of the cost, without looking tacky.
Abigail Ahern Vita Marble Geometric Side Table
Interior Design Tip
Pair marble-look countertops with brass cabinet handles for a high-end feel in your kitchen. For your bathroom, consider a marble-effect shower wall paired with black fixtures for a modern twist. Word of warning, matte black taps in the bathroom are super difficult to keep clean!
Faux but Fabulous
Faux materials and plants are no longer taboo. High-quality faux greenery and leather are indistinguishable from the real thing and offer great durability.
Interior Design Tip
Use faux plants in dim corners to add life where real greenery might struggle. A faux leather ottoman adds a touch of sophistication to a living room while being kid-friendly and easy to clean.
HOME Harborough Pick:
Double Sided Faux-Fur Throw Olive
Affordable Textiles with a Designer Look
Velvet and boucle are trending, but authentic versions can be costly. Instead, opt for high-quality synthetic blends or textured cottons that mimic the look and feel.
Interior Design Tip
A boucle cushion or velvet pouffe can add luxury without committing to a full piece of furniture.
HOME Harborough Picks:
Albera Floral Embroidered Cushion Linen/Green
Designer Techniques on a Budget
Professional designers use tricks of the trade to bring a space to life, and now, you can too!
Layering for Depth
Layering is an easy way to add dimension to a room. Combine rugs, throws, and cushions with different textures and tones to make the space feel rich and inviting.
Interior Design Tip
In a bedroom, layer a patterned duvet with a chunky knit throw and mix-and-match cushions to create a designer-inspired look.
HOME Harborough Picks:
Blousey Cotton Ruffle Duvet Cover Set Olive
Linen Stripe Printed Ruffle Cushion - Linen/Olive
Achieving High-End Style Without the Price Tag
Bringing designer-inspired style into your home doesn’t have to mean splurging on premium products. With smart material choices, thoughtful techniques, and the help of HOME Harborough’s affordable yet stylish collections, you can achieve a luxury look for less.
Start your journey today by exploring our New Arrivals and find everything you need to transform your space.