When it comes to home inspiration, TikTok’s home decor content is a powerhouse of ideas with over 8 million videos and counting under its home sector hashtags. That’s thousands of hours of content (and yes, we watched way too many of them).
Between the endless scroll of DIY hacks, room transformations, and controversial design opinions, clear patterns have emerged. While some trends feel like 24-hour phenomena (ahem, #liminalbedroomdecor), others are gaining serious traction with both creators and design professionals.
To separate the fleeting fads from the trends with real staying power, we consulted industry experts who are tracking these viral movements. Below, we’ve identified five major TikTok trends that aren’t just racking up millions of views, but are also reshaping how we think about our spaces in 2025.
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This trend encourages transforming spaces to facilitate meaningful human connection—creating environments that encourage lingering conversations and spontaneous gatherings. But you don’t have to put together perfect tablescapes or Instagram-worthy picture backdrops—instead, this trend encourages thoughtfully arranged seating areas that invite intimate discussions; well-appointed bar carts that beckon guests to stay for “just one more;” and dining spaces that make people feel comfortable enough to let their guard down and connect. “The best-designed spaces lure guests into staying a little longer,” Katie Gutierrez, principal of Errez Design says.
Food-Inspired Interiors
It’s 2025, and according to TikTok, food doesn’t belong solely in the kitchen—culinary inspiration has spilled into every corner of our homes. Last month’s deep dive into food-themed aesthetics proved prescient, and even Pinterest’s 2025 color palette is a mouthwatering menu—Cherry Red, Butter Yellow, Dill Green, and Alpine Oat.
“Food-inspired decor is playful, nostalgic, and a bit surreal—and taps into the cultural obsession with sensory experiences,” Phillip Thomas Vanderford of Studio Thomas James tells us. Think sculptural lighting that mimics melting butter, furniture that channels your favorite pastries, and paint colors that remind you of your favorite fruit. We’re looking for spaces that engage all the senses, and as we move deeper into 2025, this appetite for food-inspired design shows no signs of being satiated.
Moody Color Drenching
Color drenching has evolved into its moodiest form yet, and TikTok can’t get enough. It’s matured beyond simply painting walls and trim in a single hue—now we’re creating immersive, cocoon-like environments using rich, dramatic tones. “Color-drenching—where walls, trim, ceilings, and even furnishings are saturated in a single hue—is gaining momentum, particularly with rich, moody tones like oxblood, deep aubergine, and electric teal. It’s an emotional response to the sterility of the pandemic years; people want their spaces to feel dynamic, expressive, and full of personality,” Vanderford explains. “The key to making this trend feel elevated rather than gimmicky is refinement—layering different textures within the same tonal family (lacquered walls against plush velvets or matte plaster) to create depth rather than visual overload.”
Vanderford’s suggestions are similar to double drenching, which we predicted would take off in the new year last October. “In this advanced painting technique, a room is coated in subtle variations for the same shade and that tone-on-tone application of color creates more depth,” explains Ashley Banbury of HGTV Home By Sherwin-Williams.
Biophilic Design
While plants in interiors aren’t revolutionary, TikTok’s approach to biophilic design shows some impressive sophistication. “What’s new for 2025 is a move away from the urban jungle aesthetic and toward a more curated, architectural approach—sculptural topiaries, unexpected greenery placements (like indoor olive groves in dining rooms), and an emphasis on natural light and airflow,” notes Vanderford. And, unlike many others, this trend has an enduring appeal: “While colors, textures, and forms will all ebb and flow in popularity, we will always respond to life itself,” says Rebel House Creative Director Marli Jones.
Vintage Renaissance
What’s old is new again. TikTok’s vintage renaissance mixes periods and styles with contemporary pieces for spaces that feel collected rather than curated. It’s a statement against the environmental and social costs of fast furniture and goods—as landfills overflow with discarded particleboard and social media feeds blur into an endless stream of identical interiors, collectors are turning to pre-loved pieces that add character that can’t be replicated.
The key is in the mix: pairing inherited pieces with modern elements, creating layered interiors that tell a story.
Julia Cancilla is the engagement editor (and resident witch) at ELLE Decor, where she manages the brand’s social media presence and covers trends, lifestyle, and culture in the design world. Julia built her background at Inked magazine, where she grew their social media audiences by two million, conducted interviews with A-list celebrities, and penned feature articles focusing on pop culture, art and lifestyle. Over her five years of digital media experience, Julia has written about numerous topics, from fashion to astrology.
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