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As a shopping editor, I spend hours and hours scrolling social media, scouring the internet and investigating everything relating to furniture, appliances and home décor. Among my find comes a coveted list of emerging trends big and small. Some trends are best left in the past, but others grip me so tightly they occupy every corner of my mind.
This month, it’s the rising interest in Rococo interiors, a trend Pinterest predicted following a 95% rise in searches for “Rococo wedding,” a 140% rise in “Rococo party,” and a 5,465% increase in the term “Rococo outfit,” referring to the feminine, coquette aesthetic driven by Gen Z.
The thing with interior shopping is that it can be expensive, especially if you’re someone prone to giving into trends. My biggest advice is to watch, read and understand each trend and where it comes from. If it resonates with you – and fits into your current home – then maybe it’s something worth adding to cart for. The best things in life should bring you joy, and it’s the same with how you decorate your home.
Below, we take a look at what’s trending in home décor, and what pieces from each trend are worth the splurge.
Below, we take a look at what’s trending in home décor.
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What’s trending in home décor
1. Hostingcore
Hostingcore has been rising in popularity over the last year, where content creators and home dwellers alike are curating creative tablescapes that look as delicious as they are Instagrammable – although this trend is more than its looks. Younger people are finding ways to gather community amidst a loneliness epidemic, as well as the economic strain due to the cost of living. In a report by the University of Sydney looking at loneliness in young Australians, they found that 43% of people aged 15 to 25 feel lonely. Smell, touch, taste and visual aesthetics are used strategically to immerse the senses, fostering a space for genuine connection and intimacy.
FAZEEK
Wave coupe glass set
DINOSAUR DESIGNS
Moon servers
ECOLOGY
Featherstone napkins
REFLECTIONS COPENHAGEN
Large crystal vase
Where to shop the Hostingcore trend:
2. Rococo interiors
A Rococo revival is officially here. These aesthetics of the late Baroque period, aesthetically aligned with Marie Antoinette, have been slowly trickling back into the collective consciousness. Frills, ruffles, candlesticks, and gilt mirrors are all reflective of the rising aesthetic. According to Pinterest 2025 Trend Predictions, Rococo aesthetics are rising, especially in the wedding, fashion and interior spaces. Whether it’s a pushback to modern minimalism or a nostalgic reaction to the cost-of-living crisis, don’t be surprised if pastel colors, floral motifs and vintage hardware make an appearance in your home.
RUGGABLE
Suzan coral rug 185x275cm
BRIGHT SEA LIGHTING
Astra six-light pendant
TRUDON
Versailles scented candle
MILTON & KING
Petite Climbing Sweet Pea wallpaper
Where to shop the Rococo interiors:
3. Chrome and metallics
Cool tones such as chrome, silver and metallics have offered a sophisticated addition to modern homes, creating interest in the use of sculptural silhouettes and juxtaposition against warm leathers and woods. In tandem, the revival of 1960s mid-century modern references and the playful, sculptural forms of the 1980s signal yet another cyclical return, with chrome finishes at its core. This increase in these metallic additions feels like a push back against the maximalist interiors that have flooded our social media feeds, incorporating interest instead through texture, contrast and shape.
LOUISE ROE
Stainless steel cup and saucer set
BREVILLE
Barista Express espresso machine
TOM DIXON
Bell LED portable lamp
GOHAR WORLD
Set of two dessert coupes
Where to shop the chrome and metallic trend:
4. Dopamine decor
This mood-boosting trend is rooted in the concept of joy. The trend, which emerged during the COVID pandemic as a reaction to global uncertainty, has now returned in a more toned-down iteration. Vivid colours, eclectic patterns, and whimsical decor pose as a way to escape the blues and offer a mood-boosting aesthetic to your space. Whether it’s swapping a muted couch for a pop of yellow or simply letting a cordless lamp make its own statement, it seems dopamine décor is here to stay.
MUSTARD MADE
The Midi in Butter
MAISON BALZAC
2 fig leaf placemats
MAISON BALZAC
The Bold Stool
ASSOULINE
Coffee table book
Where to shop the dopamine decor trend:
5. Home wellness spaces
Home wellness spaces have become increasingly popular on social media, reflected in the rise of home equipment such as walking pads, which are turning homes into multifunctional spaces. This trend was also seen on The Block, with Britt and Taz’s wellness-themed rumpus room – a self-contained Pilates studio complete with two reformers. With the rising cost of living, people are transforming their homes into multifunctional gyms equipped with walking pads, Pilates gear, and weights to promote rejuvenation and self-care. Home gyms also eliminate commutes, reduce dependence on memberships, and cater to individual routines. In a dopamine-driven society, these spaces are designed for calm and rest.
MERACH
Walking pad
BAHE
Flowloops Luxe Combo
MOVEACTIVE
Leather yoga mat
YOUR REFORMER
YR Original reformer
Where to shop home wellness equipment:
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