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Decoration is not just about creating a home that is ‘livable’, but also about shaping a space that you ‘want to live in’. In 2025, with the upgrade of lifestyles and changes in young people’s aesthetics, decoration styles are quietly evolving. All-white walls + floor paving + no main lights are no longer the universal solution; styles that emphasize personality, atmosphere, and functional integration are becoming the new trends!

Today, we explore the top 5 hottest decoration styles worth watching in 2025, which are not only visually appealing but also practical, suitable for most families, and applicable for renovations and upgrades.

Light French Style: Exquisite without complexity, elegant and timeless

Abandoning the complexity and heaviness of traditional French style, it retains the linear sense and romantic atmosphere, making the overall feel fresher, softer, and enhancing spatial perception.

Keywords: French lines, cream color, plaster lines, arched doors, metal accents

• Minimal hard decoration, rely on soft decoration to create atmosphere
• TV background wall can incorporate curved plaster lines for a gentle, cost-effective look
• Pair with gray cream tones and light wood floors for a sophisticated, durable finish

Searches for ‘light French’ related decoration are surging, making it a preferred aesthetic for the young middle class and female users in 2025!

Wooden Wabi-Sabi Style: Advanced ’emptiness’ with low-cost effectiveness

Combining minimalist Japanese wabi-sabi with the warmth of wood, it pursues ‘blank aesthetics’ and ‘natural texture’, appearing simple yet meticulously crafted.

Keywords: wood, gray-white mud walls, blank space, natural light, low saturation

• Use micro-cement or artistic paint instead of latex paint on walls to enhance atmosphere
• Floor with cement tiles or wood-grain tiles for strong texture and durability
• Pair with wooden furniture and accent lighting like no main lights and linear light strips

Wabi-sabi remains highly popular in high-end renovations in cities like Beijing, Shanghai, and Chengdu, with controllable budgets!

Modern Mix and Match Style: Reject template homes, live as ‘yourself’

Starting in 2025, more homeowners are dissatisfied with template-based decoration and seek to reflect individuality in their homes, giving rise to modern mix and match styles.

Keywords: personalized home decor, color clash elements, mixed furniture materials, fusion of retro and modern

• Choose pop-color items (e.g., navy blue, emerald green, orange-red) during soft decoration to brighten the space
• Avoid ‘whole-house uniform style’; instead, use a retro leather sofa in the living room and Japanese-style桌椅 in the dining area, dividing functional spaces by style
• Mix wood floors with small areas of patterned tiles for strong zonal sense and fun
• Ideal for young homeowners, those with strong design sense, and people who value life experiences

Many ‘designer-owned homes’ on Bilibili and Xiaohongshu use mix and match styles, breaking style labels and becoming mainstream with greater freedom!

Maillard Style: New luxury style with full emotional value

Extending the popularity of Maillard fashion from 2024, this trend has spread to the home decor industry. It creates a warm, textured home with low-key atmosphere using brown, caramel, and warm gray tones.

Keywords: caramel brown, coffee-colored leather, dark wood grain, matte metal

• Use wood veneer and partial fabric hard packages on TV background walls for an advanced atmosphere
• Pair with coffee-colored sofas, brass lamps, and niche decorations for an explosive sense of ambiance
• Use warm-toned lighting throughout the house to create a ‘healing night scene’ spatial experience
• Suited for urban homeowners aged 30-45 and improvement-oriented families

With the rise of ’emotional value decoration’, Maillard style has become a new favorite among high-net-worth owners, with热度持续上涨 in the coming year!

Pragmatic Style: Easy to maintain and truly livable!

More homeowners are tired of ‘show homes’ and begin to pursue pragmatic styles with reasonable storage, easy maintenance, and scientific动线.

Keywords: handleless cabinets, minimalist storage, rational动线, multifunctional spaces

• Focus on functional integration and practicality for everyday living
• Emphasize收纳合理 and easy-to-clean surfaces
• Design with动线科学 to enhance usability and efficiency