Want to know what home design trends are worth investing in this year? The 2025 Houzz UK Emerging Trends Report has all the intel, uncovering the top rising trends based on the latest search insights from its hub of UK homeowners, design enthusiasts and industry professionals.

This year’s top trends reflect a shift towards luxurious upgrades and expressive design—from marble-clad bathrooms and cosy wood-drenched interiors to daylight-filled spaces and enchanted forest gardens. Searches for ‘acoustic panels’, ‘coffee stations’ and ‘onyx tile’ have also soared, pointing to homeowners’ desire for both functionality and flair.

1 LUXURIOUS BATHROOMS

Bathrooms have the potential to bring spa-level luxury into everyday life. Searches on Houzz for luxe materials such as ‘onyx tile’, which has surged a staggering 11x, and ‘marble bathroom’ (up 51%) are gaining traction.

Interest in practical luxury features is also growing, with searches rising significantly for ‘double vanity’ (up 746%) and ‘double shower’ (up 172%).

Credit: Porter Bathroom | György Kőrössy Photography

2 WOOD-DRENCHED INTERIORS

Wood is having a moment. Wood-drenched interiors, where natural wood is used on several surfaces in a room, is being seen increasingly within the most popular photos on Houzz.

As homeowners turn to natural materials to bring warmth and character indoors, searches for ‘wood beams’ are up nearly 3.5x, while in the kitchen, searches are increasing for ‘oak kitchen’ (up 214%) and ‘wood kitchen’ (up 116%). Wall treatments like ‘wooden slat walls’ and ‘wood panels’ are also trending, offering ways to soften and elevate interiors with texture and tone.

Credit: Randa Kort Interior Architecture & Design | Laura Rupolo Photography

3 DAYLIGHTING

Natural light is a top priority among the Houzz community. Searches for ‘skylight’ (up 115%) and ‘orangery’ (up 94%) highlight a desire for airy, sun-filled spaces.

Features like ‘glass wall partition’ (up 202%), ‘Internal glass door’ (up 91%) and ‘oriel window’ (up 89%) are also gaining popularity and creating opportunities to enhance light flow and architectural interest throughout a home.

Credit: Snell David Ltd | Michael Maynard Photography

4 FOREST GARDENS

Forest gardening, where planting is layered to mimic a natural woodland, looks set to be a big trend in outdoor spaces this year, with searches for ‘forest trees’ up a massive 7.5x, while searches for ‘pond’ (up 26%) and ‘garden path’ (up 21%) also rose.

Adding height to an outdoor space for vertical planting as well as providing privacy, seems to be another strong trend, with searches for ‘garden arch or screen’ up a huge 11x. It’s clear that homeowners want to bring a sense of enchantment and retreat into their gardens.

Credit: © RHS Neil Hepworth

5 STYLISH DRINK STATIONS

Homeowners are elevating their hosting game, with searches climbing for ‘drinks cabinet’ (up 56%), ‘home bar’ (up 48%) and ‘wine cellar’ (up 43%). And enjoying a delicious, freshly brewed coffee seems to be influencing renovation priorities, with searches for ‘coffee station’ increasing by 77%.

Credit: piqu | K Space Interiors | Kasia Fiszer Photography

6 PLAYFUL SPACES

Making room for fun and creativity is more popular than ever, with searches for ‘craft room’ (up 69%) and ‘tree house’ (up 45%) rising. Homeowners are also turning to Houzz for ‘home cinema’ and ‘music studio’ inspiration, suggesting a strong desire for designated zones that celebrate joyful, purpose-driven activity for the whole family.

Credit: JML Garden Rooms | Phil Wilkinson Photography

7 FUNCTIONAL DESIGN

Beautiful design can also be practical and this year’s data highlights increased interest in functional design elements, such as ‘acoustic panels’, up a whopping 7x and ‘understairs storage’ (up 43%). Homeowners are also turning to Houzz for inspiration on how to combine rooms for a more efficient use of space, with searches for ‘bathroom with laundry space’ up nearly 3x.

Credit: Yoko Kloeden Design

8 EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

When it comes to home upgrades, sometimes it’s what’s on the outside that counts. From ‘exterior cladding’ (up 64%) to ‘driveway’ (up 45%) enhancements, homeowners are investing in their home’s first impression.

But it’s not just about durability. It’s about making a statement. Interest in ‘front gardens’, ‘front doors’ and ‘front porches’ is climbing fast, revealing a clear trend – homeowners want their homes to turn heads from the very first glance.

Credit: Trevor Brown Architects | Darren Chung Photography

9 PRETTY IN PINK

Pink is back in a big way. Searches for ‘pink’ rose 2.5x, with big gains across ‘pink bathroom’ (up 114%), ‘pink kitchen’ (up 112%), and ‘pink bedroom’ (up 59%). A soft, plaster-pink shade is being seen increasingly within the most popular photos on Houzz, pairing beautifully with wood, green tones or bold pops of orange and red.

Credit: Francesco Pierazzi Architects | Gianluca Maver Photography

10 WALL TO WALL DESIGN

Maximalism continues its popularity, with homeowners embracing bold colour and pattern in their homes. ‘Colour drench’, where a single colour or a closely related set of colours, is applied to all surfaces in a room, including walls, ceilings and woodwork, is up 142%, alongside increased interest in ‘feature walls’ and ‘murals’.

Whether through vibrant paint, dramatic texture or layered pattern, creative wall treatments are being used to make a statement.

Credit: Completion Interior Design & Architecture | Kasia Fiszer Photography

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*Source: Data reflects year-over-year growth in UK-based searches on Houzz from January-March 2025 versus January-March 2024