Neon dreams and nature scenes make for two very different home decor trends in 2025

Home decor’s got a split personality this year: Call it “city glow” and “cottage flow.”

At the two international design fairs that I attended — Maison et Objet in France, Ambiente in Germany — acres of exhibition booths were full of Art Deco furnishings, island-vibe rattan seating and lighting, and lots of emphasis on sustainably produced materials.

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New York-based writer Kim Cook covers design and decor topics regularly for The Associated Press.

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