It’s the last week of 2024, which means some reflection is in order. And since (if you’re anything like us) you probably spend the week on your couch, you don’t have to look far: We asked designers to predict next year’s biggest couch trends. If your 2025 wish list includes a plush, plush bed sheet or a curved sofa, you should take notes.
The consensus: The personality pieces are in. We’re swapping Millennial minimalism and mid-century cold frames for fresh patterns and silhouettes, draped in fabrics like velvet and mohair that feel especially inviting. Older features such as Chesterfield skirts and skirts are also being revamped. So while it’s clear that everyone’s platonic ideal of a living room looks a little different, we’re sure you’ll find something that works for you in this list of the top sofa trends of 2025:
Boomerang sofas
While boomerang sofas (aka corner sofas) have usually been relegated to hard-to-style corners, Leanne Ford rethinks the silhouette for 2025 and places it front and center: floating in the middle of a living room. “It fixes a lot of layout problems in larger living spaces,” he explains. “With a boomerang sofa, you can take the sofa off the wall and create an arrangement that works for you and how you want to live in that space. It’s very liberating. You’re not limited by walls, doors or windows anymore ».
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Geometric shapes
“Chubby, geometric sofas feel great right now,” she says White arrow director Keren Richter. He recommends gravitating towards pieces that reference Bauhaus, French Art Deco or 1970s Italian design. They’re all very different, but they’re good places to start your search if you want a chunky sofa that looks trendy . For more specific inspiration, check out designer catalogs like Mario Bellini, Gaetano Pesce and Le Corbusier. “These designs are classic and feel next to chrome finishes and furniture with warm wood tones.”
Clive Lonstein he also predicts more curved sofas in 2025: “There is a movement towards more eclectic styles, with more complexity in design, such as combining two materials rather than relying on one. The focus is on creating more dynamic shapes,” he explains.
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Multi-layered patterns
“I think we’re gravitating towards a less precious version of what it used to be years ago, when people used to decorate their formal rooms with beautiful prints and colors,” she says. Laura Collins. “Don’t shy away from bold pieces—it’s your home and it should celebrate you.” Plus, busier patterns are more forgiving than stark whites, which is a bonus if you live with small children or pets (or just happen to be prone to spills too).
Anne McDonald agrees: “Why not? It’s such a fun way to make a statement and bring a ton of personality, especially if the room isn’t architecturally interesting. It does all the heavy lifting.” She’s loving florals right now and suggests pairing your new focal point with a vintage wooden coffee table and a woven rug to balance out a bold print. Or, take a page from Maddy Cheng and use your patterned sofa to indulge in some contrasting pattern play. “Choose a mix of solid pillows and pillows with contrasting patterns to add,” says Cheng. “If your sofa design is small, use a larger design for the pillow and vice versa.”
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Deluxe Textures
“We’re seeing a lot of softness, like velvet and mohair,” she says Corine Maggio. “Even for us who live casually, these textures can really elevate a space, especially since they’re often in deep colors that bring a vibrant energy to a room and make you want to sink in and stay a while.” Lean into the comfort these fabrics offer by choosing a sofa with a deep seat or an extended sectional for ultimate relaxation.
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Classic Chesterfields
Speaking of embracing tradition, consider going with an old silhouette: the Chesterfield. “It’s a timeless design that adapts effortlessly to a range of interior styles,” he says Alykhan Velji. His recommendation? Choose unexpected upholstery, such as a rich color or material instead of the standard leather, to give this tufted style a fresh look. “The magic is in these carefully considered details that highlight the design, making the piece not just a piece of furniture, but a focal point within the room,” adds Velji.
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Modern skirting board
Continuing in the spirit of reinventing the classics, STUDIO TWENTYSEVEN Founder Nacho Polo envisions an updated take on skirting. “This once very traditional detail is appearing more and more in minimalist pieces such as Maxime Boutellier’s Badinage 05 sofa“, says the designer. From innovative finishes like fringes to eye-catching details like contrasting piping or a splash of lotus color, there are plenty of ways to make skirts fun again.
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Modular designs
Designers are also keeping an eye on practicality for next year. According to Sapna Aggarwalmodular sofas’ streak of popularity is set to continue: “I love how they make it easy to transform a living room for different uses, whether it’s cozy movie nights or social gatherings,” he explains. Aggarwal prefers a neutral modular sofa, preferring to customize a custom arrangement instead with colorful accent pillows or woven accessories.
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Warm minimalism
While most of the predictions on this list are bold, there’s also a path forward for the minimalists—via those of Will Meyer and Gray Davis Meyer Davis they call it “warm minimalism”. Think: Simple colors and simple forms, softened by curved elements, comfortable proportions and maybe some mixed materials. “It reflects a move away from both the stark minimalism of the early 2000s and the overly relaxed, deep sofas of the 2010s,” they explain, citing influences from both Italian modernism and contemporary American design. “It’s representative of how modern high-tech furniture is evolving to balance visual sophistication with the comfort we live in.”
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Elly Leavitt is a fashion and luxury trade editor with more than seven years of experience covering fashion and design. Her writing is found in Harper’s BAZAAR, ELLE, Town & Country, Esquire, ELLE Decor, and more. Previously, she was an editor at Domino magazine. You can probably find it in line at Trader Joe’s. You’ll never find her at SoulCycle.
