Houzz has released the 2025 Houzz U.S. Emerging Summer Trends Report, which identified new home design trends based on the latest search insights* from its community of U.S. homeowners, home design enthusiasts and home professionals. As summer approaches, homeowners are embracing bold, expressive and highly-personal design choices — many of which reflect a desire to blend creativity with comfort and style with functionality. According to the report, here is what’s heating up in homes this summer!
Color Schemes
Homeowners are turning up the volume on personal style with bold and expressive color schemes. Searches for “color drenching,” where a single hue is used across walls, trim and furniture, is up a staggering 4x. Whether opting for cool (up 3x) or warm (up nearly 2.5x) color schemes or getting artistic with monochromatic and analogous color schemes (up 2x each), homeowners are looking for professionals on Houzz to create immersive, mood-setting environments.
Monochromatic color schemes use variations of a single hue, while analogous color schemes utilize three or more colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. An interior designer using Houzz Pro can lay out their brightest ideas in a visual Mood Board to see how everything will come together in any space.
Wood-Drenched Spaces
Natural materials remain a timeless favorite for their calming, grounding effect, and this summer, wood is making its mark in an even bigger way. Searches for “living rooms with light hardwood floors” soared 5x, while “wood paneled offices” and “woven wood shades” saw notable increases by nearly 1.5x each. White oak storage solutions also gained traction, particularly in kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities (up 46% and 20%, respectively).
Vintage Style
Vintage design has long had a steady presence in home interiors, but it’s seeing a significant surge in popularity as more homeowners bring authenticity, charm and character to their spaces. It may also offer an alternative solution to tariff-related pricing and supply chain challenges facing the industry.
Copper Sky Design + Remodel — Photographer: Marc Mauldin
Searches on Houzz for “vintage bathroom vanities” spiked 4x year-over-year, and homeowners are leaning into the timeless charm of china cabinets and hutches (up nearly 3x). There is also growing interest in full-room styling with searches doubling for “vintage living rooms” and “vintage kitchens” (up nearly 2x). Houzz is seeing designers on Houzz adding a comforting sense of nostalgia, perfect for creating inviting rooms that feel as storied as they are stylish.
Warm Metal Accents
Metallic details are adding sparkle to home interiors. Whether it’s “copper pendant lighting” (up 3.5x), “gold bathroom vanity lights” (up nearly 2x) or “brushed gold bathroom faucets” (up almost 1.5x), search insights give a nod to metal accents with sophisticated, modern flourishes. “Gold lamps” (up 42%) are also gaining popularity, offering a stylish way to bring warmth and a hint of luxury into living spaces and bedrooms. Copper kitchen sinks and range hoods (up more than 20% each) round out this glam-meets-industrial look that feels fresh and luminous, especially in bright spaces.
Design: L. Pearson Design — Photographer: Julie Soefer
French Country
Romantic and timeless, French country style is finding fresh appeal in designs on Houzz. Searches for “French country bathrooms” are up 54%, with a notable 4x spike in “French country chandeliers,” suggesting that lighting is playing a key role in softening and elevating a room. Details like “floral wallpaper” (up almost 2x) are being embraced for their airy elegance and cottage-core charm. The style’s mix of vintage elegance and relaxed comfort is also making its way into the heart of the home, with searches for “modern French country kitchen” up 45%. Altogether, this aesthetic offers a perfect approach to home refreshes that feel both tranquil and transportive.
Beverage Stations
Summer and entertaining go hand-in-hand and homeowners are getting serious about elevating their hosting game. Searches for “dedicated whiskey bars” (up nearly 2x) and “coffee bars” (up 19%) are becoming staples, alongside “beverage and wine fridges,” “small wet bars” and stylish “beverage bars” (jumping almost 1.5x each). These additions reflect a desire for easy, accessible and visually appealing drink setups, perfect for summer evenings with family and friends or quiet mornings on the patio.
To see how you can incorporate a beverage station in a room, utilize Houzz Pro to visualize the space in a 3D Floor Plan.
Fun Zones
Just as beverage stations are enhancing how we entertain at home, summer is also inspiring homeowners to carve out space for pure play. Alongside mingling and hosting, there’s a renewed appreciation for areas designed for downtime, creativity and fun.
Searches for putting greens are up nearly 2x, while Lego rooms, billiard rooms and video game rooms are all seeing increased attention, up almost 1.5x each. Interest in “poker tables” (up 77%) and “game tables” (up 20%) also shows that more people are bringing classic games into their homes for casual entertainment. These dedicated zones allow people to unwind, play and create lasting summer memories together right at home.
Low-Water Landscaping
As water conservation becomes a greater priority, homeowners are turning to Houzz for inspiration for low-water landscapes. “Succulent gardens” saw a 3x rise in searches year-over-year. Mediterranean gardens and landscapes are gaining popularity, with searches jumping almost 2x. Homeowners are also exploring practical solutions like “decomposed granite landscapes” (up 37%). These sustainable choices are ideal for summer when water usage typically spikes, blending form with function in outdoor design.
*Source: Data reflects year-over-year growth in U.S.-based searches on Houzz from January-March 2025 versus January-March 2024. Read the complete report here.
