Every April, the international design world descends on Milan for Salone del Mobile—and 2025 has proven once again why it's the event of the year for anyone who lives and breathes interiors. Officially running from April 8–13, Milan Design Week (as it’s commonly called) transforms the city into a mecca of creativity, with design debuts, immersive installations, and parties that go well into the night.But Milan Design Week is not just about appreciating new innovations and beautiful things—it presents a forecast of where the industry is headed. As one of the world’s leading furniture and interiors fairs, Salone is where trends are born. Each year brings breakthroughs in design, technology, and more, and we tapped some of the sharpest design minds in the business to find out what’s new and next.“This year’s Salone del Mobile in Milan made it clear: design is embracing boldness, personality, and thoughtfulness,” says Cintia Dixon, president of ASID New York Metro and CEO of Tlina Design. From palettes inspired by the Pantone Color of the Year and retro-futurism to mixed media and expressive, sculptural forms, Milan Design Week 2025 was a celebration of design at its most personal and imaginative. Interior designer Travis London, of Studio London Co., put it best: “The energy is electric, and the creativity is next-level.” So, without further ado, here are the top five trends from the 2025 edition of Milan Design Week that designers want you to know now. Related StoriesMocha Mousse Is the New NeutralCourtesy of MissoniMissoni takes over Principe Bar at Hotel Principe di Savoia in honor of the opening of the first boutique exclusively dedicated to the Missoni Home collection.Call it the "latte" effect—this year, everything at Salone seemed to be dipped in shades of Pantone’s Color of the Year: Mocha Mousse. From lighting to tableware, and across both contemporary and classic styles, warm mocha tones dominated the pavilions in Rho Fiera. “It had an incredibly welcoming effect,” noted Arlene Angard of Arlene Angard Interior Designs and Fine Art. Whether rendered in velvet, lacquer, or ceramics, these hues brought softness and sophistication to every corner.These earthy tones were often paired with sustainable materials, showing how design continues to deepen its connection to nature. “Mother Nature seemed to be the underlying inspiration,” Angard shared. Think recycled woods, tactile fabrics, and natural finishes with a modern twist. Dixon echoed this statement, noting, “Nature-inspired elements such as cork, bamboo, and pine are once again taking center stage, offering both warmth and eco-conscious appeal.” Related StoryEmphasis on Organic ShapesPaola PansiniThe Bocci apartment, featuring the new 141 lighting series.Designer Maria Lomanto of DesignGLXY is seeing nature’s influence on design taken one step further. From undulating wood furniture to glass that seemed to shimmer mid-melt, organic shapes were anything but static. Lomanto described the look as “Faux Nature+”—a hyper-natural movement that mimics, exaggerates, and even animates the forms we see in everything from furniture and lighting to accessories. “I saw this across all materialities—glass, wood, metal—whether from young brands using 3D printing or a 730-year-old Murano glass company,” she says. In other words, nature is not only back—it’s alive, and it’s “melting, dripping, waving in a breeze” through design in mesmerizing ways.Related StoryEmbracing History Through RetrofuturismAlejandro Ramirez OrozcoRetrofuturistic 1970s “Silver Lining” exhibition by Nilufar in collaboration with Fosbury Architecture.One of the most distinctive trends at Salone 2025 was a kind of love letter to the past that was reimagined for the future. Margo Fezza of Studio Fezza described it as “future vintage,” with pieces drawing inspiration from the late-19th to mid-20th century with a particular pull from Art Deco, Postmodernism, and even retro-futuristic Space Age design. “Some of my favorite recurring elements were floral Murano glass chandeliers, intricate lattice motifs, high-gloss burl wood, and anything in stainless steel—it always manages to feel super chic,” she shared. This revival was seen not only at the main fair of Salone but also throughout the galleries and curated exhibitions across Milan for its namesake design week. Fratelli Boffi, Soft Witness, Lemon Furniture, Unicoggetto, Jorge Suárez-Kilzi, and Zieta are a some of the amazingly talented manufacturers propelling the trend forward. The aesthetic isn’t just nostalgic—it’s a clever fusion of the past and future that feels fresh, collectible, and very now. Related StoryThe Rise of Fashion-Home CrossoversFrancois HalardThe Row installation at the Palazzo Belgioioso in the Quadrilatero della Moda district, including furniture pieces by Maison Baguès and Julian Schnabel.Luxury fashion houses are continuing to make waves in the interiors world. Veterans of the fashion-to-home pipeline, such as Ralph Lauren Home and Hermès, introduced new lines as always, but they were in new company with two fellow fashion brands now also turning to the home space. Louis Vuitton debuted their first-ever home line, while The Row made its own quiet-but-chic debut, comprising understated soft goods crafted from the world’s finest cashmere. High fashion’s pivot to home is reshaping what luxury looks like. “It’s no longer just about what you wear; it’s about how you live,” says London. Related StoryMixing Materials in Surprising WaysLorenzo BacciMoroso exhibit at Via Pontaccio 8/10, featuring the Clay chair with fire-glazed ceramic details by Zanellato/Bortotto.The days of matchy-matchy are over. Salone 2025 celebrated bold material juxtapositions. “Designers are pushing boundaries and adding depth to spaces through fresh, tactile pairings,” London says. Noting sightings of unexpected textures layered together in truly creative ways, like etched marble on statement walls or ceramics on the backs of chairs shown in the image above from Moroso. “Handcrafted accents brought individuality and soul to every room,” says Cinita Dixon. “The vibe is a blend of whimsy and sophistication—playful pieces meet refined details, all brimming with character.”Follow House Beautiful on Instagram and TikTok.