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Wood Paneling and 11 More Vintage Decor Trends Making Huge Comebacks in 2025
I recently stumbled across an Instagram post written in response to some 2024 design trend report. Oh, goody, the post said, its the time of year when magazines make us feel bad about our homes for doing the exact things they told us to do a year ago. Shared by Ingrid Fetell Lee, the observation made me laugh because it rang so true. This time of year is filled with people (and, yes, magazines) preaching and prognosticating what will be in or out during the year ahead.While were not here to declare anything outif anything, whats considered out can also be thought of as early because trends always come back aroundas the editor-in-chief of Country Living, I am always eager to put things on your radar that are, in fact, having a moment, especially when theyre things that would feel right at home in a country house.And theres good news for country style enthusiasts! Based on what our editors and design friends (Leanne Ford, Grace Mitchell, and Emily Henderson, to name just a few) are doing and seeing everywhere from fashion shows to furniture markets, Im happy to report that the laid-back country aesthetic will continue to dominate the conversation in 2025. From warm wood walls to copper kitchen accents to country house-worthy paint colors, theres no shortage of ways to give your home a more pastoral point of view. Below, here are the 12 vintage decor trends that well be seeing a lot of again in 2025:Jump to:For More on Your Favorite Decorating Styles:Vintage Decor Comeback No. 1Dark Wood Cabinetry RETT PEEKThis Arkansas kitchen by Whitney Romanoff feels equally fresh and timelessIf you havent yet gotten around to painting over those walnut cabinets, go ahead and pat yourself on the back for your laziness. After years of all-white kitchens, unpainted wood cabinetry is warming up cook spaces all over the countryside. The trick to keeping the look from feeling dated is avoiding a top-to-bottom install of the same material (in other words, avoid the kitchen equivalent of a matching bedroom set). Instead, embrace wood lower cabinets and opt for airier open shelving up top, or try painted uppers and wooden lowers, or outfit your island with stained wood cabinetry. There are also plenty of options if you love the look of wood grain but prefer to go a little lighter, such as light oak, pecky cypress, or bleached wood finishes. Vintage Decor Comeback No. 2Folk Art-Inspired Stencils and Motifs Reed McKendreeStenciled floors charm up an entry designed by Lilse McKennaMuch of the decorative folk art we think of today came via the Pennsylvania Dutch and was largely inspired by centuries-old German design traditions. Their practice of Frakturwhich involved embellishing important documents with fanciful painted motifsbled off the page and onto anything they could get a paintbrush on, bringing beauty to the mundane and effectively birthing the American decorative folk art style.While folk art-embellished antiques are in high demandmany feature flora (think stylized tulips intertwined with decorative leaf borders), fauna (roosters, deer, songbirds), or figural (pastoral hunting scenes, soldiers on guard, romantic sweetheart couples)theres also a new generation of young decorative painters such as Tess Newall and Amy Balfour and designers like Lilse McKenna who are finding fun and fresh ways to incorporate folk art embellishments on everything from lamps to walls to floors.To take a similar DIY approach, chalk paint purveyor Annie Sloan offers tutorials and stencil books with modern patterns, while The Stencil Librarys compendium provides a breadth of historic designs.RELATED: 25+ Brilliant Painted Floors Ideas Thatll Add Instant CharmVintage Decor Comeback No. 3Quilted Upholstery Kaitlin Green, Design by Emily HendersonQuilted upholstery lends a colorful and playful spirit to this craft corner by designer Emily Henderson.What a few years it has been for the humble quilt, with assorted pieced and patchwork motifs dominating fashion runways, outfitting Brooklyn boutiques, and inspiring country homes of the future on Instagram. In addition to using them as classic coverlets, designers are now embracing heirloom pieces to creatively recover everything from wing chairs to headboards. We love upholstering in quilts, says designer Erick Espinoza, Creative Director of Anthony Baratta, a design firm known for its timeless American decor. Erick does note that older quilts wont wear as well as current day fabrics, so consider using them on pieces that arent subject to constant wear or heavy traffic (think a lesser-used window bench or accent piece as opposed to the family sofa). Quilt tops are also a great option because they tend to be more economical and upholster-y friendly, he says.RELATED: 100+ Best Places to Shop for Antiques and Vintage OnlineVintage Decor Comeback No. 4Wood-Paneled Walls Nick JohnsonA Michigan living room enveloped in warm wood paneling, designed by Erica HarrisonTrue story: When I started at Country Living way back when, we published a mountain property where the homeowner had painted over the knotty pine walls of his Georgia cabin and a very vocal handful of people were not happy about that transformation. Those people *will* be happy to know that warm wood walls are enjoying a resurgence. Most recently, designers including Erica Harrison, Emily Ward, and Max Humphrey have all put down the paint brush.RELATED: Everything You Need to Know About Knotty Pine and How to Use ItVintage Decor Comeback No. 5Copper AccentsBecky Luigart-StaynerA cooper hood with sweet scalloped detailing provides a pretty focal point in a Texas kitchen by Claire ZinneckerGiven the amount of copper cookware were seeing on display in kitchens and assorted period dramas (this shop is a great resource for patina-rich pots and pans, by the way), its no surprise that Julia Childs favorite finish now extends to more permanent kitchen fixtures, including backsplashes, worktops, hoods, and hardware (think bin pulls or hammered knobs). The metal brings a similar brand of warmth and patina as unlacquered brass, but its not quite as ubiquitous. (For the record, we still very much love unlacquered brass.) For a low-commitment look, try a display of antique copper molds.RELATED: 50+ Farmhouse Kitchen Ideas To Give Your Kitchen a Charming, Timeless Style Vintage Decor Comeback No. 6Barbour Coat Colors Becky Luigart-StaynerPutty-colored walls evoke the feel of canvas in a high-style hunting lodge by Richard Keith Langhambarn coat and chore coat obsessions of Fall 2024, but the outdoorsy hues seen in English and American workwearrich olives, earthy ochres, and ruddy claysare making their way into the interior design mainstream when it comes to both paint and fabric, officially joining their aesthetic buddy brown who was already basking in the spotlight. (Pantones recent unveiling of its 2025 Color of the Year is in keeping with this cozy color trend.)Fortunately, these muddy, rooted-in-nature tones play particularly well in pastorally set spaces. Your homes surroundingswhat your land looks like, whether youre by the water versus surrounded by a lot of greeneryalways provide good directional cues to inspire your color palette, says Nicole Gibbons, founder of paint company Clare. If you dont want the look to feel too heavy, consider colors in the lighter khaki and putty categories, or even a soft pinkish-brown.For a textile-driven take, look to Schumacher. The textile company recently released a Country Life collection of fabrics in keeping with this of-the-moment color palette. (A few of our favorite patterns include Pointers, Covey Hedge, and Montana Wool Plaid.)RELATED: The Top 100 Paint Colors For Every Room in Your HouseVintage Decor Comeback No. 7Patterned Sofas Par BengtssonA skirted brown sofa in a chocolate brown fabric is a practical pick for a Texas lake house designed by Shannon Bowers.Although patterned sofas have really never fallen out of favor, were suddenly seeing them everywhere, which intersects with the pattern-drenching trend and the rise of more-is-more decor. A sofa is often the largest, bulkiest item in a room, so a big block of color can hijack the rest of the space, says Country Living Style & Homes Editor Anna Logan. A pattern allows your eye to travel across the piece, and can make for a more cohesive-feeling room. Theres also the practicality of it all: An allover pattern can also be much more forgiving than a solid, says Country Living Executive Editor Jennifer Kopf.RELATED: 20 Types of Sofas and How to Choose the Right One for Your RoomVintage Decor Comeback No. 8Colorful Bath Fixtures During the 1950s, pastels like bubblegum pinks, powderpuff blues, and buttery yellows dominated the world of bathroom design. Historians attribute this aesthetic sweetness to a sense of post-war optimism, and the happy look is enjoying a revival with modern designers and manufacturers who recognize the demand for dopamine-boosting decor. Theres research on how colorful spaces influence well-being for the better, says Ingrid Fetell Lee, founder of The Aesthetics of Joy. Whether you embrace an existing basin or seek out a new one, pastel porcelain is a time-tested way to make your bathroom feel awash with character. Similarly, pastel tile is also making its way back into bathrooms, so think nice before that demo.RELATED: Six Reasons to Keep Dated Bathroom Tile, According to DesignersVintage Decor Comeback No. 9Tables in Lieu of Islands Nick JohnsonA kitchen table in lieu of a traditional island can be a smart choice for a small spaceIn keeping with a broader trend of unfitted kitchens (think more freestanding furniture pieces as opposed to top-to-bottom built-in cabinetry), a centralized kitchen table can be a great way to get more use out of a space. I think we are going to see a lot more people opt for a kitchen table in the center of their kitchen instead of a massive island, says Leanne Ford, who embraced this approach in her own home, as seen on the cover of her latest book, The Slow Down. I, of course, love the way it looks, but even more I love the way it feels and the way it brings my family together. Its just a more casual approach that feels perfectly laid back in any home. Without saying a word it tells people to sit down and stay a while. RELATED: Dozens More Stylish Kitchen Island Ideas for Kitchens Large and SmallVintage Decor Comeback No. 10Stained Glass Windows Sara Ligorria-TrampStained glass windows filter in light in a wood-paneled bunk room in the home of Anne and Richard De WolfNot just for cathedrals, stained glass windows have enjoyed more comebacks than TK. (For a very thorough recap, look no further than the Stained Glass Association of America). Fast forward to more recent history, and the artful panels have enjoyed a resurgence with almost every design style, from Arts and Crafts to Art Deco to Cottage. As the homogenization of social media has created renewed interest in handcrafted wares and storied goods, stained glass is once again on the radar. California stained glass artist Debbie Bean acknowledges the uptick. Ive seen a notable rise in demand for stained glass in interiorsespecially with adventurous residential clients who are embracing this timeless craft in modern, innovative ways. Designers and architects are increasingly incorporating bespoke stained glass to bring unique character and artistry to their spaces. Author and color consultant Jessica Sowerby (@thehousethatcolourbuilt) incorporated a stained glass transom between her kitchen and utility room, a look that brings the space soft color and character. Theres also the fact that it can feel at home in a century-old farmhouse, midcentury rancher, or craftsman-style cottage.RELATED: The 26 Most Common House Styles, Explained. Do you know your craftsman from your Cape Cod?Vintage Decor Comeback No. 11Welsh Blankets Hector M. Sanchez for Country LivingAn assortment of Welsh blanketsFeaturing rich colors and bold patterns, these woven wool throws are as cozy as a hot cup of tea shared with a doting grandmother. Thanks to the long tradition of sheep farming, wool sits at the heart of textile crafts in Wales. Welsh tapestry blankets have been woven in country mills since the 19th century, created on large looms using a signature double-cloth construction. Because the wool is hand-dyed in rich colors designed to stand the test of time, these blankets have brightened up homes for centuries of gray winter days. The blankets also make for popular wedding presents. Family companies like Trefriw and Melin Tregwynt have been producing blankets at local mills for more than a century. Welsh-textiles expert Jen Jones is a go-to source for antique blankets, which she sells from her Llanybydder-based shop in west Wales. For more modern designs, look to younger companies like Loom & Bobbin, an English maker inspired by traditional Welsh design or Welsh Otter.Vintage Decor Comeback No. 12Tyrolean Chairs Courtesy of Levity InteriorsA pair of Tyrolean chairs add charm and quirk to a corner cafe table in a space by Florida-based Levity Interiors.Named after Tyrol, a region in the Austrian, Swiss, and Italian Alps known for its ski resorts and folk traditions, these whimsical chairsalso known as Swiss mountain chairswere constructed by hand centuries ago using primitive tools. Recently, antique examples have been been popping up in projects all of the country, while newer versions are being sold at far-from-folksy spots like Bergdorf Goodman. Given their quirky, curvy silhouette, they make for striking and versatile accent chairs. Designer Levity Tomkinson, owner of Florida-based retail shop and design consultancy Levity Interiors, is one of many designers with a soft spot for the quirky silhouette. The whimsical nature yet timeless appeal of Tyrolean chairs makes them an easy yes for creating interiors with character. Theyre the perfect addition to a cozy corner, a welcome presence next to a tub holding fluffy, fresh towels orand perhaps my favorite usewith multiples sweetly gathered around a dining table. For More Decorating and Renovation Inspo for Your 2025 Projects: Rachel BarrettRachel Barrett is the Editor-in-Chief of Country Living. She can't pass up a vintage seascape, drives an '89 Woody Wagoneer (that is, when it'll start), and hopes to buy you a lemonade at a future Country Living Fair.
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