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Earthy browns, greens, mustard and rust reminiscent of the disco era are making a comeback
If you’re looking to inject the latest décor styles into your home’s interior this year, think Scandinavian spa meets That ‘70s Show to fashion a relaxing, retro charm in any room.
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Curvy shapes along with the earthy browns, greens, mustard and rust reminiscent of the disco era are making a comeback, while metallic accents and stained woods remain strong influences.
But the main event of 2025, according to lifestyle creator Home Société Group, is stone, now showing up in gorgeous, sculpted forms of marble, travertine and cement with column-style legs and mineral textures to “transform every space into a liveable art gallery.”
“The pieces are exceptional,” said Emilie Corbeil, product director for MUST, Home Société’s accessible design brand. Pointing to imitation marble dining room tables and end tables as an example, stone will be “the star of the room for sure,” she added.
Whether you opt for genuine or faux options, stone furniture is elegant, sophisticated and versatile. It’s considered low maintenance and is highly durable, exuding a sleek modern look that’s rich in character and grace.
One trend that excites Corbeil is the return of lacquer. Whereas shiny white pieces dominated in 2010, this year it’s all about adding pops of colour including khaki green and burnt orange.
Brushed brass, black iron and hammered textures also continue to make a splash in home décor, forming contemporary furniture that is “very chic even though it’s quite funky,” expressed Corbeil. It’s about bridging the past and the future by combining elements of wood, stone and metal with warm tones and tufted furniture.
Wood is a basic addition to any interior, she added, but what’s different in 2025 is the move towards slightly darker stains to create a more vintage ambience. Consumers are also gaining confidence when it comes to mixing different types and shades of woods, such as pairing a light oak table with green lacquered stools, or blending stone with wood, like the Travoli coffee table which boasts a polished travertine top and curved ash legs.
“In the past two years, we’ve seen a lot of Scandinavian influence, beige, roundness and curves,” said Corbeil. “We still keep a little bit of that, but now we’re adding earthy tones.”
One of the simplest ways to stay current is to invest in something small. Corbeil suggests adding a new textured area rug with hints of green or mocha, or a small imitation marble accent piece like the Soco side table with its grooved base and thick round top.
The idea is to blend colour with texture with quality, and to choose elements that are current, yet timeless.
“We don’t want to follow trends too closely, because it’s not high fashion in your home,” said Corbeil. “We don’t want it to be out in 2026; we want you to love it for many years.”
A family-owned Canadian design leader, Home Société Group also includes the Maison Corbeil, Jardin de Ville brands. It has three store locations in Ontario and will be opening a new flagship store in Montreal at the end of February.
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