2025 Interior Design Trends | What’s Next in Luxury—and Why American Furniture Is Leading the Way

As the design world pivots into 2025, one truth is clear: authenticity is the new aspiration. In homes, hotels, and wellness spaces from London to Los Angeles, the desire for deeper meaning in materiality, form, and craft is reshaping the landscape of luxury interiors.

This shift is driving the global rise of American luxury furniture—a category once seen as regional, now commanding attention on the world stage for its craftsmanship, emotional resonance, and timeless design language.

At Valley & Laurel, we see these macro trends play out daily, curating American brands like Baker McGuire and PALECEK for designers working on some of the UK’s and beyond most exclusive projects.

Quiet Luxury is No Longer Quiet — It’s the Standard

Forget loud logos and overdone opulence. The most elegant interiors now whisper their value through restraint, balance, and material integrity.

  • Natural materials like rattan, rawhide, and honed stone are centre stage.

  • Finishes are soft, matte, and inviting—no more glassy shine or over-lacquered wood.

  • Furniture prioritises emotion over excess.

Barbara Barry’s pieces for Baker are a masterclass in this movement—curved silhouettes in Honey Onyx, warm bronze, and figured walnut that feel as serene as they are sculptural.

Sculptural Silhouettes Replace Decoration

2025 sees a continuation of what many are calling the “object furniture” movement—where every chair, table, or console stands as a sculptural presence in the room.

  • Think wrapped forms, converging planes, and envelope-inspired details seen in Baker Luxe’s latest collection.

  • Shapes that nod to fashion—pleats, folds, cinches—without ever becoming overly ornamental.

  • American furniture excels here, delivering bold silhouettes in tactile finishes that feel fresh, not fussy.

Global Clients Crave Pieces with Provenance

Designers working across the UK, Middle East, and Africa are seeing a shared desire emerge: pieces with soul. Clients want:

  • Heritage brands, not mass production.

  • Objects that evoke timelessness, not trend.

  • Custom finishes that speak to their personal narrative.

American luxury furniture, once overlooked outside the US, now stands apart for offering exactly that—heirloom-level artistry combined with tailored versatility.

“Our London clients respond to the natural elegance of Baker McGuire in a way that surprises them,” notes a Chelsea-based interior designer. “It feels modern, but also like it’s always belonged.”

Customisation is No Longer a Luxury—It’s a Baseline Expectation

Trade clients in 2025 expect every piece to be made for the project—not pulled off a shelf. American manufacturers are leading here, offering:

  • Tiered finish programmes across wood, metal, stone, and upholstery

  • Bespoke configurations

  • Faster lead times on made-to-order pieces

This level of adaptability, once the realm of Italian ateliers, is now a hallmark of American excellence—and a key reason UK designers are crossing the Atlantic (figuratively) for their furniture.

What This Means for Designers in the UK and Beyond

Whether you're outfitting a Knightsbridge townhouse or a Riyadh penthouse, the trendlines for 2025 are clear:

  • Less glitter, more grain

  • Fewer statements, more soul

  • Global aesthetics, local craftsmanship

At Valley & Laurel, we help you access this movement through our exclusive transatlantic portfolio. From rattan lounge chairs to onyx cocktail tables and rawhide-wrapped consoles, we bring American elegance into dialogue with British design sensibility.

Ready to Bring American Luxury Into Your Design Projects?

As the exclusive UK home of luxury iconic American brands, Valley and Laurel bridges continents for your convenience. Contact us via email on info@valleyandlaurel.com or open a trade account today.