Interior Design Trends For 2018

Last Updated: June 9, 2025

With the new year coming soon, we already are seeing the new design trends that will accompany it! As a time to start fresh, plenty of innovative trends are making big waves, especially after fall's High Point Market. By scouring the internet and honing in on top designers and design websites, I've gathered a few of my favorite looks that will be huge next year!

Here are my 4 top new trends:

Beige & Brown (Such As Pantone's "Frosted Almond")

Variations of brown and beige are making strides in design! The long-lived gray may not totally be “out,” but it is making space for this lovely color combination. From light brown to dark, this hue matches beautifully with cream and beige tones. The result is an earthy, sophisticated color combination that is warm and inviting. Here are a few different ways to pair this duo together:

Aspen Mountain Modern Home Renovation — Joe McGuire Design (Colorado)

Modern Master Bedroom Interior Design — Soul Interiors Design (Pasadena)

Modern Tudor Renovation East Hills — Annette Jaffe Interiors (Long Island)

Orange Is The New Accent Color

Orange has slowly been creeping up on us since spring, so I’m glad to see this vibrant shade make more of a stance in 2018. The bold saturation works wonders as an accent, especially when paired with muted woods, yellows and reds, and even rich blues. This adaptable accent color can turn any furnishing or piece of artwork into a real showstopper—just as in these interiors:

Darci Hether Designer Showhouse Bedroom W Residences Nyc — Darci Hether (New York)

Luxe Living Room Book Shelves Design — Darci Hether (New York)

Michelle Yorke Interior Design Bedroom Bellevue Wa — Michelle Yorke Design (Bellevue)

Statement Art

Statement art isn’t technically new, but the focus is on larger art pieces. Gallery walls are definitely hip and chic when done correctly, but designers are now looking for those show-stopping pieces that take up much more room. Investing in a “statement art piece” may seem limiting, but the following designs prove it can definitely be the right way to go:

Darci Hether Interior Design City Tribeca Nyc — Darci Hether (New York)

Aspen Townhome Luxury Living Room Interior Deisgn — Joe McGuire Design (Colorado)

Oceanfront Oasis Westhampton Beach Luxe Living Room Design — Betty Wasserman Art & Interiors (New York)

Contemporary Use Of Leather

Leather doesn’t have to look outdated or heavy. In fact, a lot of designers are bringing back rich chestnut leather that nods to today’s contemporary styles. Leather pieces with tailored lines and sleek curves can look refreshing while mixing with a number of styles like transitional, eclectic, rustic, and so much more. Here are a few leather pieces I’m loving right now:

Modern Chalet Luxury Living Room Design — Joe McGuire Design (Colorado)

Aspen Townhome Luxe Living Room Interior Deisgn — Joe McGuire Design (Colorado)

Greenlake Fireplace Remodel — Kimberlee Marie Interiors (Seattle)

Keep an eye out for such design elements in upcoming showhouses, markets, and more, as we have just begun to see these styles unfold. What’s your favorite look out of these? And what other design trends do you predict seeing in the future? Let me know in the comment section below—and watch out for even more 2018 trends as the new year nears!♥