Dezeen Magazine has unveiled its selection of the top 10 residential interiors of 2025, showcasing a diverse range of design approaches that emphasize craftsmanship, natural materials, and nature-inspired elements. The collection spans the globe, from an all-timber London apartment to a Singapore flat that draws inspiration from the city's urban parks.
The year's standout interior design trends focused heavily on organic materials and sculptural furniture, with designers increasingly turning to calming color palettes and nature-referencing elements. These projects represent the most compelling residential interiors published on Dezeen throughout 2025, offering insights into current design preferences and trends likely to influence 2026.
Among the featured projects is a Belgravia townhouse in London designed by Child Studio, which drew inspiration from modernist European villas. The upmarket property features a striking mezzanine floor connecting the living room to an outdoor roof terrace via a cast-iron spiral staircase, complemented by five-meter-tall mahogany wooden shelves. The design maintains a neutral color palette with elegant dark wood contrasting against pale plaster and light beige and grey tones.
In Chennai, India, the Pennyroyal Tea house by Bengaluru's Multitude of Sins studio showcases the richness of Indian craftsmanship. Studio founder Smita Thomas explained that the home "not only highlights the richness of Indian craftsmanship but also tells a story through the skills and backgrounds of the artisans involved." The interior features a double-height foyer with marble floors, custom-made lighting designs, and numerous artisanal touches throughout.
Australia's entry comes from Sydney, where Pattern Studio created "Daddy Cool," a home designed for a client to cohabitate with his two adult children. The house showcases an intriguing material palette including oversized stone, cherry burl, and butter-soft Douglas fir. A particularly striking feature is the veiny stone island in the kitchen, contrasted against stainless-steel kitchen units, while the overall color scheme remains warm and muted.
The Glass Ridge House in California represents a renovation by OWIU Design's co-founders of a property originally designed by SCI-Arc co-founder Ray Kappe. The design prioritizes the connection between architecture and landscape, featuring multiple water elements including a koi pond at the entrance and a sun room with an indoor stream, reflecting the studio's philosophy of integrating interior and exterior spaces.
From Barcelona, Spain, the Piso Barceloneta apartment by Isern Serra creates a gallery-like atmosphere filled with sculptural pieces. The space features collectible design furniture, including a striking metal table in the living room, while micro-cement used for floors, walls, and ceilings reinforces the gallery aesthetic. "We wanted to create a sense of continuity – a material language that flows through the entire space," explained studio founder Isern Serra.
Singapore's contribution, "In a Park" by L Architects, takes inspiration from the city's outdoor infrastructure, specifically the double-bullnose bricks used for public benches, walkway edges, and planters. Located in the Hougang neighborhood, the apartment was created for a couple wanting to accommodate their expanding plant collection. The design features brick benches and partitioned walls in warm, rust-red colors that complement the wooden kitchen and provide an ideal backdrop for the home's numerous green plants.
Canada is represented by Pine Island Cottage in Georgian Bay, Ontario, designed collaboratively by Bureau Tempo and Thom Fougere as a family holiday home. The interior design reflects the surrounding rugged yet serene landscape through nature-inspired details such as pebble-shaped wooden door handles and a kitchen island constructed from fieldstones. Large glass windows and skylights in the main living area maximize natural light while showcasing impressive lake views.
The Copan apartment in São Paulo, Brazil, designed by Estúdio BRA, occupies space within Oscar Niemeyer's iconic Copan building. Studio founders André di Gregorio and Rodrigo Maçonilio explained their approach: "We designed the layout to highlight the view from the 19th floor, where, between the concrete brises, you can't see cars or sidewalks – just the sky, buildings from different eras, and the Cantareira Mountain range." The design prominently features the building's concrete structure as interior partitions.
Germany's Garden home, a 1920s villa in the Ruhr region updated by Gisbert Pöppler, stands out as one of the year's most colorful interior projects. The studio drew inspiration from the villa's association with the Deutscher Werkbund movement, emphasizing vibrant colors and artisanal craft details. Bespoke elements include custom cabinetry by carpenter Stefan Freudenberger and a guest bathroom featuring a washbasin and wall panels milled from Greek marble.
Completing the list is "Living with Timber," a London apartment by EBBA Architects founder Benni Allan. Located in a former tea factory, the flat serves as a comprehensive showcase for Douglas fir, which appears in walls, floors, furniture, and even speakers throughout the space. "Timber is adaptable, warm and tactile," Allan told Dezeen. "The versatility and sense of craft the material brings is something that isn't appreciated enough." The project represents a passionate tribute to wood as a primary design material.
These ten projects collectively demonstrate 2025's emphasis on natural materials, artisanal craftsmanship, and the integration of indoor and outdoor living concepts. The selection reflects a global movement toward more sustainable, nature-connected interior design approaches that prioritize both aesthetic appeal and environmental consciousness.
