Ask Designers and Architects: Top Home Trends for 2025

These 12 trends are shaping home design with a focus on sustainability, comfort, and innovation. Photo courtesy of Christopher Brown, ©Next New Homes Group When designers and architects are asked about trends influencing them as the new year begins, fewer cite home offices as the primary focus. While homeowners still desire dedicated workspaces in the home, more are returning to outside offices full-time. Instead, new trends are emerging. Real estate agents can use this information to inform their clients, plan their business and keep the lines of communication open with clients who might not need to buy or sell, but are ready for a refresh for their home.  Here are a dozen noteworthy ones: 1. TV-Less Living Rooms Once the focal point of many living rooms—taking center stage from fireplaces—the TV is on its way out, says designer and architect TC Chou of Design Determination in New York City. Why now: More people are watching movies on personal devices and prefer arranging…

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Ask Designers and Architects: Top Home Trends for 2025
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12 Renovations with the Highest Return on Investment

A new NAR report reveals which projects homeowners may want to prioritize if they plan to sell within the next year or two. The home remodeling boom continues, as homeowners leverage their equity to take on a range of house projects, large and small. But are they choosing the best projects to help boost their home’s resale value?   A fancy kitchen upgrade or bathroom renovation may have a significant impact on potential buyers. But for projects that recoup most or all of their cost, owners should think smaller, according to the newly released 2025 Remodeling Impact Report, conducted by the National Association of REALTORS® and the National Association of the Remodeling Industry. Swapping out the front door for steel, for example, is likely to get the most bang for the buck. Prioritizing Home Remodeling Projects Being able to help sellers prioritize home improvements and maximize their net on the sale is a key value real estate agents offer. For a range…

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12 Renovations with the Highest Return on Investment
New Jersey Best Realtor Richard Choi

“Why ‘Arched Homes’ Are the Hottest Trend in Real Estate”

Homes are getting outfitted with geometric shapes and patterns to achieve a more eye-catching dimension to a space. The home remodeling site Houzz recently highlighted the rising popularity in online searches for geometric designs in home interiors. Geometric shapes can bring in a more modern yet structured design. Arches, in particular, have become a design standout in 2025. For example, Houzz notes that online searches for “arched cabinets” have tripled over the last year. They note that it reflects growing consumer interest in organic modern styles. Also, more home accessories are getting arched. Online searches for “oval mirrors” are up 41% over the last year. These oval mirrors are catching on in bathrooms, with searches for “oval bathroom vanity mirrors” up by a whopping 500% compared to last year. Also, for some other geometric contrast in a space, homeowners are pairing rounded forms with “square coffee tables” or even “checkerboard floors,” Houzz’s report notes. “These elements create a bold, graphic statement that pairs…

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“Why ‘Arched Homes’ Are the Hottest Trend in Real Estate”
new jersey best realtor richard choi