From Milan to your next project: 2025 interior trends to watch
Each year, Milano Design Week gives us a preview of what’s next. And this year, the direction was clear. Interiors are embracing calm, texture, and color in thoughtful and refined ways.
At Duramar, these moments aren’t just inspiring, they’re instructive. They help guide how we develop materials that serve real-world projects across furniture, cabinetry, and architectural surfaces.
Here’s what stood out, and how it aligns with what we’re creating.
The new neutrals: Mocca Mouse and alike.
Warm, grounding neutrals were everywhere, from walls to panels and catalog pages. Mocca Mouse, in particular, stood out as the quiet hero. It’s versatile, sophisticated and incredibly pairable. It was also named color of the year by Pantone.
This is right in step with our own products. Our thermally fused laminates (TFL) and polymer panels in soft taupes, grays, and beige tones offer the perfect canvas for designers looking to create spaces that feel restorative without being sterile. We also love our Oatmeal color to round out the neutral theme.
Greens take center stage
Muted greens, especially Safe and Soft Olive, were the most talked-about hues on the show floor. They bring a sense of calm and connections to nature, without being overpowering.
At Duramar, our growing collection of low-sheen polymer surfaces in earth tones offers just the right amount of color and tactility such as our recently launched Sequoia. It’s a balance of design-forward and easy-to-spec.
Burgundy and Deep Cherry: a rich return
Second only to green? A wave of Cherry-Burgundy tones in varying depths. These colors made appearances in accent panels, seating and millwork. It adds just enough richness to elevate a neutral pallet.
Our woodgrains in warm red undertone finishes pair well with this trend, especially when used on vertical panels or integrated wall systems. We recommend our Espresso from the Real collection in Ultratex finish.
Woodgrains still reign
Designers aren’t letting go of natural-looking woodgrains. These looks continue to dominate both in trade show installations and brand catalogs.
Our durable laminate woodgrain options mirror this direction. The natural-look surfaces offer the feel of real wood with the performance of engineered material.
Here is where we validate that our decors in a variety of woodgrains are aligned not only to trends, but to timeless styles, like our collection of Oaks.
Vertical stainless steel and reflective surfaces?
One of the most unexpected but noticeable trends this year was stainless steel and reflective surfaces in vertical applications. Think architectural features, wall panels, and accent surfaces.
Our customers are already exploring metallic-look laminates and mixed-material pairings to achieve this modern edge with our Duralux Laminate Panels in a mirror like finish. It’s proof that even high-shine finishes can be made practical and beautiful when thoughtfully applied.
The impact of the Milano Design Week 2025 Trends on Duramar Partners
These trends aren’t just aesthetics, they’re functional direction. They shape how our design and production teams anticipate needs and develop surface solutions.
If you’re preparing 2025 projects, now’s the time to explore materials that blend performance with a modern palette. From calming neutrals to fresh greens and richly toned woodgrains, Duramar is ready to bring Milan’s vision to your workbench.