The early 2000s heralded the era of a futuristic aesthetic. All around the United States, interior designers were boldly embracing over-the-top home decor trends, such as bold metallics, color-drenched schemes, Nancy Meyers kitchens, open-planing living and curvaceous furniture, into their latest projects, and we were lapping it all up. So why are we suddenly returning to Y2K interior design trends ? Many see the resurgence of the '00s aesthetic as a response to an oversaturation of clinical design, mass production of furniture, and non-color room ideas.
In short, the looks from this futuristic, feminine decade offer a welcome departure from the stark minimalist aesthetic that has been so popular as of late. Here, I talk through my current favorite decorating trends for 2025, taking inspiration from the 2000s – the decade we threw the rulebook out of the window. There are a few nostalgic trends that have faded from memory, but like most decor trends, there are some that have come full circle and are now more popular than ever.
In fact, many of this year's most prolific trends draw inspiration from the past – the early 2000s to be precise. I am sure most of you will remember this decor like it was yesterday. 1.
Gallery walls In the early 2000s, you couldn't enter a home without seeing a gallery wall in an entrance, stairway, or living room. However, these gallery and photo walls were not particularly aesthetic. They usually consisted of simple black frames, all uniform, an.