If there's one constant in the hospitality business, it's this: Hotel design trends – including those for casegoods and furniture – are always changing.
This should come as no surprise. The aesthetics you're considering for your hotel and its furnishings probably look nothing like they would have in 1920 (unless you're going for a Gatsby motif). But what’s even more interesting is just how quickly tastes and needs can change, even within a few months. What's hot or a “must” at the beginning of a year might not be 6 months later.
So, where are hospitality furniture trends now with 2025 here?
5 Hospitality Furniture Design Trends You Should Pay Attention To
Several trends for hotel casegood design are poised to amplify or emerge in 2025 beyond:
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A more personal approach to furniture design
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Multitasking for the modern traveler
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New & “new old” materials
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Sustainability
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Colors & patterns
1. A More Personal Approach to Furniture Design
There are no two ways about it: A hotel's casegoods are more than just hunks of wood or stone. Rather, they're what helps define a facility and deliver a greater, multifaceted guest experience.
At a macro level, hotel casegoods and furniture design in 2025 are characterized by:
Customization to Create Identity
The trend toward custom, bespoke hospitality furniture dominates the hotel industry. Gone are the days of impulse buys and one-size-fits-all solutions. Instead, hotel designers are investing in tailored furniture that differentiates them from competitors.
For example, we’re seeing furniture design choices often pay homage to past eras through modern reinterpretations. Other, more brand-centric designs are telling a unique story that reinforces the hotel's identity.
Elegant Curves & Sophisticated Forms
The appearances of many casegoods are shifting to more organic shapes. Designers are embracing classy curved lines, moving away from the stark and minimalist angular forms that have dominated the past decade.
We're seeing it in everything from sofas to decorative pieces. It’s all in the name of building an overall ambience of luxury and comfort.
Authenticity and Local Craftsmanship
"Buying local" is seeing a growing appreciation because of the authenticity and craftsmanship it can bring to modern hotel furniture design. Hotels are increasingly sourcing pieces from local artisans, which not only supports the area’s economy, but also gives guests a genuine sense of place. This trend is helping create a unique, culturally rich environment that resonates with travelers seeking immersive experiences.
Comfort and Oversized Seating
When it comes to seating, comfort is king. More and more, chairs and sofas of all sorts are plush, oversized designs. This is one exception to the general popularity of space-saving hotel design – for seating, bigger is indeed better.
2. Multitasking for the Modern Traveler
Today's traveler is not yesterday's traveler. There are new do's and don't's that come with meeting the modern customer in the middle:
Multipurpose Functionality
With space at a premium – particularly in urban areas and tiny hotels – multifunctional furniture is a staple in the future of hotel room design. Pieces add more value when they offer practical solutions without sacrificing style. Examples include:
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Sofa beds
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Modular seating
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Nesting tables
These pieces not only save space; they also give you more options for generating revenue. Clever casegoods management and design can convert underused areas and pieces into social spaces, co-working hubs, and more.
Designing for ‘Work From Hotel’
Speaking of working …
The rise of remote work and “bleisure” travel – trips for both business and pleasure – is a unique hospitality design trend for 2024. Actually, call it more of an opportunity.
With more travelers enjoying a work-from-anywhere lifestyle, they expect a hotel to support both productivity and relaxation. They want hotel room designs with:
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Multifunctional casegoods
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Clear work-play boundaries
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All the technology they need to stay productive & plugged in
Smart Furniture
Speaking of which ...
Integrating technology into furniture design is no longer the future of the hospitality industry. It’s the now.
To take it a step further, it's an expectation. Smart features in furniture are what separate a 5-star review from a 3-star one. Examples include:
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Built-in charging ports
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Touch controls
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Customizable settings
Materials & Design
On the materials front, design trends are leaning toward less structure and embracing a mix of influences and materials rather than adhering to a single design school. Here are some of the key materials and design elements that are shaping the industry this year:
Biophilic Designs
One of the most interesting hotel interior trends of 2025 is the increased use of biophilic designs. This design approach connects indoor spaces with the natural world, promoting a sense of well-being and environmental connection for guests. Popular materials in biophilic design include:
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Wood
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Stone
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Leather
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Wool
These materials are not only chosen for their aesthetic appeal, but also for their ability to evoke a sense of place and tranquility.
Wood and Stone
While we just mentioned both wood and stone, they do deserve their own section here because of their frequency of use.
Wood in hotel casegoods remains a cornerstone of design, particularly:
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Light woods with darker finishes
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Dark woods with rich grains and textures (i.e. walnut)
These choices reflect a preference for natural, simple, and durable materials that convey a sense of timeless quality.
Additionally, statement stones are making a strong impact in kitchens, bathrooms, coffee tables, and decorative accessories. These include:
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Marble
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Granite
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Onyx
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Travertine
Performance Fabrics
As the demand for durability and ease of maintenance grows (aka getting the most from your investment), performance fabrics such as linens and velvets are thriving. These materials can withstand heavy use while maintaining their texture and color, making them ideal for high-traffic areas such as lobbies and guest rooms.
Retro Influences and Tailored Eclecticism
Remember how casegoods design can pay homage to bygone eras? This even applies to material selection.
In a grand sense, this trend complements the shift towards eclecticism and individualism in hotel design, where the old mixes with the new to create a curated, “collected” look. This approach allows hotels to craft unique environments that feel personal and engaging, reflecting a broader trend of creating distinctive experiences rather than cookie-cutter interiors.
Metal Finishes
This one we can talk about briefly.
If there's one thing we know about 2024, it's that it's not 1985. And thus, gold metal finishes are out.
Now, casegood hardware features pieces with modern metals such as:
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Silver
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Chrome
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Steel
Sustainability
With this one, we'll be repeating ourselves, but just in a different way.
If there's one color that guests love to see in hospitality, it's green. Now more than ever, travelers care about their environmental impact, and the same for the places they stay.
Eco-friendliness in hotel casegoods often comes down to material selection. What materials are designers of casegoods and other hotel FF&E (fixtures, furniture & equipment) gravitating toward? They include:
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Recycled wood
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Bamboo
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Rattan and other wicker
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Cane
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Reclaimed materials
Deploy it wisely, and sustainability can be both a brand story and a broader company strategy.
Colors & Patterns
Watch for a notable shift away from monochromatic schemes and the once-popular all-white kitchens and all-gray walls. Instead, designers are incorporating contrasts that add depth and complexity to their spaces. This approach allows for more expressive and individualized interior designs that challenge traditional aesthetics and encourage creativity.
Manufacturers of hotel casegoods are leaning hard into the interplay between subdued earth tones and vibrant maximalist designs. This dynamic juxtaposition not only enriches the aesthetic palette, but also enhances the emotional and psychological experience of hotel spaces.
That's a mouthful. Let's look at what this all looks like:
Earth Tones: Subtle and Natural
Earth tones remain a staple in hotel design, offering a palette that includes:
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Greens
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Blues
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Browns
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Creams
Why these colors?
Earthen hues are soothing and evoke a connection to the natural world, creating a tranquil and welcoming environment. Modern interpretations of these hues incorporate subtle hints of other natural colors, such as raspberry blush, chocolatey browns, and variations reminiscent of coffee, cappuccino, and lattes. (Yum!) These shades provide a rich, grounded base that complements the more vibrant tones of maximalist designs.
Floral and Botanical Resurgence
Interestingly enough, this year we're seeing a resurgence in floral and botanical prints. In a sense, it continues the trend toward biophilic design. These botanical elements are increasingly visible in everything from wallpaper to upholstery, bringing an organic, lively touch to interior spaces.
Maximalist Design: Bold and Vibrant
Contrasting with the muted earth tones, maximalist design is making a bold statement in hotel interiors. This style embraces a rich, vibrant palette that includes "happy" colors:
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Sunny yellow
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Soft peaches
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Turquoise
Maximalist interiors are visually stimulating, with surroundings that significantly influence mood and wellness.
Meeting the Hospitality Furniture Trends of Today & Tomorrow
To an extent, keeping up with current hospitality industry trends is a fool's errand. Trends change constantly.
So, how do you get casegoods that don't fall out of fashion quickly? Solve for the experience.
Focus on design elements that are either timeless or user-friendly:
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Creating place
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Multifunctionality
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Sustainability
”Authentic” and “experience” may feel like buzzwords, but they’re the future of hospitality and hotel rooms.
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(Editor's note: This blog post was originally published in June 2024 and was recently updated.)
