2025 Year in Review: A Year of Creativity, Choice and Confident Design

As 2025 comes to a close, one idea has defined residential design more than any other. Homeowners want spaces that reflect who they are, support how they live and offer materials that perform with purpose. If you can imagine it, you can design it with our Portfolio of Surfacing Solutions. 

This year brought together a warmer palette, wellness inspired spaces and a renewed appreciation for surfaces that are beautiful, practical and built to last. It was also the year we launched our online shopping experience at Formica.com, providing a convenient, quick and reliable option for residential customers including homeowners/DIYers, renovators, and fabricators alike. With an expanded online inventory including high-pressure laminate selections, sale and closeout offerings; residential customers can browse, order samples and purchase the Formica^® Brand products they need with greater ease, whether tackling a weekend project or planning a full kitchen renovation. 

What Shaped Residential Design in 2025

Warmth, Comfort and a Return to Neutrals 

Interior designers noted a continued shift toward comforting warm neutrals. Rather than the gray dominant palettes of the past decade, homeowners embraced a softer aesthetic that blends natural light, organic textures and calming finishes. This palette showed up in kitchens, living rooms, home offices and multi-use family spaces. 

• 2025 Beige Trends in Home Design 

Color as a Confidence Statement 

While neutrals set the foundation, bold color made a deliberate appearance. Blue cabinetry and countertops emerged as a standout choice, especially in kitchens and mudrooms. Deep hues also played into the rise of moody decors that define dramatic interiors. Home renovators leaned into emotional design and pushed boundaries with accent islands, feature walls and unexpected pops of color.

• Liven up Your Space with Blue Countertops and Cabinets 
• Moody Décors for Dramatic Home Interiors 

Wellness, Function and the Home as a Sanctuary 

From serene office setups to kid friendly designs, homeowners focused on function with a wellness mindset. Happiness and efficiency were core themes that we explored in home offices as well as spaces designed for wellbeing. Homeowners want surfaces that reduce stress, simplify daily routines and support flexible lifestyles. 

• Designing for Wellbeing with Formica^® Laminate 
• Kid-Friendly Designs 

Updates with Impact 

Formica^® Brand products continued to earn attention for versatility. The sleek look of undermount sinks paired with our popular 180fx® laminate adds a level of luxury at an affordable price. Unique countertop edgings offer a luxe look without sacrificing durability, value or cleanability. And the idea of small renovations with big impacts helped homeowners see what is possible with modest budgets and imaginative thinking. 

• Laminate Countertops Love Undermount Sinks 
• Countertop Edge Profile Options 
• Small Renovations That Make a Big Impact 

Design Your Vision with the Formica Portfolio of Surfacing Solutions 

Choice defined the year. Homeowners can pair high pressure laminate with material options like FENIX^® Innovative Materials, Everform^® Solid Surface large scale stone patterns and others to create a unique space. Every style, every budget and every vision found a place within our Portfolio of Surfacing Solutions. 

• 7 Innovative Ideas for Modern Home Designs 
• Create a Home Office That Really Works 

Across every article, every project and every case study, one message remains consistent. If you can imagine it, you can design it. 

Home Design Case Studies 

• A Prestigious Home in the Modern Farmhouse Style 
• Maximizing Kitchen Space with a 180fx^® Laminate Island 
• Creating a Welcoming Living Space