The Gen Z Interior Design Trend We’re Rooting For in 2025

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Written By Linda W

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STORY BY THE ORC EDITORIAL TEAM

 

As 2025 kicks off, our feeds have been wall-to-wall trend forecasts. The trend we’re rooting for the most this year, though, has been ongoing for years now, and has been embraced most widely by none other than Gen Z.

This year, the ORC editorial staff has high hopes for seeing even more people slowing down, digging deeper, and investing time into the hunt for unique, high-quality secondhand and vintage items.

 
 
 
 
 

Why should the rest of us follow Gen Z’s lead? For one, buying secondhand bypasses the increasingly nightmarish online shopping experience. There are FAR too many products to scroll through, and SO much of it is cheaply made, mass-produced, and will fail to meet even modest quality expectations. 

 

There’s also the issue of trends dictating the new market. When you buy something brand new, you’re at the mercy of what’s popular. If you’re not a fan of light-tone wood, for example, good luck finding a piece of furniture that feels worth the investment right now. 

Secondhand shopping frees you from those constraints. Instead of settling for what’s in stock, you get to curate a collection that’s entirely your own. Every piece has a story and a level of craftsmanship rarely found in today’s mass market, and your home becomes a reflection of your individuality and effort.

So, as we look ahead to 2025, consider making secondhand your first choice. Happy New Year, and happy thrifting, from the ORC editorial team :)

 
 
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