Deco & architecture trends 2025

The world of luxury architecture and decoration continues to evolve in 2025. Driven by environmental issues, aspirations for a better quality of life and technological innovations, high-end residences are redefining the codes of elegance and comfort. In Lyon, as elsewhere, discerning buyers are looking for properties that combine refinement, durability and personalization.

At Barnes Lyon, we keep a close eye on these trends to support our customers in their purchasing projects. Discover the major trends in interior design and architecture that will shape the world of residential luxury in 2025.

Sustainable, responsible architecture becomes a must

In 2025, environmental awareness is no longer an option, but a standard. In high-end real estate, we now speak of positive energy buildings (BEPOS) or “zero-energy” residential programs. In Lyon, more and more developers are aiming for HQE Exceptionnelle certification or the Bâtiment Durable Méditerranéen (RBM) label. These include

• Enhanced insulation: triple-insulated walls, thermally-controlled glazing, etc. ;
• Invisible solar panels or solar panels integrated into the structure;
• Installation of geothermal heat pumps;
• The use of green roofs to promote thermal regulation and biodiversity.

In addition, the trend is towards the use of noble, low-carbon materials. These include bio-sourced and recycled materials such as :

• Local certified wood (FSC/PEFC) for load-bearing structures, joinery and solid wood flooring;
• Low-carbon concrete for foundations, combining eco-friendly cement and recycled aggregates;
• Natural stone: Chartreuse limestone and Algerian marble for flooring and worktops, promoting local craftsmanship;
• Light-colored lime renderings for facades or cut stone facings to blend harmoniously with Lyon's heritage.

These strategic choices reduce the carbon footprint while offering a luxurious aesthetic finish.

Nature as the main source of inspiration

In a desire to get back to basics and reconnect with the environment, 2025 decorating trends are all about nature. Organic colors are more in vogue than ever. Just take a look at Pantone's color of the year, Mocha Mousse, for example.

Whether on walls and coverings, linens or small decorations, earthy tones and other nature-inspired color palettes predominate: sandy beige, ochre, terracotta, sage green, clay brown, shell white, putty grey....

The same is true of materials, as noble textiles and natural materials are everywhere: washed linen, organic cotton, curly wool, Moroccan zellige, terrazzo, Provençal limestone, Carrara marble or quartzite... More than just a trend, nature inspires exceptional interiors and creates warm, soothing atmospheres.

The rise of made-to-measure, craftsmanship and art

In 2025, uniformity gives way to made-to-measure character. Gone are the days of standardized, aseptic design, replaced by unique, personalized interiors! Customers in the high-end sector are now looking for homes that tell a story and showcase ancestral craftsmanship.

This quest for exclusivity is reflected in the complete personalization of furnishings, right down to the smallest detail, thanks to the creation of made-to-measure spaces that are perfectly adapted to the volumes of high-end interiors. This can take the form of furniture designed by regional cabinet-makers or wrought-iron craftsmen, bathrooms sculpted from stone, the installation of artisanal studio skylights or hand-crafted herringbone parquet flooring.

Craftsmanship and made-to-measure are not the only ways to achieve this. The integration of works of art or unique architectural elements is also enjoying a revival. In luxury residences, for example, you'll find artistic glasswork, sculptural staircases, murals by regional artists, minimalist sculptures by a gallery in Lyon, and ceilings finished in gold leaf.

The idea? To bring character and uniqueness to prestigious spaces, and restore their title of nobility.

Good to know: At Barnes Lyon, we work with renowned architects, interior designers and craftsmen to offer each customer a unique world that reflects their personality.

Home automation is becoming increasingly invisible and intuitive

This year, home automation is becoming even more efficient and perfectly integrated into the home to become virtually invisible and not alter the aesthetics of luxury residences. Among the most popular devices are :

• Unified control systems: lighting, indoor temperature, opening and closing blinds... All can be accessed from mobile apps or via voice commands (Alexa, Google Home, Siri) ;
• The predictive artificial intelligence system: AI can learn residents' habits, both for lighting and heating requirements, in order to anticipate their needs and adjust them in real time ;
• Multiroom audio systems: these are increasingly integrated into ceilings, with compact loudspeakers to distribute music evenly throughout each room;
• Enhanced, remote-controllable and virtually invisible security features: ultra-discreet biometric cameras, presence and motion detectors integrated into cornices, connected alarms, smart armored doors that can be unlocked by phone or fingerprint...

These are just some of the innovations that reconcile high-tech and sleek aesthetics, while offering a fluid, intuitive and ultra-personalized living experience for the most demanding homeowners.

Spaces designed for well-being

In luxury real estate, wellness areas have become a must. High-end residences now include spaces dedicated to relaxation, health and reconnection, such as :

• A private spa with hammam ;
• A high-tech gym equipped with connected equipment, smart mirrors and damping floors to reduce noise pollution;
• Meditation areas and/or a home yoga room;
• Master bedrooms worthy of those in the finest palaces, with wellness areas combining overflow rain showers, island baths facing a bay window, and temperature-regulated linen storage.

These spaces reinforce the “exceptional residence” dimension, offering a holistic living experience focused on well-being, health and comfort.

Indoor spaces that open up to the outdoors

Whether in Lyon, in the countryside or on the coast, the boundary between indoors and outdoors is becoming increasingly blurred. This 2025 trend places particular emphasis on biophilic design, again aimed at strengthening the link between occupants and nature, through, for example:

• The installation of large bay windows that open onto the garden or terrace;
• The multiplication of plants: planted patios, stabilized plant walls, greenhouses or winter gardens with exotic or local plants, planted rooftops on roof terraces... ;
• The creation of a Zen garden or outdoor lounge area: whether on a shaded terrace, in a conservatory or under a pergola, the creation of a lounge area has become a must. The biophilic trend generally includes fountains, waterfalls and water basins for maximum relaxation;
• Ultra-well-designed summer kitchens that extend the indoors to the outdoors: induction planchas, built-in barbecues, outdoor fridges and wine cellars, professional pizza ovens, braziers to extend evenings... ;
• Landscaped gardens designed by renowned Lyonnais landscape architects to create living works of art to be contemplated as much as lived in;
• State-of-the-art pools: like a mirror-effect infinity pool with integrated counter-current swimming system, or a natural pool with plant-based, chemical-free filtration for a chic, ecological approach...

In a few words, the garden becomes a real place for living and aesthetic expression, designed to the same exacting standards as the interior.

In a nutshell, the design and architecture trends of 2025 for high-end residences reflect a profound change in buyers' lifestyles and expectations. Sustainability, well-being, organic aesthetics, discreet technology and extreme personalization are the new hallmarks of prestige.

At Barnes Lyon, we support our customers in the search and realization of luxury real estate projects that embody these new demands. Whether you're looking for a tastefully renovated mansion steeped in history, an architect-designed apartment in downtown Lyon or a contemporary villa on the outskirts of Lyon, our team of experts is on hand to advise and guide you every step of the way.

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