Design is one of the most powerful ways Wedgewood Homes creates value in every home we restore. It shapes how a space feels, how buyers connect with it, and ultimately what it's worth. Our in-house design team, Maverick Design, stays ahead of what today's buyers want most — and each year they publish a forecast that guides our renovation decisions across every market we serve.
Here's a look at what Maverick Design is seeing for 2025 and how these trends are shaping the homes Wedgewood Homes brings back to market.
Overall Design Direction
Two distinct directions are gaining momentum this year. The first is a revival of late 20th-century aesthetics — glass block, pastel tones, and bold color applications reimagined through a contemporary lens. Running alongside it is a return to earthy refinement — deep wood tones, warm browns, and natural hues like olive and ochre that create layered, tactile environments that feel grounded and elevated at the same time.
Colors
The 2025 color story is defined by depth and quiet luxury. Rich, refined browns introduce understated warmth. Smoky grey-greens bring grounded elegance. Butter yellow offers a soft, luminous quality that reads as cheerful without being loud. Color-drenching — where a single hue envelops walls, millwork, and furnishings — is creating immersive spaces full of personality and cohesion.
Kitchens
Kitchens continue to evolve as both a functional hub and a design focal point. Hardware is shifting toward polished nickel — a classic finish that reintroduces subtle warmth. The walk-in butler's pantry is increasingly coveted. In more compact homes, Maverick Design is finding creative alternatives — built-in coffee bars, extended millwork, and hybrid pantry-laundry spaces that maximize both form and utility.
Finishes
Vintage-inspired finishes bring a curated sense of history, while textured surfaces — lime wash, Venetian plaster, wallpaper — add warmth and artisanal character. Architectural details like fluted glass, reeded panels, and subtly grooved millwork introduce depth and visual rhythm that offer a sophisticated counterpoint to smooth, modern surfaces.
Bathrooms
Bathrooms are emerging as curated retreats that balance bold design with serene functionality. Playful patterns, warm woods, and spa-inspired details are transforming these spaces into highly personalized rooms. Small-scale tile on both floors and walls adds tactile richness through intricate layouts and detailed grout work.
Exteriors
Exterior design in 2025 highlights the power of contrast and material interplay. Wood siding alongside stucco, vinyl, or brick lends warmth, texture, and timeless depth to façades. Red brick is experiencing a notable revival — its natural moodiness embraced rather than masked. Saturated paint tones and high-contrast compositions are giving restored homes real curb appeal and street presence.
For the complete forecast with visual examples, read the full 2025 Maverick Design Trend Report.
About Maverick Design
Maverick Design is a boutique design company and the creative division of Wedgewood Homes, known for creating imaginative spaces that are tastefully creative and invitingly livable at every price point. Learn more at maverickdesign.com.