The landscape of Canadian home decor is undergoing a significant transformation as we move through 2025, with furniture trends embracing organic shapes and nature-inspired palettes that prioritize comfort and visual appeal.
The Rise of Curved Furniture Designs
Across Canadian homes, particularly in space-conscious markets like Vancouver, curved furniture pieces are making a substantial impact. Steen Skaaning, co-owner of INspiration furniture stores, confirms that curvy shapes have become exceptionally popular, with European-sourced designs leading the trend. While acknowledging that some dramatic kidney-shaped pieces may not be practical for every space, Skaaning notes that more realistic curved designs are seeing strong sales.
Chris Cooke, design mentor at King Living, observes that while curves remain dominant, the trend is evolving toward more tailored, architectural arcs that gently soften room geometry. He points to their newly released Aura sofa as a prime example of this refined approach to curved design.
Nature's Influence on Color and Texture
The era of cool grays is giving way to warmer, earthier tones throughout Canadian living spaces. Forested greens and rich browns are replacing neutral palettes, bringing the outdoors inside through color choices that evoke natural landscapes.
Rebecca Andrews, vice-president of category management and design at Article furniture store, explains this shift toward organic elements. Relaxed curves and organic shapes offer a sense of visual comfort, which aligns with people's need to create spaces that feel restful and restorative, she notes, highlighting how this trend extends across upholstered seating, dining tables, and bedroom furniture.
Biophilic Design Principles in Practice
The movement toward nature-inspired design extends beyond simple aesthetics. Cooke emphasizes that biophilic design continues to influence interiors through multiple channels. We're seeing greater integration of natural materials, nature-inspired color palettes, and organic silhouettes such as rounded edges and curved timber details that mimic the softness of nature, he explains.
This approach manifests in furniture that incorporates curling waves, lacy leaves, spiral tree branches, and fanned scallop shell shapes using materials like wood, stone, clay, and marble. Even lighting fixtures are joining the trend, with pendant lights and floor lamps featuring undulating patterns that cast wave-like glows throughout rooms.
The shift away from minimalism toward more expressive, comfortable interiors reflects a broader change in how Canadians approach their living spaces. As Andrews demonstrates with Article's Kayra king upholstered ivory bouclé bed and Almelo hale rust king velvet headboard, the focus has shifted toward creating environments that provide both visual interest and restorative qualities.
