You might be nervous about choosing a sofa just because it’s ‘on trend’—and we don’t blame you. A sofa is one of your home’s biggest purchases. One that you spend a large chunk of your day resting upon. So, you want it to be comfy and durable. But at the same time it should be one that doesn’t fall out of fashion.
The truth is, it’s nearly impossible to buy a sofa without thinking about design trends. So, it’s in your home’s best interest that you learn what people are choosing to sit on, and then choose your sofa with that knowledge in mind.
We spend plenty of time looking through beautiful homes—so we can spot the trends that are emerging and persisting. Keep reading for the top 7 sofa trends for 2025, so you can make a pick that keeps your home in line with what people are lovin’!
Box Pleat Sofa Design
A box pleat sofa is one with a ‘box pleat’ skirt around the base. Ideally, there is an alternating in-and-out pleat. Or square pleats with gaps between them. These are often seen on more traditional furniture—one reason why you may be thinking they’re from the yesteryear—but have been given a more modern feel for the upcoming year.
Product: Leonelle Box-Pleated Sofa
Price: $4,298
Shop: Anthropologie
A modern take on the box pleat sofa can be seen in this piece by Anthropologie. The box pleat dresses up the sofa in a crisp, contemporary way; this adds subtle verticality and playfulness to the composition. It is a pricey piece—but still relatively mid-range, because currently, you can only find box pleat sofas from premium retailers.
If you want to get the look for less, you can always go for a sofa cover that looks like a box pleat. This one from Bemz runs for a little over $730.
Curved Silhouettes
It’s clear that curved sofas aren’t going anywhere. They were one of the top 2024 sofa trends—and make their way into 2025, too. But we’re seeing the game changing bit by bit. Where once the lines of curved sofas were organic and wobbly, the new take on these forms is a little bit neater and more refined.
The new shape would remind you of a croissant; a sweeping curve and low back marries elegance with cocooning comfort. Such a piece is more formal than the curved sofas we saw earlier. But because they’re so comfy, they can also be used for casual relaxation.
This 2025 sofa trend is an evolution of the curved boucle sofas. And, honestly, it makes so much more sense, considering formal living rooms are on their way back.
Price: $1,700
Shop: Homary
One decent pick is this leather curved sofa by Homary. It sticks to clean lines and an interestingly curved silhouette. The orange and white color combination adds beautiful contrast to the living space.
Sofas with End Shelves
A side table integrated into a sofa? Yep! 2025 is seeing a rise in this design because it not only provides structured seating but also makes for a casual seating space. A good example is the Harwood Storage Sofa by West Elm; we love its sleek and streamlined look as well as the way it adds light oakwood.
Price: $1,100
Shop: Homary
One fun way to achieve the purpose is with this multi-dimensional setup. It creates an intimate space for two people to sit around and enjoy their own activities. All while not disrupting the flow of the room.
Product: Hilda Pull-Out Sofa Bed, 68"
Price: $1,569
Shop: Her Nest
A unique take on this trend is the Hilda sofa. This adds storage compartments on either side of the sofa. So, you can place your books and decorative pieces here—while the narrow tops still provide room to hold your drinks. (Be sure to use a coaster, though).
Pit Sofas
Pit sofas were a BIG trend in the 1970s…and they’re making a comeback in 2025!
A pit sofa is basically an easy way to add a sunken living room to your home (but without digging in the floor). A sunken living room creates a space where people can relax and enjoy each other, and also acts as a “designated” space for socialiazing pre- or post-parties. And that’s exactly what a pit sofa helps achieve. Opting for such a piece simply turns your sofa towards the TV—and hence makes a living area sociable.
Price: $3,200
Shop: Homary
This modular sectional couch can be configured to look like a pit sofa. It gives plenty of room for blankets, snacks, and, of course, loved ones. The perfect pick for movie night—and can also be reconfigured for daytime entertaining.
Dual Aspect Sofa
This is a rather new trend. A multi-directional sofa adds more seating space to your open-concept plan—but without buying more pieces. These sofas are especially great for people who host a lot of guests. They disperse crowds and create smaller groups—which encourages more conversation.
A dual aspect sofa is also great for dual-purpose living zones. You can use one side as a TV sofa and the other as a semi-formal living room. It’s as versatile as you make it 😉 The plus point here is that you get two functionalities with little addition in occupied floor space (especially when compared to two traditional sofas that are placed back-to-back). If budget is a concern—one multi-directional sofa will likely be less costly than purchasing two separate pieces.
Price: $11,099
Shop: Eternity Modern
If you’re looking for a high-end piece that creates a statement—we love this multi-directional sofa by Eternity Modern!
Neutral Tones + Rich Shades
When it comes to color, we’re seeing quite some versatility in 2025. The stark whites are out—for sure—as designers are moving towards more warming neutrals. Like natural stone hues and light pinks.
Simultaneously, the sofa is your chance to make a color statement. You can opt for pieces in rich red, burgundy, purple…the list goes on! If you do choose a bold color, stick to a neutral color for the rest of the scheme. This lets the sofa have its moment.
Price: $2,990
Shop: 25 Home
This box sectional by 25 Home can easily serve the purpose. It adds the jewel tone ‘jade’ to your home; the shade is bold, but it’s not too bright to overpower the rest of the decor!