The Erin Napier-Approved Furniture Trend That's Making Big Waves In 2025

It seems that minimalism and simple home aesthetics are being swapped out for more maximalist trends. Many homeowners and renters (as well as design experts) are leaning into patterns, textures, and all things "more is more." Minimal home decor is great for a clean, tidy layout, but maximalism and eclectic decor is all about representing things that make you happy. This is why HGTV star Erin Napier approves of the patterned and printed furniture trend, which is gaining popularity in 2025. She even features her couch, which boasts a blue and off-white geometric design that really elevates her living room, on her Instagram page. Napier notes that the patterned piece "is the irreverent movement to the otherwise formal room," which is why so many designers are loving the trend, too. It adds dimension to a space without needing to bring in an overwhelming amount of decor.

There's a reason patterned wallpaper has remained such a popular choice when it comes to decorating. The patterns and prints offer a versatile and stylish finish to any room, making it more engaging. Over the years, people have played around with patterned furniture, but it took a secondary role when simpler, tidier, and more neutral aesthetics became so coveted by designers. However, as the trends shift more to "do whatever you want," upholstery that features more designs is making a comeback, and you can amplify and elevate any room with even just one patterned piece. Whether you want to decorate your home like HGTV's Erin Napier or just try bringing in more print, this is a good way to do so. 

When it comes to personalizing your space with patterns, it's important to know what works and what could date or overwhelm a room. In the case of Erin Napier's room, the patterned couch features a fairly neutral color scheme that matches well with her other pieces. Her space leans into warm woods and red hues, so the blues in the couch help balance these with a cooler element, and the busier print brings texture and interest. If you're going to use a patterned piece, it may be worth choosing it first to help gather a color palette for the rest of the space. Introduce various fabrics and textures, too. These do well with patterns, adding dimension in a tactile way that complements your printed piece. 

You also don't want to go overboard with prints. While one or even two items can help enrich a room, too many patterns will seem overwhelming and chaotic. Napier only has the one busy design piece and then surrounds it with more plain items that won't clash. If you want to use more than one pattern, stick to three maximum, varying the sizing of each one slightly so you have a small, medium, and large print. It's a good idea for pattern mixing when decorating your space to stick with similar colors. When adding more than one piece with upholstery designs, it's important to spread them out so that you aren't making one area seem super busy. Intersperse your furniture so plain fabrics break up your patterns.