J. Danielle

The New Singlehood Stigma - The Atlantic

If you’re on the labor side of the economy — and most people reading likely are — the question isn’t “how do I earn more?” It’s “how do I convert labor income into ownership of appreciating assets?”

The overarching home design themes for 2025 emphasise a deeper connection between people and their spaces. From customised furniture to storytelling rugs, emotional resonance will play a vital role in design choices, reflecting individuality and personal stories.

“We started talking about vibes in September 2020,” says Dr Antonia Ward, chief futurist at trends intelligence company Stylus. “We were looking at how social media was reflecting a more chaotic mood. Before that, platforms such as Instagram had been quite buttoned down and filtered, but something shifted. We began sending a more impressionistic... See more