They say it’s wrong to pick a favorite child; but it’s the end of the year, staying cozy at home is currently a top priority, and we’re in the mood to reflect. 2025 brought a lot of interior design fads—some good, some bad, some pewter—though with the exception of one continually beloved color, it turns out our editors’ most memorable home purchases have very little to do with trends at all. Our list of yearly favorites is a mix of practical investments and little luxuries; both the handy desk lamp to illuminate a daily stack of work, and the frog-adorned paperweight with which to keep it tidy.
Vogue Editors’ Favorite Home Buys of 2025
’Twas the year of the bedding refresh and the nursery moodboard; of office updates and dinner party prep. Stand-out brands and designers like Parachute and Sophie Lou Jacobsen repeatedly registered as Vogue favorites. And as for that aforementioned color trend? It looks like the chocolate brown craze is still going strong—even in interiors.
Ahead, shop 40+ of team Vogue’s favorite home buys of 2025; you still have a few days to refresh your own space, after all.
Chloe Malle, head of editorial content
“It has been a delight to try to make my new office feel more cozy. I have my bulletin board full of my kids’ artwork but I needed to balance that out from going too Miss Frizzle. I got a fabulous, Giacometti-esque bookshelf from RH, four of these rust-colored Windsor chairs from Serena Lily as well as their sisal rug, a beautiful jug-turned-lamp from Irving Daughters with a Robert Kime shade, plus the most gorgeous Bonacina desk chair from Cabana. Now we are cooking!”
Liam Hess, senior lifestyle editor
“After receiving an Anglepoise mini lamp in a fetching shade of avocado green as a gift earlier this year, I decided it was finally time to zhuzh up my home desk situation. My other additions have included this marble pencil pot by Bridie Hall, a delightful John Derian frog decoupage paperweight I picked up from Choosing Keeping in London, and (in a shameless plug for my own side project, the indie interiors mag Scenery) a brass incense holder we made for our fourth issue with Perfumer H—plus the custom incense, of course, which is crafted by one of the few remaining traditional makers in Japan.
I’ve also been leveling up my bath routine this year. First, courtesy of these butter-soft Autumn Sonata towels, and then with my new obsession, the oil body cleansers by Sharmadean Read’s new brand 39BC, which are best used just squeezed straight into the tub to leave your skin silky soft once you step out. (My favorite scent so far is the decadent, frankincense- and sandalwood-infused Denarii.)”
Libby Page, executive shopping director
“Chocolate brown has been the hue of my home this year, and despite what the color suggests, it’s helped me branch away from neutrals into color and print, acting as a chic backdrop to accessory accents.”
Elly Leavitt, lifestyle editor, shopping
“2025 was the year I discovered a new favorite finishing olive oil, replaced my linen pillowcases, and decided to be the kind of person who always has taper candles on-hand (they’re the best low-effort dinner party centerpiece). 2025 was also the year I welcomed not one, but two fruit trees into my home—one kumquat, one calamondin. Are they dead? Yes, very much so. But the terracotta pots I purchased to house them inspire me to keep trying to bring them back to life; or at the very least, quickly source their successors.”
Cortne Bonilla, senior shopping writer
“This season of my life has been all about embellishing on what’s good, and replacing what could be better—especially before the baby comes. A washable, dark-colored sofa was essential, and this one opens up into a conversation pit-style bed. Then, we added finishing touches to main areas, like a vase for the dining table, and an egg sculpture for my entryway.”
Anna Grace Lee, lifestyle writer
“As a big fan of warm, vibrant colors in every room, I’ve had my eye on Quiet Town’s neon shower curtains ever since I first saw them at Coming Soon years ago. We got one this year, and it’s been a nice addition—I like the plastic vinyl material, which feels especially robust in comparison to your everyday curtain or liner, and their array of mood-boosting colors. When the sun shines in our bathroom, the curtain casts a pink, orange, and yellow glow that feels like a homemade sunset.”
Kiana Murden, beauty editor, shopping
“Since moving into my first one-bedroom apartment this summer, my home purchases have been plenty. Some of my favorite buys include a restock of my Sijo eucalyptus sheets which deliver a cooling, almost silky quality that is a dream to sleep on. For couch snuggles, a plush, fuzzy blanket was a must. I’m in the early stages of decorating and plan on taking my time before committing to to big ticket items—art, coffee tables, large mirrors—so in the meantime little kitchen tools spark joy. Case in point: Anissa Kermiche’s sculptural shakers and West Elm’s ceramic olive oil container. Best of all? I finally got my Dyson vacuum.”
Concetta Ciarlo, beauty shopping writer
“The new year will bring me a fresh start in my living arrangements—a.k.a. I’m completely overwhelmed by the idea of furnishing a new apartment. The vibe I’m attempting to curate is my own personal Hotel Chelsea: dark academia meets cozy eclectic. With that in mind, I’ve already started shopping for pieces that spark joy—coasters, lovely liquor glasses, an apartment-friendly (but still cool) table, and unfathomably soft bedding are covered. Now wish me luck as I attempt to find a platform bed and a sectional (and yes, I’m absolutely taking suggestions, because I have no idea what I’m doing!).”
Irene Kim, production and editorial associate
“I love making yogurt bowls in the morning or for an after-dinner treat, and one thing that has made that whole process better has been my piccolo spoons from Porta. I have an assortment of colors and they’re just so dainty and cute it makes eating anything feel so much more luxurious. Sophie Lou Jacobsen also has some of the cutest glasses, I’ve gifted them to some of my friends before but this year was the first time that I actually got a set for myself. They also look really great on my bar cart when not in use.”
Kasey Busiel, marketing production manager, shopping
“The West Elm Remy Table Lamp is my favorite part of our living room—it creates the perfect mood lighting for early mornings and cozy nights. We also replaced the standard bulb with a Philips Hue smart bulb, which lets us change the ambiance using hundreds of different colors and tones.”
Margaux Anbouba, senior beauty wellness editor
“I have started collecting Bordallo Pinheiro’s incredible cabbage pottery (vintage and new!) and it’s adding so much whimsy to my everyday life. While the cheese plate and the chip and dip are absolutely the cutest of the collection, my true favorites are the pink giant bowl and plates. They make everyday eating so much more fun.”
Fred Sahai, associate commerce producer
“I’ve been in my space for a little over two years, so these past few months I focused on little updates here and there. I was in desperate need of a new kettle, and loved this teal Chantal one for a pop of color. Another kitchen addition, which looks beautiful on my counter, was Holcomb Studio’s sleek olive oil dispenser. I also refreshed my bedding with Brooklinen’s super soft sateen sheets, and completed my cozy sleeping quarters with Wooj’s tiny Scoop lamp.”
Minty Mellon, fashion market editor, shopping
“My most beloved home purchase of the year was an amber velvet pillow from Clic. Beyond being a plush place to rest my head when watching a movie, it adds a rich pop of color to the room.”
