Expert Advice: Furnishing Desirable Homes with BoConcept
At the beginning of 2025, we spoke with Michel Baumgart, BoConcept’s UK Commercial Director, to gain his expert insights on the key furniture and interior design trends for the year ahead.
In this blog, Michel shares invaluable advice on how builders and interior designers can furnish homes to stand out in a competitive market. With valuable insights that appeal to evolving buyer preferences and help sell homes faster at higher values.
What key trends in freestanding furniture and furnishings are you seeing in 2025, and how are these trends expected to influence home interiors in the coming years?
Key trends in 2025 include curved and organic shapes that create softer, more inviting interiors, modular and multifunctional pieces designed for flexibility, and the use of sustainable, natural materials.
Bold colours, luxurious textures such as velvet, and biophilic elements also dominate. These trends are expected to influence home interiors by emphasising personalisation, comfort, and adaptability, aligning spaces with evolving lifestyles and environmental consciousness.
How can builders and interior designers integrate these trends to create properties that are more desirable to buyers?
We advise incorporating versatile, multifunctional furniture to maximise functionality, using eco-friendly materials and smart features for modern appeal, and emphasising key spaces with bold design elements and natural textures.
Staging homes with a balance of neutral palettes and eye-catching accents while showcasing flexible layouts and biophilic design can create a lasting impression. Personalising spaces to reflect buyer demographics enhances emotional connection and perceived value.
What advice do you have for builders and interior designers furnishing show homes to help the properties sell quicker and for higher value?
To help show homes sell quicker and at a higher value, builders and interior designers should focus on targeting the buyer demographic with tailored furnishings, highlighting key spaces like kitchens and master suites, and staging with neutral palettes accented by bold, trend-driven elements.
Emphasise functionality with multi-use furniture, declutter to enhance space perception and add sustainable or smart features to appeal to modern buyers. Personal touches like books or decor also create emotional appeal. These strategies make homes more aspirational and inviting, boosting their marketability.
How can builders and designers incorporate versatile furniture pieces to increase functionality in smaller or multifunctional spaces?
Builders and designers can use transformable pieces like sofa beds or expandable dining tables, storage-integrated items like ottomans or beds with drawers, and modular furniture like sectional sofas that can be reconfigured. Additionally, leveraging vertical space with loft beds or wall-mounted shelves and lightweight, mobile furniture like foldable chairs or wheeled carts maximises adaptability and usability. Hidden features, such as pull-out desks or Murphy beds, can also help preserve open space while adding utility.
Are there specific materials, colours, or finishes that are resonating particularly well with consumers right now?
Consumers are resonating with natural wood materials and stone, as well as sustainable finishes. Popular colours include earth tones like terracotta sage green and warm neutrals, often paired with bold jewel tones like emerald or sapphire.
Matte and textured finishes, such as brushed metals or plaster-like wall treatments, are also in demand, creating tactile and visually rich spaces that feel both modern and timeless
What advice would you offer to builders and interior designers on using furniture to elevate the aesthetic appeal of a space?
To elevate the aesthetic appeal of a space, builders and interior designers should focus on selecting statement furniture with bold colours, unique shapes, or luxurious textures to create focal points. They should layer different materials like wood, metal, and fabric to add depth and interest. Emphasising scale and proportion ensures furniture complements the room size, while thoughtful placement maximises flow and functionality.
How might builders and interior designers leverage customisable furniture options to meet diverse buyer preferences? How can BoConcept help with this?
Builders and interior designers can offer flexibility in materials, colours, and configurations to suit individual tastes and needs. Customisable furniture allows for tailored solutions, like modular pieces for multifunctional spaces or finishes that align with specific design themes.
BoConcept can support this by providing a wide range of customisable, high-quality furniture options, including modular sofas, adjustable dining tables, and personalised storage solutions, helping designers create unique, buyer-centric interiors that stand out in the market.
Sustainability is increasingly important in today’s market. How does BoConcept address this in its product lines?
BoConcept addresses sustainability through several initiatives that emphasise responsible material use and long-lasting designs.
Over 80% of its wood-based materials are FSC-certified, promoting responsible forestry practices. The brand also offers biodegradable and traceable Nordic leather sourced sustainably in Denmark and Sweden. Additionally, BoConcept focuses on designing durable furniture to minimise waste and supports social causes by donating furniture to organisations aiding vulnerable groups. These practices reflect a commitment to meeting growing consumer demand for eco-conscious products while ensuring timeless quality.
You can explore our sustainability efforts further on our website: https://www.boconcept.com/en-gb/about-boconcept/corporate-responsibility/
Do you have insights into consumer preferences regarding eco-friendly furnishings, and how can builders or designers meet this demand?
Consumer preferences for eco-friendly furnishings are growing as more people seek to align their purchases with sustainable values. Buyers are also looking for furniture made with renewable resources, such as FSC-certified wood, and products that adhere to certain certifications to ensure safety and sustainability.
To meet this demand, builders and designers should prioritise these materials in their projects, offering furniture and furnishings that are not only stylish but also eco-conscious. Incorporating modular, customisable, and energy-efficient pieces can also appeal to environmentally minded consumers while promoting longevity and reducing waste.
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