Future interior trends at the Riga Furniture & Interior 2025 trade fair – predictions based on the experience of Latvian designers!

Riga Furniture & Interior 2025 in Ķīpsala on 17-19 October will offer visitors a unique opportunity to access advice from professional, certified designers. Design professionals will share their opinion on the best ways to make interior cosy, pretty and functional with various budgets.

Want to change the interior? Do not know where to start? What are the typical mistakes and how to avoid them? How will the future homes look like? These and other questions about stylish interior designs will be addressed during the Riga Furniture and Interior 2025 by the following interior designers from the Design Society of Latvia: Andra Rācenāja, Jeļena Ivanova, Ausma Ķibilde, Kristiana Kazarjana, Līga Kausiniece, Miranda Laura Timma, Miks Pētersons, Arvīds Plokšta and Vīva Ieviņa.

Future interior: even more minimalistic, smart and organic

According to predictions of Latvian designers, interiors will become even more minimalistic, smarter and organic in future. The main emphasis will be on light and functionality. Interior designer Kristiana Kazarjana believes that technologies will start taking the centre role: “Smart lighting allows to create a special atmosphere and feel of the room. The right spectre of light makes it easier to focus on work, unwind in the evening or create a festive mood while saving energy and making life better.” As for the materials, main attention will be on wood, stone and linen. As for the colours, palette will be dominated by soothing shades rather than outspoken colour combinations. Andra Rācenāja claims that: “We will see even clearer distinction between various styles such as minimalism, modernism and classic style. They will continue to develop separately.” Meanwhile Arvīds Plokšta thinks that design will be influenced by two major factors: “One of the factors is linked to architecture, planning and construction of buildings, the other one to artistic qualities of interior, accessories and ancient building techniques that reflect people’s individuality.” Vīva Ieviņa isconfident that tasty and timeless interior designs will never go out of fashion: “Some years from now, these designs will become universally accepted, while new ideas will keep sprawling in all directions because they offer extra convenience, coziness and appeal that can be expressed in multitude of different ways.” Jeļena Ivanova, interiorand landscape designer, also thinks that people are increasingly choosing accommodation that they can lease for a long time. That is why their personalise their interior using intricate details and visual items to make their living space special, instead of going for full-scale changeover.

Change should not always come at a higher cost

Experts suggest that professional interior designers can help you avoid common mistakes and not lose time or money on wrong items. “Invite interior designer to your home to receive tailor-made advice on how you can implement you interior transformation as handily and efficiently as you can without spending a fortune,” Vīva Ieviņa says. Andra Rācenāja, interior and furniture designer, suggests to start small. By painting a wall. Customising light spectrum. Or merely adding some flashy highlights. Arvīds Plokšta urges to start transforming your living space by considering air quality implications by, for example, making sure that ceiling or wall paint is zero or low VOC to keep the indoor air healthy.

Keep it down with accessories

Designers remind: excessive interior decorations are often the main cause why room lacks harmony. “Sometimes you like something in a store. You buy it. But it does not fit in your home eventually,” Vīva Ieviņa says. Ausma Ķibilde urges to let the room breathe, instead of crowding it with too much furniture and accessories. Too many sofa cushions? Vases? Candlesticks? Or maybe art? Well, that can definitely create a sense of chaos. Nice room can easily be spoiled by too many colours or explicit patterns.  Arvīds Plokšta,certifiedinteriorpainting artist, warns that overreliance on seller’s suggestions may distract from initial plans regarding the dwelling, and that is vital when trying to create cosy home. Following every little fad is a similarly costly mistake as it often disregards the actual dimensions of the room or light.

Ask interior designer and find your expert!

Riga Furniture & Interior 2025 trade fair, which will take place at Ķīpsala for three days, will have Design Society of Latvia stand where leading Latvian interior designers will offer individual consultations. One-on-one meeting with expert will provide a practical advice on how to make home or office nicer. Designers remind that best outcome of the consultation can be achieved by bringing several items like photos or floor plans with you. It is also worth noting down all wishes and needs. Trade fair is not only a place where professional designers offer their advice. It is also platform for new partnerships, and maybe even real design orders for future projects.