Interior designers from ID Studio who attended HD Expo 2025 last week said stepping onto the show floor felt like entering the future of hospitality design. This year’s event in Las Vegas was all about elevated comfort, bold personalization, and materials that marry sustainability with statement-making style. Here's a breakdown of the biggest takeaways, emerging talents, and innovations shaping tomorrow’s hotel experiences.

Aesthetic Trends: From Nature to Maximalism

Designers are saying goodbye to cold minimalism and leaning into rich, sensory experiences. We saw a dominant palette of deep jewel tones—think emerald, ochre, burnt sienna, and plum—offset by neutral grounding elements such as stone, linen, and warm woods.

Form factors are softening, too. Sculptural silhouettes and curved lines were everywhere, bringing a sense of calm and fluidity to spaces. Moreover, nature’s influence remains strong: biophilic design is evolving from plant walls to integrated indoor gardens, water features, and reclaimed materials that add both beauty and intention.

But it wasn’t all earth tones and quiet luxury. Maximalism had a moment—vibrant murals, metallic accents, and layered patterns made especially bold appearances in boutique and lifestyle brands aiming for Insta-worthy interiors with soul.

Materials That Made Us Look Twice

If there’s one thing HD Expo made clear, it's that material innovation is driving design evolution. Here are a few standouts:

• Microcement:     Earthy, raw, and beautifully imperfect, microcement popped up on everything from tables to bathroom vanities. It brings the visual richness of natural stone with more durability and a seamless finish that’s easy to maintain.
• Digitally Printed Wallcoverings: MDC Interior Solutions wowed with wallcoverings printed on acrylic and metal—imagine immersive art installations that are also durable, cleanable, and completely custom.
• Performance     Textiles with Tech: Alta-treated fabrics made a big splash. These     soft, luxe textiles come with built-in resistance to stains, odors, and     even fire—perfect for high-traffic hotel areas that don’t want to     compromise on style.

On Our Radar: Emerging Designers to Watch

We were especially excited to see fashion-world boldness and artful storytelling make their way into hospitality through rising designers.

Rebecca Moses turned heads with her line for Momentum Textiles—think painterly prints, gold accents, and emotionally expressive patterns that add personality to hospitality interiors.

Yabu Pushelberg’s new Hoshikage tableware (in collaboration with Noritake) proved that design innovation isn’t limited to furniture. Their celestial, iridescent table pieces make the dining experience feel curated and elevated—ideal for brands focused on immersive storytelling.

Design That Works as Hard as It Looks

Beauty matters, but in hospitality, durability and operational ease are also critical. This year’s show highlighted solutions that deliver on both fronts:

• Reconfigurable furniture systems—modular, stylish, and designed for fast transitions between uses throughout the day.
• Porcelain tiles mimicking marble and terrazzo—offering the high-end look of stone without the fragility or upkeep.
• Sustainable acoustic wall panels—double as large-format art pieces, cutting down on noise while amping up visual impact.

These innovations demonstrate that manufacturers are thinking not just about how products look, but also how they perform and endure, day after day, guest after guest.

Residential Vibes, Branded Soul

One of the biggest design challenges today is crafting spaces that feel distinctive and residential while staying true to a hotel’s brand DNA. The solution? Locally inspired, layered spaces that feel personal and grounded. With all of this in mind, designers are:

• Sourcing materials and artwork from local makers.
• Blending soft seating, layered lighting, and curated accessories for a     “home-away-from-home” effect.
• Embracing wellness as a design pillar—with spa-like finishes, natural light, and sensory-friendly materials built into everything from guestrooms to co-working lounges.

The result? Hotels that feel emotionally resonant, operationally smart, and visually unforgettable.

HD Expo 2025 showed us that the future of hospitality design is one where style, sustainability, and story all intersect. Hotels aren’t just places to stay—they’re immersive, responsive environments where design plays a starring role in how we feel, rest, and remember our time there.

ID Studio, with a finger on the pulse of innovation, applies a blend of new and classic concepts to our fully-custom and semi-custom hotel designs. Contact us to begin a collaborative conversation about interior design for your upcoming project.