If Canadian homes had a mood in 2025, it was one of warmth and ease. After years of sleek minimalism, people turned toward furniture that felt personal again, with pieces that invite you to sit, touch, and stay awhile. Canadians wanted spaces that felt lived-in and layered, and they started to discover how local and Canadian makers were already delivering that look and feel exceptionally.
Here’s a look back at the styles and brands that caught on this year, helping Canadian homeowners style their homes perfectly.
Cozy lounge featuring orange sofa, leather recliner, soft rug, and greenery by tall curtains.
Straight-lined, boxy sofas finally gave way to furniture that feels welcoming. Curved arms, rounded backs, and softer proportions turned living rooms into cozy gathering spaces. Canadians wanted pieces that you could sink into rather than perch on.
The popularity of this was seen in everything from kidney-shaped coffee tables to cocoon-like accent chairs. Tub chairs, like the Ollie Swivel Chair, and deep sofas with gently rolled arms and plush cushions catered to the curve trend while providing silhouettes that fit both modern and traditional rooms. This blend of comfort and style drew Canadians in over the past year.
Warm Neutrals and Natural Textures
Cool greys gave way to more earthy tones, including mocha, clay, sand, and olive in 2025. Canadians wanted rooms that felt calm and warm, with materials that invited touch, such as woven fabrics, soft leathers, matte finishes, and raw-grain wood.
Dining rooms followed suit with solid-wood tables and visible craftsmanship instead of glossy veneers. The Bermex Century Desert Denali dining table was one of the most popular examples. These solid wood tables offer several customization options and can be finished in a variety of stains. They can also be paired with matching upholstered chairs to capture the move toward natural texture and soft warmth that defined the year.
Multi-Functional Living
Canadian homes are busy, so their furniture has to keep up. Sectionals with built-in practical features, ottomans and beds with added storage, became popular favourites over the past year.
Palliser’s Essex modular sectional offers the comfort and practical appeal of a well-built modular sofa, making it one of the year’s go-to purchases, with features like cupholders, storage consoles, and built-in USB chargers. For bonus storage space and a footrest that comfortably doubles as extra seating when needed, Canadians were also turning to Decor-Rest’s storage ottoman, with customizable finishes and upholstery. The Durham lift bed was another top seller, featuring under-the-bed drawer space.
Colour with Character
Canadians also rediscovered colour, especially warm greens, deep blues, and muted terracottas. Instead of sterile white living rooms, people chose one or two expressive tones and grounded them with natural materials.
Several Canadian-made living room furniture brands give customers real freedom to choose colours and textures, including Décor-Rest, Brentwood Classics, and Palliser, which offer extensive fabric choices. In the dining room, Bermex and Amisco also let you select wood stains and chair-upholstery fabrics, making it easy to achieve these popular looks.
Bedroom Calm and Crafted Wood
The return to craftsmanship extended to the bedroom. Canadians moved away from glossy particleboard sets toward heirloom-quality solid wood in lighter, more natural tones. Pieces featuring visible grain, soft edges, and integrated storage were in demand.
Durham Furniture’s blend of traditional craftsmanship and fresh, contemporary finishes resonated with homeowners who were beginning to re-evaluate bedrooms and see them as lasting investments in creating a restful retreat. The Durham Furniture Legacy Collection is a testament to this.
Sustainability and Buying Canadian
A key trend in 2025 was a renewed appreciation for Canadian-made and sustainably crafted furniture. Brands like Décor-Rest, Bermex, Brentwood Classics, Palliser, Durham Furniture, and Amisco all checked that box proudly, while offering customizable pieces built to last for decades.
The Canadian Home in 2025
Canadian furniture preferences in 2025 leaned toward comfort, authenticity and local craftsmanship. Homes became softer, warmer, and more personal. As 2026 approaches, those priorities show no sign of fading. Canadians have rediscovered the pleasure of furniture that’s made for real life and proudly made here at home.
The most popular pieces were the ones that quietly did their job day after day, with solid wood that wears in, not out, and fabrics that invite you to curl up.
Smitty’s Furniture carefully curates the top Canadian-made lines like Décor-Rest, Brentwood Classics, Palliser, Bermex, Durham, and Amisco, to help homeowners create comfortable and beautiful spaces. If you’re not sure where to start, Smitty’s has design specialists to assist with layouts, colour choices, and selections.
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