As people seek higher quality, heritage furnishings, and resist quick-fading trends, quiet luxury has become the prevailing, timeless aesthetic of our era. A few years ago, the phrase described mostly beige and cream spaces, but that is all changing.
Jaclyn Smith's colorful yet opulent space lends insight into what's replacing quiet luxury: colorful quiet luxury. In a recent Instagram post, the actress posed on a green velvet chair atop her checkered marble floors. A faux fur throw adds a splash of texture. In the background, gold shelves are expertly accessorized with a collection of books. It is understatedly luxurious, but with splashes of color throughout.
According to experts, Smith's eclectic style is quickly becoming one of the biggest interior design trends of 2025.
Magdalena Gierasinska, design expert at Barker and Stonehouse, describes the look, stating: 'Colorful Quiet Luxury is about elevating interiors through a sophisticated balance of restraint and richness. It’s not about loud statements or obvious opulence; instead, it’s a nuanced blend of refined materials, rich but muted hues, and timeless design.'
This handsome armchair comes with elegant, green upholstery, gooseneck arms, and a cherry wood finish, for a seat that is both contemporary and traditional.
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Add a stunning touch of luxury to your home with these stunning gold shelves. They would look beautiful stacked high with books or styled with knick knacks.
If you admire the look, luckily, the colorful quiet luxury trend is easy to recreate in any space.
As the name suggests, the first consideration is a focus on combining colors artfully. Magdelena advises: 'Think olive green throws, dusty rose mohair upholstery, or warm mustard accent chairs, each element chosen for its tactility and subtle elegance. Achieving this look requires discipline: color should enrich, not overwhelm. Layering is key, soft lighting, organic textures, and curated art bring depth without noise.'
Using contrast in interior design is always important, but it is especially pertinent when designing in a colorful, quiet luxury style.
Design expert Shelley Cochrane tells Homes & Gardens: 'Colourful Quiet Luxury thrives on contrast, between refinement and comfort, colour and calm. The key is to let space breathe. Begin by considering scale, light, and flow before introducing colour. Use architectural elements like curved walls, fluted cabinetry, or inset shelving as subtle sculptural features.'
She continues: 'Then layer in color through art, custom upholstery, or statement lighting in rich, muted tones: ochre, petrol blue, and muted terracotta. This trend is less about "designing" a room and more about curating moments of intimate luxury throughout it.'
Luxury doesn't have to equal boring. Take it from Jaclyn Smith.
