We all know that in the last few years, bouclé has been the 'it girl' of interiors. With a cult-status following, it was in demand for everything from furniture to cushions and everything in between. But according to designers, we're retiring this fuzzy 'teddy' fabric in 2025, and I think the answer is corduroy.
And it is no wonder it sat at the top of the fabric trends list. Cozy, soft, and minimalist, bouclé could be seen in the homes of the most stylish people you know or follow – until its popularity took a bit of a nosedive.
So what's next for furniture trends? On my quest to find something equally as tactile and cozy, I rediscovered my love for the seemingly dated, retro corduroy fabric. Here's why I think it will be replacing bouclé in our hearts and homes this year.
'Corduroy is having a moment, and we are here for it,' says Kailee Blalock, co-founder and interior designer at House of Hive. 'The problem with bouclé was that it got overdone, everywhere you looked, there was another bouclé chair. Let’s not do the same thing with corduroy. It’s such a durable, structured fabric that works beautifully in upholstery, but the key is restraint,' she advises.
Cord's nostalgic, ridged texture had its heyday in the 1970s when everyone was covering their seating (yes, including conversation pits) and spaces in this plush material. Often seen in warm, earthy hues and deep jewel tones, it embodied the era's love for welcoming homes built for entertaining.
While it eventually fell out of favor in the wave of sleeker, more modern interior design trends, its resurgence in 2025 feels perfectly timed. With everyone looking to embrace more layered and personality-driven interiors, corduroy is a great way to introduce texture to your space should it be feeling a little flat. Plus, its durability ensures that it stands up to daily wear, making it a practical choice for busy homes.
To introduce corduroy into your modern-day home, look for more contemporary silhouettes that help to balance its vintage appeal and as Kailee suggests, take it easy.
A throw pillow wrapped in soft cord will add texture and style kudos to your couch, while a statement armchair or ottoman is a great way to bring the trend into your living room or bedroom.
Of course, you can shop below for plenty of fashionable brand-new finds, or look to recover some antique furniture as designer Holly Vaughan has done in this sitting room vignette above. 'Corduroy has a natural way of elevating any piece of furniture,' she adds. 'Pick a new or old piece of furniture and cover it in your favorite color of corduroy.'
Shop my favourite chic corduroy finds
If you’re as excited about corduroy’s comeback as I am, the good news is that there are plenty of stylish ways to bring this luxe, textured fabric into your home. Whether you’re looking for a subtle nod to the trend or a statement piece, these are my favorite corduroy pieces to shop right now.
Full of designer Sarah Sherman Samuel's hallmark warm style, this 'Bab's ottoman has been designed with a stacked effect and can be seen here in the apricot corduroy that gives it a retro feel.
Designed by Brett Beldock for CB2, this exclusive dining chair has been created to bring a hint of texture to a contemporary silhouette. The warm white cord is performance-ready and brings a refined palette to the trend.
For a quick and budget-friendly option, this round throw pillow from Target is sure to elevate your sofa styling. Available in this muted rose pink, or in a soft blue, the button tufting adds a sophisticated detail to its shape.
For the little ones, this verte green bean bag chair has been created by Crate & Barrel to promise both comfort and support at reading or chilling time. It is light enough to be dragged from room to room and the on-trend pistachio hue will bring you double style points.
Durable enough to withstand pets, kids, and daily entertaining, this accent chair (with matching ottoman!) is easy to clean, compact yet snuggly enough, and can be chosen in a myriad of hues to suit your space and style.
Offering style and storage, this little ottoman features a handy hidden compartment for you to stash away your secrets. Seen here in a rich forest green, this piece really doubles down on the '70s vibe.
Sold alongside a giant modular sofa or sectional, this Travie ottoman is clad in the palest green liquid-resistant corduroy to give you the option of endless configurations, comfort, and easy cleaning. Its cloud-like appearance and texture are sure to steal the limelight in your home.
The Fiora pillow has proved so popular at Anthropologie for adding texture and color to your home that is it now available in 12 on-trend hues, including the soft Mauve shade seen above.
For a real statement buy, this Clementine bed at Lulu and Georgia can be selected in 3 different corduroy hues including this 'Latte' shade seen above. The wavy shape certainly adds a playful touch to your bedroom and helps the cord feel contemporary.
Vintage furniture trends often make a comeback and become fashionable once again, but it is rather rare that we see such a devotion to a fabric. If you too are tired of bouclé and its teddy bear-style, impossible-to-clean, endlessly popular texture, perhaps corduroy might just give you the same warm and fuzzy feeling.
