This Cozy 2025 Material Is the New Bouclé, According to Designers

Cori Sears
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published Feb 19, 2025
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Bouclé fabric has been having a major moment over the past few years and for good reason — it adds a cozy, textured touch to anything from storage ottomans and accent chairs to sofas. And while this trend is showing no signs of slowing down, designers expect a new material to take the home decor world by storm in 2025.

This prediction comes from Apartment Therapy’s fifth annual The State of Home Design Survey, which outlines the biggest interior design trend forecasts for 2025, according to over 150 interior designers. These experts were polled on everything from trending color palettes to popular design styles, and when asked the one material they think will gain popularity in 2025, shearling/sheepskin beat out bouclé in the upholstery category by nearly twice as many votes.

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Yep, move over bouclé — you can likely expect to see more shearling and/or sheepskin (especially faux!) decor in the upcoming year, according to design pros. Like bouclé, shearling is textural, cozy, and typically neutral in tone, making it ideal for integrating into any room. However, this material offers a slightly more rustic, earthy vibe that aligns with many of 2025’s other emerging design trends, including the rise of dark wood furniture again. 

Designers aren’t entirely ready to say goodbye to bouclé in 2025, though. Francesca Herro, founder and principal designer of Francesca Herro Design in Houston, Texas, says it’s the perfect textural touch to add a bit of fun to a room. Experts agree that bouclé will still remain popular across furniture and decor, but expect to see it take a back seat to trendy alternatives like shearling and sheepskin throughout the year.

Ready to embrace 2025’s newest “it” material? These products will help you integrate sheepskin and/or shearling into your home. 

ULLERSLEV Sheepskin
$40

This IKEA sheepskin bestseller comes in off-white or brown, and it’s small enough to style on the floor just about anywhere, like next to your bed or in a cozy reading nook. It’s versatile enough to mount as wall decor, too, or just drape over an armchair for a soft textured accent.

$40 at IKEA
Rye Brown Mongolian Sheepskin 20"x20" Throw Pillow with Feather Insert
$140

Choose between two sizes and three colors — rye brown, spiced orange, or deep brown — of this Mongolian sheepskin throw pillow from Crate & Barrel. They’re all reversible, too, with a feathery textured front and a suede back side.

$140 at Crate & Barrel
SVINDINGE Rug
$30

For a faux sheepskin alternative, you can’t go wrong with IKEA’s beige SVINDINGE rug, which feels just as soft and comfy as the real deal. Consider even stocking up on multiple versions of the shed-free, under-$20 design to incorporate more coziness throughout your entire home.

$30 at IKEA
Shorn Camel Brown Sheepskin Fur Throw Pillow Cover 18"
$58$40

If you want a slightly more subtle piece of decor, this low-pile, camel-colored sheepskin pillow is timeless and neutral enough to elevate any sofa or armchair — whether it’s a light-toned upholstered accent chair or modern leather love seat.

$40 at CB2
Le Tuco Eleve Ottoman by Athena Calderone
$699

Level up your seating with this small-space-friendly shearling stool, which sits at just 15” tall. The mushroom shearling base adds fun visual interest to any room, whether it’s used as a footrest or an extra place to sit in your living room. A pair would look perfect at the foot of the bed, too.

$699 at Crate & Barrel
Paisleigh Bench
$299

West Elm’s faux sheepskin Paisleigh bench comes in two sizes, 26” or 58” long, depending on your space constraints. Both versions tout a pretty curved silhouette that makes for the perfect focal point and soft-to-the-touch seating in any bedroom, living room, or home office.

$299 at West Elm
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