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Design Experts Say Food Motifs Are Dominating Home Decor Trends for Summer 2025

Lemons, tomatoes, sardines, and even bread are all trending — with shoppers craving more.

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July 2, 2025, 1:58pm

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Coming on the heels of “tomato girl summer,” “cherry girl summer,” and other monikers seeking to capture the food trends that are taking over as of late, 2025 has officially been termed “sardine girl summer.” The fish’s laid-back, coastal-inspired look has been embraced by the style-savvy and chronically online via sardine-clad handbags, T-shirts, linen dresses, and everything in between. But for every new, sardine-themed fashion essential that drops, it seems there are even more that span fruits, baked goods, or farm-to-table vegetables to follow. In the realm of home decor, too, it’s almost impossible to say with full confidence which one food item is reigning supreme amidst the incessant trend cycle. One thing is for certain, though: Food motifs are an easy, highly enjoyable way to make your abode’s design intentional and personal to you. What’s more, interior experts are encouraging amateur decorators to follow their hearts (and stomachs!) in regards to buying food-forward art, wallpapers, ceramic objets d’art, and dinnerware this season.

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“Right now, we’re seeing an incredible wave of enthusiasm around nostalgic, joyful food motifs that evoke a sense of playfulness. Fruits like cherries, peaches, and lemons continue to be customer favorites,” Anthropologie Home‘s Chief Merchandising Officer Katherine Finder tells WWD, but not before emphasizing that tomatoes, croissants, and baguettes, too, “are having a moment.”

“Tomatoes have emerged as a true cultural icon, bridging the gap between fashion and home with their rustic, sun-drenched, Mediterranean energy,” says Finder. “And baked goods add a sense of comfort to the home space. What’s interesting is how these foods are no longer just whimsical — they’re becoming design elements in their own right.”

A small but vocal part of the #fashiontok and #decortok communities has been advocating for the complete dismissal of trends, instead leaning into what feels good and means something in the context of our own lives. In other words: The thrifted dress that reminds you of your grandmother’s style circa the 1960s might be a better investment than the latest designer release everyone’s obsessing over. In a similar vein, those interested in making their homes and tablescapes more delicious by nodding to all things grub should first think about the kinds of foods that spark the happiest memories and bring them the most joy, thus refining their search criteria for home pieces online. Because if TikTok says it’s all about sardines now and you’ve never eaten one, the emotional salience of a sardine purchase for you might be close to zero.

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Cameron Forbes — founder of the NYC-based event-planning company Forbes Functions — shares that food-as-decor is something she’s been trying to incorporate in her work. “In entertaining and hosting, it’s no longer just what’s on the plate, but what’s on the table,” Forbes tells us. “ I gravitate towards the food themes that feel rooted in nature, like stone fruits and herbs. I also love bread these days, especially on tablescapes. It’s really all about visually compelling storytelling.”

Forbes also deems citrus decor one of her biggest preferences, since many Forbes Functions events are held in the Hamptons during summertime — a perfect stage for the brightness and zestiness of this food category. ”You can use lemons and lemon branches in floral arrangements, while layering in surrounding lemon-printed napkins, napkin rings, and plates. At the end of the day, it’s all about balancing colors, shapes, and scents, making sure everything feels chic and not too kitschy,” Forbes says, reiterating that restraint, and not gluttony, is key.

As for trending-in-design fish like sardines or even their tinier cousins, anchovies, Forbes believes the latest fascination stems from the perennial appeal of the fisherman aesthetic at large — something that was spotlighted in the 2025 Pinterest Predicts trend report. In the world of interiors, the trend has manifested through salt-kissed, rugged details like raffia, driftwood, and oyster-white hues: able to seamlessly compliment piscine serving trays, candleholders, and beyond.

“At the end of the day, it’s all about balancing colors, shapes, and scents, making sure everything feels chic and not too kitschy.”

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For summer 2025 specifically, Pinterest shared the search terms that are getting the most traction on its platform, and the findings fully back the budding food motif trend. “Farmers market decor” spiked by 382 percent according to internal global data from January to March 2025, which explains the cult appeal of tomatoes and other fresh gems tied to the seasonal harvest. On Etsy, food is also top of mind for home shoppers: Data comparing search volume from January through March 2024 to the same period in 2023 shows that there’s been a 1,454-percent year-over-year increase in interest for espresso martini candles on the online marketplace, plus a 39-percent increase for pasta prints. More recently, queries for sardine items have shot up on Etsy by over 75 percent from 2024 to 2025. Once again, all these metrics show that, when it comes to a unifying food theme for interior design that’s currently dominating the cultural zeitgeist, the safe answer is: There is none!

When in doubt, Forbes recommends implementing butter boards, grazing tables, caviar bump stations, and other gourmet styling choices during gatherings. Another ephemeral indulgence Forbes is a fan of? Ice. “We’re seeing really big brands go with logo-stamped ice cubes or sculptural ice towers, which then become effective branding moments. Since the era of early aughts finance-bro parties, ice decor has gotten much more sophisticated,” Forbes jokes.

This Cameron Forbes–designed tablescape — able to relay a moody, fall-like energy courtesy of the candlestick holder, floral arrangement, and dark-red grapes to match — demonstrates that food decor is a solid choice for seasons beyond summer. Courtesy Dani Case

More and more luxury labels are embracing food in their product marketing, further proof of how prevalent this design direction is and how, within the scope of the edible, the jury is still out on what exact foods to prioritize. Jacquemus, for its Galeries Lafayette pop-up in 2023, cheekily invited guests to attend via a package containing a slice of toast with the brand’s name stamped into the crisp bread. To promote its collaboration with Mel’s Drive-In, Skims posted photos of an all-American breakfast spread and desserts, marked by branded plates and napkins plus sumptuous textures like melting butter, height-happy whipped cream, and shiny maraschino cherries. Dior’s spring/summer 2026 runway show invite came in the form of a ceramic plate with three eggs on it. Rhode, for its part, found a path into customer wallets through their stomachs: engaging in sensory marketing by way of strategically executed shots of croissants, summer berries, and toasted marshmallows paired with bestselling products in the same shades (sending a subliminal message that they’re sweet, nonnegotiable treats as well).

“When it comes to a unifying food theme for interior design that’s currently dominating the cultural zeitgeist, the safe answer is: There is none!”

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Visual artist Laila Gohar, who gained global acclaim by using food as her medium, is also participating in this food decor revolution through her tableware company Gohar World. Perusing its site, you’ll quickly run into trompe l’oeils like stands with bean illustrations, gruyère candles it’s hard not to take a big bite out of, and other kitchen purchases that make surrealism more palatable.

For many people, though, fried chicken votives are an overreach. The best way into the whole trend is to go with something more demure and less literal, perhaps: like a cocktail tray rimmed with glossy olives or wall art that traps your food of choice behind glass. “It’s about using these food-inspired objects as focal points that bring charm without overwhelming the space,” Finder shares, proceeding to give examples of Anthropologie Home buys that can help you master just this kind of equilibrium.

“Our Cherry Piper Icon Cocktail Tray works beautifully as a pop of color on a neutral bar cart or coffee table. Its red cherries add just the right amount of whimsy [next to] more minimal glassware or vintage-inspired coupes,” says Finder. “The Fruta Peach Medium Stoneware Canister is both functional and artistic: perfect for styling on open shelving or a kitchen counter. Pair it with wooden utensils or a linen tea towel to create a soft, natural contrast that keeps the look grounded.”

Anthropologie’s Cherry Piper Icon Cocktail Tray, which will go especially well with a stiff, cherry-adorned drink. Courtesy Anthropologie

Can’t get enough of your beloved carbs? Finder recommends Anthropologie’s Crusty Bread Wall Art, which “brings a touch of European café culture into the home” and looks lovely when placed in a breakfast nook alongside warm brass accents.

Summing up her wisdom, Finder urges: “Pick one icon and really commit — like going all in on tomatoes. From there, it’s about blending those elements with natural textures like ceramics, rattan, and linen, as well as sticking to a cohesive color palette. That way, each piece tells a story without shouting.”

Ready to tell your own story by reaching into all five food groups to curate a home landscape fit for the summer, while nodding to all the culinary delights you treasure most? Here are 10 editor-approved home decor staples for the always-hungry epicure.

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Stacia Datskovska is a Senior Commerce Writer at WWD. Previously, she worked at ELLE DECOR as an assistant digital editor, covering all things luxury, culture, and lifestyle through a design lens. Her bylines over the past five years have appeared in USA Today, Baltimore Sun, Teen Vogue, Boston Globe, Food & Wine, and more. Prior to joining ELLE DECOR, Datskovska learned the ins and outs of e-commerce at Mashable, where she tested products, covered tentpole sales events, and curated gift guide roundups. She graduated from NYU with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and international relations. Datskovska regularly reports on interior trends; she has a larger-than-life appetite that’s only outweighed by her love of buzzy home finds.

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Design Experts Say Food Motifs Are Dominating Home Decor Trends for Summer 2025

Recent Articles by Stacia Datskovska

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