7 DIY Trends Youll Be Seeing in Home Renovations in 2025 [Video]

Alcoves for everything

Punching up seemingly mundane home features is the name of the game for DIYers. So it makes sense that alcoves will be having a moment from the kitchen to the bedroom. According to Houzz’s 2025 trend report, range alcoves are on the rise, in which an oven is tucked into its own recessed corner.

Similarly, Gabriela Narvaez, general contractor and founder of Guild Properties, shares that requests for principal bedroom alcoves are increasing. “In the bedroom, you can create an inset in the wall for the bed and the nightstands,” she says. “The effect on the room is that you get a clean look with a cozy feel.”

Accent lighting anywhere

Adding more accent lighting to a room can get tricky, depending on your approach. “Even the boldest DIYers have been stymied by electrical work, particularly relocating or adding wiring for new fixtures,” says Madelaine Mayer, founder and design principal at …