Reflecting on the year's end, Vogue editors present their standout home purchases from 2025, emphasizing comfort and personal style over transient trends. This compilation showcases a thoughtful mix of functional items and delightful accents, including a desk lamp for focused work and a whimsical frog-themed paperweight for organization.
Many editors focused on creating comfortable and inspiring personal spaces. Chloe Malle transformed her office with a Giacometti-inspired bookshelf, rust-colored Windsor chairs, a sisal rug, a unique jug-turned-lamp with a Robert Kime shade, and a Bonacina desk chair. Liam Hess enhanced his desk area with an Anglepoise mini lamp, a marble pencil pot, a John Derian frog paperweight, and a brass incense holder. He also upgraded his bath ritual with soft Autumn Sonata towels and luxurious oil body cleansers from 39BC. Libby Page embraced chocolate brown as her home's dominant hue, using it as a sophisticated backdrop for various accessories. Elly Leavitt's year included discovering a new favorite olive oil, refreshing her linen pillowcases, and making taper candles a staple for dinner parties. She also ventured into plant parenthood with kumquat and calamondin trees, appreciating the terracotta pots that house them. Cortne Bonilla prioritized comfort and practicality for her new family life, opting for a washable, versatile sofa, a stylish vase for her dining table, and an intriguing egg sculpture for her entryway. Kiana Murden, settling into her first one-bedroom apartment, invested in cooling eucalyptus sheets, a plush throw blanket, and stylish kitchen tools like Anissa Kermiche's shakers and West Elm's olive oil container, alongside a Dyson vacuum. Concetta Ciarlo, preparing to furnish a new apartment with a 'Hotel Chelsea' aesthetic, is focusing on pieces that bring joy, such as coasters, elegant liquor glasses, a unique dining table, and exceptionally soft bedding. She also seeks suggestions for a platform bed and sectional. Margaux Anbouba's passion for Bordallo Pinheiro's cabbage pottery, both vintage and new, adds a playful charm to her daily life, particularly her pink giant bowl and plates. Fred Sahai enhanced his living space with a teal Chantal kettle, a sleek olive oil dispenser from Holcomb Studio, Brooklinen's sateen sheets, and a Wooj Scoop lamp with a Philips Hue smart bulb for customizable ambiance.
These selections highlight a deeper appreciation for items that bring comfort, utility, and aesthetic pleasure to everyday living. The editors' choices reflect a mindful approach to creating environments that are both functional and personally enriching, reminding us that true style transcends trends and is rooted in thoughtful curation and personal resonance. It is a testament to the idea that our living spaces should be sanctuaries that reflect our individuality and support our well-being.
