Is corduroy making a comeback? Here’s why I am breaking up with bouclé for this 70s fabric designers are loving right now

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.’