Luxury Home Trends in Los Angeles: What’s Hot in 2025?

If you're shopping for luxury homes in Los Angeles this year—or just love keeping up with the market—2025 is already proving to be a standout year for bold design, smart upgrades, and next-level amenities. As a local real estate expert who lives and breathes LA luxury, I’m here to walk you through what’s trending, what’s selling, and what today’s buyers are really looking for.

New Construction That Feels Custom

Forget cookie-cutter. New luxury developments across LA are prioritizing individuality. Builders are working with top-tier architects and interior designers to create homes that feel like one-of-a-kind estates, even in larger developments. Think warm modern architecture, hidden wellness rooms, rooftop lounges with fire features, and fully integrated smart systems.

Design Is Getting Softer (But Still Luxe)

2025 design trends are pulling away from the stark minimalism of recent years. High-end buyers are favoring organic textures, natural stone, and softer color palettes—think taupe limestone, curved walls, and statement lighting. Spa-inspired bathrooms and chef-grade kitchens remain must-haves, but now they’re layered with character and warmth.

Standout Features Buyers Want

Buyers are drawn to features that make a home feel like a private resort: cold plunge pools, infrared saunas, fully-equipped outdoor kitchens, and wellness studios are topping wish lists. For entertainers, seamless indoor-outdoor flow, wine rooms, and screening lounges are still big winners.

The Market Drivers in 2025

We’re seeing high demand from both international buyers and young tech entrepreneurs relocating from other states. With limited inventory and high desirability in neighborhoods like Brentwood, Beverly Hills, and the Palisades (yes, the Palisades!), well-priced, well-presented homes are still moving quickly.

What About Pacific Palisades After the Fires?

It’s a fair question—and one I get from buyers all the time. Yes, the Palisades was hit hard by the January fires, with over 6,000 structures impacted. But surprisingly, it hasn’t fallen off the radar for luxury buyers. In fact, prices in the area have climbed, and demand for lots—especially view lots or those in walkable areas near the village—is still strong.

That said, buyers are more cautious and thoughtful. Rebuilt homes with updated fire-resilient materials and smart home integration are especially desirable. There’s also a noticeable interest in custom new builds, as many are seeing this as a chance to create something personal in a prime Westside location.

If you're curious about how the Palisades is bouncing back or want to understand what to look for in a post-fire rebuild, I’m happy to help. There’s still incredible long-term value here if you know where to look.