Here are some of the latest finish trends for TV unit designs in 2025, especially relevant for Indian homes:
1. Mixed Textures & Contrasts
Combining matte and glossy finishes is trending. Using a matte-wood panel paired with glossy cabinets or glass accents adds visual depth. Urbanwood Blogs
Mixing rough or tactile surfaces (like ribbed wood) with smooth surfaces is also in vogue. Decorilla+1
2. Natural Wood Tones & Warm Finishes
Rich tones such as walnut, teak, and honey oak are making a comeback. They bring warmth and comfort to modern interiors. Vaastvik Design Group+2Urbanwood Blogs+2
The “honey oak” stain, reminiscent of the 1990s, is especially resurging as a warm mid-tone wood finish. House Beautiful+1
3. High-Gloss & Lacquer Finishes
High-gloss laminates and lacquer surfaces remain popular for those wanting a sleek, modern look. Urbanwood Blogs+2Livspace India+2
They are often used on cabinet doors or drawer faces, paired with muted backgrounds or wood panels. Urbanwood Blogs
4. 3D & Textured Panels
Grooved panels, ribbed finishes, fluted textures, and layered 3D surfaces are rising in popularity. They add subtle drama without being overly bold. Livspace India+2Urbanwood Blogs+2
These textures also help break monotony on flat surfaces. Decorilla
5. Stone, Marble & Stone-Look Finishes
Marble or stone cladding (or stone-look laminates) are used as accent backdrops behind the TV or for side panels. Livspace India+2tinttoneandshade.com+2
Bold marble veining is becoming bolder—strong contrasts, sharper patterns—used as statement surfaces. Better Homes & Gardens
6. Minimal & Monochrome Palettes
Neutral tones—whites, greys, taupes—continue to dominate. They form soft, non-distracting backdrops for living rooms. Livspace India+2tinttoneandshade.com+2
Two-tone combinations (e.g., white + wood, off-white + charcoal) soften the look while retaining contrast. Livspace India+1
7. Subtle Metallic & Accent Insets
Rather than full metallic surfaces, small metallic insets (brass, bronze, matte gold) are used as accent lines or trim. Urbanwood Blogs
These accents are used sparingly to avoid overpowering the overall finish.
8. Biophilic & Organic Finishes
Designers are leaning toward finishes that connect indoors to nature: warm woods, stone, texture. This is part of the 2025 trend toward tactile, nature-inspired interiors. Decorilla+2The Spruce+2