Reviewing 2025’s Top Colour, Texture and Material Trends

Grounded, tactile, and beautifully layered — reviewing this year’s trends that lean into Organic Australian Living like never before.

In 2025, Australian interior design continues to embrace a grounded, nature-inspired aesthetic. This year, the focus is on layering warmth, sustainability, and tactile richness into every room. It's a year defined by Organic Australian Living, where earthy tones, natural textures, and authentic materials come together to create spaces that feel calm, connected, and enduring.

Whether you're an interior designer, renovator, or simply planning your dream home, these trends offer a future-forward path to timeless, beautifully liveable interiors. Let's explore the top colour, texture, and material trends for the year ahead.

Warm, Earthy & Deeply Layered

Colour Trends

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1. Desert-Inspired Earth Tones
   Rich hues like terracotta, burnt sienna, ochre, and clay are dominating walls, cabinetry, and upholstery. These colours bring warmth and a sense of calm, nodding to Australia’s desert landscape and natural clay earth.

2. Olive, Sage & Eucalyptus Greens
   Muted, tonal variations of green remain a staple. These organic greens work beautifully in kitchens, accent walls, and cabinetry, offering a grounded connection to nature.

3. Deep Blues & Ink Tones
   Sophisticated shades like midnight blue, navy, and indigo are being used to create drama in kitchens, bedrooms, and powder rooms. When paired with stone and brass, these deep blues create a stunning visual contrast.

4. Soft Neutrals & Putty Whites
   Move over stark white — creamy tones like vanilla, bone, mushroom, and greige are the new base colours. These soft hues allow other textures and materials to shine.

Tactile, Layered, & Honest

Texture Trends

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1. Limewash & Textured Paint Finishes
   Walls are no longer flat. Limewash, micro cement, and Roman clay finishes are being used to add subtle depth and a lived-in softness, especially in bedrooms and living areas.

2. Timber with Grain & Character
   Natural timber is getting rawer and richer. Expect to see white oak, walnut, and recycled hardwoods left exposed to showcase their grain, knots, and variation. These timber elements are perfect for flooring, cabinetry, and ceiling features.

3. Soft Bouclé, Wool & Linen Upholstery
   In 2025, furniture is all about comfort. Curved sofas and armchairs are upholstered in textured fabrics like bouclé and linen blends to create cozy, cocooning spaces.

Organic Meets Elevated

Material Trends

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1. Veined Natural Stone
   Bold veining in marble, travertine, and quartzite is a key feature, especially in kitchens, bathrooms, fireplaces, and even furniture pieces. Think statement splashbacks, integrated sinks, and fluted stone islands.

2. Recycled & Eco-Conscious Finishes
   Sustainability continues to be a driving force. Recycled tiles, reclaimed timber, and FSC-certified materials are front and centre. Designers are also opting for terrazzo made from offcuts and other surfaces created with minimal environmental impact.

3. Handmade & Organic Tiles
   Handmade tiles are making a strong comeback. These tiles are perfectly imperfect, with variations in tone and glaze, adding an artisan touch to spaces like bathrooms, splashbacks, and fireplace surrounds.

4. Mixed Metals & Aged Finishes
   Rather than sticking to one finish, 2025 is all about layered metals. Brushed nickel, aged brass, and matte black are mixed to create depth and personality in hardware and lighting.

Final Thoughts: A New Era of Australian Interiors

2025’s design trends reflect a deeper shift toward connection — with the land, with craft, and with simplicity. This year, we are moving away from perfectly polished spaces and leaning into authentic, lived-in interiors that resonate with the Australian environment.

At its core, this is what Organic Australian Living is all about: timeless spaces that are warm, layered, and designed to support the way we truly live. By embracing natural tones, sustainable materials, and comfortable textures, these trends are not just about aesthetics but about creating spaces that nurture the body and mind.

At Lifestyle Design Co., we integrate these principles into every space we create. Whether you're renovating a coastal home, building your dream rural property, or restyling a city apartment, we’re here to help you design a space that reflects your lifestyle, embraces sustainability, and celebrates the beauty of nature.

Have you been daring enough to include any of these trends in your home? Let us know in the comments below!