The 'broken plan' and celestial colours: The 6 home trends you'll see everywhere in 2025.

If we’ve learnt anything in recent years, it’s that homes are not just spaces to live in, but our personal havens that reflect our unique style and foster our well-being. 

As we gear up for 2025, interior design trends are evolving at an ~unprecedented~ pace, driven by our growing desire for happiness, sustainability and self-expression — in large parts influenced by social media, technology and our ever-shifting priorities.

In 2025, interior experts indicate that we can expect to see an influx of personal expression that harmonises with innovative technology. Sounds fancy.

This next era will be defined by three key themes: a deep connection with artisanal crafts, the seamless integration of technology, and the creation of spaces that complement our evolving lifestyles at home. 

Whether you're a seasoned design enthusiast or just beginning your home reno or redecorating journey, here are 6 growing trends we're predicting we'll be seeing a lot more of in 2025.

The 'broken plan' layout.

This thoughtful design trick is a dream come true for anyone longing for an extra room or a way to elegantly define their space.

Merging the spaciousness of open layouts with clever, subtle partitions to create distinct zones for various activities. This approach augments functionality and comfort by incorporating partial walls, curtains, intentional furniture placements, and varying blinds and shutters. The outcome is a home that feels both expansive and meticulously organised, offering a harmonious blend of openness and structure. As well as creating interest and homeliness in the space.

To fully embrace this trend, consider sectioning with curtains or segmenting areas by playing with natural light. ABC Blinds, the largest window coverings company based in WA, are a great place to start with a stylish range of modern curtains and unique blinds for any budget.

Fresh window treatments are the perfect way to reintroduce a contemporary feel to your space, and if you're really ready to shake things up, ABC Blinds' designer collection has a variety of premium options ready to take your space to the next level.

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Custom furniture comes to the fore.

Flatpacks are out... there I said it. Instead, the trends are turning toward artisanal, hand-crafted products to provide richness and warmth to the space.

Custom furniture is the future, and while this preference is not entirely new, investing in unique, bespoke pieces has become significantly more accessible.

Whether it be coffee, clothes or simply shopping at farmer's markets instead of grocery stores. It’s clear that custom-made, smaller-batch options are on everyone's radar right now.

Technology can be partly credited for the rising demand for unique, one-of-a-kind pieces. Social media gives us plenty of behind-the-scenes insight to watch the entire process of creation, observing their investment come to life. As a result, there's plenty of us turning to items that hold personal meaning and significance.

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‘Future dusk’ is the accent colour of choice.

In 2024, we saw the rise of the warm rose, burnt orange and peachy hues, but 2025 is set to take a sci-fi turn.

Drum roll… ‘Future dusk’ has been coined the colour to keep an eye on.

This alternative take on navy is characterised by its deep, moody and captivating tone that falls somewhere between blue and purple. This colour is said to evoke a sense of mystery and escapism, reflecting themes of transition — whether it's the shift from darkness to light or from dusk to dawn — making it ideal for periods of significant change.

According to the WGSM, its otherworldly qualities resonate with the influence of the new space age, lending ‘Future dusk’ a celestial charm. 

The WGSM also notes that synthetic creativity will be driving design trends, blurring the boundaries between reality and fantasy. 

How do you actually integrate this colour into your space? Look to classic styles and investment pieces that add a touch of opulence with metallic finishes.

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The rise of transitional spaces.

Innovation is at the heart of this trend, underscoring the need to think strategically about how our spaces can do it all.

Whether you're in a compact apartment or a spacious home, multi-functional elements are key to maximising available opportunities. 

"Creating an office kitchen that feels like home is an expansion of human-centric, modern workplace design. It’s no longer acceptable for an office kitchen to have the bare essentials," writes Carly Krost for the Australian Design Review.

Designing transitional spaces that offer functionality without compromising on aesthetics is essential. This can be achieved by integrating intelligent lighting systems, seamless wiring, and compact, unobtrusive appliances. 

Interested in getting more out of your space? Krost also has a great catalogue detailing their innovative designs.

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The butler’s pantry is making a comeback.

If you’re sick of modernising your home, fret not… the butler’s pantry is back in a big way.

Historically a secondary, often discreet space adjacent to the main kitchen, this nook was traditionally used by butlers for food preparation and serving.

Evolving to serve more modern needs, the butler’s pantry offers ample storage for kitchen essentials while also offering character back into the home.

Increasing in popularity over the past few years, integrating amenities back into the home is nothing new. However, look out for the butler’s pantry in 2025, as this addition to the home adds both practical and aesthetic value, blending functionality with luxury.

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Intentional art is in.

With the rise of custom furniture, being intentional about your space has never been more desirable — especially when it comes to curating your decor.

Selecting pieces that come with a purpose and hold significance to you is worth its weight in gold. 

This means moving beyond mere aesthetics to curate with personal meaning and intentionality. 

With an emphasis on thoughtful selection and placement of art pieces that resonate deeply with you, there can be no right or wrong to this trend. But if you’re at a loss at where to start, cast your net wide to consider everything from paintings to ceramics by a variety of Aussie artists. 

Another great way to dip your toes in is to head to your local gallery or local artist on Instagram where you’re guaranteed to find something unique, with the added bonus of supporting the next generation of emerging artists.

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