These are the three major trends dominating Australian interiors right now

Three major trends are dominating Australian interiors, according to a new trend report released by Temple & Webster.

This is the first trend report undertaken by the online furniture retailer and involved analysing millions of customer interactions and shopping behaviours.

Through the analysis, the retailer found several key themes emerging including, "bold self-expression, nostalgic comfort and wellness-focused living spaces".

"We're seeing Australians become more confident in their design choices, moving away from safe, matchy-matchy interiors and toward spaces that truly reflect their personality," said Temple & Webster's director of insights & trends, Lucy Sutherland.

"At the same time, there's a strong desire for homes that actively support wellbeing and provide respite from our fast-paced world."

The retailer broke these themes down into three key interior trends that it believes will "transform" Australian homes: Mix & Max, Past Forward and Sumptuous Sanctuaries.

Sutherland said these core trends "reflect broader cultural shifts" Australians may be experiencing.

"Mix & Max represents our growing confidence in personal expression, Past Forward taps into our need for emotional comfort during uncertain times, and Sumptuous Sanctuaries responds to the wellness movement and our understanding that our environment directly impacts our mental health," she said.

The key three trends explained

Mix & Max

Temple & Webster believes Mix & Max to be an interior design response to high fashion's maximalism trend. It is defined as a trend that embraces "bold colour clashes, unexpected pattern combinations, and sculptural furniture pieces".

The report states that this trend is for the "unapologetic individualist; the one who wants their home to tell a story, spark a feeling, or make a statement."

If you're keen to introduce this trend into your home, the report states that "Pattern is key".

"Think checkerboard with florals, surrealist squiggles, wavy stripes, and oversized prints that make you look twice."

Try layering different textures, opting for sculptural shapes, and choose furniture that feels more like art.

Customer data provided evidence of this growing trend with a 29 percent increase of wavy furniture sales, sales of stripey and checkered products were up by 23 percent, and searches for boucle beds at 286 percent.

Past Forward

The Past Forward trend plays on nostalgia and retro styles by reimagining the 1970s and 80s within a contemporary lens.

Deep saturated tones, fringing, stripes and coloured glass are some of the key attributes of this trend. The report also mentions interior design features such as sunken lounges, dining nooks and statement shapes throughout the home.

This trend was informed by a spike in customers purchasing items with colours and materials associated with the 70s and 80s. Merlot-coloured furniture sales were said to have increased by 32 percent, and searches for walnut timber pieces rose by 95 percent.

Sumptuous Sanctuaries

It's no surprise that a trend involving wellness emerged in the report. Wellness features are becoming increasingly popular in Australian homes, so much so that Ray White's 2025 Luxury Report found that homes with wellness features commanded 10 to 25 per cent higher premiums than comparable properties without them.

Temple & Webster Sumptuous Sanctuariestrend is centred around creating "luxury restorative spaces through natural materials, curved shapes, and calming colour palettes."

To get the look, the retailer suggests a palette of warm neutrals and earthy hues, tactile finishes like ribbing and weaves, richly veined stone, curved timbers, and plush oversized seating.

Research uncovered that 57 percent of customers felt the need to create a "reflective space" at home. Searches for "swivel armchairs" increased by 185 percent, and product sales of grounding materials such as marble and travertine products increased by 25 percent.

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