If you’re planning to build a new home and want to incorporate the latest design trends, then saddle up! We’ve tapped into the expertise of our leading suppliers to get the inside scoop on what’s hot in home design right now. Discover how to incorporate everything from colour flooding to energy-efficient glazing into your home to create a space you’ll love for years to come.
Design Trends - Texture, Grooves and Curves for Added Class
In homes with square rooms with straight lines, curves soften and create a more inviting atmosphere. Incorporate curves through furniture (think bedheads), fixtures (vanity mirrors, basins, bathtubs), and kitchen cabinetry. Curves enhance flow, add visual interest, and promote a more comfortable and welcoming feel.
Bathroom, kitchen, and laundry product supplier Seima says fluted fixtures (vertical grooves) are making a splash, adding texture and elegance to any space. Their Cleo range has a complete family of fluted products, which works beautifully in both modern and traditional home styles.
Adding texture is a wonderfully easy way to modernise a space. Many clients are choosing Hardie groove lining to create beautiful and stylish interior feature walls. Tiles are another simple way to add visual impact through textured options or ‘tile mixing’ different sizes, colours or finishes. And for another layer of texture, you can’t go wrong with a Bouclé chair or bedhead!
Bag Drop Zones to Reduce Clutter
In today’s busy world, organisation is key. That’s why drop zones are exploding in popularity.
This dedicated space, often positioned near an entry, keeps regularly used items neatly contained. Use it for school bags, hats, work boots, coats, keys, and dog leashes.
A well-organised drop zone reduces clutter, making it a must-have inclusion for modern homes. Customise yours to perfectly match your style and needs.
Colour Trends for 2025
Stylish and serene: silk matte white
Another hot design trend is silk matte white finishes for your basins, baths and toilets, which offer a serene, contemporary look. They are smooth to the touch, but best of all, they hide fingerprints (unlike glossy finishes) and are designed to resist wear and tear to ensure long-lasting beauty and performance.
Explore Seima’s style files for more of the latest bathroom, kitchen, and laundry trends.
Paint for personality
Paint can transform a space, giving it warmth and personality. However, choosing the right colour is more than aesthetics – it expresses who you are. Paint supplier Taubmans has curated colour palettes inspired by local and global colour trends for different areas of the home. Check out these gorgeous palettes to help create a modern yet personalised colour scheme for your home. View Taubmans’ 2025 Colour Trends
Cabinetry colour-flooding
Trend forecaster and polytec product developer Marylou Cafaro comments that colour flooding is another key trend for 2025, where a predominant colour is used consistently across architecture and joinery to create cohesive and striking interiors. polytec’s Boston Oak Collection, includes 12 timber colours based on Boston Oak, offering flexibility for those embracing this trend.
Bringing the Outdoors In
Home design is evolving to create spaces more connected to the world around us. Zenith stone benchtops by Stone Ambassador reflect this trend, bringing the raw beauty of natural stone indoors with superior durability and easy maintenance. Choose surfaces with marble-like veining or contemporary stone lines.
Australian-inspired timbers, like polytec’s Australian Native Woodmatt, are also gaining traction, showcasing warm tones and distinctive grains that capture the essence of “Australiana” style. Meanwhile, Hayley Ryan from Allegion (Gainsborough door hardware supplier) notes the growing trend of connecting homes to nature through reclaimed wood, organic textiles, and botanical patterns, complemented by finishes like Matte Black, Satin Chrome, or Satin Brass.
Sustainability at the Core
“In 2025, sustainability is no longer just a trend—it’s a necessity,” says Annalyse Vamvalis from Stone Ambassador. “Designers and consumers are prioritising eco-conscious materials that offer durability without compromising style.” She adds. One prime example is long-lasting, silica-free kitchen and bathroom benchtops, which contribute to a safer and more sustainable environment.
Energy-efficient window glazing
With new home energy ratings increasing to 7 stars in May 2025, energy-efficient glazing is key. While double-glazing is popular, more affordable options like Low-E glazing (which reflects heat and blocks sunlight) can also help achieve this rating. Choosing the right glazing depends on factors like home orientation, airflow, frame choices, and budget. Learn more about Low-E Glass versus Double Glazing from Jason Windows.
Read more about building a sustainable home in our recent blog, “Sustainable Living, the Modular Way“
Is it time to start designing your new home?
So, there you have it! A glimpse into the hottest new home design trends for 2025, straight from the experts! From the calming embrace of colour flooding and the natural beauty of Australian timbers, these trends offer plenty of inspiration to help new home builders design a stylish and functional new home. Remember, the key is to blend these trends to suit your unique style and lifestyle to create a space that works best for you and your family.
Ready to turn your dream home into a reality in country Western Australia? Don’t just follow the trends – make them your own. Contact the expert team at TR Homes today, and we’ll guide you through the process of designing a home you’ll love for years to come.
