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Top 5 Interior Design Trends We’re Obsessed With This Year (and How to Get the Look Without Going Broke)

Let’s be real, trends are fun, but you don’t need to gut your whole house every year just to keep up. We’re all about making smart, stylish choices that feel elevated and liveable.

Here are 5 trends we’re loving in 2025, plus how to actually do them without selling your left kidney.


Warm wood interior, living room
Warm wood interior, living room

1. Warm Woods Are Back


Think rich oaks, walnuts, and soft teak tones—organic, matte finishes that make a room feel grounded and human again. We’re done with cold, grey laminates that scream, “I just moved into a display home.”

How to get the look without blowing the budget:

  • Swap out one or two key pieces (like a sideboard or dining chairs) in warm timber.

  • Can’t commit? Add warmth with smaller touches: wooden trays, chopping boards, or frames.

  • Facebook Marketplace = goldmine. Look for vintage solid wood, then sand and oil. Done.



Mixed textures in our project "Mocha by Haus of Gray"
Mixed textures in our project "Mocha by Haus of Gray"

2. Mixed Textures > Matchy-Matchy Everything


We’re layering linen with boucle with raw timber with smooth concrete. The trick? Let your room feel like it was collected over time, not picked out in one sad online shopping spree.

Easy, budget-friendly swaps:

  • Add a chunky knit throw or a textured rug to shake up your flat surfaces.

  • Mix gloss ceramics with matte pottery on open shelves.

  • Don’t panic: nothing has to match. It just has to vibe.


McMullin Lucia Pendant
McMullin Lucia Pendant

3. Statement Lighting


Lighting is the unsung hero of every room. This year, we’re seeing sculptural pendants, floor lamps with curves, and vintage table lamps that look like they have a backstory.

Affordable fixes that work:

  • Update your bedside lamps. Seriously. That alone can lift a whole room.

  • Swap boring shades for something with shape or colour.

  • Hit up second-hand stores — retro lighting is having a full-blown comeback.


Audo Furniture
Audo Furniture

4. Earthy, Moody Neutrals Are In


No more sterile whites and sad greys. We’re loving muddy olives, terracottas, warm caramels, and deep, muted greens. These tones feel grounded and elevated without trying too hard.

Cheap and cheerful ways to dip in:

  • Paint a feature wall or the inside of a bookshelf.

  • Add tonal cushions, throws, or a new quilt cover.

  • Layer up with art and soft furnishings in the same family. (We love Kmart and H&M Home for this.)



TFM Digital office design by Haus of Gray
TFM Digital office design by Haus of Gray

5. Curves, Baby. Curves.


From arched mirrors to rounded sofas to oval coffee tables — curves are everywhere. They soften a space, make it feel inviting, and (bonus) they photograph real nice.

How to do it without buying a whole new lounge suite:

  • Switch out a rectangular mirror for an arched one.

  • Go for a curved lamp or a rounded occasional chair.

  • Even curved vases or soft round cushions will do the trick.



Final Word:

Trends come and go, but good design is all about mixing what’s current with what you love. Start small, layer slow, and don’t get sucked into perfection. You can have a home that feels curated, considered, and cool without maxing your credit card.

Want help pulling it together without losing your mind (or your money)?


Just click below and let’s get chatting.



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