From richly grained timbers to burnished metals, the material palette for interiors is evolving—becoming warmer, more textural, and deeply sensory. In residential and commercial spaces across Australia, materials are doing more than just finishing a room—defining how it feels to live, work, and unwind.
To explore this shift, we have partnered with forecasting agency MC&Co Trend to produce an exclusive Materials Forecast for 2025/26.
This mini report combines over 30 years of design intelligence and industry expertise, offering a forward-looking view of the interior material trends and colour palettes to influence Australian spaces in the coming year. Developed using MC&Co Trend’s deep research methodology and enhanced by 100% AI-generated imagery, it presents a clear and commercially relevant view of where interiors are heading.
The report covers all primary hard and soft surface materials, from benchtops and cabinetry to textiles and wall treatments. Below are just a few highlights that hint at what’s inside:
- Polished metal in a new light
- The rise of rich timber
- Matte terrazzo and earthy stone
- Tactile upholstery
- Natural woven walls
These are just a few material movements captured in the report. Together, they reveal a more significant macro trend of considered warmth—where authenticity, tactility, and timeless hues shape both aesthetic and emotional choices. The full forecast also outlines the key colour trends in Australia for 2025, showing how tone, texture, and materiality are becoming more interconnected than ever.
Whether you’re an interior designer, architect, product developer or stylist, this report is a must-have tool for navigating the next chapter in material and surface innovation.
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