FOUR DESIGN MOODS DEFINING LUXURY INTERIORS IN 2025
From coastal minimalism to Modern Gatsby glamour, these are the seasonal design moods shaping how we live.
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A change of season brings more than a shift in weather. It transforms how we feel, live and move through our homes. And in 2025, that shift is showing up in our interiors.
According to Diana Altiparmakova, Head of Product and Marketing at Luxaflex Window Fashions, the emerging trend is intentional seasonality, which creates spaces that feel cosy and grounding in winter, then light, breezy, and open as the weather warms.
Research shows curtains remain the most popular window treatment, particularly in bedrooms and living areas, with nearly one-third of homeowners now opting for motorised or automated solutions. It’s a sign of design becoming more intelligent and atmospheric.
Here are four of the key design moods that are shaping the next chapter of Australian interiors.
1. Mocha Mousse
A rich, neutral tone inspired by Pantone’s 2025 Colour of the Year, Mocha Mousse is all about comfort and warmth. This palette pairs beautifully with antique whites, soft clays and arid desert tones, and invites layering — both in colour and texture.
“Rich, grounded tones bring warmth and nourishment for the mind, body and soul,” says Altiparmakova. Think soft throws, velvet headboards, natural fibres and curved furniture. Silhouette Shadings and sheer curtain layers are ideal companions, balancing visual weight with ethereal softness.
2. Luxe Farmhouse
Classic symmetry, layered neutrals, and a clean, considered palette, Luxe Farmhouse blends traditional charm with modern restraint. Think antique whites, muted greys and tonal linen, layered with deep tan or matte black accents.
“Sheer curtains work beautifully here,” says Altiparmakova. “They softly diffuse sunlight to brighten interiors while offering subtle privacy—perfect for both summer and winter living.” Pair soft fabrics with raw finishes for depth and dimension.
3. Modern Gatsby
Bold, elegant and full of texture, this look fuses vintage glamour with contemporary sharpness. Deep jewel tones, such as garnet red and mustard gold, play hero against rich fabrics and metallic touches.
“Modern Gatsby is about drama with discipline,” says Altiparmakova. The Vivid Curtain collection brings a textured, vintage elegance that works well in both classic and modern spaces.
4. Coastal Canvas
Forever timeless in Australian design, the coastal look is getting an upgrade. Think less beach shack, more curated calm. This theme centres around soft blues, muted greens and sandy neutrals, paired with natural materials and softly diffused light.
“Layering curtains and blinds is key,” says Altiparmakova. “Pairing sheer curtains with Duette Shades introduces softness, insulation and flexibility — essential for comfort across seasons.” Floor-to-ceiling treatments create height and elegance, while automation makes adjusting to light and temperature effortless.”
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The global architecture studio behind some of Sydney’s most recognisable towers unveils Civic Vision, its first Australian exhibition, celebrating more than five decades of design shaping cities worldwide.
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Foster + Partners has opened its first comprehensive exhibition in Australia, Civic Vision, showcasing more than five decades of the practice’s global architectural work.
Staged inside Parkline Place, the studio’s latest Sydney project developed by Investa on behalf of Oxford Properties Group and Mitsubishi Estate Asia, the exhibition highlights the firm’s contribution to civic architecture, urban environments and infrastructure.
Gerard Evenden, Head of Studio at Foster + Partners, said: “We are delighted to be putting on this first-of-its-kind exhibition in Sydney – a city we have been working in for more than 25 years. This is a fantastic opportunity to reflect on our holistic approach to civic architecture, which has underpinned our work since the 1960s, and continues to evolve to meet the challenges of today.”
Partner Muir Livingstone added: “It is a great privilege to showcase the practice’s work in Parkline Place – a project that we have been working on for the past six years – and the new home for our Sydney studio.
“Our projects in the city exemplify the civic and sustainable approach that the exhibition centres on. From our first Sydney project, Deutsche Bank Place, which features a four-storey public plaza at its base, to our work for Sydney Metro, which is transforming the way thousands of people travel across the city.”
The exhibition is organised around three themes – Community + Culture, Living + Working, and Planning + Mobility – and features Australian projects including Deutsche Bank Place, Salesforce Tower and Parkline Place, alongside international works such as the Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank Headquarters, the Reichstag German Parliament, and the soon-to-open Zayed National Museum in Abu Dhabi.
Since the 1960s, Foster + Partners has expanded its approach beyond technological innovation to encompass social and environmental design, producing masterplans for carbon-neutral cities and civic infrastructure that prioritise light, clarity and connection.
Civic Vision runs until 21 December on Level 2 of Parkline Place, 252 Pitt Street, Sydney. Entry is free and forms part of the Sydney Open festival program.
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