The six furnishing trends we'll see everywhere this year
Ikea Australia has taken a deep dive into the future to reveal what they see as the top six design and furnishing trends for Aussie homes in 2025.
The new trends, revealed in the company's first-ever home furnishings trend report, will see us moving towards efficient, connected and adaptable living spaces.
Read on to see all of the new home furnishing products that'll be dominating the market...
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Flexibility
Ikea has predicted the 'return of the room', saying consumers are turning away from open-plan living plans in favour of 'broken plans'.
There has been an increase in demand for furniture that shapeshifts, allowing pieces to be a space saver and a functional piece.
The brand has created modular sofas and fold-out chairs, offering 'double function' storage furniture...
The SLAKT Pouffe works as a seat and a floor mat, which is great for kids.
The BRANNBOLL Gaming lounge chair doubles as a seat and a couch.
'Proactively smart' homes
Smart technology homewares are becoming far more discreet and stylish, with Ikea offering integrated and proactive design solutions.
It marks a move away from screen-based interactions towards more natural and seamless controls provides calm technology.
These integrated technology solutions blend into the home environment…
Ikea sells air purifiers, Wi-Fi speaker lamps and smart sensors to detect water leaks, doors or windows left open, motion and even air quality.
Some of Ikea's products include the SYMFONISK speaker lamp with Wi-Fi and the VINDRIKTNING, an air quality sensor.
Reflective interiors
Reflective interiors are fantastic for opening up a space.
Ikea predicts a rising trend of using glass and mirrors in unexpected places.
The popular interior option creates the illusion of extra room while making the area feel more bright.
Ikea's mirrored panels for kitchen splashbacks and small mirrored art for bedroom walls are great options...
Ikea sells the BLODLONN Mirror and 5 PAX–AULI Wardrobe with sliding doors for those attempting to achieve the look.
Softened space
Ikea expects to see an increase in fluid forms that mirror nature's natural flow and organic movement.
The furniture brand says consumers are moving away from angular furniture and sharp edges.
Rounded footstools, coffee tables and cabinets can bring a comfortable and lived-in feel to homes.
To soften your space, consider the SANDARED Pouffe and VEBO Armchair.
Tactile minimalist
Minimalism is here to stay!
However, there is a new twist coming to the angular and smooth characteristics of minimalist furniture.
2025 will see the rise of tactile minimalism, mixing textures that add depth to a space.
Ikea says combined textures offer a layered and more calming impact on a room.
