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7NEWS
6 days ago
- Lifestyle
- 7NEWS
The three interiors trends you'll be seeing in homes across Australia this year
When it comes to homewares, for a long time in Australia it's been all about classic neutrals, white and a light, bright, coastal feel. But those with a penchant for something with a little more personality will love the fact that Australia's largest online furniture and homewares retailer Temple & Webster is seeing a shift towards something a little more colourful and bold. In the store's very first 'trend report', Temple & Webster have found three major design movements set to transform Aussie homes: Mix and Max, Past Forward and Sumptuous Sanctuaries. The report, informed by millions of customer interactions and shopping behaviours, identifies a significant shift towards bold self-expression, nostalgic comfort and wellness-focused living spaces. 'We're seeing Australians become more confident in their design choices, moving away from safe matchy-matchy interiors and towards spaces that truly reflect their personality,' Director of Insights and Trends Lucy Sutherland tells Best Picks. 'At the same time, there's a strong desire for homes that actively support well-being and provide respite from our fast-paced world.' Below, Best Picks reveals the three trends set to dominate Aussie homes, and the top buys to invest in for each. Mix and Max The first trend set to dominate spaces has been dubbed Mix and Max. Taking inspiration from high fashion's maximalist approach, the Mix and Max trend embraces bold colour clashes, unexpected pattern collaborations and sculptural furniture pieces. Think wavy furniture (increased by 29 per cent), boucle beds (increased by 286 per cent) and patterned accessories (increased by 23 per cent). As a lover of cosy cottage style, I am a big fan of mix and max as a concept. My recent investment, the Braden Coffee Table (currently $699), is the perfect epitome of the style, thanks to its patterned top, mosaic finish and gold base. But there is plenty of inspiration on Temple & Webster, like the Paloma Boucle Bed (from $599) or the stunning Darvin Striped Armchair (currently $309.99). One of the store's most popular Mix and Max buys of the moment is the Lilly Lamp (currently $89.99), which has a beautiful glossy base and natural raffia shade. Another top seller is the wavy Milos Mirror (currently $299.99), which makes the perfect modern infusion to any space. Past Forward The second trend set to dominate has been dubbed 'Past Forward', and this reimagines 70s and 80s aesthetics throguh a contemporary lens. In this vein, merlot-coloured furniture sales have increased by 32 per cent, while searches for walnut timber pieces have risen by 95 per cent and in particular walnut coffee tables (115 per cent). Top sellers in this capacity include the Torsby Desk ($349.99) and the Marilyn Merlot Coffee Table ($599). Others are also loving the Orlena Framed Velvet Cushions ($39.99), which are available in a series of colours including olive green, cinnamon, neutral and blue. The Bahamas Bar Cart ($299.99) is also a perfect nod to the past that shoppers are rushing to snap up. Sumptuous Sanctuaries Wellness has been growing and growing in recent times, and it shows no signs of abating any time soon. With this in mind, the Sumptuous Sanctuaries homewares trend is all about creating luxury restorative spaces through natural materials, curved shapes and coloured palettes. Research uncovered by Temple and Webster uncovered that some 57 per cent of Aussies feel the need to create a reflective space at home. Swivel armchairs, for instance, have increased in searches by 185 per cent, while marble and travertine product sales have increased by 25 per cent. Highlights on the Temple & Webster website right now include the store's Viola sconces ($139.99), the on-sale Lennox side table ($179.99) and the Klein Dining Chairs ($249.99). 'These trends reflect broader cultural shifts,' Lucy Sutherland concludes. 'Mix and max reflects our growing confidence in personal expression, Past Forward taps into our need for emotional comfort during uncertain times and Sumptuous Sanctuaries responds to the wellness movement and our understanding that our environment directly impacts our mental health.'
Hypebeast
04-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
Afew Store 攜手 KEEN 推出「Past Forward」UNEEK WK 全新聯名鞋款
Afew Store攜手KEEN推出全新限量版運動鞋「Past Forward」UNEEK WK，這次合作將東方冥想練習與當代科技創新結合，鼓勵穿戴者在行走時擁抱更緩慢、更有意識的節奏。 KEEN 於 20 多年前在俄勒岡州成立，始終將「多功能」鞋履視為優先，圍繞目的導向的設計和耐用性打造產品。在當今快節奏的世界中，為緩行騰出時間變得越來越少見。然而，隨著實用功能與時尚的持續交織，KEEN 此次與德國 Afew Store 合作設計了一款運動鞋，旨在頌揚將行走視為正念的運動，希望鼓勵一種有意識且從容的心態。 這款鞋型基於 KEEN 原創的雙繩設計，並採用 技術，從鞋頭到鞋跟提供無縫曲線，促進向前運動。美學方面，設計以平靜、極簡的配色、堅固的橡膠擋泥板和諸如訂製流蘇、羅紋鞋帶等細膩細節完成，這些都是對行走冥想練習的巧妙致敬。透過這款運動鞋，兩個品牌邀請穿戴者「重新發現行走是一種有意識的儀式，以臨在的心態移動，並珍視旅程本身。」 「Past Forward」UNEEK WK 將於 8 月 2 日透過 KEEN 和 Afew Store 獨家發售，有興趣的讀者不妨多加留意。
The Hindu
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Past Forward at India Habitat Centre Delhi celebrates art as a reminder of its timelessness
'We live in the age of AI where time is racing rapidly and art is the only constant thing, says Vishal Goyal, art curator and promoter. He has put together Past Forward, an exhibition that reminds viewers while time is moving faster than ever and changing the social environment, memories are kept alive through art. Vishal has curated 50 original artworks by five emerging contemporary Indian artists. Each piece in the collection of paintings, illustrations and, wearable art demonstrates the timelessness of art A limited-edition Pashmina stole at the show titled The Power of Paranthas is stealing the limelight. Created by retired bureaucrat T K Manoj Kumar, the wearable stole is converted into a tangible canvas of history with hand-drawn elements that define Old Delhi's Paranthe Wali Gali. 'It is a symbol of cultural memory and my love letter to Purani Dilli where every wall has a story and the aroma of the place tells its own history,' says Manoj. The exhibits rooted in innovative story telling and emotions, encourages viewers to construct dialogues between the past and the present. Presented by Dali by Comdez, Past Forward is an attempt to preserve heritage and human connection. The other artists include Hans Ram Yadav, Dilawar Khan, Pawan Sahu and Aditya who offer a layered interpretation of belonging and transformation through their creative pieces. At Open Palm Court Gallery, India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Colony; Till July 14; 9am to 10pm
7NEWS
10-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- 7NEWS
These are the three major trends dominating Australian interiors right now
Three major trends are dominating Australian interiors, according to a new trend report released by Temple & Webster. This is the first trend report undertaken by the online furniture retailer and involved analysing millions of customer interactions and shopping behaviours. Through the analysis, the retailer found several key themes emerging including, "bold self-expression, nostalgic comfort and wellness-focused living spaces". "We're seeing Australians become more confident in their design choices, moving away from safe, matchy-matchy interiors and toward spaces that truly reflect their personality," said Temple & Webster's director of insights & trends, Lucy Sutherland. "At the same time, there's a strong desire for homes that actively support wellbeing and provide respite from our fast-paced world." The retailer broke these themes down into three key interior trends that it believes will "transform" Australian homes: Mix & Max, Past Forward and Sumptuous Sanctuaries. Sutherland said these core trends "reflect broader cultural shifts" Australians may be experiencing. "Mix & Max represents our growing confidence in personal expression, Past Forward taps into our need for emotional comfort during uncertain times, and Sumptuous Sanctuaries responds to the wellness movement and our understanding that our environment directly impacts our mental health," she said. The key three trends explained Mix & Max Temple & Webster believes Mix & Max to be an interior design response to high fashion's maximalism trend. It is defined as a trend that embraces "bold colour clashes, unexpected pattern combinations, and sculptural furniture pieces". The report states that this trend is for the "unapologetic individualist; the one who wants their home to tell a story, spark a feeling, or make a statement." If you're keen to introduce this trend into your home, the report states that "Pattern is key". "Think checkerboard with florals, surrealist squiggles, wavy stripes, and oversized prints that make you look twice." Try layering different textures, opting for sculptural shapes, and choose furniture that feels more like art. Customer data provided evidence of this growing trend with a 29 percent increase of wavy furniture sales, sales of stripey and checkered products were up by 23 percent, and searches for boucle beds at 286 percent. Past Forward The Past Forward trend plays on nostalgia and retro styles by reimagining the 1970s and 80s within a contemporary lens. Deep saturated tones, fringing, stripes and coloured glass are some of the key attributes of this trend. The report also mentions interior design features such as sunken lounges, dining nooks and statement shapes throughout the home. This trend was informed by a spike in customers purchasing items with colours and materials associated with the 70s and 80s. Merlot-coloured furniture sales were said to have increased by 32 percent, and searches for walnut timber pieces rose by 95 percent. Sumptuous Sanctuaries It's no surprise that a trend involving wellness emerged in the report. Wellness features are becoming increasingly popular in Australian homes, so much so that Ray White's 2025 Luxury Report found that homes with wellness features commanded 10 to 25 per cent higher premiums than comparable properties without them. Temple & Webster Sumptuous Sanctuariestrend is centred around creating "luxury restorative spaces through natural materials, curved shapes, and calming colour palettes." To get the look, the retailer suggests a palette of warm neutrals and earthy hues, tactile finishes like ribbing and weaves, richly veined stone, curved timbers, and plush oversized seating. Research uncovered that 57 percent of customers felt the need to create a "reflective space" at home. Searches for "swivel armchairs" increased by 185 percent, and product sales of grounding materials such as marble and travertine products increased by 25 percent.
Canberra Times
10-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- Canberra Times
These are the three major trends dominating Australian interiors right now
Three major trends are dominating Australian interiors, according to a new trend report released by Temple & Webster. This is the first trend report undertaken by the online furniture retailer and involved analysing millions of customer interactions and shopping behaviours. A new report released by Temple & Webster confirmed the three major trends. Pic: Temple & Webster. Through the analysis, the retailer found several key themes emerging including, "bold self-expression, nostalgic comfort and wellness-focused living spaces". "We're seeing Australians become more confident in their design choices, moving away from safe, matchy-matchy interiors and toward spaces that truly reflect their personality," said Temple & Webster's director of insights & trends, Lucy Sutherland. "At the same time, there's a strong desire for homes that actively support wellbeing and provide respite from our fast-paced world." One trend involved reimagining the 1970s and 80s within a contemporary lens. Pic: Temple & Webster. The retailer broke these themes down into three key interior trends that it believes will "transform" Australian homes: Mix & Max, Past Forward and Sumptuous Sanctuaries. Sutherland said these core trends "reflect broader cultural shifts" Australians may be experiencing. "Mix & Max represents our growing confidence in personal expression, Past Forward taps into our need for emotional comfort during uncertain times, and Sumptuous Sanctuaries responds to the wellness movement and our understanding that our environment directly impacts our mental health," she said. The key three trends explained Mix & Max Mix & Max is an interior design response to high fashion's maximalism trend. Pic: Temple & Webster. Temple & Webster believes Mix & Max to be an interior design response to high fashion's maximalism trend. It is defined as a trend that embraces "bold colour clashes, unexpected pattern combinations, and sculptural furniture pieces". The report states that this trend is for the "unapologetic individualist; the one who wants their home to tell a story, spark a feeling, or make a statement." If you're keen to introduce this trend into your home, the report states that "Pattern is key". The report states that "Pattern is key" to this trend. Pic: Temple & Webster. "Think checkerboard with florals, surrealist squiggles, wavy stripes, and oversized prints that make you look twice." Try layering different textures, opting for sculptural shapes, and choose furniture that feels more like art. Customer data provided evidence of this growing trend with a 29 percent increase of wavy furniture sales, sales of stripey and checkered products were up by 23 percent, and searches for boucle beds at 286 percent. Past Forward The Past Forward trend plays on nostalgia and retro styles. Pic: Temple & Webster. The Past Forward trend plays on nostalgia and retro styles by reimagining the 1970s and 80s within a contemporary lens. Deep saturated tones, fringing, stripes and coloured glass are some of the key attributes of this trend. The report also mentions interior design features such as sunken lounges, dining nooks and statement shapes throughout the home. This trend was informed by a spike in customers purchasing items with colours and materials associated with the 70s and 80s. Merlot-coloured furniture sales were said to have increased by 32 percent, and searches for walnut timber pieces rose by 95 percent. Sumptuous Sanctuaries Wellness emerged as a major trend in the report. Pic: Temple & Webster. It's no surprise that a trend involving wellness emerged in the report. Wellness features are becoming increasingly popular in Australian homes, so much so that Ray White's 2025 Luxury Report found that homes with wellness features commanded 10 to 25 per cent higher premiums than comparable properties without them. Temple & Webster Sumptuous Sanctuariestrend is centred around creating "luxury restorative spaces through natural materials, curved shapes, and calming colour palettes." To get the look, the retailer suggests a palette of warm neutrals and earthy hues, tactile finishes like ribbing and weaves, richly veined stone, curved timbers, and plush oversized seating. Research uncovered that 57 percent of customers felt the need to create a "reflective space" at home. Searches for "swivel armchairs" increased by 185 percent, and product sales of grounding materials such as marble and travertine products increased by 25 percent. VIEW: Affordable Suburbs Matched to Your Budget
