Seasonal style: Year-round design moods for Australian homes

A change of season often brings about a shift in mood, and with this comes a need to refresh our interiors. With a few thoughtful design choices, you can completely refresh the mood of a home, creating a cosy and warm environment in the winter months, then switching to a lighter, breezier aesthetic during summer.

When refreshing a room, window treatments are a popular consideration and can elevate a style while serving both practical and aesthetic purposes.

“No longer a one-off design choice, the right window furnishings should be able to adapt seamlessly across the seasons, providing the right amount of warmth and comfort in the winter months alongside light and airiness throughout summer,” Luxaflex Window Fashions head of product and marketing, Diana Altiparmakova, says.

New insights show that curtains were the most popular window covering bought by 50% of customers, with the bedroom being the main focus for a design refresh, followed closely by the living room. The research further demonstrates that Australians are embracing window coverings that don’t just look beautiful but work smarter, with nearly one third of customers over the last 18 months opting for motorised and automated options.

“These numbers aren’t surprising, increasingly Australian homeowners are looking for window treatments that do more than just look good,” Diana says.

 “Being able to warm up a space on chilly mornings or filter the harsh afternoon sun automatically makes homelife easier year-round. Integrated solutions such as Luxaflex PowerView Automation give homeowners the ultimate control.”

Whether you’re looking to add a cosy touch this winter or simply freshen up your space, the Luxaflex team identifies four key design moods that are shaping our homes throughout 2025/2026.

Mocha Mousse

Warm grounding tones, brought to life through Pantone’s 2025 Colour of the Year. This rich and versatile neutral serves as both a striking standalone colour and a sophisticated foundation, perfect for layering with warm arid tones, soft clays and antique whites. Updating soft furnishings is a great way to bring this theme to life. In a bedroom, think bedspreads, pillows, rugs and bedheads in soft, warm tones. Layering different textures will also help to add depth and visual interest.

Beyond its aesthetic appeal, Mocha Mousse contributes to spaces that nurture personal comfort and wellness.

“Rich and grounded tones bring warmth and nourishment for the mind, body and soul,” Diana says.

“Homeowners are looking to create comfortable and adaptable environments while being more creative with the use of texture, shape and colour.”

With furnishings in organic shapes taking centre stage, soft flowing window dressings in more neutral tones are the perfect companion. Luxaflex Silhouette Shadings offer the ultimate light control, enabling homeowners to harness and beautifully diffuse natural light to their preference while Luxaflex Sheer Curtains can add a layer of extra softness and an ethereal feel, while gently creating a sense of privacy.

Luxe Farmhouse

Symmetry, texture and classic patterns permeate this theme showcased through a colour palette of antique white and muted grey. These colours can be enhanced through bold blacks or deep tan and softened using linen textiles and tonal layering.

“Make a statement by contrasting dark, raw furniture with fresh, white Luxaflex Sheer curtains to enliven your interiors,” Diana says.

 “Sheer curtains feature a soft, lightweight woven fabric that elegantly diffuses sunlight to naturally brighten up a room while also retaining some daytime privacy. A perfect option for both winter and summer, and for rooms that don’t require complete blackout.”

Modern Gatsby

Classic and contemporary styles merge through this theme, combining vintage elements and jewel tones to make a dramatic statement. This sophisticated aesthetic honours heritage while fully embracing modern living with a striking and contrasting colour palette.

“Switching the colour scheme of a room to deep jewel tones such as rich saturated reds and contrasting moody mustard is an easy way to inject warmth, while textures and fabrics can also enhance a luxurious feel,” Diana says.

“The Vivid Curtain collection traverses both a classic and modern interior landscape, creating textural depth and dimension with a slight vintage grounded feel.”

Coastal Canvas

Coastal themes are ever present in Australian households, no matter what the season. At the heart of the Coastal Canvas interior is a fresh, airy colour palette dominated by whites, soft blues and greens, and sandy neutrals that mirror the natural seaside environment.

Natural touches help to highlight ‘Coastal Canvas’, which is further refreshed through softly diffused light, while layering is an increasingly popular way to create year-round elegance and comfort. Clever layering of blinds and curtains is gaining in popularity as a way to introduce both a stylish softness and functionality to a space, providing privacy, insulation and varying light options.

“Pair Luxaflex Sheer wave curtains with Luxaflex Duette Shades to add visual interest in addition to diffusing or completely blocking out light, while floor-to-ceiling curtains add the illusion of height, as well as softness to the material palette,” Diana says.