Window Covering & Interior Design Trends for 2025: What's Shaping Australian Homes This Year?
Windows are more than just architectural features - they're central to how light, space and mood are experienced. In 2025, the window covering industry continues to evolve in response to broader interior design trends, technological innovation, and sustainability goals. Whether you’re an interior designer, architect or a discerning homeowner, knowing what’s shaping the market is essential to specifying products that balance style with performance. From custom-made, Australian-made blinds and curtains to integrated smart technologies and bold materials, here are the key trends influencing Australian interiors in 2025.
1. Tailored Expression: Personalised, Custom-Made Window Treatments
Customisation is leading the way in 2025. As Neale Whitaker notes, “interiors will be more expressive, less trend-driven and more about personal storytelling.”¹ From made-to-measure blockout roller blinds to sheer curtains tailored to a room’s purpose, Australians are investing in custom-made window coverings that reflect individual style.
With an extensive range of Australian-made blinds, shutters and curtains, Sun Solutions is seeing increased demand for colour-matching, bespoke fabric selections, and mixed-use combinations like dual roller blinds paired with sheer curtains for layering and light control.
Whether it's a tailored Roman blind in a master suite or a designer curtain in a commercial space, personalised design choices are now expected rather than optional.
2. Sustainable Design: Conscious Choices in Material and Manufacturing
Eco-conscious interiors remain a key driver across Australia’s design industry. According to the Window Furnishings Australia 2024 market report, consumers are prioritising "fabrics with sustainability certifications such as Oeko-Tex® and Greenguard"² - ensuring that their window coverings are free from harmful chemicals and kinder to the environment.
Incorporating eco-friendly choices doesn’t mean sacrificing luxury or performance. All of the curtains and blinds available through Sun Solutions are manufactured in Australia using low-emission processes, recyclable materials, and durable components designed to stand the test of time.
Blainey North, one of Australia’s most respected designers, recently commented: "Sustainability should be integrated with aesthetic decisions - not tacked on."³ At Sun Solutions, this philosophy drives the sourcing of fabrics from ethical suppliers and the offering of custom blinds and awnings that deliver energy efficiency alongside high design.
3. Natural Textures & Soft Neutrals: The 'Warm Modern' Look
2025 interiors are continuing their embrace of tactile materials, soft organic palettes and a connection to nature. According to The Local Project, warm neutrals, mineral tones, and raw textures are taking precedence over cooler greys and sterile minimalism.⁴
This trend is echoed in window furnishings - with linen-look curtains, faux timber venetian blinds, and natural-toned shutters delivering both softness and structure. Cellular (honeycomb) blinds, such as the Duette® range offered by Sun Solutions, are increasingly specified for their subtle elegance and insulating performance.
These textures pair seamlessly with the ongoing popularity of biophilic design - creating rooms that feel grounded, welcoming and calm. Fiona Lynch notes: "Design in 2025 is less about polish and more about authenticity and layered warmth."⁵
4. Smart Homes: Automation and Energy-Efficient Control
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Smart window coverings are now a mainstream design feature rather than a high-end novelty. From motorised roller blinds and external awnings to app-controlled curtain systems, home automation in 2025 is all about enhancing liveability.
With Perth’s intense sun and rising energy costs, automated blinds can improve thermal comfort, reduce glare and cut cooling bills. A 2023 Energy.gov report found that “smart coverings can reduce solar heat gain by up to 77%”⁶ - a statistic particularly relevant to Australian homes and commercial buildings.
Sun Solutions integrates motorisation into a wide range of its products, using premium systems like Somfy® and Hunter Douglas Powerview®. This allows for seamless control of light and temperature throughout the day, with options to integrate into broader smart home ecosystems.
5. Layered Solutions for Light, Privacy & Acoustics
Layered blinds and curtains - the ultimate design statement
Multi-functional window treatments are gaining popularity in 2025, especially in open-plan homes and mixed-use developments. Combining soft curtains with blockout blinds, or pairing sheer curtains with external awnings, gives flexibility throughout the day.
Acoustics are also becoming more important in interior design - not just in commercial environments, but in homes with hard surfaces and larger glass spans. Acoustic curtains, as offered by Sun Solutions, are increasingly specified in media rooms, offices, and apartments where sound absorption matters.
Greg Natale comments: "It’s no longer about the one perfect piece - it’s about layers that create a lived-in, luxurious feel."⁷ Whether layering textures or light filtration, the right combination of window treatments adds depth, comfort and control.
Conclusion: Designing for the Australian Climate & Lifestyle
In 2025, the Australian window furnishings market is defined by flexibility, authenticity, and innovation. The demand for custom-made, Australian-made blinds, shutters, curtains and awnings is matched by an expectation of quality, style and performance.
With over 20 years of experience delivering window treatments across Perth and Western Australia, Sun Solutions continues to work closely with interior designers, architects and homeowners to achieve functional beauty — with solutions that are tailored, sustainable, and designed to last.
Looking to update your blinds, curtains or shutters in 2025? Discover how Sun Solutions can help you stay ahead of the trends — with beautiful, functional, custom-made window coverings tailored for Australian spaces. Contact us today!
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Sources
Neale Whitaker via The Interiors Addict, Jan 2025.
Window Furnishings Australia, Market Report 2024.
Blainey North, interview in Belle Magazine, Sept 2024.
The Local Project, “Design Trends 2025”, Dec 2024.
Fiona Lynch, Est Living, Nov 2024.
Energy.gov, “Energy Efficient Window Attachments”, 2023.
Greg Natale, Real Living Australia, Mar 2025.