Textures, Materials & Patterns

July 1, 2025

Department of Communities, Joondalup, Perth, WA Case Study

Background  The light-filled interiors of the Department of Communities in Joondalup embody design’s transformative potential to cultivate a profound connection with its geographical and cultural context. Designed by State28 Interiors, this compelling space supports the relocation and consolidation of the Department’s Child Protection, Family Services, and Housing staff, facilitating essential client services with care and…

June 23, 2025

Tiwu Kumangka Community Hub Blackwood, Adelaide Hills, SA

Background Tiwu Kumangka rises from the sun-drenched Adelaide Hills, blending organic shapes and grounded geometries in harmony with its landscape. This two-storey library and multi-purpose community hub located in Blackwood was brought to life by DesignInc Adelaide for the City of Mitcham to consolidate existing library and community facilities into a welcoming structure that encourages…

September 5, 2024

Made for Design: 2024 Global Trend Spotlight

What constitutes good design today? The answer, it seems, lies in adaptable multi-use interiors, Zen-like spaces, and design essentials that stand the test of time. At Interface, we’re made for design, and as a result, our designers keep close tabs on which looks resonate best in interiors. Over the course of 2024, we’ve noticed a…

January 22, 2024

2024 Colour Trend: Pantone’s Color of the Year, Peach Fuzz

At a time when many people are finding comfort by embracing the past for comfort, Pantone brings the nurturing warmth of nostalgia to the forefront of interior design with colour trend Peach Fuzz, the 2024 Color of the Year. Just as Interface celebrated its 50th anniversary by pairing vintage-inspired patterns with modern design thinking in…

December 13, 2023

The Past Revisited: Colour, Pattern and Material Across the Decades

As we celebrate our 50th year, it’s natural to look back at aspects of our journey that have helped Interface become what it is today. Colour, pattern, and material are all key design elements that have helped define interiors over the past five decades. Focusing on everything from fashion to homes and commercial spaces, let’s…

August 15, 2023

Office Designs: From the 1970s to Today

From the open-plan, factory-floor-esque office designs of the 1970s to the remote setups of 2020 and beyond, the places where we connect and work are always evolving. As we celebrate our 50th anniversary this year, we’re looking back on the impactful office designs of the last five decades and shining a light on modular flooring’s…

January 6, 2023

Setting the Tone: The Colours of 2023

There’s one event in a designer’s calendar that generates a great deal of anticipation and spurs excitement for the year ahead – Colour of the Year releases. And in a year where people have returned enthusiastically to commercial environments, designers have been bringing the outside in with projects inspired by the natural environment. The colours…

November 29, 2022

Orgatec 2022: Trends

Orgatec is the leading international trade fair for equipment and furnishing of offices and modern working. The fair takes place every two years in Cologne, Germany and is considered a driver of all operators throughout the industry for office and commercial equipment. International exhibitors show the latest trends and innovations in furnishing, lighting, flooring, acoustics,…

July 6, 2022

Dopamine Dressing at Saturday Indesign

Saturday Indesign is home to the best of Australia’s design scene. This year’s event in Sydney was a perfect opportunity for the city’s creative scene, including our Australian design team, to come together to enjoy a collection of workshops, installations and product launches in key design showroom locations across four design precincts.  We’ve brought together…