Author: Rachel Knox

If you’re looking to build a new home on the Sunshine Coast, or even just refresh your existing space, it’s always helpful to stay up to date with the latest home design trends. Here at Dwyer Quality Homes, we’ve noticed a few key themes emerging in 2025, that are giving the classic coastal look a beautiful, modern twist. 

Sunshine Coast homes have long embraced a relaxed, beachy vibe, but lately, we’re seeing a beautiful evolution that brings warmth, texture and personality into the homes we’re building. Whether you’re a first-home builder, renovator or simply gathering ideas, here are the top home design trends we’re loving right now.

1. Timber and Stone Accents Elevate Coastal Styles

Another trend we’re seeing a lot of is bringing in natural stone and timber features to elevate a coastal home design and bring life and texture to the spaces. Whether its timber-cladded exterior walls or stone kitchen islands and vanities, these materials add a timeless, organic touch to any build. 

2. Soft Green and Blue Accents

Sage greens and soft blues are having a real moment. These shades are being used for kitchen cabinetry, feature walls and decor, adding a pop of colour that matches beautifully with the contemporary coastal aesthetic.

3. Brushed Brass Is Still a Favourite

If there’s one hardware trend that’s still going strong, it’s brushed brass finishes. From kitchen handles and bathroom taps to light fixtures, this finish adds just the right amount of elegance without overpowering the laid-back coastal style. It also pairs really well with soft white colour palettes and pops of colour. 

4. Matching Wall and Floor Tile Finishes

A clever and increasingly popular technique for creating a cohesive, spacious interior is using the same floor and wall tile throughout for bathrooms. It creates a seamless look that not only looks clean and modern, but it also helps smaller rooms appear larger.

5. Blending Coastal Whites with Warm Tones

For years, crisp coastal white tones have been the go-to for many home builds, but in 2025, we’re seeing a shift towards softening that palette with warmer tones.

Think soft beiges, creamy off-whites, sandy neutrals and muted earth tones. These colours still maintain that breezy, coastal feel but add a layer of comfort and depth to the home. 

Building Your Dream Coastal Home

If these design trends have sparked some ideas, we’d love to help bring them to life. 

At Dwyer Quality Homes, we’ve been building beautiful, high-quality homes on the Sunshine Coast for nearly 40 years. We know what works here, and whether you’re after that timeless coastal aesthetic or something a bit different, our team is here to guide you through every step of the process. 

Thinking about building? Get in touch today and lets talk about how we can turn these design ideas into a home that’s uniquely yours. .