2025 Sofa Makeover: Trending Textures and Colours for Chaise Lounges

Australians are refreshing living rooms with pieces that feel good to touch and easy on the eye. The chaise lounge continues to hold its ground because it suits relaxed, indoor–outdoor lifestyles and small-space apartments alike. If you’re weighing up fabric options or wondering which colour palette will stay the distance, this guide should help you make a choice.

The colour mood: warm, grounded, and calming

Recent trends these days point to a softer, more cocooning spectrum this year.

• Pantone’s 2025 selection, Mocha Mousse (PANTONE 17-1230), is a warm brown that reads like cacao and coffee, pairing easily with soft blues, greens, and pinks. It’s a versatile neutral that adds depth without shouting, and it sits neatly with timber tones common in Australian homes.

• Sherwin-Williams takes a broader view with a nine-hue “Colour Capsule” for 2025: think earthy browns (Grounded, Clove), beach-washed beige (Sunbleached), yellow-green (Chartreuse), and a gentle mauve. This mix supports both quiet schemes and bolder accents, which is handy when you want a chaise to anchor the room while cushions or rugs do the colour lifting.

• Closer to home, the Dulux Colour Forecast 2025 steers toward subdued palettes that signal comfort and security. Expect wine-tinged reds, grounded greens, and softened neutrals to keep showing up in upholstery and accessories across Australian interiors. If you’re repainting at the same time as re-upholstering, this is a safe, future-friendly direction.

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The texture story: tactile fabrics rule the room

Texture now does much of the visual work once expected of bright colour.

• Bouclé remains popular for its inviting looped surface. Look for recycled blends or stain-resistant bouclé if you have pets or kids.

• Linen is equally strong, prized for breathability and a relaxed, natural hand.

• Velvet is back in circulation, lending richness on accent pieces or the entire chaise if you want a touch of luxe without glare.

• Upholstery specialists also report a rise in “natural-look” textures: linen-style weaves with slubs, dry cotton blends, and tactile surfaces that feel earthy rather than glossy. These fabrics add dimension to simple silhouettes and hold up well across loose covers and relaxed profiles.

• Performance textiles continue to gain fans. Blends that balance softness with abrasion resistance, easy cleaning, and fade control are now common. For households that actually use the chaise daily, this shift means fewer worries about spills and sun.

When shopping, ask for Martindale ratings, stain-repellent finishes, or solution-dyed yarns so expectations match real-world use.

Shapes and profiles:

Designers still back generous curves and softened edges on seating, which naturally suit loungy reclining. These forms invite layered textures and take colour beautifully, especially when paired with matte walls and woven rugs. For small spaces, low-slung profiles maintain a spacious feel while giving the same stretch-out comfort that made the chaise a favourite.

Modularity remains practical. If you host often, a double chaise lounge configuration offers equal-end lounging and balances rooms where the TV wall competes with a view. For apartments and terraces, compact l shape lounges keep circulation clear while still offering a long seat for reading or napping.

Practical tips for buying or re-upholstering

• Feel the fabric, not just the look: Rub the samples. Bouclé should feel soft and springy, linen blends shouldn’t feel scratchy, and velvet shouldn’t mark too easily when you brush it. These are normal checks when choosing upholstery fabrics.

• Ask about care and fading: If your chaise sits near a sunny window, look for fabrics that are fade-resistant (often called “solution-dyed” or “performance” fabrics). They hold colour better and many are stain-resistant without feeling plastic. Also ask about “lightfastness,” which is a fabric’s resistance to fading.

• Match paint and fabric early. Choose paint chips and fabric swatches at the same time so the undertones work together across the room. It saves rework later and keeps the palette consistent.

• Watch the proportions. A chaise lounge sofa with rounded corners looks lighter in a big room than a very boxy shape. Slim arms and legs that lift the sofa off the floor help small rooms feel more open because you can see more floor space.

Also Read: Here’s How to Transform Your Living Room with a Chaise Lounge

What’s trending in Australia

Australian brands continue to champion tactility, with bouclé, linen, and velvet all singled out as go-to textures for 2025. That aligns with what we’re seeing across showrooms nationwide. If you’re comparing lounges Australia wide, check whether the fabric range includes both natural looks and performance lines so you can tailor to your household.

Customisation is also on the rise. Lead with size, arm style, and cushion fill before locking fabric, so the piece suits your space and your back. If you’re seeking custom made lounges in Sydney, ask for frame timber species, springing method, and cushion cores, then match a texture, which can be a structured linen-look for coastal homes, soft chenille for renters wanting easy care, or performance bouclé for high-traffic family rooms.

Bottom Line

A chaise is a lifestyle choice as much as a seat. Get the texture right, keep the colours grounded, and it will earn its spot as the most used place in the house. For readers weighing up configurations, a compact corner unit or l shape lounges set-up will maximise floor area, while households that sprawl on movie night may prefer the symmetry of a double chaise lounge.

Whether you’re upgrading a single piece or planning a whole living-room refresh, these trends give you a clear brief to work from and plenty of room to make it your own.