Australians are bringing more than just souvenirs back home, they’re bringing inspiration. According to search data and the first-hand experience of Beaumont Tiles, our travel favourites are no longer just making memories, they’re becoming blueprints for Australian living spaces.
Search data over the past year reveals:
- 135% rise in “Japanese living room design” searches on Pinterest
- More than 40% increase in Google searches for “Mediterranean home design”
- 80% jump in Pinterest searches for “European farmhouse”
- 40% increase in “French style homes” searches on Pinterest
- A notable spike in Pinterest searches relating to “Balinese interior styling” during the peak December and January travel period.
Beaumonts’ design specialist Christie Wood said the growth in design wanderlust was resulting growing demand for design choices that capture the essence of favourite travel destinations. “Aussies are blending global influences with our relaxed lifestyle – and it’s showing up in courtyards, bathrooms, and open-plan living areas across the country.
“Our love affair with Japan, for example, is extending well beyond the increasing number of Aussies travelling to the land of the rising sun, with a surge in homes being inspired by the country’s minimalistic and Zen philosophy that brings calm, balance and warmth to interiors.”
But Christie said Japanese “Wabi Sabi” was just one of the styles that was leading the charge in a fresh wave of globally inspired design choices.
“Other destinations increasingly influencing Australian home design include the rustic charm of the Mediterranean, the perfect combination of nature, tradition and texture of Balinese style, through to classical and opulent European design,” she said.
“We’re seeing an uptrend in standalone bathtubs paired with lighter toned stone designs in the bathroom, coupled with rattan-inspired décor and biophilic elements like trees and plants to add softness and brightness – emulating a Balinese style.
“We’re also seeing features such as archways, textural feature walls, and exposed beams – hallmarks of Mediterranean design – becoming increasingly popular as are the interior products that that reflect southern European design.
“That is why our exclusive Crossland Collection – inspired by the classical earthiness of two types of limestone and the iconic travertine from Italy – is proving so popular.”
Interior designer and ex Blockhead Kara Demmerich, fresh from Milan Design Week, said the global design scene is now more connected than ever before.
“Australians have always been avid travellers, but what’s changing is how we translate those global encounters. It’s not just inspiration – it’s integration. Homeowners are confidently creating spaces that feel deeply personal yet globally informed.”
Australians can tap into the trend by taking Beaumonts’ free interactive
What’s My Style? quiz to uncover which global looks match their lifestyle and renovation goals.
