Furniture trends in South Africa are shifting. In 2025, people want furniture that fits their lives. They want comfort, function, and style—without clutter. Here’s what to expect and how to bring it into your home.
1. Natural Materials and Finishes
More South Africans are leaning toward nature-inspired design. Wood grains, stone textures, and rattan finishes are now common in modern homes. These materials are simple but still add detail.
Natural materials help soften urban spaces. They also reflect a wider move toward mindful, slower living—something many people are after in 2025.
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2. Neutral Colour Palettes
Bold colours are taking a back seat. Earthy tones and natural shades are now popular. Beige, taupe, and off-white are especially common in Cape Town and Johannesburg interiors.
These tones make rooms feel lighter. They’re also easy to match with other pieces, which helps with long-term use.
3. Modular and Space-Saving Furniture
Not every home has space for large furniture. Smaller layouts need items that work harder. Stackable, lightweight, or multi-use furniture is key.
This is especially true in Johannesburg apartments and Cape Town flats, where space costs more.
4. Boucle and Textured Upholstery
Flat, smooth finishes are out. Soft, touchable fabrics like boucle and distressed velvet are now in many South African homes. These fabrics bring depth to neutral rooms.
You don’t need a lot of texture. Just one chair or ottoman with boucle adds enough contrast to change how a room feels.
5. Sustainable and Local Pieces
Buyers are asking more questions: Where is this made? What’s it made of? South Africans now want furniture that’s made locally and built to last.
This trend is also about supporting local jobs and using materials in a smarter way. Fast furniture is falling out of favour.
6. Warm Earthy Tones
These colours bring a grounded feel to homes. Think rust, brown, olive, and mustard. They work well with wood furniture and soft lighting.
This trend fits well in both city homes and country spaces, and it’s showing up in upholstery, walls, and accessories.
Hometri sells furniture online only. We don’t have a store or showroom. Each piece is made to order in our Johannesburg workshop. That means less waste, better quality, and more attention to each item.
We focus on creating pieces that last—and that fit real spaces.