5 Sustainable Interior Design Trends in Malaysia for 2025

By Ana Hasan  – June 26,2025

As environmental awareness grows, Malaysian homeowners and businesses are embracing eco-friendly interior design that combines style, functionality, and sustainability. Whether you're renovating a home, office, or commercial space, these 2025 trends will help you create a beautiful yet planet-conscious environment.

At 2 Gariss Design Studio, we integrate sustainable practices into every project - here are the top 5 trends leading Malaysia’s green design revolution.
  1. Biophilic Design: Bringing Nature Indoors

Why it’s trending? Malaysians are reconnecting with nature through biophilic design, which reduces stress and improves air quality.

How to incorporate it:

• Living green walls (vertical gardens) in living rooms or office lobbies.
• Natural materials like bamboo, rattan, and reclaimed wood for furniture.
• Large windows & skylights to maximize natural light and ventilation.

Example: The Vertical Garden at CTRM Bistro, designed by Vertical Green, was created to optimize space-saving greenery while improving air quality, reducing noise, and enhancing aesthetics. These innovative gardens help transform urban spaces by maximizing greenery and promoting a more sustainable, healthier environment.


                           
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2. Recycled & Upcycled Materials

Why it’s trending? Reducing waste while adding unique character to interiors.

How to incorporate it:

• Recycled wood for flooring, tables, or feature walls.
• Upcycled decor (e.g., glass bottle chandeliers, pallet furniture).
• Reclaimed bricks for industrial-style accents.

Example: Shan Mu Cafe PJ, Ara Damansara using repurposed wooden crates as shelving and wall panel.

                                      
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3. Energy-Efficient Smart Homes

Why it’s trending? Rising electricity costs and demand for automated, eco-friendly living.

How to incorporate it:

• LED lighting with motion sensors to reduce energy waste.
• Solar-powered water heaters & smart thermostats.
• Energy-rated appliances (look for 5-star energy efficiency labels).

Example: Solar-powered homes with Tesla Powerwall battery storage, rainwater harvesting systems and native landscaping, smart home automation (lighting, AC, blinds) via app control, thermal-insulated walls to reduce cooling costs.