12 Sep Queenslander Interior Colour Schemes
If you don’t know where to start with your Queenslander interior colour scheme, read on! At Signature Painters, Queenslander painting is one of our specialties so we keep on top of the trends and new twists on the classics. Read more about 2025 Interior Colour Schemes here, and when you’re when you’re ready for a full repaint, request your free quote.
When it comes to Queenslander interior colour schemes, neutrals and whites remain the most popular choices. However, those with a cold grey base are now ‘out’ and warmer, more natural shades are ‘in’. Nature-based greens, earthy pastels and dark moody colours can also work beautifully in a Queenslander when skillfully used. Here are our five favourite Queenslander colour schemes.
Queenslander Interior Colour Scheme #1:
Warm Neutrals
As we seek to escape technology and make our homes calm and soothing havens, neutral interior colour schemes have moved from the cool greys to the more natural beiges, greiges and taupes.
The Dulux 2025 Still Colour palette, inspired by undyed textiles, natural stone, clay and ceramics, features some beautiful neutrals. Clay Pipe, a light pink-brown, can look stunning paired with rich rust velvets and earthy accessories, while the natural undertones of Hog Bristle Half make it a soft, versatile neutral for Queenslanders. For an enduring classic look, greiges with green undertones can be a great choice. Greiges are beautifully suited to a Queenslander’s character features and climate as they feel tranquil and calm, adding warmth without heat. Combining warm neutrals with soft white woodwork is a timeless and inviting Queenslander interior colour scheme.
Queenslander Interior Colour Scheme #2:
Whites & Hamptons
White is the perfect partner for a Queenslander’s sub-tropical architectural style and is unlikely to ever go out of style. However in recent years, we have seen cool whites, like Lexicon Quarter, usurped by more natural alternatives, like Snowy Mountains Half. The move towards warmer whites continues this year with creamy whites like Antique White USA featuring in Dulux’s 2025 Colour Forecast.
The Hamptons style that has become so popular in Brisbane has also had a refresh. Replacing the ‘crisp bright white against navy’ Hamptons look, is a new colour palette with more warmth, where timber tones intermingle with teal shades, creamy beiges, pops of warm gold, grey-blues and textured materials. The new Hamptons style creates a serene look that works beautifully as a Queenslander interior colour scheme.
Queenslander Interior Colour Scheme #3:
Playful Pastels
Uplifting pastel colours are the perfect antidote to life’s challenges, and they lend themselves well to interior colour schemes for Queenslanders. This year’s pastels are more greyed off, saturated and mid-toned compared to the light summery colours of previous years.
The 2025 Dulux Emerge Colour Palette features uplifting shades of muted pink, mauve, blue, coral and jade. These colours are joyful while also being soothing. They can be a great way to update a coastal colour scheme and create a fun, retro vibe paired with boho or eclectic furnishings.
Queenslander Interior Colour Scheme #4:
Nature-Inspired
Green has always been popular for Queenslander interior colour schemes. Gentle light greens, used in place of a more traditional neutral colour palette, can add interest to rooms while still maintaining a classic look. Grey-greens found in the Australian landscape pair beautifully with timber tones and spicy neutrals like paprika and soft terracotta.
The current nature-inspired colour trends also include deep, earthy tones of moss and olive. While not traditional in a Queenslander, these can be skillfully used to create a sophisticated colour palette that adds refined character.
Queenslander Interior Colour Scheme #5:
Rich & Dark
High-contrast black-and-white interior colour schemes are being left behind in favour of deep, dark indigo blues and burgundies like Dulux Pacific Spirit and Plum Sauce. These colours create a feeling of intimacy, and are the perfect backdrop for layered expressive individual interiors with decadent fabrics, vintage finds or treasures from around the globe such as rugs, mirrors and brass.
Dark Queenslander interior colour schemes can have a rich and sophisticated feel but they are a bold move. For many Queenslander homes, dark wall colours may be best used sparingly, for example to create a gorgeous powder room.
Painters that Specialise in Queenslanders Can Help
Queenslander interior colour schemes are as unique as the people who live in these character-filled homes. While colour trends are great for inspiration, it’s more important to choose a colour scheme you like that suits your house, its light and proportions, your personal style, furnishings and the mood you want to create.
Before making any decisions, make sure you get a professional colour consult and digital colour overlay, get colour swatches and test sample pots on different areas of your home’s interior. Signature Painters can help you with the colour selection process which is free with your full repaint.
The Signature team has years of experience with Queenslander painting and restoration. Prior to painting, we can also repair any damage to ensure your refreshed interior looks as good as new. If you’d like a fast accurate quote, contact Signature Painters today to book an appointment and start the journey towards your new Queenslander interior colour scheme.
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