Quick Summary
Interior design keeps changing, but not every change is about wall colours or furniture. The surfaces used inside a home play an important role in how a space looks and feels. This is where Surface Matters 05 brings an interesting collection of ideas for designers, architects and homeowners looking for something different.
The new catalogue explores how materials, textures, patterns and finishes can be used in today’s interiors. Instead of looking at surfaces as just a finishing material, the focus is more on how they can become part of the overall design.
What is Surface Matters 05?
Surface Matters 05 is a catalogue started by Dorby which is focused on the changing world of decorative surfaces and interior materials. It brings together different ideas around colours, textures, patterns and finishes that can be used across residential and commercial spaces.
Dorby’s range of laminates and interior surface solutions gives designers and homeowners different ways to bring these ideas into everyday spaces. Instead of using the same finish throughout a home, a textured or decorative laminate can be used in selected areas to add more character.
Decorative Surfaces Are No Longer Just Background
Earlier, surfaces were often selected after the furniture was decided. Today, the approach is changing. A decorative surface can become the starting point of a room. A textured panel behind a TV unit, a bold laminate on kitchen cabinets or an interesting finish on a wardrobe can change the appearance.
This is one of the reasons decorative surfaces have become an important part of modern interiors. They can add character without requiring other changes.
A New Approach to Surface Design
One change in new surface designs is the move away from making everything look matching. Homeowners are now experimenting with combinations. A wood-inspired surface may be paired with a plain finish. A textured panel can be used with simple furniture.
This makes the interior feel more personal instead of looking like everything was selected from the same set.
Textures Are Getting More Attention
Colour is usually one of the first things people notice, but texture can also make a difference. Fluted, matte, smooth, textured and natural-looking surfaces can create different moods even when the colour remains similar. For instance, a soft wood texture feels warm, while a deeper textured finish can give a wall more visual depth.
The latest interior surface trends show people are paying more attention to how a material looks and how it feels.
Where Can These Surface Ideas Be Used?
The ideas explored in Surface Matters 05 can work across different areas of an interior.
- Living Rooms: TV units, accent walls, and storage furniture
- Bedrooms: Wardrobes, headboard and side table
- Kitchens: Cabinet shutters and storage units
- Work areas: Desk, cabinets and wall surfaces
- Commercial spaces: Reception area and feature walls
The idea is not to use every new trend in one room. Sometimes one selected surface is enough to make a space look different.
Why is Surface Matter Worth Exploring
The point of showing the surface catalogue is not only about new materials, but it also helps people think differently about interiors. Instead of thinking, “Which colour should I use?” people will start thinking about textures, finishes, patterns and how surfaces work.
This is perhaps the biggest change happening in interior surface design. Surfaces are becoming part of the interior design planning from the beginning rather than being treated as a final step.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is Surface Matters 05?
Surface Matters 05 is a curated design catalogue that explores decorative surfaces, finishes, textures, patterns and ideas for modern interior applications.
2. Can new surface design work in small homes?
Yes. A small home does not need different finishes. One textured wall, wardrobe finish or furniture surface can add enough visual interest without making the room feel crowded.
