Perth Homes Doing 2026 Trends Right

Forget the mood boards and interior magazines –  some of the best examples of 2026’s biggest design trends are sitting right here on our own patch, in listings we’ve walked through this year. Here’s where we’ve spotted them.

Warm, earthy palettes over stark white

The all-white kitchen is having a moment of retirement. This year it’s neutral, earthy tones doing the heavy lifting, paired with warm wood accents. We saw this warmth in Duncraig recently with the kitchen trading the usual white-on-white for warm timber cabinetry paired with textured tiles and it completely changed how the whole home felt.

Modern heritage details

Think classic mouldings and timber joinery, but paired with clean, current finishes. It’s less “heritage renovation” and more heritage details doing quiet, elevated work in an otherwise modern space. This Saunders Street property in North Beach has a great example of this — original hardwood floors, ornate cornices combined with modern stone benchtops and cabinetry.

Wood tones making a comeback

Sculptural timber pieces, tactile finishes, natural grain on show rather than painted over. Again the Saunders Street property leaned into this, retaining original floorboards and it’s exactly the kind of warmth buyers are responding to at inspections right now. With this property under contract within a week.

Curves are having a moment

Sharp edges and hard lines are softening across the board — arched doorways, rounded furniture and curved cabinetry are showing up everywhere, creating a gentler, more welcoming flow in designs. It’s part of a broader shift toward organic, natural shapes over the rigid, boxy look that’s dominated for years.

Worth noting though — designers are cautioning against arches for arches’ sake. Used with intention (framing a kitchen opening, softening one key doorway) it reads as elevated; scattered through every room without any real architectural reason, it can tip into gimmicky fast.

Kitchens taking the spotlight

There’s a reason kitchen’s are known as the heart of the home – with buyers walking in and often heading straight for the kitchen first, so it’s worth knowing what’s landing well. Splash backs are leading the charge — handmade, Zellige-style tiles in warm, muted tones are replacing the flat glass panel, and we’re seeing more colour and pattern used with intention rather than played safe.

Multigenerational-friendly layouts

More buyers are after flexible spaces that can flex from home office to guest room to retreat as life changes. We’re seeing more of this ask locally, especially in family-heavy pockets.

Thinking about how your home stacks up against what buyers are looking for in 2026? Book a free appraisal via the contact form below to find out more.