Stark, cold minimalism is out in 2026, instead replaced by texture and warmth.
This year’s Perth home design trends are all about curvy shapes, mixed natural elements, smart design, and earthy statement colours.
Vintage elements are also making a comeback, with ‘60s nostalgia at play.
According to New Choice Homes sales and marketing manager Brett Weinbrecht, consumers are keen to embrace more organic forms, and the home builder’s designs are well suited to the style-savvy buyer.
Established in 2009, New Choice Homes builds single-storey homes, dual-key designs, duplexes, and multi units in Perth.
With more than 50 home designs to choose from, there are loads of options for different budgets, lot sizes, and lifestyle goals.
Let’s take a closer look at the design trends reshaping homes in Perth this year.
New Choice Homes offers a range of styles perfect for 2026's design-conscious buyers.
Curves, light and soft lines in family homes
In 2026, curves are replacing rigid, hard-edged forms.
“With most traditional builds, you’ve got square angles in terms of the wall layouts and placements within the home,” explains Mr Weinbrecht.
“The introduction of curves is more of an upscale design feature leading you to different areas of the home.
“For example, you might walk into a home and instead of seeing a blank straight wall, you see a curved wall which is leading you around that space and flowing you on.”
Curved design elements often extend beyond a single space to create cohesion throughout the home, from curved island benches to rounded bathroom vanities and recessed ceilings.
The Willow display home by New Choice Homes, for example, features a curved entry and feature wall that guides guests into the main living areas, complemented by soft curves throughout.
Mr Weinbrecht says curvy designs create a flowing, seamless layout and a sense of calm within the property, as well as a visual accent.
“Everyone has walls in their homes – if you make one curved, it’s like you’re adding a feature and you’re getting dual use out of something,” he says.
“It’s being used as a wall dividing a space, and it’s also now being used as a feature within your home.”
Curves turn bare walls into flowing, architectural elements for a more intentionally designed home.
Mixed natural materials and bold stone moments
Sustainability is paramount in 2026, and mixed natural elements are a key feature in home design.
Think natural stone benchtops, stone cladding, timber panelling and layered, tactile materials that create depth, warmth and interest within a space.
“Using natural elements within a home gives off that feel of calm and tranquillity and really brings a lot of the outside into the home,” says Mr Weinbrecht.
“With our displays, we’ll pick a particular interior design style and then bring those natural colours and tones in with that style.
“Urban style would have more concrete finishes throughout. Coastal style has more timber cladding throughout. We use those to help describe the sense and feel of the home.”
The Cove by New Choice Homes features bold veined stone in the kitchen and modern overhead cabinetry, as well as weatherboard cladding and gable finial, lux open-style dressers with feature cabinetry, and wrap-around cabinetry from the kitchen into scullery.
Pairing statement-making stone with softer wood tones can make spaces like the kitchen feel more inviting.
Smart designs and flexibility
Given the housing affordability crisis, many home buyers are opting for smaller land lots in order to get into the market at a more affordable price point.
With that comes compromise, hence the growing need for smart designs and layouts that fit into a tighter footprint.
Mr Weinbrecht says in 2026, designs that maximise useable space and create functionality within the home are crucial.
As a case in point, The Montage design includes a kitchen café nook and hidden pantry, a dedicated kids’ wing with its own activity zone, and a flexible multi-purpose room that can evolve as the household’s needs change.
There’s also generous built-in storage throughout – a must in 2026.
“We’re seeing a lot of designs putting IT nooks in the living rooms,” says Mr Weinbrecht.
“If you’re working on small blocks and there’s not enough room to fit a dedicated study, you can do smart design by introducing a study nook, which might be within range of your kitchen or your living room.”
Multi-functional spaces and study nooks mean a home is more practical and flexible for a family as it grows.
Colour, personality and desert-calm style
Warm, earthy colour palettes are bang on trend in 2026.
Terracotta, browns and clay are featuring predominately in designs, as homeowners lean towards warmer, more welcoming tones.
New Choice Homes’ Solara display home features a Palm Springs-inspired aesthetic, with soft desert tones, light-filled spaces and a retro vibe that still feels timeless.
“The ‘60s is having a bit of a comeback,” says Mr Weinbrecht.
“People were wanting to see more variety on colours and tones.”
Retro finishes, including bright pops of colour, add personality and character to any home.
New Choice Homes works with clients who are looking to build on a block they own, as well as offering house and land packages.
The first step is to meet with a sales consultant and to get a needs analysis to see whether one of their standard models meets the brief. Otherwise, they can create your design from scratch.
From there, the team guides you through the entire building journey, from pre-construction to completion. In-house finance is also available.
“The best thing about building a home is that it’s brand new and you can have it your way,” says Mr Weinbrecht.
“It’s a fun and exciting experience.”
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