8 Home Design Styles for 2026 | James Hardie Modern Homes Forecast
About this Event
What will Australian homes look like in the years ahead, and how will they make us feel?
Now in its third year, the James Hardie Modern Homes Forecast 2026 points to a more thoughtful, emotionally intelligent era of design, where how a home makes you feel matters as much as how it looks. Developed in partnership with global trend forecaster WGSN, the report draws on global design signals, local consumer research, and on-the-ground insight from Milan Design Week to map where residential design in Australia is heading.
This year's Forecast is built around four lifestyle themes shaping how we live: Creative Living, Evolved Living, Multigenerational Living, and Autonomous Living. These come to life through eight modern home styles: Modern Classical, Box Modern, Modern Farmhouse, Modern Heritage, Barn, Mid-Century Modern, Modern Coastal, and Japandi.
What you'll take away
- A clear view of the eight design styles shaping Australian homes in 2026 and beyond
- The four lifestyle themes driving how homes are being designed, used, and experienced
- An architect's perspective on connecting interior and exterior spaces for wellbeing
- Practical inspiration for bringing these directions into a new build or renovation
Your guest presenter
The session is presented by James Hardie, with guest presenter Justin Logan, architect and founder of OBI Office, and one of the expert contributors to the 2026 Forecast. Justin's residential architecture is recognised for creating connection, wellbeing, and a strong relationship between interior and exterior spaces.
Who this is for
Anyone planning a new build or renovation who wants to understand where Australian home design is heading before they commit to a direction. It's equally relevant for architects, designers, and builders looking for a data-backed view of emerging residential trends.
Free to attend. Seats are limited. After the session, walk straight onto The Build and Design Centre showroom floor to see, touch, and feel many of the materials and products discussed.
Where is it happening?
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