Whether you’re styling your Melbourne home for sale or looking to buy a new home, the shift towards styles that reflect personality and character are the interior design trends set to catch everyone’s eye in 2026.
Colour
Crisp and fresh they may be, but vanilla tones are fading and colour is making a splash! Rich, vibrant, earthy tones are making a comeback – the bolder the better. Juicy shades of chocolate, burnt ochre and creamy caramel complement cool greens like sage and moss for a vibrant colour palette oozing organic warmth and emotional depth.
Style
Vintage, heritage, character and chaos… well, perhaps not chaos but living spaces are loaded with personality as the European-inspired vintage trend makes its way into Melbourne homes. Textured upholstery, coloured glass, wood paneling and vintage-inspired materials are adding character, personality and interest.
Sustainable Materials
The use of eco-friendly materials and sustainable products continue to feature in Melbourne’s interior designs and construction in 2026. Building and home styling with the environment in mind is a trend that is here to stay.
Space
While open plan still has its place in the modern home, this year will see a shift towards more intimate living spaces. Formal living and dining rooms, libraries, media rooms and studies, home theatres, gyms and retreats are welcomed, increasing emotional resilience through defined spaces.
So if you’ve never been a fan of Scandi-style vanilla tones, 2026 is the year you can embrace bold colour, depth and personality in your Melbourne property and still be on-trend!
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By Wendy Chamberlain
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