Guided by the Building a Better Future For All™ purpose, James Hardie’s future-focused research translates global design signals into eight inspiring modern home styles—reflecting how Australians live, build and renovate today. This year, a robust, multi-layered research process was initiated to ensure these insights are not only forward-looking but also anchored in tangible market shifts and global design movements.

“The Forecast is underpinned by the theme of Creative Expression — a guiding principle shaped by the insights gathered through this expanded research process.

Be inspired by 8 popular, enduring and emerging modern home styles reimagined for 2026, each refined to reflect the changing expectations of Australian homeowners. From the playful optimism of Mid Century Modern to the restorative calm of Japandi, the Looks offer a blueprint for homes that are culturally attuned and designed to support contemporary living.