As we move deeper into 2026, the definition of luxury in New Zealand interiors is shifting. We are moving away from the high-gloss finishes of the past decade towards spaces that feel grounded, organic, and calm. The focus is no longer just on how a room looks, but how it feels.
Drawing from our latest arrivals, here are key trends shaping 2026 and some product to achieve the look.
Quiet Luxury
Quiet luxury is the opposite of bold but provides an understated elegance to a room through the use of high quality materials and expert craftsmanship.
Leading this trend is our Dorcia Series. Inspired by the timeless elegance of Italian limestone, Dorcia offers a smoother, softer appearance than traditional travertine. Its defining feature is its matte finish; rather than reflecting light and creating glare, it absorbs it, creating a calm atmosphere. Available in Bone and Marfil, it provides the perfect neutral canvas for a home designed to be a sanctuary.
Tactile Walls
While timber slatting has been a massive trend in New Zealand architecture, the reality of maintenance, fading, warping, and staining can be a challenge especially in wet areas.
Enter Stone 3D Roble. This ceramic design offers a warmer, timber-based approach to the 3D trend. It perfectly replicates the look of wood slatting but comes with the durability of a tile. It allows you to bring the warmth of wood into a shower, a splashback, or a feature wall without ever worrying about moisture damage.
Warm Coastal
Grey was out last year and that continues in 2026, we are seeing a massive swing towards warm beiges and sandy tones that mimic the natural landscape.
Coral Caliza is the perfect representation of this shift. Inspired by the fossilised beauty of ocean coral, this tile offers a very delicate, sandy white palette, capturing the essence of a New Zealand beach house floor, light, airy, and textured. Coral Caliza pairs well with warm industrial elements like brass fixtures or soft clay paints, grounding the space.
Large Format Slabs
When it comes to benchtops and feature walls, the trend is moving away from stark white marble towards creamier quartzite stones that offer more depth.
The XTONE Taj Mahal Silk is the sophisticated option for this year. This large-format slab features a warm, creamy background paired with delicate gold and bronze veining. Whether used as a monolithic kitchen island or a bathroom wall, it brings a layer of warmth and history to a modern space.
Experience the textures of 2026, we have a wide variety of textures and patterns that match your style. Visit our showroom today.
