As architects designing some of Australia’s most iconic, timeless homes, we receive many queries about French Provincial Homes. The terminology ‘ French Provincial’ has become a loosely used phrase for Parisian-inspired homes; however, there is quite a difference between French Provincial and Neoclassical homes.

As an interior designer, I am not a big fan of following trends. I believe that interiors should be timeless and endure beyond what media and trends dictate. And since home décor and design are personal choices, trends don’t necessarily work for everyone. Minimalist or maximalist, traditionalist or modernist – there is no judgement. Instead, I will walk you through the interior styles I believe will be most popular in 2026.

We have discussed the roles and responsibilities as an owner builde in earlier blogs. Not every project that we design at Architeria Architects gets built by a traditional builder. Depending on the project, budgets and time, some of our clients undertake projects as owner-builders, and we have established a great relationship with many of them, where we guide, manage or assist our owner builders. One of our clients chose this method for his extension and renovation project th