2026 The Year Of Customised Living

Bespoke design, connection to nature, integrated wellness features, and pet-friendly amenities are being increasingly prioritised by buyers as they redefine expectations of premium living, which is now emerging as the new cornerstone of the modern home dream.

In 2025, more property buyers opted for apartments to support healthier, more connected lifestyles, with a recent Domain report confirming the shift: apartments are now the most buyer-favoured segment of the global housing market.

Against this background, leading property developer Capital Corporation and interior designer Coco Republic reveals the key trend reshaping the luxury apartment sector in 2026.

Customisation: The defining marker of luxury

Personalisation is now an expectation rather than a premium add-on, with the latest research survey by Capital Corporation reporting that 21% of buyers made customisation requests over the past year, ranging from converting spare bedrooms into private studies to expanding walk-in wardrobes. Coco Republic has observed a similar trend, recording a 30% increase in demand for bespoke furniture solutions.

Describing the trend as “a remarkable opportunity for the industry to become more attuned to the preferences of luxury apartment buyers”, Capital Corporation Director Jim Hunter also underlines the need for early buyer involvement to achieve meaningful outcomes.

“While demand for tailor-made residences continues to grow, the reality is that opportunities for truly bespoke design within apartment developments remain limited. For today’s buyer, committing to a development early provides a significant advantage – it allows them to help shape a home that genuinely complements their lifestyle,” Hunter explains.

Weighing in on the customisation demand, Charlotte Dobbs, Head of Commercial Interior Design at Coco Republic adds, “True quality is felt in the flow, functionality and spatial planning of a space rather than in trend-driven features. It is the finer design moments that make a home feel uniquely crafted.”