by web@dmin
8 August 2026 
2026 Facade Trends
Top Exterior Elevation Design Trends in Gujarat 2026
The facade styles, material combinations, and textures defining new builds across Gujarat this year.
Elevation design in Gujarat has moved noticeably away from single-material facades toward layered combinations, brick alongside stone, breeze block, or textured plaster, used deliberately to break up large wall surfaces and add depth. The shift is partly aesthetic and partly practical, since layered materials also help manage heat gain and weathering differently across a facade.
Here’s what’s actually showing up on new builds and renovations across the region this year.
Trends Defining 2026 Elevations
Layered Material Facades
Combining clay brick sections with stone or plaster breaks up large flat walls and adds visual depth to an elevation.
Textured Rustic Finishes
Handcrafted-looking rustic brick finishes are replacing perfectly uniform brick patterns for a warmer, more organic elevation look.
Ventilated Screen Elements
Jali and breeze block sections on select facade areas add shading and airflow benefits alongside their visual pattern effect.
Earth-Toned Palettes
Terracotta, rust, and sand tones dominate over the cooler greys that were more common in facades a few years ago.
What Elevation Style Is Trending in Gujarat in 2026?
Layered elevations combining brick cladding with a secondary material, stone, plaster, or a ventilated screen element, are the clearest pattern in current briefs. Rather than a single dominant style, it’s the combination approach itself that’s trending, using material contrast to define entry points, balconies, and feature sections of a facade rather than treating the whole elevation as one uniform surface.
Are Textured Facades More Expensive to Maintain?
Textured brick and stone finishes generally require less maintenance than plain plaster and paint, since they don’t need repainting on a recurring cycle and hold their colour and texture through weathering better. The main maintenance consideration for textured surfaces is periodic cleaning, since more surface texture can trap dust and grime slightly more than a smooth painted wall, though this is a minor factor compared to the repainting cycle plaster requires.
Reviewing established design guidance from bodies like the Royal Institute of British Architects can offer useful context on how material texture and facade articulation are approached internationally, even when applying the ideas to a Gujarat-specific climate.
Material Pairings Worth Considering
- Natural brick paired with a stone plinth for grounding at the base of the facade.
- Stone-effect brick around entryways as a focal contrast against a plainer main wall.
- Rustic brick texture combined with clean plaster sections for a balanced, not overly busy, elevation.
Seeing These Trends Applied
Browsing recent facade projects gives a clearer sense of how these material combinations look on real buildings across Gujarat, rather than in isolated renderings. The full product range covers the brick, stone, and texture options needed to put together a layered elevation design suited to your project.
Frequently Asked Questions
What elevation style is trending in Gujarat in 2026?
Layered elevations combining brick cladding with a secondary material like stone or a ventilated screen element are the clearest pattern in current projects.
Are textured facades more expensive to maintain?
Generally no, textured brick and stone finishes require less recurring maintenance than plaster and paint, which needs repainting periodically.
Is a single-material facade outdated?
Not outdated, but layered combinations are more commonly requested currently for the added depth and visual interest they bring.
Do ventilated screens like jali walls add real functional value?
Yes, beyond their visual pattern, they provide shading and airflow benefits that plain solid walls don’t offer.
Which colours are trending for facades in 2026?
Earth tones, terracotta, rust, and sand, are dominating over the cooler grey palettes that were more common previously.
Can these trends be applied to a renovation, not just new builds?
Yes, cladding brick and stone-effect finishes can be applied over existing walls, making these trends achievable in renovation projects too.
Does rustic brick texture require more cleaning than smooth finishes?
Slightly, textured surfaces can trap a bit more dust than smooth painted walls, though this is minor compared to repainting requirements for plaster.
How many materials should a single elevation combine?
Two is generally the sweet spot, a primary material with a secondary accent, since more than that can make an elevation feel busy.
Where should the accent material be placed on a facade?
Commonly around entryways, balconies, or a defined section of the wall, rather than scattered without a clear focal point.
Bring 2026’s Facade Trends to Your Project
Layered materials and earthy tones are defining Gujarat’s facades this year, applied thoughtfully rather than uniformly.
Explore the full cladding brick and stone range for your elevation.