Building a new home is one of life’s most exciting adventures. There’s something special about stepping into a space that’s been designed around you and your family. No dated wallpaper to tear down, no awkward layouts to work around – just a fresh start and the freedom to shape a home that fits the way you live. Here’s how you turn the house into your home and add personal touches.
1. Make your mark on the floorplan
Before a single wall goes up, your biggest opportunity to personalise your home lies in the floorplan. This is where functionality meets lifestyle.
Tips for choosing your floorplan options:
- Think about your daily routine and flow. Picture how you’ll move through the home. Want to keep the chaos contained to designated areas? Does the kitchen need to be accessible from the garage for those big grocery hauls? Does the laundry have outdoor access to hang washing outside on sunny days?
- Add personality through layout. Don’t be afraid to add a grand alfresco for those big family BBQ or adjust room sizes for that walk-in wardrobe you’ve always dreamed of.
- Family dynamics. Are you raising toddlers, wrangling teens, or somewhere in between? Bedrooms close together might suit little ones, while older kids (and adults!) may appreciate a bit of distance.
- Flexibility is key. A study now might become a nursery later. That extra living area? Perfect for a teen hangout down the line. Future-you will love the options.
Pro tip: Clarendon Homes offer floorplan options so don’t be afraid to shift walls, rework the kitchen layout, or add that dreamy walk-in pantry if the option’s there!
2. Interior design: where the magic happens
This is where your home really starts to reflect you. Your choice of finishes, colours, and materials can instantly add warmth, depth, and character.
Start with a vision. Are you coastal calm, modern industrial, or rustic charm? Even if you're mixing styles (hello, eclectic chic!), having a direction helps keep things cohesive.
Ideas to make your interiors personal:
- Create a mood board. Pull together colours, textures, and inspo pics to help guide your decisions.
- Choose standout statement pieces. A bold tile splashback, coloured front door, or unique lighting fixture can become your home’s signature look.
- Add texture and warmth. Layered flooring (think wood + rugs), cabinetry colours, and benchtop materials go a long way in setting the mood.
Pro tip: You don’t need to do everything at once. Start with a few standout features—like high ceilings, recessed tracks to sliding doors and ducted air conditioning - that are difficult to change after the build and continue adding to your design after handover.
3. Plan for the life you’re building
Building a home isn’t just about who you are today—it’s about who you’ll be in five, ten, or even twenty years.
Family-first building ideas:
- Storage, storage, storage. Future-you will thank you for the walk-in linen closet, walk in pantry or that hidden space under the stairs.
- Zoned living. Create areas where adults and kids can coexist (but not necessarily on top of each other). A kids’ activity zone near their bedrooms keeps “kid clutter” and noise contained.
- Outdoor space that grows with you. Think about outdoor living as an extension of your home—whether it’s for toddler play, weekend BBQs, or teen hangouts later on.
Pro Tip: Chat to one of our new home consultants about future-proofing such as adding electrical wiring for potential upgrades, or multi-generational living options.
Make it Yours
From the start
The beauty of building new is that you get to shape your space before it even exists. So, dream a little. Picture your morning coffee spot, your kids playing in the backyard, movie nights in the living room.
Personalising your new build isn’t about throwing the budget out the window, it’s about making smart, thoughtful decisions that reflect your style, your values, and your lifestyle.
Because when you walk through that front door for the very first time, you want to feel one thing above all else: This is my home.
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