Your ideal home should always reflect your lifestyle and personality, with features and functionalities that enhance your everyday. The best way to achieve this is through a custom home design – with a completely blank canvas, you can integrate unique elements that cater to your wants and needs, both now and in the future.
As trusted new home experts in Melbourne, we’ve established a reputation for pushing boundaries, uncovering and then applying the latest techniques, styles and materials in order to produce an outstanding custom homes. We balance this with a thorough approach to budget and timelines, a commitment to communications, and a passion for excellence in everything we do.
Our team can expertly guide you through the design and build process, offering a personal experience that will start and end with your unique vision. Continue reading to find out why and how we get you from idea to reality, with a home you can build a life in as the final result.
The benefits of a custom home
When it comes to building a home from scratch, there are generally two options: volume, or custom. A volume builder will have a number of set designs that they can then replicate on your block, with small modifications to suit your tastes.
On the other hand, a custom builder starts from scratch, building your new home exactly as you envisioned it – or better! The Secon team includes an architect and interior designer, so once we’ve established your requirements, budget and construction options, we’ll organise a meeting with the key parties to discuss your dream luxury home in depth. This offers an opportunity to incorporate specific features into a cohesive design, with the benefit of expert advice from builder and architect.
This custom design process also allows us to take full advantage of your specific block, playing to its strengths in terms of orientation and shading, while conquering potential challenges like a slope or irregular sizing (narrow or shallow).
The elements of a custom home
Your dream home is exactly that – yours! The beauty of a custom home is that every one is different, with personalised spaces that align with your lifestyle, preferences and functional needs.
We have built countless homes across Malvern, Armadale, Middle Park, Port Melbourne, Brighton and Hampton, each with their own unique style and list of ‘needs and wants’. Here are some of our favourites.
Indoor-outdoor spaces
A key part of the Australian lifestyle is spending time outdoors, whether that is out in stunning national parks or simply in your backyard. Living spaces that flow seamlessly from indoor to outdoor make achieving this easy, without sacrificing on comfort or style.
Architectural features such as bi-fold doors and outdoor kitchens allow you to move effortlessly from one space to another and provide countless opportunities for valuable time spent together, whether for a relaxed midweek dinner under the stars, or a Sunday BBQ with friends and family.
Flexible living spaces
Building a custom home is a huge financial and emotional investment that needs to work for you in the present and the future. A bespoke design allows you to introduce flexible living spaces that can be adapted as your needs change, future proofing your home and adding value.
If you have a young family, it’s likely that kids’ bedrooms will soon need to be teenage retreats, so including ensuites or a shared bathroom near their bedrooms will help create a nook they can call their home when the time comes. Alternatively, a separate living space away from the main part of the home can take many forms: a home office, media room, or even space for guests when they come to stay.
A similar approach can be taken in the kitchen – while the design may not change as the years go by, how you use it could. A custom home allows you to make adaptations that will accommodate these shifts, with the introduction of features like oversized pantries, breakfast bars and most importantly, lots of storage.
Lifestyle enhancers
A custom home provides the perfect opportunity to add features that enable you to live life to the fullest. If staying active or healthy living is a key part of your day-to-day routine, you may appreciate a pool, gym or yoga room. If you love movies and entertainment, why not consider a home cinema or media room?
Entertainers can invite friends or family over without a second thought with alfresco areas and outdoor barbecues, or if working from home is set be a common part of your week, consider separate study spaces for meetings and meaningful work.
Whatever the requirement, a custom home has the flexibility to ensure that your living spaces enhance your life in the right way.
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Thinking about a custom home in Melbourne? Get in touch with the Secon Constructions team to find out how we can accomplish your dream home, flawlessly.
