Top 5 must-haves when building a new home!

1. Open plan floorplan

If there’s anything modern home design has taught us, it’s that open plan equals a very liveable household. What exactly is open plan, It’s when a floorplan makes use of large, open spaces and has less closed-off rooms. This creates a free-flowing feel in your home for ease, comfort and a minimalistic, modern style. Imagine preparing dinner in the kitchen, while conversing with guests in the nearby living space, all while having view of the kids in the backyard.

2. Butler’s pantry

It’s the little luxuries that make a house a home. Second on our list is the ever-popular butler’s pantry. A butler’s pantry is a nook adjacent to the kitchen, which typically has an extra sink, bench space, cupboards and often a dishwasher. The idea is to keep the clutter out of your beautifully minimal kitchen and create a functional space for preparation and cleaning up.

3. Stone benchtops

One way to make your home look high-end is to invest in sleek stone benchtops. If not for the quality and durability, then for the contemporary look and feel. The kitchen, being the hub of the home, is the perfect place to opt for a stone upgrade. For a cohesive look, incorporate stone benchtops in your kitchen, bathrooms and laundry that work to the same colour scheme.

4. Master retreat

Imagine if your master bedroom was a large space to unwind, relax and recharge at the end of a busy day. Do yourself a favour and choose a floorplan with a spacious master bedroom when building a new home.

5. Separate kid-friendly zones

A home build must-have for those families with little ones, is to incorporate separate zones. Away from the main living area, you can keep toys, gaming consoles and have room for the kids to happily spread out and play.