Many of you that have been following along for some time now, know that we plan to build a holiday house. My husband and I bought a block of land awhile ago now near the beach in a nice quiet spot. We had an architect draw up an ideal house for us, lap pool and all. We plan to go owner builder but this is what got me thinking? Should we build a project home? So off to the display homes we went.
And off I went checking out all the styling and interior design ideas. It was so much fun. I even had a little helper with me.
We visited two major builders in a new estate about 3o mins from our place. Burbank and Dennis Family homes were the two displays that I look inspiration from. I love these white tiles. These would be great in our holiday home as the sand wouldn’t scratch the floor.
I love how the homes are all set up. This round dining room table caught my eye. Don’t you love how the table has been set?
Quirky wallpaper used in one of the kids bedrooms. Love this idea. All the bedroom were so nicely styled.
The master bedrooms always look amazing in the display homes. This bed looked so inviting with the muted tones, texture and lot’s of cushions. The houses were so warm with the ducted heating turned up really high. It was so cold outside that you didn’t want to leave.
I loved this guest bedroom too. The blue really popped against the white. Lots of fun.
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So after a good look around, we came to the conclusion that we should build our holiday home ourselves. My hubby is a tradesman and has all the contacts and accounts set up for everything to build. He doesn’t seem to think it will cost more, so this is good. Although I do love these homes, we have already designed a perfect home to suit our family and it’s all been approved by the council already. Stay tuned as we decide when to start to build.
You can read about my caravan renovation here. This is where we stay when we visit our block.
Have you built a display home or a new home? I’d love to hear from you.
I don’t think you will regret your decision – there is not much room for movement in a kit home when you want to change even the smallest things the money really does add up. Can’t wait to see this next chapter and the build! x
Thanks so much Ashlea, hopefully we will start early next year, all going go plan. Thanks so much for stopping by xo
I’m thinking you should be the stylist for these display homes Yvette, the bedrooms would look even more amazing with your special touch! Exciting, good luck when you decide to build. X
aww you’re so sweet Sarah, thank you so much. It is very exciting and hopefully we will start early next year if all goes to plan.
Yvette x
I am an interior designer for Urbanedge Homes & Eight Homesvolume and just finished building a beautiful home with Urbanedge. I loved the fact that the costs are all in front of you and very little stress once the house is under construction. Even though I work in the industry, and designing my own family home would be amazing, right now just wasn’t the perfect time, x
Hi Melissa
Your home sounds amazing, and it’s great to hear such positive feedback. Less stress and keeping costs down is what we all need. Thanks so much for stopping by.
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Oh the decision is so huge, but you’ll be so glad you owner built. We purchased an old cottage in Port Fairy, renovated and built an extension. It’s almost finished now and it’s been such an amazing project! Love your blog. Having a sweet visit. X
Thanks so much Kymmie, I can’t wait to start to build and it looks like we will go down the owner builder path too.
Yvette
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