Designing your new home should be an enjoyable process that takes into account your current living situation as well as your future needs. If the task of designing a house feels overwhelming, remember that there’s no need to start with a blank slate. Expert builders, like Rawson Homes, have done the hard work of creating a huge range of designs that are ideal for families of all sizes. You can choose the best floorplan and façade for you or adapt an existing design for your unique needs.

The first thing to consider is the size, shape and orientation of your land, as this might dictate whether you are best looking at a single or double storey home (or potentially a split-level plan) and whether you need to focus on home designs for narrow or corner blocks. Next, move onto the floorplan, including the number of bedrooms and living area you need (or want!) and the ideal layout of your kitchen and bathrooms. Externally, choose your ideal façade and colour scheme by considering what overall look and feel you’d love to come home to every day. 

In a small home, every inch of space counts. When selecting a home design, carefully consider the floorplan so that spaces are large enough to be functional yet have no wasted elements. The orientation of your home to the external environment can be a powerful factor to consider as natural light can give the illusion of space. Small homes work best when they are uncluttered, so consider built-in storage options during the design phase, as well as choosing furniture with storage elements included.