Custom Coastal Home Builders
Bringing Coastal Style to the NSW South Coast & Southern Highlands
At Life Home Builders, we believe that your dream home should evoke warmth, charm, and a connection to nature. Are you picturing a classic coastal home with layers of texture, open spaces, and crisp white interiors? We specialise in crafting bespoke homes inspired by the timeless charm of coastal living. Let us weave together your vision of a classic beach house with cosy, welcoming spaces and unique features. We’re here to create a home that inspires delights and reflects our unwavering commitment to exceptional quality and craftsmanship.
Features of a Coastal Home
Whether inspired by Cape Cod, Hamptons style, Australian Beach shacks, coastal cottages or modern and minimalist, coastal homes offer a tranquil retreat from the bustle of everyday life, characterised by features like:
Open Plan Living
Coastal homes embrace open-plan designs that create spacious, social environments. They capture as much natural light as possible and offer picturesque views of the surrounding landscape, embodying the essence of coastal living.
Natural Materials
Driftwood inspired timber tones and natural stones are central to coastal home design. They warm up crisp white spaces and add texture and authenticity. These materials create a space that invites comfort and relaxation.
Coastal Colour Palette
Ocean inspired hues paired with crisp white interiors reflect a harmonious connection to the natural surroundings.
High Ceilings and Timber Floors
Coastal architecture often includes white, raked ceilings with exposed rafters, and beams, along with sandy coloured timber floors, which exude historical elegance and warmth.
Fireplaces
Central to the living areas, large fireplaces provide warmth, comfort, and a cosy atmosphere, serving as functional and aesthetic focal points, even in a summery coastal house!
Outdoor Living
Gable alfresco spaces and open decks offer practical outdoor living spaces with panoramic views, seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor living.
Decorative Details
Coastal homes feature ceilings, high ceilings, natural fibre textiles, wallpaper and stripes!
Modern Amenities
While exuding traditional charm, coastal homes can have modern amenities like smart home technologies, energy efficient appliances, contemporary bathroom fittings, and luxurious kitchen finishes.
Why Choose a Coastal Home?
Crafting timeless and classic homes is not just our profession; it’s our passion. Embrace the tranquillity of coastal living while relishing the unique charm of a seaside home. Our approach to design and construction goes beyond creating structures; it’s about curating spaces that complement your lifestyle. We seamlessly merge indoor and outdoor living to embrace the beauty of the Australian landscape, allowing you to immerse yourself in the great outdoors right from the comfort of your home. With our unwavering dedication to quality craftsmanship and attention to detail, we have the privilege of turning your dream home into a reality.
Why Life Home Builders for your Country Home?
From Design To Completion
At Life Home Builders, we are committed to creating a quality home and stress-free experience that is entirely customised for you, ensuring ongoing satisfaction.
Custom Design Solutions
Our in-house design team specialises in creating coastal homes that blend seamlessly with your site, reflect your personal style and stand the test of time. Our designs evoke charm, elegance, and practical functionality and are perfectly tailored to suit your family.
Exceptional Materials and Craftsmanship
At Life Home Builders, we know that creating an authentic, modern coastal home requires high-quality materials and intricate details. Our expert craftsmanship and attention to luxury home finishes ensure your home exceeds expectations.
Our Country Home Building Process
Your journey starts when we thoroughly understand your brief, land, and budget. Our team specialises in designing custom floor plans and layouts, working with you at every step to provide a seamless and cohesive design process. From the moment we start crafting your design to the final stages of construction, we pride ourselves on clear and consistent communication. You can trust us to delve into every little detail of your design and home construction, expertly navigate the planning processes on your behalf and discuss workshop budget inquiries transparently.
Learn more about our design & building process here.
Our Coastal Home Projects
'The Mariner'
Modern Beach shack, which resonates retro coastal charm, is laid out to encompass indoor and outdoor living areas, flowing from a central sunroom. Fun, quirky details add layers of character to the textural delight!
The Gerringong Coastal Cottage
This classic coastal cottage embodies the essence of modern coastal living. It has been meticulously planned to feature expansive, open-plan living areas spilling out to outdoor entertaining areas, with layers of texture from timber lining boards and hardwood floorboards that infuse warmth and character throughout the space. See more of this coastal home project here.
Frequently Asked Questions about Building a Coastal Home
What defines a Coastal home?
A coastal home is characterised by its classic aesthetic, which includes pitched roofs,, a crisp, light colour palette, and often features like wall and ceiling panelling and high ceilings. These homes blend traditional charm with modern comforts, making them ideal for combining style and functionality.
What are the critical elements of coastal interior design?
Coastal-infused interior design combines soft, ocean inspired colours with traditional blue, white and green patterns and textiles. Key elements include natural fibre textiles, linen sofas, timber furniture, stripes, and feature wall and ceiling lighting. The design often focuses on creating a sense of comfort and casual living.
How can I ensure my Coastal home is energy-efficient?
Integrating sustainable materials, using advanced insulation techniques, installing energy-efficient windows, and solar panels. Additionally, positioning your home to use natural light can reduce reliance on artificial heating and lighting.
Can coastal homes include modern luxuries?
Absolutely! While oozing street (and interior) appeal coastal homes can seamlessly incorporate modern luxuries. Do you dream of state-of-the-art kitchens, luxury bathrooms, and integrated smart home technology, all designed to enhance comfort without detracting from the home’s appeal.
What are the benefits of building a Coastal home in Australia?
Australia’s diverse landscapes provide a captivating canvas for crafting homes that harmonize with the environment. Coastal homes are well-suited to Australia’s environment and can be designed to maximise views and indoor-outdoor living, making the most of the climate.
How long does it take to build a Coastal Style home?
The time it takes to build a coastal home can vary depending on factors such as the complexity of the design, planning permissions, and the finishing details. The construction phase can range from 10 to 18 months, with additional time for designing, planning, and approvals.
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