Harken back to the days of the quarter-acre block when house building was a little more straightforward. Find a plot of land. Slap down the foundations, lay the bricks, add a roof, and make sure there’s just enough space for everyone in the family.
Nowadays, modern home designs allow home builders to get creative with everything from room size, ceiling heights, window lengths, wall colours, and a whole list of architectural embellishments that can transform a humble abode into a dream home.
Although the choices are endless, narrowing down your options is an often daunting exercise that could lead you on a homely goose chase. Fortunately, we’ve got you covered with some expert advice from Better Built Homes. Discover why they’ve been voted the Best Home Builder in Sydney & NSW for three years running with their incredible selection of modern home designs and floor plans.
To help find your modern house design, we asked for five of the very best. From modern acreage home designs to single storey layouts that are perfect for inner-city living, you’re bound to find some inspiration for your new home right here.
1. Single Storey
4 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms | 2 car spaces | 3 living areas
Merging modern exteriors with thoughtfully-designed interiors, you no longer need to compromise on space and value with a single storey home to create the perfect family hub. The Sierra 30 utilises a space-maximising layout, cleverly designed for its 275m² footprint.
But don’t let its modern facade fool you. This single storey home design emphasises the practicalities of everyday living, offering a laundry room and mudroom alongside family living must-haves like a spacious living room, open plan kitchen/family room, and alfresco dining spaces.
2. Two Storey
4 bedrooms | 3 bathrooms | 2 car spaces | 5 living areas
Say hello to casual and contemporary family living that still makes a statement on the block. A modern home design inside and out, this two-storey house offers everything from expansive living spaces to luxury features like an ensuite and walk-in wardrobe in the master bedroom.
Speaking of bedrooms, each one is oversized, and with three bathrooms and five living areas, there’s plenty of room for everyone, including guests. And with plenty of storage and internal access to a double garage (also with attached storage), you’ll have space for all the essentials a growing family needs.
Potential homeowners will adore the palette of warm materials, from timber finishes to natural stone elements that deliver a bright and breezy sensation for the whole family. Coupled with generous window sizes for ample natural light from top to bottom and rear alfresco living space for outdoor entertaining – there’s a lot to love about this modern home design.
3. Large Families
6 bedrooms | 3 bathrooms | 2 car spaces | 4 living areas
Fortress La Familia. This sizeable two storey home is the perfect fit for large families. With 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and 4 separate large living spaces, you won’t have to worry about needing extra space ever again. Whether it’s just you and the kids at home, or a whole family reunion, there’s a spot for everyone.
Inside you’ll find wide corridors on both stories for easy access to each of the well-sized bedrooms and master bedroom with ensuite and walk-in wardrobe. If entertainment spaces are non-negotiable, you’ll be overjoyed to learn there is a dedicated home theatre room for the latest blockbusters and a secondary rumpus room for the kids to bounce around in.
But if you’re looking for something a little different, the choices are almost endless for flexible layouts and exterior materials. While we’re not a custom home builder technically, we can certainly work with you to chop and change our floorplans to suit your needs. Together, you can add your unique touch to your modern home design with a bunch of high-end home inclusions that other builders would consider extras.
4. Narrow Lot
4 bedrooms | 2.5 bathrooms | 1 car space | 3 living areas
Narrow doesn’t mean small. If anything, it’s a chance to get creative by maximising the space for your family inside this two-storey home. Designed with narrow blocks in mind, this innovative architectural solution avoids sacrificing space, even with 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 3 separate large living spaces, a study and an alfresco dining area.
This modern home design pushes practicality to the forefront. Straight corridors on both storeys offer easy access to the three well-sized bedrooms and master bedroom with ensuite. Ideal for inner-city living, the Arlington 22F gives you and your family everything they need and more.
5. Acreage
5 bedrooms | 3 bathrooms | 3 car spaces | 4 living areas
Spread out with the Aria 45 wide-build single storey manor home. Designed for rural country living, this modern acreage home design contains 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a 3-car garage, 4 living spaces, a home theatre room, a butlers pantry for an open-plan kitchen and dining area, plus an alfresco entertainment space.
Split between its unique horizontal hallway, there is a clear separation between family and private time. To the left, you’ll find the family area, dining area and kitchen, with bedrooms off to the right. When it comes to modern country home designs in Australia, the Aria 45 is a proper acreage investment. If you’re sitting in a developing rural area of Australia where land prices are ready to shoot sky-high, now is the time to start on your forever home.
New Modern Home Designs
We can see that twinkle in your eye; the house design you’ve been dreaming of is just around the corner. If you’re ready to start building your dream home, check out Better Built Homes and their modern home designs, each with an extensive list of luxury home inclusions. Chat to their highly-trained customer service team on 1300 100 922 or check out their modern home designs and floor plans at 52 Webber Loop, Oran Park and Yobarnie Avenue, North Richmond.
