From contemporary marvels that blend with the Yarra Valley’s natural beauty to traditional custom build designs infused with modern comforts, as custom home builders, 2024 was a year of pushing boundaries and exceeding expectations.
We’ve designed and built an impressive array of custom build homes that reflect the shifting desires of Melbourne people. Each residence stands as an expression of bespoke luxury homes, combining distinctive design elements with sustainability features.
Let us take you through our year of turning houses into dreams homes and we look forward to the exciting possibilities that lie ahead.
Bespoke Luxury Homes Design Trends and Innovation
Sustainable living remains a prominent theme, with many homeowners incorporating passive house principles. These designs use strategic orientation and advanced insulation systems to maintain natural warmth in winter and coolness in summer, significantly reducing energy consumption.
SMART home automation and security has transformed daily lives in 2024. Some homeowners chose personalised lighting scenes, climate control systems, and entertainment systems, all controllable through voice activation or apps. These intelligent systems create the perfect mix of comfort and convenience while optimising power use.
Natural materials gained prominence, with homeowners favouring bamboo, cork, and reclaimed materials. These elements add character while helping to create low-tox living environments. Natural stone accents, unpolished metals, and large windows perfectly integrate the lines between indoor and those Yarra Valley views.
Off-grid living elements marked a significant shift in custom build homes. Advanced solar technology, rainwater harvesting systems and hybrid power solutions became features for many of our new homeowners.
Featured Projects
Yarra Glen
Queenslander charm meets contemporary elegance in the heart of Yarra Glen in this 423m² home that showcases the finest in custom home build and design. The home’s luxury credentials shine through its thoughtful details, from the glass wine cellar and designer kitchen to the conservatory with panoramic valley views.
Modern and traditional design elements blend beautifully through features like, paneled walls and antique brass, while the striking exterior includes weatherboard cladding, detailed fretwork and verandas with automated blinds. A 180,000-litre water tank system serves both home and farm.
Lysterfield
Set in serene Lysterfield, this 973m² home blends luxury with sustainability. Built in just 12 months, it features four bedrooms with walk-in robes, two studies, four living areas and four bathrooms.
Sustainable elements include energy-efficient windows, thermal insulation, a 100,000-litre water tank, and eco-friendly bricks. Inside, marble fireplaces, chandeliers, Blackbutt flooring, and custom teak joinery add elegance.
Bluestone paving and a top-tier security system enhance the exterior. Built with bushfire safety in mind, the home meets BAL 29 standards, ensuring both beauty and resilience.
Stand out trends for 2025
The New Luxury Kitchen
The heart of the home continues to shift, with walk-in pantries and premium appliances topping wish lists. Host in your gourmet kitchen where a marble island becomes the centre of social gatherings. Floor-to-ceiling glass doors remove boundaries between your space and the Yarra Valley views, while a custom-built wine wall makes this entertainer’s paradise.
Wellness Sanctuaries
Spa-inspired bathrooms featuring oversized rainfall showers, freestanding baths, and integrated these luxurious retreats transform daily routines into indulgent experiences, complete with heated flooring and SMART climate control.
Heritage Meets Modern
The charm of traditional architecture blended with contemporary luxury creates timeless appeal in 2025. Reclaimed timber beams, heritage mouldings, and salvaged architectural features add rich character, while modern comforts like SMART technology and energy-efficient design bring these classic elements into the future.