CUSTOM HOME DESIGN & BUILD
CUSTOM HOME DESIGNERS | MORNINGTON PENINSULA & BAYSIDE
Transform your vision into a buildable reality with Beachstone Homes’ custom home design service. Our award winning team creates tailored house designs and floor plans to suit your land, lifestyle and budget. Start your journey with a Concept Design Consultation today.
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How it works
The Beachstone Advantage: CUSTOM HOME DESIGN & BUILD
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INTEGRATED Design and Construction
We bring custom home design and construction expertise together under one roof. With one integrated team from concept to completion, your home is designed to suit your site, budget and build requirements from the very beginning.
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Award Winning
Design
Our award winning house designs combine considered architecture with practical building expertise. Every home is individually designed for its site, lifestyle and surroundings, with our construction team involved throughout the design process.
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Interior Selections
Work with our interior designers to select finishes, cabinetry, lighting, fixtures and home automation at our 800m² Galleria Studio. Every detail is considered as part of your overall home design, giving you confidence and control over the final result.
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Upfront Pricing & Value
Receive clear build cost advice from the earliest stages of design. By combining design and build expertise, we can assess costs as your home develops, helping you make informed decisions and keep your design aligned with your budget.
THE FINER DETAILS
Our Custom HOME Design Service
At Beachstone Homes, we create custom home designs tailored to your land, lifestyle, vision and budget. From the initial house design and floor plans through to exterior elevations and interior concepts, every element is considered together to create a home that is both beautiful and practical to build.
For a fixed investment of $8,800, our Concept Design Package provides a clear roadmap for your new home, including custom floor plans, exterior elevations, 3D concept designs, preliminary specifications and build cost guidance. The result is a considered home design tailored to your site and budget before you commit to detailed documentation and construction.
THE COMPLETE PACKAGE
The $8,800 Concept Design Package
Our Concept Design Package provides everything required to develop, visualise and establish preliminary pricing for your custom home:
- Design Consultation: Your vision, lifestyle and budget.
- Site Inspection: Land, orientation, views and surroundings.
- Custom Floor Plans & Elevations: Designed specifically for your site.
- 3D Concept Design: Visualise your home before construction.
- Build Specification: Preliminary materials, fixtures and finishes.
- Build Estimate: Real world pricing to guide your budget.
the home build readiness assessment
WHAT EVERY HOMEOWNER WISHES THEY KNEW BEFORE THEY STARTED BUILDING!
The custom home building journey is filled with variables that can feel overwhelming. The Beachstone Build-Readiness Score provides the clarity you need to move from “Vision” to “Certainty” with complete confidence.
PREMIUM INCLUSIONS
PREMIUM INCLUSIONS, AS STANDARD
- Double glazed aluminium windows and doors
- 2340mm internal doors
- European oak engineered timber flooring
- Full height porcelain bathroom tiling
- Premium carpet and underlay
- Custom cabinetry with Caesarstone benchtops
- Frameless shower screens
- Custom fitted robes with mirrored doors
- Dulux three coat paint system
- Zoned ducted heating and cooling
- Premium appliances and plumbing fixtures
- Hardwood staircase with glass balustrade
- 7 Star energy rating
Every home is customisable. Our interior design team will guide you through your selections, allowing you to tailor finishes, fixtures and materials to suit your individual style.
THE BEACHSTONE ADVANTAGE
INTEGRATED CUSTOM HOME DESIGN
Our design team works alongside our construction experts from the beginning, creating custom homes that balance design, buildability and budget.
- Tailored Home Design: Designed around your site, lifestyle and vision.
- Challenging Site Experience: Practical solutions for sloping and difficult blocks.
- Cost Guidance: Build pricing and value management throughout the design process.
- Design & Build Expertise: One integrated team from concept to construction.
BEACHSTONE HOMES
CUSTOM HOME BUILDER
VS VOLUME BUILDER
Beachstone Homes provides a fully custom design and build experience, tailored to your land, lifestyle and budget. Each home is individually designed, with buildability, cost, materials and interior selections considered from the beginning.
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Individually designed around your land and lifestyle
VOLUME BUILDER
Typically selected from standard home designs
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Custom floor plans tailored to your needs
VOLUME BUILDER
Standard floor plans with selected modifications
BEACHSTONE HOMES
Design solutions for sloping and difficult sites
VOLUME BUILDER
Standard designs may require greater site modification
BEACHSTONE HOMES
Premium materials and finishes included from the outset
VOLUME BUILDER
Inclusions vary by range, with upgrades available
BEACHSTONE HOMES
Higher standard inclusions and site costs considered upfront
VOLUME BUILDER
Lower base pricing, with site costs and upgrades added later
BEACHSTONE HOMES
One integrated team from concept to construction
VOLUME BUILDER
Standardised systems designed for repeatable construction
BEACHSTONE HOMES
DESIGN & BUILD
VS ARCHITECT + BUILDER
Beachstone Homes brings home design, build pricing and construction expertise together from the beginning. Unlike a traditional architect led approach, our integrated design and build model considers buildability, cost and construction throughout the design process.
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Design, costing and construction coordinated by one team
ARCHITECT + BUILDER
INTEGRATED PROCESS:
Design and construction typically managed by separate businesses
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Construction expertise informs the home design from the beginning
ARCHITECT + BUILDER
DESIGN + BUILD EXPERTISE:
Builder input may occur after the design has progressed
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Materials, methods and construction requirements considered during design
ARCHITECT + BUILDER
BUILDABILITY:
Buildability typically reviewed as the design develops
BEACHSTONE HOMES
Build costs considered from the earliest stages of design
ARCHITECT + BUILDER
BUDGET CONTROL:
Detailed pricing typically established through a separate tender process
BEACHSTONE HOMES
Value managed before drawings and documentation are finalised
ARCHITECT + BUILDER
VALUE MANAGEMENT:
Value management may occur after tender, requiring design changes
BEACHSTONE HOMES
One integrated team from concept design through construction
ARCHITECT + BUILDER
PROJECT CONTINUITY:
Handover required between the design and construction stages
LIMITED MONTHLY DESIGN APPOINTMENTS
Secure Your Design Appointment
Take the first step with our $8,800 Concept Design Package, tailored to your land, lifestyle and budget.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Beachstone Homes’ Concept Design Package and Custom Home Builds
What is a concept design?
A concept design is the first step in the home design and build process, where we create a tailored design that aligns with both your vision and budget. By the end of this stage, you’ll have a clear understanding of your home’s layout, style, key specifications, and estimated cost before moving forward with detailed documentation and construction.
What is included in the concept design process?
Our concept design service provides a comprehensive plan tailored to your needs. It includes:
A detailed consultation to understand your vision, lifestyle, and budget.
A site inspection to assess the land, views, and surrounding environment.
Custom floor plans and exterior elevations uniquely designed to suit your site, lifestyle, and vision.
3D schematic designs to help visualise the final outcome.
A detailed build specification outlining quality fixtures and finishes.
Preliminary cost estimates and expert value management advice to keep your project on budget.
Can you design a custom home for sloping or challenging sites?
Yes. While volume builders often avoid difficult terrain or require massive site cuts, we specialise in high-performance designs for sloping and challenging blocks. We focus on maximising your land’s unique views and natural topography while maintaining structural integrity.
How do I know my custom home design will be energy efficient?
Sustainability is at the core of our design process. We incorporate double-glazed windows, high-performance insulation, and thermal orientation as standard. This ensures your home meets modern energy standards and remains comfortable throughout the Victorian seasons.
How does Beachstone Homes differ from a Mornington Peninsula architect?
Standalone architects often design without real-time construction data, leading to plans that exceed your budget. Our service integrates architectural design with live construction costs from the start. This prevents expensive redesigns and ensures your custom home is both beautiful and buildable.
How is your concept design service different from working with a volume builder?
Volume builders typically offer pre-designed homes with limited customisation options. They often don’t allow for tricky site conditions, sloping blocks, view aspects. Often only a 2-dimentional street facing façade is provided, rather than a 360-degree whole of home design.
How much does a custom home design cost?
As a rough guide, our custom homes typically start from $25k per square. The final price can vary based on factors such as size, design complexity, materials, and site conditions. During the initial Concept Design Consultation, we will work with you to establish a build budget and then tailor the design to balance size, complexity, and finishes, ensuring the final design stays within your budget.
How long does the concept design process take for a custom home design?
Typically, our concept design process takes 6-8 weeks, depending on the complexity of the project and any revisions required.
What if I require town planning approval for my custom home?
If town planning approval is needed, we’ll guide you through the entire process. We will prepare the necessary design documentation and connect you with a local town planning consultant, who you can work directly with to manage the application. Throughout this process, we’ll be available to provide further design advice and make any amendments needed.
Do you have any pre-designed custom homes and floor plans?
We specialise in fully custom homes, but we do have a portfolio of past designs that can be used as inspiration. If you’re looking for a quicker design process, we have a few pre-designed packages that suit all site conditions.
Can I make changes to the custom home design and floor plan?
Absolutely. We collaborate closely with you to refine the design based on your feedback, ensuring it meets your expectations before proceeding to the next stage.
What happens after the concept design is finalised?
Once the concept design is approved, we move into the next phase, which includes detailed construction drawings, permits, and material selections, leading seamlessly into the build process.