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4 Spaces That All Luxury Custom Homes Need

As luxury custom home builders, here at S&B Lamble Builders, we strive to keep on top of the ever-changing and always-evolving trends for luxury homes. This month, we are going to be focussing on the spaces that every luxury home needs in 2022 and beyond.

Are you looking to build a luxury custom home? Are you in the process of planning, or designing your own personal slice of luxury? Maybe you’re looking for design ideas for your luxury renovation or building and need some inspiration. Keep reading to find out about all the different spaces that all luxury homes need, and where to find a luxury home builder in Melbourne.

A Beautiful Luxury Kitchen

We’ve all heard the cliché the kitchen is the heart of the home, but here at S&B Lamble, we believe that it’s one cliché that rings true. The kitchen truly is the centre of your home; it’s a hub of activity, togetherness, and connection.

There’s one thing that will never go out of style when it comes to building and design: a stunning, luxury kitchen. While trends in colour palettes and fixtures will continue to drift in and out of fashion, the kitchen will continue to be the heart and soul of your home for decades to come.

So, what makes a kitchen luxurious? Luxury kitchens are synonymous with sleek and elegant design and planning, and everything you could want or need from a kitchen at your fingertips. Think: dishwasher drawers, French door fridges, wine, and drink coolers, and sparkling water at the touch of a button. Add to that, masterfully created cabinetry, a spacious island, and a variety of high-end finishes, and you’re on your way to a luxury kitchen!

Your luxury kitchen is what you make it, as is your luxury home – that’s the beauty of designing and building a custom home! For some more inspiration, check out our guide to luxury kitchens. The sky is the limit when it comes to kitchens – especially luxury ones, so you can let yourself see where your imagination takes you, with the help of a custom builder like S&B Lamble Builders.

The High-Tech Space

Luxury custom homes are often characterised by technology and high-tech features, and in 2022, high-tech rooms or spaces are in the floor plans of more and more custom homes. What could be more luxurious than intuitive technology at your fingertips that can not only make your life easier, but entertain you, and maybe even inspire you, too?

Your high-tech space could take the shape of a cinema-quality movie room, a gaming space with all the latest consoles and equipment, or maybe even a state-of-the-art fitness room. Whatever type of technology your heart desires, with the help of a luxury custom home builder, these dreams can become a reality. Find out more information about high-tech spaces, home automation and smart homes.

A Spacious Walk-In Robe

Does anything say luxury more than a dedicated room for your clothing, footwear, and accessories? The walk-in robe is the epitome of luxury, and much like every other room in your custom home, it can be customised to suit all your needs and tastes.

Whether you want a modestly sized, but well-fitted beautiful walk-in robe, or if you need a stunning, dedicated room for your wardrobe, (or somewhere in between!), all of this is possible.

As in all custom homes, high-end fixtures and features play a large role, such as custom cabinetry, floor coverings, and furnishings. You can even incorporate technology into your walk-in robe and transform this into a high-tech space too!

An Outdoor Living Area

Finally, we come to the great outdoors, and what could be more luxurious for your outdoor space than a dedicated outdoor living area? Every custom home needs a beautiful, landscaped, and lavish outdoor living space – an area to enjoy the beautiful Aussie weather and relax and connect with loved ones.

Think of balmy summer evenings spent with friends, the sizzle of the barbeque mingling with the buzz of cicadas. Imagine, Winter nights huddled around your raised fire pit with your family, Christmas lunches under the pergola, and a few lazy laps of your very own pool each morning.

All of this and more can become a reality in your luxury custom home if you can imagine it!

Looking for a Luxury Custom Home Builder?

Look no further than S&B Lamble Builders. With 35 years of industry experience, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional customer service and outstanding custom-building solutions. When it’s time to choose a luxury home builder in Melbourne, call us at 03 5941 8135, or fill out our online contact form, and we will get back to you.

February 19, 2025
Spring 2022’s Top 3 Design Trends for Luxury Custom Homes

Spring has well and truly sprung, and with it comes warmer weather, longer days, and the promise of Summer just around the corner. Spring brings not only a new season, but new beginnings, and a new chance to consider building, renovating, or extending your luxury custom home. We all love the sense of hope and positivity that Spring brings, but Spring also ushers in new luxury design trends that reflect the optimism of this time of year.

Keep reading to take a look at the design trends that are defining the season, and that can be implemented in your own home, with the help of S&B Lamble Builders.

Nature is All Around

With Spring being the season defined by new growth, blooming flowers, and lush green gardens, it’s no surprise that nature makes an appearance on this list. This time of year is marked by warmer days and more hours of sun, and it invites us to take advantage of the gardens and outside spaces that we may have avoided during the Winter.

Spring also invites us to welcome the outside in and to create spaces within the home to enjoy nature and the natural environment. One feature of this trend is a focus on natural light, and this can be carried through to your luxury custom home with careful and considered window placement and the selection of window dressings like blinds. Another way to bring nature into the home is with final touches like plants. Indoor plants have many benefits, including fostering a peaceful and calming atmosphere and adding greenery to the colour palette of your home. Take a look at this guide to indoor plants to help you choose flora that will thrive in the home.

Statement Walls

Remember the days of the feature wall? That’s right, these fun and vibrant walls are back with a vengeance, in the form of the fresh and updated statement wall. This means that walls featuring colour, patterns and even texture are trending, and a bright and joyful colour palette is on the cards for Spring 2022.

The statement wall can act as a focal point in the home, drawing the eye and brightening the room. That means that when it comes to the paint store, you can let your imagination run wild, and take inspiration from Spring, nature, art, or whatever takes your fancy. The options are only limited by what you can imagine!

Relaxation Spaces

A trend that has been seen throughout 2022 and into the Spring season is spaces dedicated to relaxation and taking care of yourself. As the name suggests, this doesn’t have to be an entire room, because the trend encompasses spaces, nooks, corners, and entire rooms that are designed for self-care, rest, and relaxation. That’s right, this is your opportunity to create a space within your home just for you!

The options are as abundant and varied as your interests and passions. Think: the reading nook of your bibliophile dreams, the ultimate spa-like bathroom for self-pampering, or a nature lover’s lush, green haven complete with an outdoor kitchen for preparing backyard cocktails! Just consider what interests you, think about how you like to take care of yourself and recharge, and then start planning!

You can always incorporate a relaxation space into your existing home, but if you want to include one in the plans for your luxury custom home build or home extension, S&B Lamble will be able to help. Check out our tips on starting to start planning a home extension for more inspiration.

Bonus Round: The High-Tech House

Evolving and contemporary technology has been a constant feature in design trends for 2022, and most likely into 2023 and beyond. As technology changes, its role in our homes does too, and likewise, as design trends evolve, so too does the technology to fit into these spaces.

The ultra-high-tech space is characterised not by technology for the sake of it, but by those pieces of tech that integrate seamlessly into our lives and make them easier, more enjoyable, and more entertaining.

Looking for a Custom Home Builder in Melbourne?

If you’ve been inspired by any of the design tips in this article, then look no further than S&B Lamble Builders. We are experts when it comes to building, renovating, or extending luxury custom homes, and we are thrilled to offer you brilliant customer service backed by 35 years of experience.

When it comes time to choose an exceptional custom builder, call us on 03 5941 8135, or fill out our contact form and we will happily get back to you.

February 19, 2025
Home Extensions: 4 Things to Consider Before You Get Started

Are you planning to extend your home? Maybe you’re itching for more square footage than you have now, or want to turn unused garden space into another bathroom, bedroom, or an extra living area? Whether you’re looking to build up or build-out, the options for home extensions are endless. Here at S&B Lamble Builders, we are ready to help, and keen to see your home extension ideas and plans come to fruition. As expert custom builders, we build, extend, and renovate luxury custom homes, and we thrive on projects that help our customers’ dreams come true.

There are many important things to consider when it comes to extending your home, so read on to discover the 4 tips we have when it comes to the early stages of your project.

Research, Research, Research

Whilst in the early planning stages, this is your opportunity to let your fingers do the walking and have fun researching all you can about home extensions. Search the internet for architectural ideas or scour Pinterest for design inspiration and have fun discovering all the options available to you.

There will be many decisions to finalise in the later stages of your build, from whether you will build up or out, through to the size of your extension and final touches like fixtures. So, while you are still in the first stages, try to gather as much information as you can in order to make your final decisions easier when the time comes.

Let your imagination run wild and create that Pinterest board, and then when it comes a time, let us here at S&B Lamble Builders take care of the rest. While you’re at it, why not get some inspiration from our guide to luxury home design trends, or our list of custom luxury features you may not have thought of?

Be Aware of Required Permits

When you seek to undertake building work that changes an existing building or constructs a new one, you will need a permit that allows you to move forward with such work. There are two types of permits – building permits and planning permits, each issued under its own governmental act.

During the early or planning stages of your home extension, it is imperative to familiarise yourself with the permit or permits that you will need. This information can be found on the website of your local council, or by contacting your council’s department for building permits if you need clarification. Have a look at this planning and permit checklist from the Victorian Government to help you on your way to gaining the relevant permit or permits.

Consider Balancing the Old and New

An important point to remember in the early stages of planning a home extension is maintaining consistency in the character of your home. Your home undoubtedly already has a certain character, or personality to it, whether that is a traditional bungalow style, art-deco or maybe an eclectic style all of its own.

If you’re like most others planning a home extension, you will want to ensure that this unique personality is carried through to the extended section of your home. Without proper consideration and planning, the old section could look noticeably different in style from the new section. This difference can upset the overall flow of the home and can be jarring to the eye.

Make sure that when it comes to planning and design, you are able to maintain consistency throughout your home – from the old to the new. This will unify the energy of the space and be visually appealing.

Choose the Right Custom Builder

When it comes to planning out your home extension, there’s nothing more important than choosing the right builder for your venture. You need someone who can seamlessly integrate all the aspects of an extension: from permits, planning and design, through to the construction and effective management of your project.

An expert builder will understand and work with your budget, have a passion for the industry, and will see your vision for your new home and work with you to bring it to life. You deserve nothing less than the best when it comes to your home extension, so choosing the right custom builder is critical.

That’s where S&B Lamble Builders step in. We’re here to assist with your bespoke, custom home extension, and to help you see your dream through to a stunning end result.

Looking for a Custom Builder in Melbourne?

If you’re looking for exceptional customer service, superior workmanship, and 35 years of industry expertise, look no further than S&B Lamble Builders. Call us on 03 5941 8135, or fill out our contact form and we will be happy to get back to you.

February 19, 2025
6 Reasons Why Building a Custom Home is Worth the Investment

When you are considering buying a new home, you will no doubt be doing a lot of thinking and planning, before making any important decisions. There are so many factors to consider, from costing all the way through to sustainability, and in the back of your mind you are probably always thinking of what a significant and important life milestone it is to be buying a home of your own. Among the decisions you will need to make, is choosing whether to purchase a pre-existing property or whether to build your own luxury custom home. Though there is often more planning and a greater investment involved in custom homes, this article explores the ways that building a home of your own actually has many benefits and advantages. Plus, read on to discover where to find an expert lux ury custom home builder when you are ready to build!

Tailored to Your Vision

There’s no doubt that one of the most appealing advantages of building a custom home is that you are able to bring your dream vision for your new home to life. There are so many ways that you can have a hand in the design of your new custom home, and so many decisions to make. This means that the end result is a home that is truly yours, and one that expresses your tastes and reflects your lifestyle. When you choose to custom build, you are choosing a home full of your personal touches. You don’t have to settle for someone else’s design choices, and you don’t have to compromise on features that matter to you, because you make the decisions.

Optimised Functionality

Because your custom home will be tailored to you and your tastes, this also has benefits for the functionality and efficiency of each space in the home. Working closely with your architect and designer, you will be able to create rooms and spaces that work with and cater to the way that you and your family live your lives. Perhaps you need a home office, (or two!), an entertainer’s kitchen, or a cosy second living area specially designed for reading or movie nights. All of these spaces could be incorporated into your custom home, as well as a myriad of other ones – all you need is some imagination!

Quality Craftsmanship

When it comes to building a custom home, you are able to not only handpick the specific materials, but the custom home builder too. You will no doubt want to work with skilled professionals that have the proven expertise to make your dream home a reality. When you choose the right custom builder, you can rest assured that they will pride themselves on precise attention to detail and top-quality craftsmanship. In turn, this will translate to a finished home that is not only stunning and aesthetically pleasing, but also is structurally sound and will stand the test of time.

Modern Technology and Energy Efficiency

If sustainability and environmental consciousness is something you are interested in, then building a custom home is one the best things you can do. Your home can have solar panels, the best and most efficient insulation, and energy-efficient appliances, and this will benefit both the environment, and your hip pocket too. Also, consider all the modern technology available today – this can all be at your fingertips in your new custom home. Take home automation for instance, from smart assistants to automated blinds, lights, heating, and cooling controlled with the touch of a button on your phone. These modern, high-tech features can all be yours in a new custom home.

Build in the Location of Your Choice

When you build a custom home, you get to choose the perfect location for your home. Whether you are in search of a peaceful country haven, a family-friendly suburban retreat, or a bustling inner-city oasis, you have the flexibility to select the right block of land for you. It’s important to remember that you are not only investing in a home, but in the location of the home and the neighbourhood that you will be a part of.

Reduced Need for Renovations

Building a custom home means starting from scratch and that means that your finished home will likely be exactly as you envisioned it. This in turn reduces or removes the need for immediate renovation projects that you may undertake when purchasing an existing home. When you get the keys to your new custom home, every room, every space, every architectural and design feature will be suited to your preferences, tastes, and lifestyle, because you chose it.

Do You Need Luxury Custom Home Builders in Melbourne?

If this article has inspired you to build a luxury custom home, then look no further for an expert custom builder than S&B Lamble Builders. When building a custom home, it is essential that you partner with an experienced and trusted builder that is capable of making your dream home a reality. We are backed by 35 years of industry experience, and are proud to be able to offer you stunning custom homes alongside fantastic customer service.

When you are in need of a luxury custom home builder, contact us at 03 5941 8135 or fill out our online contact form and we will happily get back to you!

February 19, 2025
From Concept to Reality: What is the Custom Home Building Process?

Building the perfect custom home is a dream that many aspire to, and if you are one of those people who hopes to make this dream a reality, then knowing the intricacies of the process is useful. This month’s article will take you through the custom-building process, from the initial concept to the final walkthrough. This custom journey can be a fascinating adventure, though it can be full of challenges too. We believe that unveiling the custom home building process for you will arm you with the knowledge you need to start this process, and prepare you for any issues you may encounter along the way. Keep reading to discover where to find a professional custom home builder when you are ready to start your custom build.

1: Dream and Inspiration: The Conceptualisation Stage

The custom-building journey begins with an idea, a dream. You must first envision the kind of home that you want to live in – a home that reflects your personality, suits your lifestyle, and meets all the needs of you and your family. This is the time to gather inspiration from everywhere that you can: magazines, websites, and the architectural styles of the homes around you. At this point, you can also work with a designer or an architect who can help you to not only refine your vision, but determine what is possible in terms of your budget.

2: Budgeting and Financing

Next up, it’s time to consider the budget. You must establish a realistic budget for your custom home before you can move onto the next stages of the process. In order to do this, there are several factors that you must take into account such as, construction costs, permit expenses, design fees, and landscaping. In addition, it is also a great idea to include a contingency fund that will come in handy for unexpected costs that can crop up through the building process. After you have decided on your budget, you will next need to secure financing for your custom project. This could be a mortgage, a construction loan, or a combination of both.

3: Design and Planning

Now is the stage where your dream begins to take shape – at least on paper. You will need to work closely with architects and designers to create plans for your home. This part of the process will include deciding on the architectural style for your home, the overall layout, the size of each room, and selecting the materials and the finishes. This is also the time to ensure that your build will comply with all the appropriate building codes and regulations.

4: Permits and Approvals

Building a custom home will require you to obtain various permits and approvals from local authorities. These include zoning permits, environmental permits, and building permits. While this step can be time-consuming, it is a crucial step to ensuring that your home is constructed legally and safely.

5: Pre-Construction Preparation

Before construction can begin, there are important pre-construction tasks that must be carried out. These can include clearing the site, preparing the foundation, and ensuring that utility connections are in place. Now is also the time to finalise contracts with your custom builder as well as any subcontractors.

6: Construction Commences

It’s finally time to break ground! This starts with laying the foundation, followed by the construction of the frame. Next up is roofing, exterior walls, and windows. This phase usually moves pretty quickly, meaning that you will likely see your home’s basic structure start to take shape soon!

7: Installation of Systems

After the structural elements are in place, it’s time to install systems like electrical, plumbing, ventilation, heating, and cooling.

8: Interior and Exterior Finishes

Next, the attention turns to the finishing touches like insulation, plasterboard, flooring, cabinetry, and paint. Now is when your design choices really come to life, and the personality of your home starts to shine.

9: Inspections and Quality Control

There will be various inspections occurring throughout the different stages of the construction process, which review the work and ensure that it complies with necessary codes and regulations. Additionally, your custom builder will also conduct quality control checks that make sure that everything is up to standard.

10: Final Walkthrough and Closing

As the construction nears completion, you will conduct a final walkthrough of your new custom home. This is your opportunity to inspect every aspect and ensure that it meets your expectations. If you have any issues or concerns, they should be brought up, addressed, and resolved at this stage. Once you are happy, there is nothing left to do but close, receive the keys, and move into your dream home!

Are You Looking for a Custom Home Builder?

If you have been inspired by learning about the custom-building process and need a custom home builder, look no further than S&B Lamble Builders. When it comes to planning a custom build, you need to partner with a trusted and experienced builder who can ensure that your dream home becomes a reality.

When you need a professional custom builder, contact us at 03 5941 8135 or fill out our online contact form, and we will happily take care of your enquiry!

February 19, 2025
4 New Trends in Modern Classroom Design

When it comes to designing and building educational spaces like schools and classrooms, it is critical that a lot of thought and reflection goes into the planning. Educational facilities are such important features in society, and while there are some foundational concepts when it comes to their design, these are spaces that must also keep up with current trends and research. As society evolves and modernises, so too must schools and classrooms, as the needs of students today differ from the needs of students of years past. This month, we focus on the current trends in classroom design which can inform and guide the building and construction of new schools and learning spaces. Keep reading to discover these trends, as well as the importance of partnering with a custom commercial builder, who can expertly carry out such projects.

Prioritising Natural Features for Comfort

When it comes to natural features in a classroom or educational space, this means prioritising factors like light, temperature, and air flow and quality. For instance, natural light is incredibly important in classrooms for a number of reasons. These include the positive effect of natural light on mood, as well as less incidences of eye strain when compared to working in artificial lighting, like under harsh fluorescents. Further, when designing these spaces, adequate temperature control must be taken into account. Artificial heating and cooling should be considered, as well as the placement of doors and windows, which can both help to regulate temperature in the room, and provide air flow too. These features all work together to create a comfortable learning space, and the psychological theory of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs indicates clearly that physical comfort is foundational to efficient learning.

Centring Student and Staff Wellbeing

Prioritising the wellbeing of the students and staff that spend time in these educational spaces has been a trend in education for many years. However, in the past few years, and certainly post-pandemic, wellbeing is increasingly a consideration in the design of new classrooms and schools. A holistic view of wellbeing is essential when it comes to these spaces, which means taking into account not only physical wellbeing as outlined above, but also mental, social, and cognitive wellbeing also. In practice, this prioritisation of wellbeing can look different depending on the needs of the particular school, but can include things like: lots of greenery, such as a green wall, comfortable breakout areas which allow for collaboration in learning and also ‘brain breaks’, calming colour palettes, the use of natural materials like timber or stone, and even spaces dedicated to relaxation which can be used in free periods, or recess times.

Learning and the Great Outdoors

Increasingly in schools, learning and the outdoors are being brought closer and closer together. The benefits of natural lighting in classrooms that we have discussed pertain to outdoor learning as well, plus the benefits of fresh air speak for themselves. While outdoor learning is largely dependent upon the weather and as such is not suitable 100 percent of the time, classrooms that allow easy access to the outdoors or that bring the outdoors in, are increasingly popular. This could involve sliding doors or French doors which can be opened to increase the floor-plan of the classroom and give students the freedom to choose to work outside or inside. Alternatively, schools may choose to design and build covered areas on their grounds which can accommodate more outdoor lessons.

Flexible and Modular Spaces for Inclusive Learning

Flexibility is a consideration that continues to be at the forefront of classroom and school design. What is clear about both teaching staff and their students, is that modern classrooms need to be able to serve multiple purposes not only from day to day, but sometimes from hour to hour. For instance, he first teaching block of the day may involve whole class instruction which requires the space for an entire class (or two, or three) to sit together and learn. Following this, breakout spaces for several small groups may be required. After recess, students may need to work in pairs to complete an activity, before reading independently before lunch. Just from this example, the need for classrooms to offer as much flexibility as possible is evident. This can mean anything from flexible furniture, consideration of the size of the actual room, sliding or concertina doors, open-plan learning, and spaces or areas that can serve multiple purposes.

Do You Need a Custom Commercial Builder?

Look no further than S&B Lamble Builders. We are proud to provide you with 35 years of industry experience in delivering outstanding commercial building solutions for schools and other educational facilities, along with aged care facilities, and industrial premises. Whatever your commercial project is, our commercial building contractors are fully licensed and have the expertise to transform your vision into a reality.

When you need custom commercial builders, contact us at 03 5941 8135, or fill out our online contact form and we will take care of your enquiry.

February 19, 2025
Christmas Decor Guide 2024: 6 Luxury Christmas Decorating Ideas for Custom Homes

As Christmas fast approaches, it is once again time to start thinking about those traditions that really mark the season for you and your family. For many, decorating for Christmas kickstarts the holiday period and if you are looking for some inspiration for decking the halls, you have come to the right place. Welcome to our 2024 guide to Christmas décor, where we show you the latest festive decorating trends for luxury custom homes. Keep reading to discover the trends that will define this year’s holiday season, and let us help you to bring some Christmas magic into your home.

Maximalist Christmas

Say goodbye to the minimalist Christmas trends of the past few years and say hello to a maximalist Christmas. This trend can also be known as vintage or traditional Christmas and is a call-back to the decorations of past Christmases. This means a step away from minimalism, neutrals, and carefully coordinated colour themes and embracing an eclectic mix of decorations, bright colours, and leaning towards the warmth and vibrancy of Christmases past. Think: glowing multicolour lights on the tree, baubles in every colour of the rainbow, and gleaming tinsel strewn around the tree and each room. Designed to surround you in glittering Christmas cheer, this is one Christmas trend that will fill you with the magic of the season, and a healthy dose of nostalgia too.

Pastel Candyland

Create a Candyland of your own with a pastel theme for your Christmas décor. Gentle pinks, blues, greens, and yellows adorn your tree, while gorgeous pastel-coloured bunting and garlands bring warmth and a sense of wonder to the rest of your home. Embrace the sweetness of this theme with plenty of frosted and candy inspired decorations too!

Bows and Ribbons Galore

Following on from the bows trend we have seen for accessories this year, we present the bows and ribbons Christmas trend. Picture Christmas trees adorned with bows of all sizes; colour coordinated to match whatever your theme is. Bow garlands, bow Christmas toppers, bow tree decorations, and bow table adornments. This is a very current and on-trend decorating tip, one for the fashion-forward trendsetters to try out this Christmas season.

Handmade Decorations

Put your own unique spin on your Christmas decorations this year by embracing handmade décor. From handmade felt decorations to good old-fashioned paper chains, this is one trend that lets you show off your creativity and get in touch with your crafty side. We can recommend hosting a ‘Christmas crafting night’, where you gather with family or friends to work on your creations together, complete with Christmas music and Christmas snacks. Afterwards, enjoy the decorations you have created knowing the love and work that went into them. This is also one trend that can be as cheap and cheerful as you want to make it, so it is a way to add to your Christmas décor on a budget!

Metallic Chic

Put your own spin on the ever-popular metallic theme this year with metallic chic – and the tip for this year is to mix your metals. This sophisticated theme will bring a touch of glamour to your home this Christmas and 2024 sees gold, silver, brass, and rose gold being used in conjunction with each other to ensure that your home is gleaming and glittering from every angle. If you are after a more minimalist Christmas vibe, this is one trend that might be for you – focus in on those metals and enjoy a classy and elegant result.

A Cosy, Country Christmas

Following on from the cottage-core trend that have been seen in 2024, a lot of countrified and cosy Christmas décor is making an appearance this year, too. This is one theme that you can really make your own, with the main part of the brief being simply: cosy, whatever that means to you. Inspired by the warmth and comfort of country living, the trend includes lots of warm neutrals and natural elements, along with pops of deep forest green and traditional red. Glowing candlelight, washes of white and lots of festive greenery add the cosiness, bringing a cottage-core country Christmas into your home this season.

Are You Interested in Building a Luxury Custom Home?

Look no further than S&B Lamble Builders. We know that when it comes to building a custom home, you want someone with the experience and expertise to bring your dreams to life. Whether you have been inspired by our Christmas décor guide, or you have been dreaming of and planning a custom build for some time, we would be happy to help. Plus, we are experienced commercial builders, ready to assist with your commercial building needs.

When you need custom builders in Melbourne, contact us at 03 5941 8135 or fill out our online contact form and we will get back to you.

February 19, 2025
Luxury in Every Detail: 5 Luxurious Details for Custom Homes

When it comes to building a custom home, luxury is not just about the size of the property or the quality of the materials used; it is also about personalisation, craftsmanship, and attention to detail. From a luxurious coastal retreat to opulent urban homes, the process of building a custom home should also be about creating a space that reflects your unique lifestyle, desires, and personality. This month, we take a look into the ways that a custom builder can help you to infuse a touch of luxury into every detail of your new custom home. Keep reading to discover unique ways that you can live your most luxurious life every day.

1: Tailored to Your Daily Life

One of the most essential elements of a custom luxury home is that it is tailored to you and how you live. Standard homes can require their occupants to adapt their living habits to fit, but custom homes actually encourage the opposite – they provide a blank canvas for you to tailor to your lifestyle and preferences.

Perhaps you work from home and need a well-appointed, comfortable home office, or maybe you regularly entertain and want an expansive indoor-outdoor entertaining area and a fully kitted-out chef’s kitchen. With a custom home, you have the option to customise every aspect of your home to your specific tastes, preferences, and lifestyle.

2: Reflecting Australia’s Iconic Landscapes

Because one of the most appealing aspects of Australian life is the natural beauty offered around the country. Custom homes can be designed to reflect and integrate with these natural surroundings, often incorporating views and natural elements into the architecture itself.

Coastal properties could include floor-to-ceiling windows and alfresco areas overlooking the ocean or the seaside vistas and create a seamless connection with the outdoors. Builders that specialise in custom homes can also focus on maximising natural light and airflow to make the most of the local climate and offering energy efficient homes that can stay cool in summer and warm in winter.

By contrast, inland homes can include design elements like large verandas, outdoor fireplaces, and expansive outdoor entertaining areas, inviting the beauty of the Aussie landscape into your everyday life. These are just two examples of ways that custom homes can incorporate natural Australian beauty into home life, but the opportunities to bring the outdoors in are extensive.

3: Smart Home Integration

In today’s digital age, luxury can go beyond aesthetics – it can extend into technology and the smart capabilities of a home. Custom homes in Australia are increasingly adopting smart systems in Australia are increasingly adopting smart home systems that enhance convenience, security, and efficiency, while adding a sense of futuristic elegance.

Imagine controlling your entire home with a simple app on your phone. Smart lighting systems can adjust throughout the day, offering ambient lighting in the evening and bright, natural light during the day. Automated blinds and curtains help regulate the temperature and maintain privacy without compromising on views. You can even program your heating, cooling, and irrigation systems to work in sync with the weather, ensuring your home is always comfortable and efficient.

For entertainment, integrated sound systems and home theatres can be designed to cater to your preferences. Whether you want surround sound throughout the house or a dedicated media room, custom homes can include technology that enhances your leisure time.

4: Bespoke Interiors

The interior design of a custom luxury home is where true personalisation comes into play. From the flooring to the fixtures, every element can be customised to match your aesthetic and functional preferences. This isn’t just about choosing high-end materials—though that is certainly part of it—but about creating an atmosphere that feels uniquely yours.

Whether it’s a custom-built wine cellar, a spa-like bathroom retreat with freestanding bathtubs and steam showers, or a luxurious walk-in wardrobe designed to showcase a fashion collection, these bespoke touches elevate your home and enhance your day-to-day living experience.

5: A Focus on Wellness and Wellbeing

Luxury custom homes in Australia are increasingly designed with a focus on health and wellbeing, incorporating features that promote physical and mental wellness. This could be as simple as including more natural light and ventilation throughout the house or as elaborate as designing a personal wellness retreat.

Home gyms, yoga studios, and even indoor swimming pools are becoming more common in custom-built homes, allowing residents to focus on their fitness without leaving the comfort of their property. For relaxation, many custom homes now include dedicated meditation rooms, saunas, and spa areas that promote self-care and mindfulness.

Do You Need Custom Builders in Melbourne?

Look no further than S&B Lamble Builders. We know that when it comes to building a custom home, you want someone with the experience and expertise to bring your dreams to life.

When you need custom builders in Melbourne, contact us at 03 5941 8135 or fill out our online contact form and we will get back to you.

February 19, 2025
Christmas Decor Guide 2023: 6 Trends for Luxury Custom Homes

The Christmas season is already approaching once again, which means different things for different people, but for many it means that soon it will be time to haul out the Christmas decorations and think about decorating our homes for the season. This year you might be looking for some inspiration, or a way to change up your Christmas décor, and that’s where we come in. Enjoy our 2023 guide to Christmas décor, where we show you all of the latest festive décor trends for luxury custom homes. Keep reading to find out all about decorative trends that are defining this holiday season, and with our help, transform your home’s aesthetic with a touch (or more!) of Christmas magic.

Pops of Colour

Everybody’s taste and preferences are different when it comes to design and décor, and if you are partial to bright colours in your home, you might love this trend. If this sounds like you, then this is your chance to let loose with bursts of colour around your home for Christmas! You can choose a trio of colours, or a consistent theme of complementary shades for your décor, or else embrace the charm of multi-coloured decorations using all the colours of the rainbow. Whichever route you decide to go down, this is an easy trend to nail for even the most novice of decorators.

Wintery Neutrals

This trend has much more of a minimalist vibe, as it is all about cool and wintery neutrals. Despite the fact that temperatures are ramping up steadily as summer approaches, us Aussies too can enjoy a winter Christmas through our home décor. Neutral colours such as cool-toned whites and greys along with natural elements like timber can help to evoke the atmosphere of winter in your home during the holidays. Add in plenty of golden twinkling lights and you can dream of a white Christmas in the comfort of your air-conditioning this Christmas!

Vintage Nostalgia

Evoke memories of your childhood Christmases by incorporating decorative elements from years past. This can include a myriad of different things, from those kitschy glass ornaments that might remind you of your nanna’s Christmas tree, to replacing your gold Christmas lights with some stunning multicoloured ones.

You can also make this trend more sustainable by using authentic vintage decorations. Consider op-shopping for them, looking on Etsy, or asking your relatives if you can raid their decoration boxes for anything they may no longer want. This makes decorating easier on your hip-pocket and better for the environment, plus you still get to add that nostalgic touch to your home this Christmas.

Natural Elements

This year a popular trend is incorporating lots of natural elements into Christmas decorating. Consider your Christmas table for example, where you can use things like pine-cones, greenery, twigs, and flowers as decorations. This can be a fairly inexpensive way to decorate, as you can get really creative and make your own natural table-scape using things from your garden, or elements you might find along your morning walk. It is possible to create beautiful decorations that bring natural wonder to your home by using things like plant clippings, natural garlands, and florals.

Pastel Wonderland

Create a candy-coloured wonderland using stunning pastel shades for your decorations. This trend works particularly well for trimming your tree, on which you can hang baubles in pastel shades, mixed in with lots of silver and gold ornaments too. An added tip is to source your tree decorations in different shapes and varying sizes, as this provides extra visual interest. Pair your pastel theme with lots of metallic elements, plus all the warm-white Christmas lights you want, and you will have yourself a merry – and unique – little Christmas in your home this year!

DIY Décor

Make your Christmas a little more sustainable and environmentally friendly by embracing this DIY trend. Homemade decorations are not only better for the environment, but they add a touch of whimsy and a whole lot of personality to your home’s overall aesthetic. If you’re handy with a needle or sewing machine, you could sew felt ornaments. If you want to go really old-school, consider making paper chains or a popcorn garland to hang. There are so many options out there for creating your own decorations, and crafting is a great way to get your kids or grandkids involved in the Christmas decorating. This is a trend that is as fun as it is good for the environment – what could be better?

Do You Need a Luxury Custom Home Builder?

If you have been inspired by this list to find out more about designing and building a luxury custom home, then please get in touch with us at S&B Lamble Builders. We are backed by 35 years of industry experience, and can help you to navigate the custom home process from start to finish. Whether you are considering a home extension or a custom build, we would be thrilled to help you make your vision a reality.

When you are in need of an exceptional and experienced custom builder, get in contact with us at 03 5941 8135. You are also welcome to fill out our online contact form, and we will be happy to help with your enquiry.

February 19, 2025