Choosing the right façade

Express your taste to the whole world before even stepping inside your home. First impressions matter, so choosing the perfect façade for your new home is important. Read along to see what you should consider before making a decision for your new façade. 

COUNCIL / DEVELOPER REQUIREMENTS

Some councils or estates may have specific guidelines for your choice of building materials. You may find that some styles, materials or colours are not permitted. We recommend checking these guidelines prior to looking at selecting your façade.

MATERIAL SELECTION

Reflect your personal style with your choice of materials on your façade. Combine accents of natural materials such as stone and timber, which will add an extra wow factor. Dynamic facades can be created using a range of different elements. If you want your home to stand out from the crowd, consider rendering some of the facade. The materials you choose are another way that you can reflect your personal style and taste for your new home. It is a good idea to look for inspiration in neighbouring suburbs as well as our display homes. 

COLOUR SCHEME & STYLE 

Add some colour and have some fun with paint to bring out your personality in your façade. It is important to think about tones that are easy to manage as well as tie in with the aesthetic of the rest of your home. Choose between light and dark colours to create texture or varying shade of one colour to create depth. 
Talk to your Building & Design Consultant about how a different façade can change the whole look of your new home.

STREET APPEAL

If you plan to sell your home in the future, kerb appeal is vital in making your home attractive to a potential buyer. Consider choosing a façade that will stand the test of time, a design you don’t see outdating quickly and will ensure your home is looking its best in years to come. 
It is also a great idea to take cue from neighbouring houses in the street, thus complementing the houses around the area you live in. 

THINK ABOUT LIGHTING & LANDSCAPING

Make your home a centrepiece with strategic placements of lighting that will highlight key features. 

Landscaping can have a positive impact on the first impression of your home. Keep in mind during the process of picking your façade, what landscaping options you may have available that will complement the overall build. This is an important factor.  

LONGEVITY 

An overlooked component when selecting a façade design is considering the maintenance involved with different types of facades. Some may require more frequent maintenance than others. Take into consideration how often you want to spend time and money ensuring your facades looks as good as new over time. 
Your location will play a big influence on what style you may select. Selecting a façade that complements the natural environment and doesn’t clash with the landscape is ideal.