Building a luxury home starts with the design. While we might all have our own idea of what luxury means, most people agree that true luxury involves meticulous planning, an expert eye and attention to detail to create the look and feel you want.
What defines a luxury home?
Defining a luxury home depends on what you value. Typically, a luxury home is initially defined by its location. The suburb your house is in may impact how luxurious it feels. Its outlook and views may also determine how luxurious it feels.
Aside from location, the quality of materials you use as well as the fixtures and fittings and the quality of your architecture and design all contribute to how luxurious your home is.
An introduction to the luxury home building process
The process of building a luxury home is not as simple as it may seem. It can take years to complete, and the process is divided into many steps. Here are the 4 main steps every luxury home builder will typically go through:
Step #1: The design stage
The design of the home depends on the client’s needs and preferences. Your building consultant and designer will work together to make sure that all your must-haves are included, and produce a custom design that integrates your lifestyle and architectural preferences with your household needs.
Step #2: Construction
Once you’ve agreed on a design and secured the necessary approvals, the site preparation and construction can begin. We ensure our site supervisors have their own team of people and oversee the entire process, ensuring quality and precision throughout the project. With us, you will always have direct access to your build supervisor and dedicated construction liaison.
Step #3: Finishing touches
The finishing touches before the handover include things such as custom cabinetry, high-end appliances and lighting.
It’s common to work closely with your builder and a dedicated internal designer at this stage. As part of the Novus difference, we include an interior designer as part of our process. On top of this, we match you with dedicated specialists to discuss key decisions including lighting, tile selection and smart home technology.
Step #4: Landscaping
Consult a landscaper to ensure the surrounds of your home look as stunning as the house itself. Most luxury homes builders in Perth have a landscaper that they are happy to team up with or recommend. If you have a company you’d like to use, bring them in to meet with your luxury home builder so they can collaborate from the outset.
Advantages of building a luxury home
A luxury home build can be an expensive and time-consuming process. It might take years to build the home of your dreams and it will cost you a pretty penny. However, there are many advantages to building a luxury home.
Complete customisation & control
Building a luxury home from scratch means you have complete control over its size, layout, and features. Some people want a luxury home with their own personal cinema, library and fitness centre, while others are more concerned with a traditional layout with luxury defined by the quality of fixture and fittings in key rooms like kitchens and bathrooms
Larger properties
Another advantage is the size of the property. If you build your own luxury home, you can ensure a home with plenty of space for children or grandchildren to play or for entertaining guests. You can get more bang for your buck by making sure your home maximises the size of the block it’s on.
Location
Location is one of the most important factors when it comes to creating a luxury home. Choosing the right suburb or location means you can create a stunning home in a well-regarded neighbourhood with green spaces and school places, as well as little crime and a feeling of community.
Popular features
As we mentioned above, the features people focus on when building a luxury home vary massively. Some people are more interested in space and location, while others are more interested in privacy and seclusion.
Smart homes with energy efficiency, integrated security and automation are also becoming increasingly popular. But, when it comes to true luxury, the perennial favourites are gourmet chef’s kitchens and spa-like bathrooms.
Choosing a luxury home builder
Building your own home from scratch may be the most expensive thing you ever do in your life. Which is why you need to know you’re in the right hands. So how do you choose the right builder?
Do your research
The most important thing is to do your research. We don’t simply mean checking out a google review. You need to dig deep if you want an honest appraisal of a company or service.
Ask friends and family
Ask your friends and family who they have used for building work. Word of mouth is one of the safest ways to make sure you get what it says on the tin. Is there a company that they’ve heard good things about, or any that they’ve been told to stay away from? Leverage your network.
Explore builder portfolios
Exploring a builder’s portfolio is a great way to get a feel for the work they produce. Look at a company’s website or show homes or check out industry websites to see what impression a firm gives. The Novus Homes Elevation Gallery is an excellent place to start.
Seek out award-winning builders
Seeking out an award-winning builder gives you the comfort of knowing that they are capable of creating work to an excellent standard and that their buildings have been fully interrogated by the industry.
Questions to ask your builder
If the building process is feeling a little overwhelming and you’re not sure how to select a trustworthy builder, we’ve put together a list of questions to ask your builder to make sure you get the right team for the job.
FAQs
The friendly team at Novus Homes are always on hand to answer any queries that you might have. You can also check our FAQs to see if we already have the answer to your question.
What is the difference between building a luxury home and a standard home?
A typical luxury home has a lot of the same features that any other home would have. The difference is the quality of these features and how they are incorporated into the design.
The interior design of a luxury home is often lavish with high-end finishes and furnishings. Luxury homes often have a lot of natural light thanks to large windows, skylights, or even glass walls.
What are some of the considerations for building a luxury home?
With the increase in the number of people looking to buy a luxury home, there are many considerations that need to be made.
The first consideration is determining if a luxury home is right for you. Luxury homes require more maintenance and upkeep than other homes.
The next consideration is figuring out how much space you need. A luxury home should have plenty of room for all your needs, from entertaining guests to hosting family gatherings or having a place where your children can play without disturbing others or feeling cramped.
It is also important to consider how much outdoor space you want and what style of outdoor space best suits your needs. Some people like having a large yard with lots of trees while others want a small, well-tended garden.
How long does it take to build a luxury home?
How long it takes to build a luxury home depends on a number of variables, but realistically you are looking at between 12 and 24 months. The location you’ve chosen and the council approvals it will require has a large impact on build time, with some local councils taking longer to grant planning permission.
The design process itself also varies, depending on your selections and the labour and materials available. Novus Homes has enough experience to guide you towards selections that will work within your timeline. We create realistic expectations and usually exceed them.
What does it cost to build a luxury home?
The price of a luxury modern house is dependent on many factors. These include the size and location of the property, the quality of materials and finishes, the amount of land available for development, the design complexity and how many rooms are required.
A major cost is the land that the house is built on. This can typically range from $700,000 to $2,000,000 depending on the size and location of the block.
The next major cost is the construction of the home itself which can be anywhere between $800,000 and $2 million.
Is a luxury home a good investment?
Investing in a luxury home is a good investment, particularly in Perth. But it’s also important to bear in mind the resale value when deciding which parts of your design to splash out on.
Quality materials, good views and great locations never go out of style. Don’t forget to factor in the ongoing running costs of some luxury items, like swimming pools, into your budget when you build a home.
How does luxury home design vary by region?
Luxury home design is definitely influenced by its regional context. What passes for luxury in Perth might be very different from what is considered luxurious in somewhere like Monaco.
Coastal beachside luxury homes are particularly popular in Perth.
Explore Novus Homes’ luxury home designs
If you’re looking for a custom designed home to help you live your best life, explore our luxury home designs. Prefer something bespoke? We can also tailor a one of a kind, custom home design to fit your needs perfectly, visit our custom home designs or contact us for more information.