Our expert team of custom home builders in Melbourne is well known for the construction quality, innovation and design flair of our bespoke custom homes. We design and build for clients who are looking for a straightforward, stress-free building experience and responsive customer service with premium results. Our passion is building homes our customers love.
With over 50 years of experience, Spacemaker Home Extensions is one of Melbourne’s most awarded and reputable custom builders. We have a long-standing and consistent track record for delivering award-winning designs and high-quality custom new home and extension projects across Melbourne’s inner-city suburbs and beyond. Amongst the many awards and accolades we have received, our custom-built home in Port Melbourne went on to win the Master Builders Victoria (MBAV) Best Custom Home between $1-2 million.
We have also built bespoke custom homes in many other prominent Melbourne suburbs, including Olinda, East Malvern, Ivanhoe, Glen Iris and Ashburton.
While extending and renovating your existing dwelling is generally easier and better value for money, building a custom new home can sometimes be the most sensible solution. If you are trying to decide whether to construct a new home or embark on a custom house renovation and extension, our experienced design team will guide you.
Custom new homes can be invigorating. You are in the driver’s seat and can select the materials, quality, design and the energy efficiency rating you’ve always wanted—in a location of your choice.
As well as letting you take charge of the decision-making process, your custom new home will be a unique creation that suits your family’s preferences and lifestyle needs. Adding personalised touches to a space you have designed from scratch will make it truly your home.
Imagine being in charge of every detail of your future home, from the layout and lighting to custom appliances and architectural flourishes! With a custom new home, you can have your say on fixtures, flooring, custom cabinetry, the amount of natural light you prefer and many other design choices.
The range of customisation options gives you the personal satisfaction you may not get from higher-volume builders who focus on pre-designed homes built off the plan. With a custom built new home, the opportunities to integrate bespoke elements suited to your tastes are almost limitless.
Custom home building with a reputable builder gives you the flexibility to tailor your home to suit your unique lifestyle, rather than changing your life to adapt to your home. Our clever design and construction techniques ensure your new home meets the specific needs of you and your family. This helps to improve your quality of life now and in the future by creating more space for you to thrive, exactly where you need it.
Although many of our clients build bespoke custom homes with the intention of living there for the longer term, our custom built new homes are also a great investment. A quality home with unique character and charm often appeals more to buyers than a lower-budget project home. If you plan to sell your custom new home in the future, we can help you make the right home design choices that will contribute to higher resale value.
After achieving regulatory compliance, a fully customised home does not compromise aesthetics or style, as everything is designed to your taste. Remember, you’re in creative control and there’s no right or wrong, no matter how conventional or innovative. Take the opportunity to start with a blank canvas while you work with luxury custom home builders to create the home of your dreams.
When engaging Spacemaker as your design and build professionals, we guide you in the most cost-effective ways to achieve your desired home. In some instances, renovating or extending simply isn’t the way to proceed for the best financial outcome, and we’ll let you know if this is the case. If we recommend a custom new home, or it is your preferred option, the initial upfront cost might be more, but the long-term benefits may make the outlay worth.
As Australians become increasingly conscious of their carbon footprint, many of our customers are building more sustainable and energy-efficient homes. A custom built home can help maximise energy efficiency and reduce emissions through well-thought-out passive design.
Using free energy from the sun and wind allows you to minimise, or sometimes even eliminate, the need for mechanical heating or cooling. Clever passive design can also be achieved through orientation of the home, positioning of windows, wise choice of building materials, water-saving devices, solar panels, smart technology, quality insulation and a range of energy-saving mod cons. These inclusions can have massive benefits financially, as well as for the planet and our children’s future.
Choosing a qualified and experienced builder for your custom new home is essential. When researching options, seek out recommendations and referrals from existing customers. Start by looking at the company’s online reviews and any testimonials published on their website. Google reviews are an independent way to check customer feedback and to identify common themes such as reliability, good communication and the quality of previous builds. A credible and trustworthy builder will also encourage you to speak with their previous customers to confirm their experience and compare what they say with the reviews. If you get an opportunity to speak with another client, consider asking questions like these:
Our speciality is custom home design and construction solutions for Melbourne homeowners. When you engage Spacemaker, all your communication is with an in-house team that is fully aware of your dream and goals for your spectacular new custom abode. Our core services include:
When you choose to work with Spacemaker Home Extensions, you don’t need to hire an independent architect or interior designer. Our in-house team is highly experienced and has expertise in all aspects of modern and heritage home design without calling in external consultants. The team also possesses the architectural engineering skills needed to comply with Melbourne’s complex planning obligations and heritage building permits. We specialise in custom designed homes in the inner-city suburbs, as well as other locations in and around Melbourne, and our business has been in operation for over five decades. Make Spacemaker your full-service design and construction builder for your custom new home in Melbourne.
Throughout our simple six-step process, we consult and work extensively with our clients from the initial concept stage to final execution.
Our experienced designers and construction team are experts at handling briefs for custom new homes of all shapes and sizes. The common denominator at all times is a focus on great results.
Our six-step process involves:
We come to your home to discuss your family’s needs and the key motivations for your custom home build and give you some creative inspiration. We also speak with you about how we can help you achieve your goals, explain the process, and provide you with an indicative budget for the type of build you have in mind.
We visit the site for your new home and prepare 3D drawings and a concept plan for you to consider. We also prepare a formal estimate and discuss what would be involved in delivering the project.
When you are happy with the designs, a draftsperson, engineer, and estimator will visit you to discuss them further and prepare the detailed project specifications and plan.
We provide you with the final fixed-price quote based on our thorough site investigation and in-depth discussions with you about your needs and goals for the project from the very beginning.
We communicate with your local council and handle the building and town planning processes and permits when they are required. At this point, we draw up your contract which both parties sign before we commence your custom home build.
Once on site, our experienced tradespeople and project managers work diligently to deliver a low-stress home build experience, keeping your overall satisfaction with the project in mind at all times.
Browse through our project gallery and be inspired by the custom new homes we have delivered for our clients across Melbourne.
Nestled in Victoria’s Dandenong ranges, this custom-built bed and breakfast is the ultimate sanctuary amidst nature, with Olinda’s attractions in close proximity. Combining tailored design solutions with accessibility requirements, Spacemaker Home Extensions worked alongside the homeowners to deliver two sizeable apartments that would provide ample space for an entire family, as well as being suitable to rent independently. Complete with tasteful, luxurious finishing touches and a spacious yet elegant and practical layout, this two-storey holiday accommodation suits people of all mobilities. The owners are thrilled with the final result, which exceeds all their expectations.
This 450 sqm custom built family home in Port Melbourne boasts five bedrooms and three levels on a double block. With a minimalistic and contemporary industrial style throughout, smart engineering and innovative design were essential to this build. This home won gold at the MBA Awards in the MBA 2016 Best Custom Home $1-2 million category and was runner-up at the HIA Awards in the HIA 2016 Custom Built Home $1-2 million category. These awards confirm the high quality of our work and our team’s broad experience in custom home construction.
“The best testimonial for Spacemaker that we can give is the fact we are already looking for potential properties to renovate so we can repeat the fantastic experience we had with Tim and his team!”
Spacemaker Home Extensions doesn’t have display homes available to visit in person, however, our portfolio of completed projects can be found on our website. Our projects provide insight into the goals our clients had for their build and the results we helped them achieve through close collaboration, custom design solutions and innovation. Learn more about our custom new homes and the tailored home extension and renovation projects we have completed for our clients across Melbourne.
The next step is to sit down with Spacemaker’s custom home design team. Take the time to speak with our designers, who will begin the exciting process of designing your home. We’ll show you our portfolio of projects, and together we can start creating your ideal luxury custom home that meets your brief and your budget.
With more than 50 years of experience designing and building custom homes in Melbourne, Spacemaker Home Extensions has the industry knowledge and in-house specialist team to deliver an outstanding result for your new build, customised for your plot and to suit your family’s needs. We are happy to work from plans that have been created by an architect provided copyright has been released, or we can take care of everything internally so that you have one point of contact throughout the project.
Find out how we can support you with bringing your customised new home to life. Talk to a custom home design consultant by calling us on 03 8873 7800 or contact us through our website today.
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