At Olsson Building, we love designing and constructing full custom home renovations. Transforming an existing home from outdated and impractical to luxurious and liveable is an incredibly rewarding process. Many of our clients love the area they already live in, but simply need to reconfigure their home to suit their changing lifestyles – and renovation gives the opportunity to do just that.

Over the years, we’ve gained a lot of experience in what makes a quality renovation. From the overall layout to the standard of the materials and the design choices you make, every element contributes to the quality, longevity and liveability of the build. After all – once you’ve created your dream space, you’ll want to enjoy it for years to come.

Read on to discover the factors you should consider when embarking on a luxury home renovation.

1. High-quality materials & workmanship

As the saying goes, you get out what you put in, and this is absolutely true for a luxury renovation. The higher the quality of the materials you choose – and the more experience and craftsmanship put into the design and construction – the more long-lasting and upmarket the result will be.

The first step is engaging a first-class builder who can bring your vision to life. An experienced builder should identify potential issues and work with you throughout design and construction to reach a solution and achieve the best possible result within your budget.

When it comes to materials, premium choices such as real stone benchtops offer not only a touch of luxury, but durability and endurance, so your renovation will stand the test of time.

2. An open, flowing design

Your renovated space should not only look good but work for your lifestyle. Consider how you use each room and your outside space and what makes sense for you when it comes to layout.

An open, flowing design will create a feeling of endless space and optimise incoming light. Even if square footage is limited, clever design techniques can create the illusion of spaciousness, including floating vanities, open-plan areas and mirrors.

3. Indoor/outdoor living

Creators of luxury homes take a holistic approach to design, giving just as much consideration to the outdoor area as the interiors. The space should flow naturally from the indoors to the garden, inviting barefoot living in the warmer months.

The addition of an outdoor kitchen is a popular choice for entertainers, while balconies are another great way to create alfresco space.

4. Timeless features

Once you’ve invested in your renovation, you’ll want to enjoy it for years to come – or sell it on easily if necessary. To avoid the style dating too quickly, steer away from trends and of-the-moment colours and textures and opt instead for neutral tones and classic lines.

Introduce any strong style statements through soft furnishings, curtains and artwork, which can be easily interchanged. This will mean you can avoid an expensive new kitchen or bathroom fit out in a few years’ time.

5. Statement choices

Consider little touches that elevate a design from typical to exceptional. Thoughtfully-placed skylights for extra light, dual vanities in the bathrooms, a kitchen island, feature lighting and stone benchtops all subtly say ‘luxury’.

Think of features you’d find in an upmarket spa hotel or resort and how you can incorporate them seamlessly into your own space.

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Looking for an experienced custom builder in Gippsland? Get in touch with our friendly team today to discuss your home renovation needs.