This HIA NSW 2025 Custom Home Finalist began with a very specific vision — to create a home that balanced modern family living with practicality, privacy, and strong connection to the outdoors.

Located in Smithfield, this custom knockdown rebuild was designed for a young growing family transitioning from apartment living into a home tailored entirely around the way they live. The brief focused on functionality without compromise: dedicated entertaining spaces, strong indoor-outdoor flow, practical storage, and thoughtful zoning throughout the home.

One of the key priorities was creating a layout that could support shift work, leading to the inclusion of a private ground-floor guest suite positioned away from the main living areas. The home also incorporates a dedicated study with a raked ceiling and bench-height window, designed to maximise natural light while maintaining usable wall space.

Throughout the design process, every square metre was carefully considered. A generous mudroom and oversized laundry create a practical transition between the garage and kitchen, while the open-plan living, dining, and kitchen areas connect directly to the outdoor entertaining space and pool.

Rather than dominating the backyard, the pool was designed as a visual centrepiece — visible from the staircase, kitchen, and living areas — while still preserving usable lawn and garden space for the family.

Externally, the home combines light-toned cladding, textured brickwork, and clean architectural lines to create an understated yet memorable street presence that sits comfortably within the established streetscape.

Despite site constraints, council requirements, and complex delivery access, the project was delivered on time and within budget, showcasing the value of thoughtful planning, collaboration, and tailored design.

Recognised as an HIA NSW 2025 Custom Home Finalist, this project reflects King Homes NSW’s commitment to creating homes that are not only visually striking, but designed to genuinely improve the way families live every day.

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