Add More To Your Home With Selected Optional Extras

When you build a home with Swanbuild, you can expect a whole raft of standard inclusions that add quality and value to your home. 

We want to highlight some of Swanbuild's optional extras, the added touch of luxe and design flair that can elevate your new home to a new level of sophistication. Whether your preferred home design is a classic Australian country home or you've selected one of our more modern contemporary designs, there is an optional upgrade for your design and budget. Read below for some of our most popular extras and how they can elevate your new home.

Carport or Garage

You can add a carport or a fully enclosed garage to any of our home designs. Talk to the team at Swanbuild about the best placement for your garage and the ideal design solution, including adding extra access to the home or having the carport/ garage entry via your laundry or entryway. Not only great for keeping your car out of the elements, a garage can also include a massive extra amount of storage, something that our clients always find valuable.

Aluminium French Glass Door

First impressions are hard to beat, so make a good one with the addition of an Aluminium French glass door at your main entry. More natural light to your entryway and added visibility in your front yard are some benefits of a full glass French door, not to mention its sleek design. 

Portico With Timber Cladding

A portico is a chic addition to any entryway. A stylish way to set your entrance apart is the addition of timber cladding to the portico ceiling. Vertical timber cladding is the hallmark of modern design.

Glass Inserts or Glass Sidelites To Front Door

If you want the extra light and added security of a glass door but want to retain a certain level of privacy, why not upgrade to an entry door with glass insets or add glass sidelites to your doorframe? Sidelites are the long vertical windows placed next to your front door, creating a broader and more dramatic entryway to your home. 

Pergola 

To make the most of the sun, instead of a completely undercover decking, why not add a pergola over your deck? Ideal for warmer climates, a pergola clearly defines the decking area while also allowing sunlight to fill the space. Ideally suited to our modern designs. Talk to the team about your options for customising your decking. 

Timber and Colourbond Steel Wall Cladding  

Suited for modern designs in our Contemporary Series of homes, timber and Colourbond steel wall cladding adds an extra layer of design flair for a suitably modern feel. The vertical orientation of the cladding sets the design apart from our more classic country styles. 

Timber Balustrades 

A great way to delineate the verandah, and to add extra safety, you can add a timber balustrade to your new Swanbuild decking. Ideally suited to classic country styling, the balustrade, when paired with finials and fretwork, epitomises classic Australian design. 

Higher Roof Pitch

The standard inclusion on Swanbuild homes is a pitched roof of 24 degrees. You can upgrade your design to a steeper roof pitch for the ultimate feeling of space and height. If your home design includes a raked ceiling, the steeper roof pitch will definitely make for a breathtaking living area. 

Lined Verandah Ceiling  

A fully enclosed verandah ceiling makes the alfresco areas feel like a true extension of the interior. A fully lined ceiling is a must have for outdoor dining areas, especially if you want to add a ceiling fan for those balmy summer nights. 

Aluminium Shutters 

The ultimate window-covering, aluminium shutters are a complete window system that can shut out the light while maintaining airflow and a certain level of privacy. Aluminium window shutters are a timeless adornment to any style of home. They can elevate your new Swanbuild home to the look of a grand country estate. 

Dutch Gables

Most people don't immediately think of their roof as the place to make optional upgrades, but the roofline defines your home's facade. Dutch Gables add an extra dimension to your home's roof and deliver a classic country feel to any home design. 

Finials and Fretwork

A decorative touch to an open gable or a Dutch gable roof, finials and fretwork are wooden elements that highlight the gable and accentuate the country style of the roof. 

Take a look at our current catalogue to see which optional extras will work for your preferred design, or talk to one of our team today and see how we can customise any design to suit your needs.