The start of the new year often brings a surge of new projects, as many clients wait until after the holidays to begin planning their new homes.
To simplify the process of designing your ideal home, we’re taking a look at the biggest trends that will become essential in 2025. Read on as we highlight the top three trends for 2025 and show how Swanbuild can incorporate them into your new home.
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Solar Panels
Australia has one of the fastest-growing uptakes of rooftop solar panels in the world. Harnessing the power of the abundant Aussie sun is the best way to lower your power bills and reduce your energy consumption. For 2025, we anticipate delivering an even greater share of new homes with solar panels and sustainable features like batteries and double-glazed windows. Want to know how to get them on your Swanbuild home? Learn more about our Sustainable Living Package and what it can do for you.
Office Spaces
WFH seems here to stay, regardless of what some corporations or think tanks might suggest. The increased flexibility of working arrangements means more and more new home buyers want to create dedicated workspaces in their new homes. Whether it is a full-sized office with storage and room for furniture and multiple computer setups or a discreetly designed study nook that the whole family can use, we will see a lot more office spaces in new homes in 2025.
Secondary Dwellings
Another big trend we see for 2025 is the addition of secondary dwellings to existing properties. In some areas, you can build and install a small secondary dwelling without the need for council approval. The compact footprint and easy-to-maintain floor plans of secondary dwellings make them ideal for multi-generational living or small holiday rentals. Explore our newly released Cottage Series to see how Swanbuild has created a collection of secondary dwellings suited to every lifestyle and site.
If you want to know what other trends we can cater to in 2025, reach out to our team and book a display home tour or a consultation to discuss what we can do for your new home.