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Design and build your dream home
At Destination Living, our specialised approach brings your ideas to life by designing and constructing a truly unique custom home that caters to your lifestyle. With our in-house team of architects, interior designers, and builders, we work together to turn your vision into a reality.
Approach
Our approach to designing and building architectural luxury homes works for all blocks; from a simple site to more difficult, narrow blocks and sloping blocks. From brief to build, our method is streamlined, quality-assured and most importantly, collaborative; putting you at the heart of everything we create.
Service
Our team will manage every aspect of creating your new home from architecture and design to permits and construction. It begins with design and ends when we hand you the keys. It’s all done in-house with each member of our team working with you to deliver the vision for your new home.164 Brighton – An Architectural Showcase
Experience a new kind of display home—one designed to inspire, not imitate.
164 Brighton is a fully realised architectural home by Destination Living’s in-house team of architects and builders. Thoughtfully designed for modern, low-maintenance living, it redefines what a display home can be: not a template, but a tailored vision of how architecture and lifestyle come together.
Opening October 2025 to registered guests. Bookings are limited.
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At Destination Living, every home is designed and built to match our clients’ personality and lifestyle.
Our team is your main contact
Your architect, interior designer and builder are there for you, and will keep you informed of the project’s progression and decisions relating to costs throughout the design, planning & building process.
Very, very impressive.
Very professional in terms of every aspect of the journey we’ve been treated with respect and with very clear communication, and just, with great friendship and warmth as well. We’ve come away from this with only positive relationships.
Chris, Ringwood | Sloping Block
We would absolutely recommend Destination Living
To anyone that wants to engage an architect, not just an architect, but a builder, a designer, who will not only meet your brief, but exceed it.
Paul & Georgia, Thornbury | Dual Occupancy
We knew nothing about building the house and having the builder onsite has been astronomical.
The whole concept of Destination Living; project managing the design, and the builder together, has just worked really well.
Janelle, Ringwood | Sloping Block
It was a very detailed step by step process.
Nothing we asked of Destination Living was a problem. They are experts in their field and gave superior customer service. We got the right product at the end because we were satisfied right from the beginning.
Soula & Arthur, Kew East | Knock-Down Rebuild
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What is a custom home?
A custom home is designed specifically for you, your lifestyle, and your block of land. Every detail — from the floor plan to the finishes — is tailored to your needs, unlike volume-built homes that follow standard designs.
What makes a home ‘luxury’?
Luxury isn’t just about size. It’s about quality, craftsmanship, and thoughtful design. Natural materials, bespoke joinery, seamless indoor–outdoor living, and spaces that feel both functional and timeless are hallmarks of luxury homes.
How long does it take to build a luxury custom home?
The process usually takes 12–18 months from design to completion, depending on the size and complexity of your home and your site conditions.
Is a custom-designed home more expensive than a standard build?
Not always. While a custom home is a premium investment, it can often represent better value in the long term because it’s built around your lifestyle, block, and budget — without compromise.
Why choose an architecturally led builder?
When architects, interior designers, and builders work together from the start, the result is a home that looks beautiful, works perfectly, and is delivered seamlessly.
Do you only work on large projects?
No. We create homes of all sizes, from downsizer residences to multi-level family homes. What unites them is the focus on design and quality.
Can I see an example of your work?
Yes. Our architectural showcase at 164 Brighton is opening in November 2025 and is available to view by appointment. You can also explore our portfolio online.
Do you handle everything — from design to construction?
Yes. We manage feasibility, design, permits, interiors, landscaping, and construction in-house, so you have one trusted team guiding the whole process.
Where do I start if I’m thinking about building?
The first step is a block evaluation and feasibility discussion. We’ll sit with you to uncover opportunities, identify potential challenges, and outline a clear path forward.
Can you build on any type of block?
Yes. We specialise in complex sites including sloping blocks, narrow sites, and coastal environments.
Do you offer sustainable and future-proof design?
Yes. We design homes with sustainable materials, passive design principles, and options for future needs such as ageing in place or smart technology.