The Cumberland 232 is sure to appeal to families looking to build on the Bellarine or Surf Coast. The Prism façade combines silver top ash featuring lining boards with linea cladding which will suit any coastal landscape.
Nestled along the picturesque Bellarine and Surf Coasts lie opportunities to build the perfect coastal home with sweeping ocean vistas and a vibrant seaside ambience.
In this article, we explore the essential features of an ideal coastal home and the available Hamlan homes you can build on the Bellarine and Surf Coasts.
What is a coastal house?
A coastal house, also known as a beach house or coastal home, is a type of residence typically located near a coastline or beach area. It is designed to harmonise with its surrounding environment, reflecting the natural beauty and ambience of the coast.
These homes today are typically designed to offer a modern coastal aesthetic, incorporating elements that evoke a sense of tranquillity and connection to the beach or seaside.
Coastal houses are often considered the dream home of many, especially for individuals or families who seek a retreat in proximity to the ocean for summer holidays or year-round coastal living.
What are the elements of coastal house designs?
Beach house designs often emphasise a balance between comfort and sophistication. Some key features found in a coastal home, or a coastal-inspired house, include:
- Natural Materials: Utilisation of natural materials such as wood, stone, rattan, and bamboo to bring in the texture and warmth of the coastal environment.
- Spacious Coastal Haven: Open floor plans for an airy and inviting atmosphere, while maximising natural lighting through strategically placed windows, skylights, and glass doors to enhance the connection with the natural environment and capture panoramic views.
- Modern Coastal Aesthetic: Clean lines, minimalist furnishings, and contemporary accents blend with traditional coastal motifs to create a fresh and timeless appeal.
- Natural Tones: Soft hues inspired by the sea, sand, and sky, such as shades of blue, green, beige, and white, are commonly used to evoke a calming and soothing ambience.
- Outdoor Spaces: Ample outdoor living areas like decks, patios, and balconies for relaxing, entertaining, and enjoying the coastal breeze and scenery.
Hamlan Homes Coastal designs for the Bellarine or Surf Coast
The Cumberland 232 is sure to appeal to families looking to build on the Bellarine or Surf Coast. The Prism façade combines silver top ash featuring lining boards with linea cladding which will suit any coastal landscape.
The functional layout zones the parents to the front of the home and includes a generous walk-in robe and a Scandinavian-style ensuite with double vanities.
From the entry, you step down the split level into the open-plan kitchen and living areas. Pastel styling throughout the home adds to the charm and emphasizes the amount of natural light in this design.
A large U-shaped kitchen featuring charcoal cabinetry with ply edging is contrasted by matt marble look stone benchtops and is complimented by a WIP creating ample preparation and storage space. The laundry is also fitted out with plenty of storage and cubby holes for school bags or for placing folded washing.
A courtyard forms the centre of the home and with the addition of a deck makes an ideal entertainment space.
With three additional bedrooms all with built-in robes, a large rumpus room and a bathroom with a separate WC zoned to the back of the home, this is the perfect floorplan for teenagers.
The Cumberland 232 is part of our new Aspect range of homes which come with a choice of seven facades. This design has nine different options including adding a triple garage, relocating the master bedroom and alternative kitchen layouts allowing buyers to tailor the floorplan to suit their lifestyle.
Since its opening in Armstrong Estate in April this display has received a lot of positive feedback from the high volume of visitors.
More coastal home designs from Hamlan
The Kalimna 240 is a coastal double-storey design that would suit both an urban location and a great family holiday home. This coastal double-storey home combines striking architectural elements with beachside appeal. Offering a modern take on traditional family living, this floorplan positions the kids’ bedrooms, rumpus room, main bathroom and laundry on the ground floor. The distinct design feature of this home allows homeowners to soak up the views in the living zone from a higher vantage point.
The Erskine 250, featuring the stunning Stellar Facade checks all the boxes for those seeking a sea change or planning a knockdown rebuild on an urban block. It’s a welcoming and sophisticated home cleverly designed to suit 14m wide lots. The courtyard area is generously sized for entertaining and features elegant travertine pavers. The north-facing orientation of this courtyard floods the living space with natural light.
Check out this family beach house reborn in Barwon Heads.
Coastal Design Tips for Styling Interiors
Feel like it’s summer all year round, by adding a coastal style to your home. A modern coastal home can feel like a relaxed beach house but look like a luxe contemporary coastal home.
When designing and styling your coastal theme, consider the following tips to achieve a cohesive and inviting look:
- Flooring: As soon as you take your first step into a coastal-style home, one of the first things you will notice is the flooring. For coastal homes, light, natural textures are the best way to evoke the feeling of sand and the beach.
- Layer Textures and Patterns: Mix and match textures like sisal rugs, linen drapes, and wicker furniture with patterns such as stripes, checks, and florals to add depth and visual interest.
- Keep it Light and Airy: Select light-coloured furnishings, soft fabrics, and reflective surfaces to maximise natural light and create an airy and spacious feel within the interior.
- Careful selection of light fittings: Lights create interesting focal points in spaces. Pendant light fixtures in wicker or rattan are a simple way of doing this and can come in a range of sizes and shapes. And if you have a split-level or double-storey home, wall lights that light the stair treads are a safety feature that also looks architectural — so the choices are endless.
- Furniture: In terms of materials, timber is an obvious choice for furniture in modern coastal homes — lighter timber such as Tasmanian oak or white-washed timber is a lovely subtle choice that fits perfectly within a coastal home. Rattan, wicker and Vienna straw are other popular choices. But feel free to play around with shape and style. Curved furniture is currently on trend — and many of the latest designs in furniture have soft, contoured lines, which add a touch of warmth and femininity to a space. This works well in coastal homes.
Read more about coastal interior design here.
You can see further details about our Cumberland 232 design including its floor plan and photos on our Display Homes page.
Display Home Address:
49 Unity Drive, Mt Duneed Open – 7 days, 11 am-5 pm
Contact Chris Dooling: 0458007 776 or Cara Oliver: 0488 011 777
