Building a new home is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make, and one of the first choices you’ll face is whether to select a predesigned floorplan or create a completely custom design.
At Hamlan, we offer both options. Some clients find exactly what they’re looking for within our Aspect Range, while others work with us to create a home that’s entirely unique. The right choice depends on your block, your lifestyle, your budget and how involved you’d like to be in the design process.
The Flexibility of Hamlan’s Aspect Range
As Geelong’s largest locally owned family builder, we’ve spent decades helping local families build homes suited to the way they live.
Our Aspect Range features 25 thoughtfully designed floorplans, including single-storey, double-storey, split-level and acreage homes. Each design has been developed to suit a variety of block sizes, lifestyles and family needs, drawing on our experience building throughout Geelong, the Surf Coast and surrounding regions.
What sets Hamlan apart is the flexibility we offer within our predesigned range.
Rather than forcing you to choose a plan exactly as it appears on paper, we can often make adjustments to better suit your requirements. You might want to increase the size of your living area, reconfigure an ensuite, add additional storage, adjust room layouts or make other refinements to better suit the way your family lives.
It’s a practical approach that gives you the benefit of a proven design, while still allowing you to make the home your own.
Why Choose a Predesigned Floorplan?
For many clients, starting with a predesigned floorplan is the smartest and most efficient solution.
Because the home has already been designed and refined, the design process is generally quicker and more cost-effective than developing a home from scratch. You’ll spend less time working through concepts and revisions, allowing you to move through the planning stages with greater confidence and certainty.
Predesigned homes also benefit from years of experience and feedback. Every floorplan in our range has been carefully considered to create comfortable living spaces, practical layouts and strong street appeal.
Importantly, choosing a predesigned home doesn’t mean your home will look like everyone else’s. Through your façade selection, colour choices, fixtures, finishes and any floorplan modifications, you can personalise your home to reflect your own style and personality.
When Does a Custom Home Make Sense?
Sometimes a predesigned floorplan simply isn’t the right fit.
You might have a challenging block, a unique set of lifestyle requirements, or a vision for your home that can’t be achieved through modifications to an existing design. In these situations, a custom home can provide the freedom to create exactly what you’re looking for.
At Hamlan, we can work with clients who already have architectural plans or collaborate with them to develop a design from the ground up. From the initial concept through to construction, our team guides clients through every stage of the journey.
The custom design process does, however, involve a greater commitment of time and budget. Construction timeframes can also be longer, particularly for larger or more complex homes, so it’s important to factor this into your planning.
The Best of Both Worlds
For many Hamlan clients, the ideal solution sits somewhere between the two options.
Starting with a predesigned floorplan and tailoring it to suit your needs allows you to benefit from a proven design while still creating a home that feels uniquely yours. It’s one of the reasons our flexible approach to building has been so popular with local families for more than 40 years.
Whether you’re looking for a more straightforward building journey with a home from our Aspect Range, or you’re dreaming of a completely custom design, our team can help you find the right solution for your block, lifestyle and budget.
