Discover Your Style with Clarendon Homes

Family luxe, coastal chic or something a little more glam? When building a new home, many people know exactly what aesthetic expresses their personality and lifestyle. For those who simply can’t decide on the look that will make their house a dream home, Clarendon Homes is here to help.

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Clarendon is a leading Australian home builder with over 45 years of experience in design and construction, making it the most reliable resource when it comes to all things home and design. And with its new interiors style guide, Clarendon makes it easy to visualise the design theme that speaks to you. The guide showcases everything from modern coastal designs for those who are most at ease around a little sun and sand to classic and provincial designs for those who like a bold traditional living space. It also explores how to combine different materials, textures and colours to create a vision worthy of the glossiest interiors magazine.

“A lot of people might know what colours or kitchen fixtures they like but might need a little help finding a style that completes the look of the entire home,” says Julie McKinnon, Marketing Manager at Clarendon Homes.

“Our Find Your Style guide is designed to be an inspirational visual piece for our customers to assist them with planning and development, essentially making their Clarendon Home truly their own.”

“We have intentionally kept the reference in this guide to the styles that we currently have on display so that customers can visit these homes in person and see for themselves how different colours, textures, tones and finishes can bring a home to life.”

Over the past few decades, interior design trends have evolved to include new features that make a home even more luxurious, smart and liveable. For instance, kitchens have become the heart of the home, with butler’s pantries now de rigueur – in fact, they are either included, or offered as a floorplan option in all Clarendon Homes. Home theatres now provide a complete cinema experience, smart technology is in demand, and casual alfresco dining spaces are preferred over formal dining rooms. Walk-in wardrobes have meanwhile claimed the space that formerly belonged to the classic free-standing robe.

“We’re seeing a lot of open-plan interiors with plenty of natural light and earthy and botanical colour palettes,” says Sandra Gage, Clarendon’s Group Interior Designer. “Textures that have grown in popularity recently include stone, breeze blocks, terrazzo and natural timbers.

Arches, waves and rounded edges have made a comeback as people opt for more conscious, repurposed décor. Some of the themes that stand out are contemporary, country and industrial designs.”

Coastal. The ever-popular coastal style is modern and fresh, with a summer-inspired vibe. Think pale grey linens to complement light oak furniture, accented with sea green and hints of teal. If you seek a comfortable paradise away from paradise, this might be the style for you. You can visit Manning 31 Clarendon display homes in Lochinvar for a taste of this aesthetic.

Country. Clarendon’s Bowral 44 in Lochinvar and The Cove in Menangle displays are a modern take on traditional country style interior design. This style is typically composed of a light, fresh palette accompanied by light timber floors. Other common features include cool toned joinery with glass inserts and milky-hued fabrics and furniture. If more authentic country is your style, take a look at the Bowral 52 display home in Braemar, consisting of an overall darker palette, including fluted glass to charcoal cabinetry with brass highlights.

Hamptons. With monochrome furnishing, warm/light timber and navy-blue accents, Hamptons styling is like an ode to the ocean. Typically, well-lit and applied to open-plan floorplans, this style creates the perfect blend of casual and affluent. Clarendon’s Boston 36 display home at Chisholm offers styling inspiration for those who seek this breezy, elegant look.

Contemporary. Clarendon’s newest NSW display home, the Saratoga 42 in West Pymble, features this minimalist and moody style with fresh motifs, modern fixtures, natural oak and terrazzo features. White on the outside, light and sleek on the inside, this home shows why Contemporary style is so popular among today’s urban buyers.

Modern Provincial. A modern spin on old-world design. Provincial styling features clean lines, contemporary architecture and rich materials and fabrics such as marble, silk and leather. Brass fixtures give this style a regal but contemporary look and feel. Examples of provincial design can be found in Clarendon’s Boston 42 display home in West Pymble.

“Your home is more than an expression of your individuality,” says Sandra Gage. “An interior tailored through style, texture and colour can provide a secure, calming and relaxed environment a personal sanctuary. It can boost productivity, creativity and even improve energy levels.”

For customers ready to take the leap and start selecting fixtures, fittings and finishes, the Clarendon Homes Lifestyle Studio showcases all items from roofing to flooring and everything in between, with qualified consultants and Style partners on hand to offer expert guidance. Located in Beresfield and Norwest, the studios open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. The Norwest studio is also open on Saturdays from 10am to 2pm. Phone (02) 8850 9111.