Once your new home has been completed you need to start thinking about the interior design. With kit homes you might also have to complete the interior, as some homes are built only to lock up stage. Kit homes in Victoria and other states are often built to lock up stage and then owners must put up plaster, do the interior painting, install the kitchens and bathrooms and then think about the interior design.

Lighting

Choose lighting to suit each individual room and the overall style of your home. If you have a large enough entrance way choose a light that hangs a bit lower so that it is more of a feature . A chandelier looks great in a more period style of home or choose a quirky light shade that will be a real conversation piece in a modern home. Lamps are a great way to add extra light to your rooms without having to call in an electrician to install extra wiring. Lamps can be moved as you please and you can buy shades to match your décor.

Windows

You can either choose curtains, roller blinds, timber Venetians, shutters or not have anything on your windows. Having curtains with solid backing will not only block out the light but also help keep your home warmer in winter and cooler in summer. Depending on your choice of window dressings you can save a considerable amount on your power bills as you don’t need to rely on your heating and cooling systems as much. If you choose not to have curtains at all you might want to think about double glazing, which will block out a substantial amount of heat.

Kitchen

When designing your kitchen think about making it practical and functional as well as choosing a design you like. Plenty of bench space is useful, particularly if you entertain a lot, and a large fridge with a good sized freezer is handy too. Having somewhere for people to sit around the bench will make it more of a communal area and a place for everyone to congregate in the evenings and discuss their day. It will also mean that the cook is not left out of the conversation. Have plenty of storage too, with special deep drawers for pots and pans, and look at using the space above your benches for extra cupboards for storing plates, cups and glasses.

Bathroom

When designing the interior of your bathroom think functionality first before looks. Make sure you choose a floor surface that is not slippery when wet, such as marble, and have enough space to store towels and other bathroom items. A large shower is a good idea with a good quality shower screen door that is not going to break or the handles aren’t going to come loose. Choose a water saving shower head and a toilet that uses less water per flush.

Storage

One thing you will really appreciate in a home is plenty of storage space. Clever storage is handy in wardrobes as you can fit more in and it looks a lot neater.

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