How to Choose the Perfect Design for Your Illawarra Granny Flat

You’ve decided a Granny Flat on your block is right for you. It could be a way to boost the value of an investment property. Perhaps it’s to accommodate family members. Or maybe you’d like to increase your productivity with an office away from the main house.

With so many potential benefits, it’s no wonder Granny Flats are increasing in popularity in the Illawarra region and across Australia. This rising demand comes with growing design opportunities. Do you incorporate disability access? How many bedrooms should it have? What sort of exterior finish will you choose?

From site analysis and design to build management and construction, Granny Flat Solutions offers a comprehensive service every step of the way. And even better, we now have a Barrack Heights display home to inspire you and open your eyes to the endless possibilities.

Let’s explore all the steps you must take to design your perfect Illawarra Granny Flat.

Assessing Your Needs and Goals

Take some time to truly understand what’s driving you to build a Granny Flat and the core functions you want it to serve, ensuring it meets your needs and enhances your lifestyle. Consider how you can future-proof your investment to change as your needs and requirements do.

Creating a multi-purpose space means your secondary dwelling can work for you for longer. You might consider installing a kitchen and bathroom into a Granny Flat initially set to be your home office, so if your young children grow up and want to stay at home, your Granny Flat is ready. Likewise, including accessibility options such as a ramp or wider doorways means your elderly parents can live in the Granny Flat when the time comes.

Use Your Budget to Guide Decisions Around Must-Have Features

The best way to determine what to include and what to leave out is to consider your budget and how you can best design the space for future functionality. Seeing how other Granny Flats have achieved this balance can help you design the home to be as multi-functional as possible while serving your current needs. This is why we encourage you to visit our Barrack Heights display Granny Flat, to get an idea of floor plans and how the spaces flow.

Decide What You Can Fit on Your Block?

Once you’ve nailed down what you require in your Granny Flat, you can use Granny Flat Solution’s ‘Check My Site‘ feature to discover what’s possible. This visual representation allows you to pick the right location and size and gives you an idea of the type of floor plan that will work in your backyard. For example, you can position the living space windows to get a view of the garden or place the bedroom at the back of the Granny Flat for more privacy for occupants.

After you’ve considered your desired layout and interior preferences, click the ‘enquire’ button, and our team will call you with expert advice and a quote.

Understanding Local Regulations and Zoning Restrictions

This is an important step that shouldn’t be left until later in the process. Illawarra residents can get fast approval for a Granny Flat if their development meets the rules in the State Environment Planning Policy.

Granny Flat Solutions can offer guidance and expertise about any regulations you must comply with. Leave the council zoning and building permits to us while you focus on the fun stuff.

You can read more about how the approvals process works in the article Can I Build A Granny Flat On My NSW Property?

Choosing the Right Layout and Size

As Granny Flat specialists, we’ll help you consider the best use of your Illawarra land, whether you’re on a slope or working around existing structures. We can also give you advice on how to minimise the impact on the environment and orientate the home to take advantage of your site’s unique features.

 From eco-friendly Granny Flats utilising sustainable materials to more traditional designs, Granny Flat Solutions will help you maximise limited space with smart storage solutions and clever designs.

Decide Your Own Level of Involvement

Whether you’re looking to have your second residence complement your main home or custom-build something completely out of the ordinary, we can be your architects, contractors and project managers with our comprehensive Granny Flat building service. Rather be more hands-on? We don’t mind that either. In fact, we let you choose how much input you want by offering three different levels of participation.

Experience a Real Life Display

By visiting our new Granny Flat display home at Barrack Heights, between Lake Illawarra and Shellharbour, homeowners can get a sense of what can be achieved in their own Wollongong Granny Flat. Visiting a similar project can give you a better understanding of how natural light can make your space feel larger, how tenants with families may use the home and how your vision and ideas can be incorporated.

There’s just nothing like seeing the real thing!

We’re the Solution to Your Granny Flat Needs!

If you’re looking for the best Granny Flat builders in the Illawarra region, Granny Flat Solutions can’t be beaten on quality, price or customer service. There’s a reason we’re so keen to have you visit our Barrack Heights display Granny Flat, and that’s because we know that once you see the high-quality construction, you won’t want to work with any other Granny Flat builders.

Contact our team on 1300 259 677 or visit us at our new Barrack Heights Granny Flat display home to experience the feel of a Granny Flat Solutions home.