In 2024, the desire for space, tranquility and a connection with nature has made acreage homes increasingly popular. People are seeking a more “functional” lifestyle and more outdoor space for themselves, or their growing families. Acreage homes are meeting new home builders’ needs more and more. This year, acreage homes have experienced an evolution in design and amenities, and here are the top trends.
1. Sustainable Living
With the increasing cost of living, sustainability has become a top priority for many households. Acreage home designs are very well aligned to eco-friendly features, such as solar power. With longer roof lines, there is a lot more space to install solar panels and harness the sun’s energy. Solar power significantly helps reduce electricity bills, leading to more cost savings throughout the household. Acreage homes are also often accompanied by larger backyards, meaning homeowners can implement larger vegetable gardens and compost systems, to make their home life even more self-sufficient and eco-friendly.
*With this trend towards more peaceful, sustainable living, acreage homes can also have a higher resale value.
One of our latest acreage style projects, in Wangandary, Victoria, incorporated solar panels as a main element in the home design. This project, “Ulina” is a four bedroom, brick home, set on a small cattle property and named after the property when it was first established.
View Our “Ulina” Project – www.crownconstructions.com.au/projects/ulina/
2. Home Offices
The ‘working from home’ phenomenon is definitely flowing into new home design layouts. It first came into effect during the “Covid Years” and now ‘working from home’ has become part of peoples’ everyday lifestyles. Acreage homes offer more design flexibility, with options for unique floor plans that can include multi-use spaces and home offices. With more spacious layouts in acreage home designs, people can have a dedicated workspace in the comfort of their own home.
Crown’s acreage style “Cobbler” floor plan includes a large study, located away from the main living area to accommodate people looking for a work-life balance at home. It also has a luxurious ensuite, with a bath and shower included, plus an extended porch option off the master bedroom! Perfect for lunch-time work breaks to take in the scenic views!
View Cobbler Plan Here – www.crownconstructions.com.au/plans/cobbler/
3. Enhanced Outdoor Living Areas
Again, acreage style homes offer the perfect opportunity to make the most of your surrounding landscape. Acreage homes could be set on 5 acre blocks or 200 acre properties, but the thing they have in common is the very scenic views. More and more people are wanting to capitalise on these views and blend indoor-outdoor living with large windows, verandas and alfrescos. Alfresco areas are perfect for entertaining and make it easy for people to embrace an outdoor-focused lifestyle. This year, home builders have enhanced their alfresco areas with firepits and outdoor pizza ovens, to create a warm, inviting space for people to come together as a family and enjoy quality time.
Crown’s acreage style “Buller” floor plan includes a large alfresco area off the main indoor dining area. This incredibly functional design, maximizes rural living with big windows and a spacious kitchen and living area, making the flow from indoor to outdoor seamless.
View Buller Plan Here – www.crownconstructions.com.au/plans/buller/
4. More Customisation Options
With larger block sizes to work with, acreage homes are increasingly designed to reflect peoples’ personal style and needs. Customisable floor plans are a significant benefit of acreage homes with the options to include separate wings, multi-use spaces or even extended entertainment areas. Plus, adding different architectural elements or bespoke finishes are a great way to personalise the home
The facade of the home also doesn’t have to be standard! Crown’s popular facade styles for acreage homes include Scandi-Barn, Country and Contemporary. Our website has an in-depth selection of these styles, with the ability for home builders to create something completely different as well!
Crown’s Facade Styles Here – www.crownconstructions.com.au/facades/
Acreage homes offer a unique lifestyle with benefits that go beyond standard residential living. The main trends we’ve seen in 2024 are set to continue in 2025 as more people are looking for a more functional lifestyle. If you’re thinking about building on a block of land, and want to customise your home design to suit your lifestyle, reach out to our team to discuss more about acreage home designs!
