Inspirationally designed homes with lasting style
Single storey homes
OMNI Built Homes offers a range of beautifully designed single storey homes, combining thoughtful layouts with refined finishes to suit modern living.
Timeless design with a relaxed, refined feel
Upscale, relaxed comfort
Contemporary home designs have evolved in Australia over many years, shaping a modern approach to living that prioritises comfort, functionality, and timeless appeal.
Both single storey and double storey homes continue to be popular with Australians, particularly in Queensland, offering flexible layouts and considered design features that suit a wide range of lifestyles and locations.
Key design elements of a single style houses
What sets a premium home design apart from other Queensland homes? Each room is thoughtfully designed to create a sense of comfort, balance, and easy everyday living.
Kitchen
In single storey homes, the kitchen often becomes the central hub of the home, designed to balance practicality with a welcoming, shared space for meals, conversations, and everyday living. Large stone or timber benchtops can play a key role, providing both functionality and a natural gathering point.
These surfaces, paired with lighter splashbacks and finishes, help reflect natural light and enhance the sense of space. Generous cabinetry and well-considered storage solutions are also important, supporting a clean and organised environment.
Subtle detailing in cabinetry, along with carefully selected handles and fixtures, can introduce contrast and visual interest while maintaining a cohesive, timeless look.
Living room
Layout plays an important role in how a home feels and functions, with many designs favouring open, connected spaces that encourage shared living. Kitchens are often positioned to flow directly into living areas, creating a natural hub for entertaining and everyday interaction.
If you prefer more defined zones, subtle changes in materials, such as varying timber tones or flooring finishes, can help distinguish spaces without the need for full walls. When furnishing your living area, a considered mix of textures, colours, and statement pieces can create a cohesive and inviting space without overwhelming the design.
Bedrooms
A well-designed bedroom should feel calm, comfortable, and easy to unwind in. Natural light flowing through large windows, softened by curtains or blinds, helps create a relaxed and restful atmosphere.
Layering neutral tones with subtle accents in your bedding, cushions, and artwork can add depth without overwhelming the space. With the right balance of light, texture, and colour, your bedroom becomes a place you’ll look forward to waking up in each day.
Bathroom
Bathrooms are designed with the same level of care and consistency as the rest of the home, using neutral base colours, subtle accents, and clean finishes to create a sense of understated luxury in a highly used space.
Layered materials such as stone and feature tiles can add visual texture across walls and flooring, while contrast between surfaces helps create depth and interest within the room.
Finishes for tapware and hardware are often selected to complement the overall palette, with options like chrome, brushed nickel, or brushed brass providing a refined, cohesive look. Thoughtful design details help elevate the space, turning everyday routines into a more considered experience.
Outdoor Spaces
A well-designed home is often defined by a cohesive and considered exterior, with elements such as rooflines, cladding, and colour palettes working together to create strong street appeal.
Large windows help connect the interior with natural light, enhancing the overall feel of the home from both inside and out. Thoughtful landscaping, including well-maintained lawns and structured planting, contributes to a welcoming and polished entry.
Outdoor spaces play an important role in everyday living, particularly in single storey homes where there is a direct connection between indoor areas and the backyard. Designing these spaces for entertaining, relaxation, and family use allows you to make the most of your home year-round.
Entry
The entry is the first opportunity to make a lasting impression, offering a seamless transition from the outdoors into the home. Focus on creating a space with classic detailing and an emphasis on light and proportion. Consider a statement front door with crisp trim, generous natural light from sidelights or transom windows, and quality finishes that complement the rest of the home.
Subtle decorative elements, such as wainscoting or panelled walls, add depth and elegance, while durable flooring materials ensure the entry is practical for everyday use. This space sets the tone for the entire home, blending style with functionality.
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Double vs single storey homes
If you’re considering building a new home, you may be weighing up whether a single storey or double storey design is right for you, what the differences are, and how each option might suit your lifestyle.
Both options offer spacious layouts and a sense of openness that many homeowners value, but there are some key differences to consider.
Beyond the obvious distinction of one versus two levels, there are several important factors that set them apart.
- Single storey homes look larger and more spread out from the outside, and are very spacious inside.
- Double storey homes have a more stacked layout, where single storey homes are more open and spread out.
- Single storey homes offer easier freedom of movement from room to room, being laid out spaciously on one level instead of over two levels.
Have you found a home design that feels right for you?
The right design should feel considered, comfortable, and suited to the way you live. Talk to OMNI Built Homes about how we can bring your vision to life in a single storey home that reflects your needs and preferences.
We offer a range of single storey home designs, ready to build.
Looking for something more personalised? Speak with our team about creating a custom home tailored to you.
The benefits of choosing a single storey home
Whether a single storey or double storey home is right for you comes down to a range of factors, from your preferred layout and lifestyle needs to the practical considerations of your block.
Here are some of the key benefits of choosing a single storey home.
More Flooring Possibilities
With single storey homes, you have the option of a consistent tile finish flowing from the entry, through your wet areas and into your main living areas.
Affordability
Single storey homes are also usually more affordable than their double storey counterparts. All the while keeping the same air of elegance and luxury; allowing more of your build budget to go towards luxe furnishings and home upgrades.
A Faster Build
The build is also more straightforward, and faster for a single storey home — so you can get moved in sooner.
Accessibility
And of course, there’s the logistical benefits of single storey homes; with no travel up and down stairs, no need to bring furniture, cleaning equipment and other items across 2 levels, and easier access and mobility for all of the guests to your home.
A World of Possibilities
There are so many possibilities for the design of your dream home, whether you opt for a single storey or double story home. At OMNI Built Homes, our 25 years of experience (and counting) has seen us build many dream homes of both varieties; so we are no strangers to the benefits of each, and the different possibilities that each provides.
Design considerations for single storey homes
Here are some design elements you may like to consider for your Single Storey Home. You can also view our single home designs for inspiration, and a clearer picture of how picture perfect your Single Storey home could look.
Lighting and Natural Light
Ample lighting is a key feature in well-designed homes, combining natural light with carefully selected fixtures to create a bright and inviting atmosphere. Large windows help maintain a consistent flow of light throughout the space.
You can also opt for floor-to-ceiling windows or glass panel sliding or bifold doors, which are often easier to access and maintain in single storey homes.
White and Light
To enhance the sense of light throughout the home, single storey designs often incorporate light, neutral finishes that help reflect both natural and artificial light.
For flooring, there are many options, but lighter tones can help create a more open and spacious feel. Incorporating neutral colours across cabinetry, fittings, and other features can achieve a similar, cohesive result.
Luxurious Furnishings
A well-designed home should feel spacious, refined, and enjoyable to live in, so it’s important to carry that through to your finishes and furnishings.
Aim for a balance of comfort and style, with quality materials and thoughtful details throughout. As single storey homes are often more cost-effective than their double storey counterparts, you may also have more flexibility in your budget to elevate these elements.
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Looking to build a home that suits your lifestyle?
OMNI Built Homes is here to help bring your vision to life. We operate across inner Brisbane, supporting homeowners through the design and build process from start to finish.
Why choose us?
Over 25 years experience building dream homes
Awarded as the #1 Best Home Builder Brisbane 2021 — you can trust that at OMNI Built Homes we’ll put our all into creating the dream house you can be proud of. Our team have worked on homes across South East Queensland for over 25 years for our valued satisfied customers. We work with our trusted network of industry connections and resources to deliver every build on time and within budget.
Our friendly team is here to guide you
We know how much a new house means to you. Through the process of planning and building your house, you’re bound to experience a wide range of emotions. With our experienced background in constructing homes, we guide you through each stage to put you at ease. We work to foster a genuine builder-owner relationship that you can trust every step of the way.
We deliver personal service at every step
Building a house you’ll live in is a personal matter for you. That’s why we deliver personalised service. We work with a limited number of builds each year, meaning we can give you our full attention. When you work with OMNI Built Homes, you’ll always have a contact on hand when you need advice. We work with you to ensure the process adds no stress to your life.
Range of home plans
If you don’t know where to start, we have a range of cost-effective, ready to build home plans. With our Living & Living Plus inclusions, it’s easy to get started with the home building basics and browse what features you love. With affordable, quality builds, we bring your dream home to life.
Flexible designs and custom built options
Didn’t quite find the home you’re looking for? Let OMNI Built Homes help you create a space you’ll truly love. There’s no one right way to design your home — it should reflect your preferences and how you live. We work closely with you to shape a home that feels considered, personal, and built to last.