When you build a new home in Perth, one of the first big decisions is whether to choose a standard plan or go down the path of a custom design. Both options have their own advantages, and the right choice ultimately comes down to your lifestyle, budget, and vision for your future home.
What is a Standard Plan?
A standard plan is a pre-designed floorplan offered by the builder. These plans have been created based on what works well for most families to maximise space, functionality, and value.
Choosing a standard plan can have many benefits:
- Designs that suit common block sizes and family needs
- With fewer custom changes, the design and approval stage move quicker
- Ideal if you want a smooth, straightforward building process
Of course, the trade-off is that the standard plan may not perfectly match your block or lifestyle needs, and personalisation can be limited.
What is a Custom Design?
A custom design is exactly what it sounds like. A home designed from scratch (or heavily modified) to suit your block, lifestyle, and vision.
Choosing a custom design can have many benefits:
- Every feature is design around your family and lifestyle
- Perfect for narrow, sloping, or unusually shaped lots
- Your home won’t look like anyone else’s
- Custom designs allow you to think long term, whether it’s multigenerational living, downsizing or your growing family
The trade-off? More decisions, longer timelines, and potentially higher costs depending on inclusions and level of customisation.
Which One is Right for You?
If you’re on a budget, want something efficient, and prefer a simple process, a standard plan may be your best option. If you want a unique home tailored exactly to your needs, a custom design might be worth the investment.
But it doesn’t always have to be one or the other. At 101 Residential many clients choose a standard plan and then make small adjustments to better suit their lifestyle. This approach is often the perfect middle ground.
Ready to explore your options? Get inspired by our home designs or have a look at one of our client’s custom single storey multigenerational home.
