What Is A Display Home?

See what your new home could look like by visiting display homes across Melbourne

When planning your future home, seeing is believing. That’s where display homes come in. Display homes are beautifully presented properties that showcase a builder’s craftsmanship, inclusions, and design possibilities. When you walk through a display, you really get a sense of a builder's quality, home designs and what you're getting when you build with them. But what exactly is a display home, and why should you visit one? In this blog, we’ll explore the purpose of display homes, what to expect when visiting, and how they can inspire your homebuyer journey.

The definition of a display home

A display home is a fully constructed property designed to showcase a builder’s floor plans, finishes, and inclusions. These homes are often located within display villages, which feature multiple display homes from different builders. They are open for inspection, allowing prospective buyers to walk through them, and provide a real-life example of what their future home could look like. They also offer insights into design layouts, space utilisation and available upgrades. A salesperson will often walk you through your chosen display home to help you find the best floorplan to suit your needs. 

What’s inside a display home?

Display homes are carefully crafted to highlight the best features a builder offers. They often reflect the latest new home trends and styles. Here’s what you can expect to see:

• Floorplans in Action: Walk through various layouts to visualise how the space might work for your family. Meet and chat with the sales consultant, who will be with you every step of the way. 
• Premium Fixtures and Finishes: Experience the quality of materials, from stone benchtops to luxury fittings. Ensure you pay particular attention to the kitchen, ensuite, bathroom and main living areas as these are the spaces you'll be making lots of home selection choices in if you choose to build. 
• Designer Styling: Display homes are staged with furniture to inspire your interior design choices. They are great for inspiration if you choose to build. 
• Standard Inclusions: Learn about what’s included in the base price of the home and any available upgrades, such as kitchen appliances or alfresco areas.
  
  

Why visit a display home?

Visiting a display home is an essential step in the home-buying process. Here’s why:

• Visualise Your Dream Home: Pictures and floorplans can only show so much - walking through a display home lets you experience the flow and feel of the space. 
• Explore Design Options: Discover design features, from open-plan living areas to smart storage solutions, through to sustainability options to make your home even more energy efficient. 
• Get Inspired: See how professional styling and landscaping can transform a house into a home.
• Ask Questions: Speak directly with knowledgeable sales consultants who can provide information on customisation, inclusions, and building processes. You can find a time to visit by checking out our opening hours on our website. 
• View them online: If you can't get to a particular display home, we also have virtual walk throughs of all of our open displays. While it's not quite the same as walking through them in person, it does help if you need to review colours, fittings, fixtures or styling within the home.  

Things to consider when visiting a display home

Before stepping into a display home, it's important to keep the following in mind:

What is in a display village?

A display village is a collection of display homes located within a new land estate. Visiting a display village allows you plenty of time to compare different home designs, features, and layouts all in one convenient location. It’s a great way to narrow down your options and find inspiration for your future home.

Visit a Carlisle Homes display home today

At Carlisle Homes, we pride ourselves on creating spaces that inspire. With display homes located in display villages across Melbourne, Geelong, and beyond, you can explore a variety of designs, inclusions, and styles to suit your needs.

Find your dream home by visiting one of our stunning display homes today. Contact us or explore our locations online to start your new home-buying journey!