Top tips when building a holiday home in WA
Having your very own holiday home is the ultimate dream. Building your own from scratch to your unique family and lifestyle is even more exciting! But what do you need to consider before getting started? We’ve compiled our top tips when deciding what key features to include in your ultimate holiday oasis, whether for your family or as an investment. We’ve also included the trending coastal WA locations to help your dream holiday home become a reality!
"Must have" inclusions for your WA holiday home
When designing your ideal WA holiday home, consider these key inclusions:
- Colour palette: Opt for a colour scheme that complements the surrounding natural beauty, such as a timeless coastal or Hamptons aesthetic or embrace the trending ‘Australiana’ (coastal and bush) look.
- Easy-care maintenance: Choose durable and stylish flooring like tiles or polished concrete flooring, full-height bathroom tiles and detachable shower heads for effortless maintenance.
- Architectural features: Embrace the holiday home vibe with open-plan living areas, raked ceilings or a spacious wrap-around verandah on larger properties.
- Security: Create peace of mind with security screens, cameras, or alarms to safeguard your investment when you’re away.
- Luxurious kitchen touches: Elevate the kitchen with premium finishes, such as stone benchtops, gooseneck sink mixers, and convenient drawers throughout.
- Maximise views: Consider your home’s orientation and incorporate large windows to allow natural light and capture the best property views. You can also swap windows for sliding doors in your master bedroom to enjoy the scenery from your alfresco or verandah.
- Outdoor living: Create an inviting outdoor oasis with an alfresco dining area, a fire pit, and a comfortable verandah or porch.
- Unique features: Add a touch of personality with a cozy fireplace (which can be installed during your home’s construction) or a luxurious freestanding bathtub.
What to consider if you’re using your building a short-stay holiday rental
If your primary reason for building this holiday home is for investment, such as short-term stays like Airbnb, we recommend choosing a neutral palette and injecting colour with accessories that can be easily changed. The 2025 Pantone colour of the year is Mocha Mousse, a smoky base that leads into elegant and comfortable interiors. This complements the current trend of warm travertine overtones such as Crosby Tiles Tomaree Cream porcelain floor tiles and Polytec’s Coastal Oak and Natural Oak wood matt cupboards.
While storage space can be kept to a minimum in short-stay accommodation, consider keyed door handles for bedrooms and storage areas for added convenience.
Accessibility is another factor to consider to attract a broad range of guests and maximise your investment potential. Minimise steps, ensure bedrooms can accommodate bunk beds, and install adjustable shower heads for people of varying heights or those with limited mobility.
If you’re building a holiday home with TR Homes, you can view your home under construction at our Maddington yard before it’s delivered to its final destination.
Connecting your holiday home style to its surroundings
Infuse your holiday home with touches of local charm through your styling. Incorporate artwork, textiles, or decorative elements to create an authentic feel that reflects the surrounding area.
If you’re building in a cyclonic, coastal or bushfire-prone area, your builder can guide you through necessary upgrades to ensure your holiday home meets current building codes. For example, coastal areas may require Colorbond Ultra steel for roofing, walls, gutters and downpipes. You may need impact-resistant windows that withstand cyclonic conditions (read more in our blog about building a cyclonic-rated home). In bushfire-prone areas, steel flyscreen mesh may be required to limit the risk of fire embers igniting the home.
Hidden treasures for WA holiday home builders
Our top picks for building a modular holiday home in WA include these stunning four coastal suburbs for the sandy white beaches and relaxed lifestyle:
- Green Head in the Mid West region has white sandy beaches and a relaxed way of life. This thriving beachside community is only 250km from Perth.
- Leeman, also in WA’s Mid West region, is 266km north of Perth and home to excellent fishing, swimming, and diving spots.
- Bremer Bay in the Great Southern region is 515 kilometres southeast of Perth. It’s known for its pristine beaches, great fishing, and relaxed lifestyle. Check out the 2022 HIA Modular House of the Year built by TR Homes in this stunning location.
- Denham in the Gascoyne region is a coastal hamlet located in the Shark Bay World Heritage area, 830km north of Perth.
Of course, these are just a few suggestions, as anywhere in our beautiful state could provide the perfect backdrop for your dream modular holiday home.
Where are homeowners building their WA holiday homes?
In the past two years, TR Homes clients’ most popular holiday home destinations have mainly been WA coastal towns, including Bremer Bay and Walpole to the south of Perth and Green Head, Leeman, Gregory, and Lancelin to the north. You can view a client’s Lancelin holiday home on Instagram via this link: @souwester_lancelin.
Our homes can be delivered ANYWHERE in WA with transport costs included up to 200km from our Maddington construction yard. Anything outside of this radius will be individually costed.
Building a holiday home to suit your unique needs
Remember, the best inclusions will depend on your personal preferences, the location of your holiday home and, of course, your budget. We recommend working closely with an experienced builder to design a home that perfectly suits your needs.
Contact TR Homes about building a holiday home in WA today
TR Homes has been building premium modular homes across WA for over 50 years. Our expert team can assist with every step of the design and build process, ensuring your dream holiday home becomes a reality.
- Call us on 9493 2998 to speak with a team member about building a holiday home.
- Complete the enquiry form on our website to help us better understand your needs and provide transparent pricing and information about our inclusions.
For additional holiday home images visit the Instagram pages @trhomesaus and @nathalia.crabtree. The featured home images are paid for by TR Homes and the work of Nathalia Crabtree.
