The Audrey at Lilywood: Grand Opening, Design Secrets & What It Actually Costs

March 30, 2026

If you made it out to Lilywood Landings for our grand opening… you already know.

If you didn’t… here’s the full download 👇

👉 Over 200 people walked through the Audrey on opening day
👉 The pink door stopped people in their tracks… seeing people take selfies with it was one of our favourite parts 😊
👉 And the biggest comment we heard all day?

“This feels so different to every other display home.”

That was the goal.


A Display Home That Doesn’t Play It Safe

We leaned into:

  • Palm Springs vibes
  • Mid-century influence
  • Warm tones, texture and contrast
  • A little bit of fun (okay… a lot)

And yes… we second-guessed ourselves during the design phase.

But seeing people walk through, slow down, smile, and actually feel something in the space…

We’d do it all again… watch this space 😉


No Gatekeeping… Here’s Exactly What We Used

Because we’re big on transparency, here are the key selections behind the Audrey 👇

Key Materials & Finishes

  • Floor Tile: Bronte Checkerboard (Sage & White) — TileCloud
  • Splashback: Noosa Gloss Zellige Taupe — TileCloud
  • Paint (internal, external + cladding): Confetti Shower — Wattyl
  • Benchtops: Misty Dusk — YDL Stone
  • Cabinetry: Florentine Walnut — Polytec
  • Front Door: Pink Blush — Oxytech Powder Coatings (custom aluminium)
    • Budget-friendly option: “Eye Candy” — Wattyl
  • Roof: Surfmist — Colorbond
  • Brick: Blanco — PGH Bricks
  • Cladding: Linea™ Board — James Hardie
  • Feature Cladding: Shadowline in Teak — NewTechWood
  • Stone Feature: Arlo Stone (Dove) — Arlo Stone & Finishes
  • Landscaping: Cactus garden — Cactus Culture
  • Tapware: Alder Wish 2 — Alder Tapware

“Wait… This Is Flat Pack?”

Beyond the quirky styling bits and bobs like the Sega from 1986 or the old school telephone one of the biggest surprises on the day was our furniture… which was intentional.

  • A lot of furniture is flat-pack (think places like Temple & Webster)
  • Many styling pieces are Amazon finds
  • And yes… we spent weekends and late nights putting it all together

Because we wanted to show:

👉 You don’t need a designer or high-end custom pieces to create a beautiful home. You just need a good builder to build the bones and then some good design decisions.


The Questions Everyone Asked (Answered)

How high are the ceilings?

  • Standard areas: 2700mm
  • Raked ceiling: up to 3.6m

That volume = light, space, and that Palm Springs feel.


How many bedrooms?

4 bedrooms

And people kept losing count… which says everything about the layout.

👉 It feels bigger than it is.


How big is the home?

  • Block: 375m²
  • House width: 12.5m
  • Floor plan: 216m²

Can I customise this?

Yes, it’s what we do most! 😊


Do you only build in Lilywood?

No! We build from the Sunshine Coast down to Ipswich, and most places in between.

If you have land, let us know and we can see if we can service your area.


What’s Standard vs What’s Upgraded?

This was the BIG question on the day.

So here it is, while nuanced we have listed it as clearly as we can 👇


✨ Upgrades in the Audrey Display

(For ease of reading this is not an exhaustive list)

  • Oasis facade (standard is Traditional)
  • 2700mm ceilings (standard 2590mm)
  • Raked ceiling + skylights
  • 2340mm doors (standard 2040mm)
  • Square set finish (standard cornice)

Kitchen & Joinery

  • Florentine Walnut Woodmatt cabinetry & framed profile in kitchen
  • 40mm island stone & the upgraded colour range to Misty Dusk
  • 90cm appliances
  • Fireclay sink + upgraded mixer
  • Feature splashbacks

Bathrooms

  • Alder Wish 2 tapware
  • Dual shower heads
  • Checkerboard tiles
  • Upgraded basin profile
  • Powder room basin + wallpaper

Comfort & Living

  • Ducted air conditioning
  • Built in Mudroom cabinetry (left as a blank space for you to DIY as standard)
  • Extended laundry joinery

Finishes

  • Polished concrete garage floor
  • Upgraded carpet (wool loop)
  • Feature lighting (LED strip + wall sconces)

External

  • Upgraded driveway finish (Silver Frost – Boral SEQ Quarries)
  • Full landscaping + pool
    • Pool by Queensland Plunge Pools
    • Landscaping by Cactus Culture

👉 As always, you can replicate some elements yourself after handover (like wallpaper) or supply your own feature lighting for install by us during the build.


🏡 What’s Included as Standard in the Audrey

(Also not exhaustive – but gives a clearer picture)

  • 20mm thick stone benchtops throughout
    (Island upgraded to 40mm + colour selection upgraded)
  • Steel frame + Colorbond roof
  • Twin-height brick construction (no cheap fully clad homes here)
  • Vinyl plank flooring to main areas
  • Semi-frameless showers
  • Seima back-to-wall toilets
  • 3×6 white wall tiles to bathrooms
    (Full height tiling is an upgrade — standard is 1200mm to vanities + full height to showers)
  • Integrated slab to porch and alfresco — both tiled externally
    (6×6 Bora Ice matte tiles)
  • Polytec flush panel cabinetry throughout
    (Woodmatt finish is an upgrade — profile is standard except kitchen feature profile)
  • Brushed nickel colour in Alder tapware (Soho or Flex range is standard)
  • Downlights + ceiling fans
  • 1 x split system air conditioning
  • Full internal & external paint systems
    (Wattyl ID + Solagard, 3-coat systems)
  • Render and bagged brick finish
  • Brushed stainless Gainsborough door handles
  • Clipsal Iconic switches & power points
  • Built-in white melamine shelving to butler’s pantry
  • Overhead cabinetry to kitchen and butler’s pantry
  • Linen and broom storage + built-in laundry cupboard

👉 In short: the bones are already strong.


So… How Much Does It Cost?

💰 Base Price (Standard Inclusions)

From $406,000*
Includes full standard specification + Traditional facade


🏡 As Displayed (March 2026)

From $600,000*

Reflecting the Audrey as seen at Lilywood Landings with selected upgrades.


*Prices are indicative as at March 2026 and subject to change without notice.


Why This Matters

A lot of display homes feel… unattainable.

👉 By understanding this upfront, you’re empowered to start with a strong standard base
👉 Then layer in upgrades where it matters most to you (and your budget… we’ll never push upgrades on you)


Come See It For Yourself

The Audrey is currently operating on intermittent opening hours while we train our new team through to after Easter 2026.

After that, we’ll return to regular hours:
🕙 10am – 4pm | Saturday – Wednesday

👉 If you’re making a special trip, always check in with us first, call 07 3540 7993
life happens, and occasional closures can pop up.


If you’re searching for:

  • Display homes Brisbane
  • Custom builders north Brisbane
  • Palm Springs style homes Australia

👉 This one’s worth the visit.

📍 14 Arabella St, Lilywood Landings

The pink door is waiting.

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