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Some build journeys begin with a phone call, a display visit, or a chance meeting. For Craig and his family, it started years ago during an ordinary workday — a moment none of us realised would one day lead to designing their dream home together.
Today, Craig and Amelia are building their third home, and their first with Stannard Family Homes. And their story is not just about a beautiful design or a new chapter — it’s a reminder of what’s possible when you build intentionally, build for lifestyle, and build with a team who truly listens.
As Adelaide moves into a period of stabilising interest rates and rising land demand, stories like Craig and Amelia’s show why starting your design journey now positions you perfectly to build in 2026.
Why It Was Time for a New Chapter
With two young children, demanding careers, and a desire for space and calm, Craig and Amelia had outgrown their previous home — a subdivided block that no longer suited their lifestyle.
“We wanted our house to feel like a holiday the moment we walked in,” Craig says. “We both have stressful jobs, so home needs to be the place that brings instant calm.”
Their son also has additional needs, making natural light, open layouts, and visibility throughout the home critical for comfort and wellbeing.
As more Adelaide families outgrow their existing homes, their story reflects a growing trend: buyers aren’t just building houses anymore — they’re building lifestyle-driven sanctuaries designed for long-term living.
Sitting down with Craig and Eryn - Client Testimonial
Designing a Home That Feels like a Resort
From day one, Craig and Amelia came prepared with a vision: contemporary Mediterranean, relaxed, natural, open, and connected to the outdoors.
Working with Sarah from our design team, every detail was carefully considered to transform their ideas into a space that feels like a holiday — every day.
Their design features:
- A large open living area overlooking the pool
- Extensive glazing and skylights
- A split-level layout adding depth and character
- A calming Mediterranean colour palette
- Clear visibility to the pool for safety
- Future-proofed access from garage to pool for ageing parents
This home isn’t just functional. It’s thoughtful. It’s intentional. And it’s built for the next fifty years, not just the next five.
“The design team made the whole process super easy,” Craig says. “We knew what we wanted, and Stannards helped us bring it to life.”
Specs, Inclusions & True Transparency
After building twice before, Craig and Amelia knew what mattered most:
clarity, communication, and quality they could trust.
“The transparency was massive for us,” Craig explains. “Knowing what’s happening all the time, what things cost, having constant communication — that’s what made Stannards stand out.”
Our standard specifications aligned with their style, and where they wanted upgrades, the process was streamlined and simple.
With building costs tightening across the industry, this level of openness is exactly what families need — and exactly what we deliver.
From Plans to Reality - Entering the Build Stage
Council approvals are complete, the slab is poured, frames are coming next, and the excitement is real.
“You wait for so long through the admin stages and then seeing that slab go down… you know it's happening,” Craig says. “The kids ask every day, ‘Is the house going to be built tomorrow?’”
Every step forward feels like the beginning of something bigger — and that’s the magic of a well-planned home.
The Power of Communication & Support
Building a home means making hundreds of decisions — tiles, tapware, cabinetry, lighting, flooring.
Even when you've built before, this part can be overwhelming.
But with guidance, visuals, 3D modelling, clear specifications, and a design team who knows how to bring your style to life, the process becomes empowering instead of stressful.
“The constant communication, transparency, and knowing the process made everything seamless,” Craig shares.
Looking Ahead and why NOW is the time to start for 2026
As the frames rise and this home begins to take shape, Craig and Amelia are watching their vision turn into something real — a Mediterranean-inspired sanctuary designed specifically for their family.
Their story shows what’s possible when lifestyle, design, and communication come together.
But it also highlights an important message for anyone planning to build in Adelaide:
If you want to be living in your new home in 2026, your design process must start now.
Council timeframes, land titles, selections, engineering, and documentation all take longer than most expect — which means the families who begin their journey early in 2025 will be the ones stepping into their completed home in 2026.
Ready to start designing your 2026 home?
If Craig and Amelia’s story have sparked ideas for your own future home, now is the perfect time to begin.
Start your design journey today.
Plan with clarity.
Build with confidence.
And create a home where your lifestyle leads the design.
👉 Book your consultation with Stannard Family Homes now — and be ready to build in 2026.
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