The stars aligned to create this dream on-trend abode that shows what a knockdown-rebuild can achieve
When arriving at this coastal-style oasis, the first thought that comes to mind is ‘wow’ (cue starry eyes emoji). From the sleek white facade to the stunning alfresco and pool area at the rear, each element has been meticulously chosen to create the ultimate family paradise — and a home that is a far cry from the original dwelling that sat on the site.
Designed by the uber-talented women at Three Birds Renovations, this Hamptons-esque abode was built by Rawson Homes. “We would consistently receive requests in our design studio for designs and features similar to Three Birds’ homes,” says Nick Chandler, Rawson Homes’ CEO. “The Three Birds’ aesthetic was easily the number-one influence with our customers, with our team seeing design references from the Three Birds way more often than any others on customers’ mood boards.”
This special partnership was brought about after Three Birds Renovations’ CEO Candace and her husband Drew were looking to renovate their one-storey cottage in Sydney. The family of five loved the location of their home but needed to expand as they only had one small living space. When weighing up the options — to renovate and build a second storey or knock down their existing house and start afresh —they chose the latter as it would enable them to have a home that would better suit their lifestyle and budget.
Soon a plan developed and the Three Birds Renovations team decided to create a home that can be replicated for others to build through Rawson Homes on their own blocks. Taking the best bits of all their previous homes, they worked with Rawson Homes to create the ultimate Three Birds Dream Home. From skirting boards to wall sconces, tapware to tiles … all the design choices have been made to deliver the signature coastal-cool style for which The Birds are famous.
As you walk through the home, there’s no question that Three Birds’ Bonnie, Lana and Erin were there. From the bright and breezy open floor plan to the white-on-white aesthetic, each room has their coastal signature written all over it.
The journey, however, begins with a design feature that has never been seen in a Three Birds’ house before — a grand, curved staircase. The double front doors, which create a wide opening, lead you into the home’s spacious entryway which casually opens to a wide corridor featuring the staircase. This makes an architectural statement and is finished off with a brass trim on each tread. This incredible entryway leads to the ‘great room’, a large living space full of natural light, high ceilings and soft furnishings. This immense void centres on a warm gas fireplace, providing a cosy, homely feeling to the large space.
Throughout the house, an abundance of natural light streams in from a clever combination of skylights and statement round windows, giving each room a light and airy vibe.
High wall-to-wall windows, along with a gas strut window which opens to a servery/bar, all provide an indoor-outdoor experience for the kitchen, dining and alfresco areas. By using touches of wood and brown tones, the home’s signature styling brings much needed warmth to the airy white spaces, along with the mix of soft muted textures.
The heart of the home is most certainly the large, bright, family-friendly kitchen. The curved kitchen island benchtop complements the home’s statement curved wall and feature windows, and provides much-needed space for the whole family to sit around. A cleverly-designed, oversized butler’s pantry hides all the appliances, creating storage space so the kitchen can be a design showpiece.
Heading into the laundry, you quickly realise that this is a space like no other. From the satin-finished, mint-coloured cupboards to the statement round window, every feature is built for beauty as well as function. The elegant sink, abundance of storage and large benchtop make this usually overlooked room of the house a relaxing space to be in.
Escaping up the statement staircase, the luxe feel continues. Four oversized bedrooms, along with a bathroom and ensuite, provide family members with private spaces where they can relax. The spacious master suite features a walk-in robe, an ensuite with a large bath, a curved feature wall with penny round tiles, and French doors leading to a private balcony.
Gold accents are seen throughout, bringing a grown-up luxe to the home’s casual, coastal vibe. This can be see in the tapware, cupboard handles and more, each feature thoroughly thought-out, providing a cohesive look through all the rooms.
Outside, to the rear of the home, the pool and alfresco area sings of days lounging out in the sunshine. The sliding glass doors open up completely providing a fresh breezeway from the front door all the way through to the back. The outdoor dining space, complete with a cosy daybed nook, offers a beautiful undercover area for rainy days, while the grassed area and poolside surrounds provide ample space for relaxing with family and friends in sunny weather.
“The Three Birds had a clear vision for the home, which included a list of non-negotiable signature features and items that needed to be included to make this home the ‘Best of the Birds’. In saying this, the Rawson Homes’ team was budget conscious and needed to ensure the home would be able to be built on a variety of blocks,” says Nick.
Rawson Group’s General Manager of Sales, Marketing and Product Development, Doug Philips, was instrumental in bringing the partnership to life and, after initially discussing the possibility of working together with The Birds, knew they would be the obvious choice to offer consumers meaningful differentiation in a competitive marketplace.
“We feel this partnership is going to shake up the building industry with a totally fresh take on modern Australian project homes. So far, the campaign has been massive for Rawson Homes, with several thousand registrations since its launch in 2021 — and it has enabled us to extend beyond our usual reach and speak to a new audience in a more authentic tone of voice.”
By making this coastal-style abode available for others to build on their blocks, Rawson Homes is giving families the chance to live in a signature Three Birds Renovations’ home and enjoy a wide range of design features not typically seen in project homes.
The breathtaking Three Birds Dream Home is available in exclusive knockdown-rebuild packages from Rawson Homes in a variety of NSW locations, including Sydney, Newcastle and the Central West/Central West, Hunter, Illawarra, Southern Highlands and South Coast regions.
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