Small House Design Melbourne

Small House Design Melbourne

Small House Design Melbourne

Ausplan Design Group designs small homes that blend with Melbourne's urban landscapes and meet the demands of modern living. Although a small block may suggest a compact home, our team employs innovative design techniques to optimise living spaces and maximise the indoor footprint.


With over 25 to 30 projects annually and decades of experience, we specialise in creating small house plans that perfectly balance functionality, style, and efficient space.

Small House Design Services

When you partner with Ausplan Design Group, you can expect a streamlined, collaborative process that brings your vision to life.

Our Process

01

Initial Consultation and Site Assessment

We begin with an in-depth consultation to understand your lifestyle, preferences, and budget. Our site assessment evaluates natural features, views, and potential challenges to create a small house plan that fully utilises your property’s potential.

04

Material and Finishes Finalisation

In collaboration with your Interior Consultant, we assist in finalising your chosen finishes, fixtures, and materials for interiors and exteriors, delivering specification sheets to guide builders and contractors.

02

Design Development

This critical phase is where your dream home begins to take shape. From initial sketches to refined layouts, our team works closely with you to create a design that reflects your vision. Through collaborative feedback, we ensure every detail aligns perfectly with your goals.

05

Construction Phase Consultations

Per the engagement, we conduct on-site consultations during construction to address questions, collaborate with builders, contractors, and engineers, and ensure the project remains aligned with the original design intent.

03

Comprehensive Construction Documentation

We prepare detailed construction documentation defining the scope of work, helping secure competitive bids from contractors.

06

Project Coordination

Depending on the engagement and specific project requirements, we can offer additional consulting hours as needed.

Our Process

01

Initial Consultation and Site Assessment

We begin with an in-depth consultation to understand your lifestyle, preferences, and budget. Our site assessment evaluates natural features, views, and potential challenges to create a small house plan that fully utilises your property’s potential.

02

Design Development

This critical phase is where your dream home begins to take shape. From initial sketches to refined layouts, our team works closely with you to create a design that reflects your vision. Through collaborative feedback, we ensure every detail aligns perfectly with your goals.

03

Comprehensive Construction Documentation

We prepare detailed construction documentation defining the scope of work, helping secure competitive bids from contractors.

04

Material and Finishes Finalisation

In collaboration with your Interior Consultant, we assist in finalising your chosen finishes, fixtures, and materials for interiors and exteriors, delivering specification sheets to guide builders and contractors.

05

Construction Phase Consultations

Per the engagement, we conduct on-site consultations during construction to address questions, collaborate with builders, contractors, and engineers, and ensure the project remains aligned with the original design intent.

06

Project Coordination

Depending on the engagement and specific project requirements, we can offer additional consulting hours as needed.

Our Process

01

Initial Consultation and Site Assessment

We begin with an in-depth consultation to understand your lifestyle, preferences, and budget. Our site assessment evaluates natural features, views, and potential challenges to create a small house plan that fully utilises your property’s potential.

02

Design Development

This critical phase is where your dream home begins to take shape. From initial sketches to refined layouts, our team works closely with you to create a design that reflects your vision. Through collaborative feedback, we ensure every detail aligns perfectly with your goals.

03

Comprehensive Construction Documentation

We prepare detailed construction documentation defining the scope of work, helping secure competitive bids from contractors.

04

Material and Finishes Finalisation

In collaboration with your Interior Consultant, we assist in finalising your chosen finishes, fixtures, and materials for interiors and exteriors, delivering specification sheets to guide builders and contractors.

05

Construction Phase Consultations

Per the engagement, we conduct on-site consultations during construction to address questions, collaborate with builders, contractors, and engineers, and ensure the project remains aligned with the original design intent.

06

Project Coordination

Depending on the engagement and specific project requirements, we can offer additional consulting hours as needed.

Our Process

01

Initial Consultation and Site Assessment

We begin with an in-depth consultation to understand your lifestyle, preferences, and budget. Our site assessment evaluates natural features, views, and potential challenges to create a small house plan that fully utilises your property’s potential.

04

Material and Finishes Finalisation

In collaboration with your Interior Consultant, we assist in finalising your chosen finishes, fixtures, and materials for interiors and exteriors, delivering specification sheets to guide builders and contractors.

02

Design Development

This critical phase is where your dream home begins to take shape. From initial sketches to refined layouts, our team works closely with you to create a design that reflects your vision. Through collaborative feedback, we ensure every detail aligns perfectly with your goals.

05

Construction Phase Consultations

Per the engagement, we conduct on-site consultations during construction to address questions, collaborate with builders, contractors, and engineers, and ensure the project remains aligned with the original design intent.

03

Comprehensive Construction Documentation

We prepare detailed construction documentation defining the scope of work, helping secure competitive bids from contractors.

06

Project Coordination

Depending on the engagement and specific project requirements, we can offer additional consulting hours as needed.

The Appeal of Small House Plans

Our small house plans maximise every square metre of floor space, featuring smart layouts and innovative storage solutions. Smaller, more simple house designs can offer lower maintenance costs, energy efficiency, and a reduced environmental footprint, all while maintaining the comfort and style you deserve. 

Why Choose Ausplan Design

Why Choose Ausplan Design

With over 20 years of experience in Melbourne’s building design industry, we specialise in small house designs that blend style, functionality, and efficiency. Our homes reflect your vision while embracing Melbourne’s unique character. Backed by expertise in innovation and a thorough understanding of regulatory requirements, we ensure a smooth and hassle-free process. Let Ausplan Design Group bring your small house dream to life.

Stay Up-to-Date

with Ausplan

Reach out to us for the latest updates on our projects, design insights, and industry news. We'll personally get in touch to discuss what matters most to you.

Stay Up-to-Date

with Ausplan

Reach out to us for the latest updates on our projects, design insights, and industry news. We'll personally get in touch to discuss what matters most to you.

Stay Up-to-Date

with Ausplan

Reach out to us for the latest updates on our projects, design insights, and industry news. We'll personally get in touch to discuss what matters most to you.

Stay Up-to-Date

with Ausplan

Reach out to us for the latest updates on our projects, design insights, and industry news. We'll personally get in touch to discuss what matters most to you.

Ausplan Design Group offers a full design service that includes working with you on the initial concept designs through to a building approval.

Our focus is Collaborative, Functional, Accessibility and Aesthetics designs.  Customer Service is our number one priority with the aim to ensure that all clients achieve their vision.  Design is our passion, incorporating whole of home aspects, for your modern lifestyle and extending the boundaries of design, to include new technology and advanced trends.

Ausplan Design Group works with clients across multiple municipalities including Ballarat City Council, Banyule City Council, Bass Coast Shire Council, Bayside City Council, Boroondara City Council, Brimbank City Council, Greater Bendigo City Council, Colac Otway Shire Council, Darebin City Council, Greater Dandenong City Council, East Gippsland Shire Council, Frankston City Council, Greater Bendigo City Council, Greater Dandenong City Council, Greater Geelong City Council, Greater Shepparton City Council, Hobsons Bay City Council, Hume City Council, Kingston City Council, Knox City Council, Latrobe City Council, Manningham City Council, Maribyrnong City Council, Maroondah City Council, Melbourne City Council, Melton City Council, Merri-bek City Council, Mildura Rural City Council, Mitchell Shire Council, Monash City Council, Moonee Valley City Council, Moorabool Shire Council, Mornington Peninsula Shire Council, Nillumbik Shire Council, Port Phillip City Council, Greater Shepparton City Council, Stonnington City Council, Surf Coast Shire Council, Swan Hill Rural City Council, Warrnambool City Council, Whitehorse City Council, Whittlesea City Council, Wodonga City Council, Wyndham City Council, Yarra City Council.


© 2024 Ausplan Design Group. All rights reserved.

Ausplan Design Group offers a full design service that includes working with you on the initial concept designs through to a building approval.

Our focus is Collaborative, Functional, Accessibility and Aesthetics designs.  Customer Service is our number one priority with the aim to ensure that all clients achieve their vision.  Design is our passion, incorporating whole of home aspects, for your modern lifestyle and extending the boundaries of design, to include new technology and advanced trends.

Ausplan Design Group works with clients across multiple municipalities including Ballarat City Council, Banyule City Council, Bass Coast Shire Council, Bayside City Council, Boroondara City Council, Brimbank City Council, Greater Bendigo City Council, Colac Otway Shire Council, Darebin City Council, Greater Dandenong City Council, East Gippsland Shire Council, Frankston City Council, Greater Bendigo City Council, Greater Dandenong City Council, Greater Geelong City Council, Greater Shepparton City Council, Hobsons Bay City Council, Hume City Council, Kingston City Council, Knox City Council, Latrobe City Council, Manningham City Council, Maribyrnong City Council, Maroondah City Council, Melbourne City Council, Melton City Council, Merri-bek City Council, Mildura Rural City Council, Mitchell Shire Council, Monash City Council, Moonee Valley City Council, Moorabool Shire Council, Mornington Peninsula Shire Council, Nillumbik Shire Council, Port Phillip City Council, Greater Shepparton City Council, Stonnington City Council, Surf Coast Shire Council, Swan Hill Rural City Council, Warrnambool City Council, Whitehorse City Council, Whittlesea City Council, Wodonga City Council, Wyndham City Council, Yarra City Council.



© 2023 Ausplan Design Group. All rights reserved.

Ausplan Design Group offers a full design service that includes working with you on the initial concept designs through to a building approval.

Our focus is Collaborative, Functional, Accessibility and Aesthetics designs.  Customer Service is our number one priority with the aim to ensure that all clients achieve their vision.  Design is our passion, incorporating whole of home aspects, for your modern lifestyle and extending the boundaries of design, to include new technology and advanced trends.

Ausplan Design Group works with clients across multiple municipalities including Ballarat City Council, Banyule City Council, Bass Coast Shire Council, Bayside City Council, Boroondara City Council, Brimbank City Council, Greater Bendigo City Council, Colac Otway Shire Council, Darebin City Council, Greater Dandenong City Council, East Gippsland Shire Council, Frankston City Council, Greater Bendigo City Council, Greater Dandenong City Council, Greater Geelong City Council, Greater Shepparton City Council, Hobsons Bay City Council, Hume City Council, Kingston City Council, Knox City Council, Latrobe City Council, Manningham City Council, Maribyrnong City Council, Maroondah City Council, Melbourne City Council, Melton City Council, Merri-bek City Council, Mildura Rural City Council, Mitchell Shire Council, Monash City Council, Moonee Valley City Council, Moorabool Shire Council, Mornington Peninsula Shire Council, Nillumbik Shire Council, Port Phillip City Council, Greater Shepparton City Council, Stonnington City Council, Surf Coast Shire Council, Swan Hill Rural City Council, Warrnambool City Council, Whitehorse City Council, Whittlesea City Council, Wodonga City Council, Wyndham City Council, Yarra City Council.


© 2024 Ausplan Design Group. All rights reserved.

Ausplan Design Group offers a full design service that includes working with you on the initial concept designs through to a building approval.

Our focus is Collaborative, Functional, Accessibility and Aesthetics designs.  Customer Service is our number one priority with the aim to ensure that all clients achieve their vision.  Design is our passion, incorporating whole of home aspects, for your modern lifestyle and extending the boundaries of design, to include new technology and advanced trends.

Ausplan Design Group works with clients across multiple municipalities including Ballarat City Council, Banyule City Council, Bass Coast Shire Council, Bayside City Council, Boroondara City Council, Brimbank City Council, Greater Bendigo City Council, Colac Otway Shire Council, Darebin City Council, Greater Dandenong City Council, East Gippsland Shire Council, Frankston City Council, Greater Bendigo City Council, Greater Dandenong City Council, Greater Geelong City Council, Greater Shepparton City Council, Hobsons Bay City Council, Hume City Council, Kingston City Council, Knox City Council, Latrobe City Council, Manningham City Council, Maribyrnong City Council, Maroondah City Council, Melbourne City Council, Melton City Council, Merri-bek City Council, Mildura Rural City Council, Mitchell Shire Council, Monash City Council, Moonee Valley City Council, Moorabool Shire Council, Mornington Peninsula Shire Council, Nillumbik Shire Council, Port Phillip City Council, Greater Shepparton City Council, Stonnington City Council, Surf Coast Shire Council, Swan Hill Rural City Council, Warrnambool City Council, Whitehorse City Council, Whittlesea City Council, Wodonga City Council, Wyndham City Council, Yarra City Council.


© 2024 Ausplan Design Group. All rights reserved.