Why Lifesize Plans Make All the Difference in Your Custom Build

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 See it. Walk it. Feel it—experience your home before it’s even built.

Building a custom home is one of the biggest investments you’ll make—so naturally, you want to feel confident in every decision. While architectural drawings and 3D renders are helpful, they can only go so far when it comes to truly understanding how your home will feel in real life.

That’s why Christou Homes offers Lifesize Plans as part of our pre-construction service.

This innovative design technology allows you to walk through your future home at a 1:1 scale, projected onto a warehouse floor—helping you visualise every room, corridor, and corner long before construction begins.


Why Lifesize Plans Matter


  1. It Gives You True Spatial Awareness
    Reading plans on paper or even reviewing 3D renders can make it difficult to judge space. How wide is that hallway? Is there enough room around the kitchen island? Will that nook fit a study desk or pram?

With Lifesize Plans, you can physically walk through your future home and experience it at full scale.

📍For example, in a recent pre-construction session for an upcoming project, our clients were able to walk through their home in real scale to assess whether they were happy with the space and adjust the layout without any costly changes down the track. 

 

  1. It Helps You Make More Informed Design Choices
    Sometimes, the little things make the biggest difference. Whether it’s deciding on door placements, natural light access, or how open-plan areas feel, Lifesize Plans helps you make confident decisions before materials are ordered or walls go up.

We’ve seen clients rework their pantry configuration, widen doorways, or even remove walls they didn’t realise would obstruct sightlines—all because they walked the space and had the chance to experience how it functioned.

 

  1. It Prevents Costly Mistakes Later On
    Change of mind during construction can be costly—not just in terms of budget, but also delays and rework. That’s why Lifesize Plans play a key role in our Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) process. By integrating this tool early, we help you visualise and finalise your design decisions with complete confidence before the build even begins.

From tweaking room dimensions to refining traffic flow, you’ll have peace of mind knowing that every inch has been carefully considered—reducing the risk of budget blowouts or design regrets down the track.

 

  1. It Enhances Communication with Our Team
    At Christou Homes, we believe the best outcomes come from collaboration. Walking through your home with us using Lifesize Plans means we’re on the same page from day one. You can show us exactly how you want your living room to flow into the alfresco area, or how your ensuite should feel when you walk in from your master suite.

 

Ready to Design with Confidence?

At Christou Homes, we offer Lifesize Plans as part of our service—because understanding your home on paper is one thing, but walking through it at full scale brings a whole new level of clarity. From room sizes to layout flow, this process helps you make confident design decisions long before construction begins.

Explore some of our recently completed projects:

Emu Plains project highlights: A showcase of spatial awareness, seamless flow, and purposeful design.

Follow the Mona Vale build here: This Northern Beaches knockdown rebuild reflects the kind of precision and attention to detail we bring to every custom home.

With the right planning tools in place, we ensure your home doesn’t just look good on paper—it lives beautifully in real life.

Contact us to learn more about our Design + Build process and how Lifesize Plans can transform your experience.

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