From Work to Multigenerational Living, Five Bedrooms Make All the Difference

In today’s world, our homes need to do more than ever—serve as a sanctuary, a workspace, a retreat, and a place where every family member can thrive. That’s why five-bedroom floorplans are fast becoming a top choice for modern Australian households.

No longer considered a luxury, they’re now a clever and future-proof investment that meets the needs of growing families, multigenerational living, hybrid work life, and flexible entertaining.

Carlisle Homes has responded to this shift with a wide range of five-bedroom designs across their Affinity, Inspire and EasyLiving ranges, each crafted to deliver space, lifestyle appeal, and long-term flexibility.

With dual master suite options, clever lifestyle zoning, and thoughtful touches throughout, these floorplans are among Carlisle’s bestsellers—and for good reason.

Room to grow

Five-bedroom homes offer the space and adaptability to accommodate families as they grow and change. Children become teenagers needing their own space, and having that extra room provides a sense of independence without compromise.

And more and more these days, even young adults children or even children returning home can benefit from a 5-bed home, particularly when every bedroom can offer the luxury of walk-in robes plus ensuites, like that of the Sorrento Grand Deluxe Master Atrium 54

Designed for multigenerational living

The modern family often spans generations. Whether it’s aging parents moving in, adult children staying longer, or long-term guests, a five-bedroom home makes it work, and makes it work comfortably.

Dual master suite options—like those available in designs such as the Inspire’s Granada Grand Deluxe Master 46 or the EasyLiving Series Thornleigh Grand Master 37—mean privacy and practicality go hand in hand. These layouts support a harmonious household, offering a sense of home and the dignity of a private and personal retreat within the home.

Work, study and play

In the age of hybrid schedules and ever-shifting routines, the fifth bedroom is the unsung hero of modern living. One month, it’s a guest retreat; the next, it’s a second study or creative studio.

The Illawarra Grand Master 45 from Carlisle’s Inspire Collection exemplifies this flexibility, offering a defined study on the ground floor, a kids’ study nook, and still enough room to transform the fifth bedroom into a dedicated work-from-home space. This kind of adaptability is essential for households where multiple adults need quiet zones to focus, or where school projects and Zoom meetings happen simultaneously.

Seamless hosting

A dedicated guest room adds a layer of ease to entertaining guests for extended stays or simply a weekend stopover. The ability to host guests in either a second master suite or a spacious fifth bedroom without disrupting the rest of the household means both guests and family feel looked after.

With homes like the Montpellier Grand Master Atrium 58, an extra bedroom becomes more than just a spare room; it’s a welcoming yet private space, particularly when it adjoins a secluded fourth living zone with a private rear balcony.

Peace of mind for the future

From baby nurseries and teen hangouts to future guest stays or aging family members, a fifth bedroom is one of the smartest ways to future-proof a home. It’s an investment in flexibility, adapting as your family grows, shifts and changes.

Carlisle offers five-bedroom options across all ranges, including luxury designs in the Affinity Collection, premium layouts in the Inspire Collection, and value-focused floorplans in the EasyLiving series. Many of Carlisle’s four-bedroom designs also allow for the clever addition of a fifth bedroom through strategic customisation. With over a thousand flexible options across the range, there’s a solution to suit every lifestyle and layout—now and for years to come.