Explore hundreds of home designs

Every great home starts with a floorplan. On Carlisle’s New House Designs & House Plans page, you can browse over 200 award-winning layouts across the EasyLiving, Inspire and Affinity collections – each tailored to a different stage of life, budget and style.

Scroll through single- and double-storey designs, view floorplans in detail, compare up to four layouts at a time, and save your favourites as you go. Whether you’re dreaming of an entertainer’s kitchen, an atrium-crowned living room, or a lavish master retreat, this is where you’ll find it.

Once you’ve found a design that feels right, experiment with customisation options – extend your alfresco for extra entertaining space, or transform a home theatre into a second master. Save and revisit your design anytime, perfect for those late-night “what if” moments over a cup of tea.

Visualise every exterior detail with the Spectra Visualiser

This is where your dream starts to take shape. The Spectra Visualiser lets you see how your ideas might look in real life – a creative playground where you can mix, match and test exterior materials and colour palettes.

Start by choosing your favourite facade for your chosen floorplan, then experiment with everything from brick and cladding finishes to roofing, windows and front doors. Try bold contrasts or soft neutrals, switch between feature materials, or see how render shades might highlight your home’s architectural lines.

And the best part? You can preview, tweak and share your ideas with the family without leaving the lounge.

Get down to the nitty-gritty with Spectra Online

Once you’ve nailed your exterior, it’s time to bring it all together with Spectra Online – Carlisle’s newest digital tool that makes browsing finishes and fixtures effortless.

Here you’ll find everything from flooring and splashbacks to stair balustrades, lighting and electrical layouts. Explore hundreds of interior and exterior options from leading Australian and global brands – and build a personalised shortlist along the way.

• Exterior selections: Browse brickwork, render, roof tiles, fascia colours, entry doors and driveways to create the best-looking home on the street.

• Interior selections: Dive into cabinetry finishes, benchtops, tiles, flooring, paint colours and more. It’s like a sneak peek inside Carlisle’s Spectra Showroom, available 24/7.

• Electrical and lighting: Visualise pendant lights over your kitchen island, add decorative wall sconces or plan practical switch placements before you step foot in the showroom.

When you’re ready, you can submit your favourites directly to your Spectra Consultant. They’ll use your saved list as a guide during your appointment – making the whole process stress-free and straightforward.

Experience it all at the Spectra Showroom

​​Nothing compares to seeing your selections come to life. That’s where Carlisle’s Spectra Selection Centre in Mulgrave steps in – a 2,500-square-metre, state-of-the-art space showcasing more than 3,500 materials, fixtures and finishes.

Here, you’ll move through every aspect of home design – from full-scale kitchens and bathrooms to lighting, exteriors and sustainable living. The showroom mirrors how you experience your home: from the heart (the kitchen) through to the finishing touches.

Your Spectra Consultant will guide you through every decision, helping you translate your online vision into real textures, tones and finishes. It’s a hands-on experience that turns digital inspiration into your real home choices.

Start designing your dream home

Whether you’re browsing floorplans, experimenting with facades, or finalising your finishes, Carlisle’s digital tools bring clarity and creativity to every stage of the home-building journey.

So, grab your laptop and that box of magazine clippings you’ve been saving, and start designing your dream home today.