Builder Thornlands
Building Lifestyles, Not Just Homes.
Custom homes, renovations and extensions that make room for your Thornlands lifestyle.
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Home Renovations
Give your Thornlands home the flexibility your household needs. We can help you rework living areas, create a more useful floor plan or explore an extension for extra space. Start with how your family uses the home now, then plan changes that support everyday life without treating each room in isolation.
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New Homes
A custom new home is an opportunity to plan for your routines from the beginning. Consider shared living spaces, quieter rooms, storage and the connection to the garden. We work with you to bring those choices together in a design that suits your block, your priorities and the way you want to live.
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Decks & Patios
Create an outdoor area that feels connected to the home rather than separate from it. A deck, patio or alfresco space can provide a place for weekend meals or a quiet moment outside. We help you consider the position, size and connection to your living rooms, with the property and your intended use guiding the plan.
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Bathroom Renovations
Make a family bathroom or ensuite more comfortable and easier to use. We can help you rethink the layout, improve storage and select coordinated finishes. Your household’s needs guide the renovation, whether the goal is a calmer shared bathroom or a more practical private space beside the main bedroom.
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Kitchen Renovations
Plan a kitchen that supports cooking, conversation and the busy parts of family life. Better storage, sensible work areas and a useful connection to the dining room can all be part of the brief. We help you explore the options and choose changes that work with the rest of your Thornlands home.
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Your Thornlands Builder
Larsen’s Lifestyle Constructions is based in the Redlands, with Simon Larsen bringing over 28 years of building experience to custom homes, renovations and extensions. Our approach is personal: we listen to your ideas, discuss what is practical and keep you involved as your home takes shape.
Thornlands sits between bayside and bushland areas, with access to both Cleveland and Victoria Point. If this location suits your household, an extension or renovation may help you stay while adapting the home to changing needs. You might want a second living area, another bedroom or a quieter room for work and study. We begin with the spaces you need and how they should connect.
For your Thornlands property, adding space is only one part of the decision. It is also worth considering how an extension affects the garden, privacy and movement through the original house. A larger room will be more useful if it fits the overall layout. Share your current floor plan, priorities and budget so we can discuss a project that improves the home as a whole.
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Personalised Homes for Every Lifestyle.
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Building in Thornlands: Your Questions
Can you help with both new homes and improvements to an existing home?
Yes. We build custom new homes and undertake renovations and extensions, with kitchens, bathrooms, decks and patios also part of our services. For a Thornlands project, we can discuss whether a focused improvement, a larger alteration or a new build is the right direction for your property and goals.
Can an extension create separate living areas in my Thornlands home?
We can discuss whether extending or reworking your existing layout could provide a second living area, a study or another room. Start by explaining who will use the space and whether it needs to feel connected to or separate from the rest of the home. The current structure, available land, budget and relevant approvals will influence the options.
Will my Thornlands building project need approvals?
Approval requirements depend on your property and the proposed work. Thornlands is within Redland City. Council explains that a project may need building, planning and/or plumbing approval; building approval can be obtained through a private building certifier. Confirm what applies to your project before work starts. Read Redland City Council’s approval guidance.
What affects the budget for a Thornlands extension?
The size of the addition, the work required to connect it to the original house, structural changes, access and selected finishes all matter. Your priorities are useful starting points: explain which rooms or improvements are essential and which are optional. We can then discuss a realistic scope rather than treating extra floor space as the only cost factor.
How should I prepare for a Thornlands building discussion?
Bring your property details, any available floor plans and a list of the spaces you want to add or improve. Photos of the existing layout can help explain where it is not working for you. Include a budget range and any timing constraints. Call 0412 571 733 or send us your project details online.
Ready to Discuss Your Project?
Is your Thornlands home ready for a new chapter? Tell us which spaces you want to improve or add, and let’s discuss a renovation, extension or custom build that suits your household.
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What Our Clients Say
“Simon and his team were always professional and polite, and completed their work to the highest standards.”
“He was attentive and sympathetic to our needs from the very beginning of the process.”
“He communicated with me all the way. The neighbours were happy with him. We worked through all the challenges together and he was able to provide incredible advice.”