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Home Designers in Kiama


Designing a new home in Kiama is an exciting and rewarding venture when you’ve selected the right builder/designer. JIH Building Design provides complete residential designs explicitly tailored to the lifestyle needs of residents in Kiama and the unique coastal setting of the region, as well as functional and modernised residential designs, so no matter what type of new home you are designing (whether it be a family home, a coastal retreat or a custom-designed home explicitly tailored to fit your block of land) JIH Building Design has professional home design services in Kiama that are backed by our technical expertise, working within the local area and our commitment to meeting customer expectations to design the right place for you and your family.

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Residential Building Designer Kiama


Our custom home design services in Kiama are designed to create spaces that meet the specific needs and values of our customers. Therefore, we spend time learning about your lifestyle and routine, your plans for future use of your home and what is most important to you regarding the design of your new home.

During the design process, we will also take into consideration:

  • Your lifestyle and preferred style of design
  • Site orientation and the natural breezes at the site, plus where the sun will shine on your proposed new home and the amount of natural light available
  • Function and layout of the rooms in the home, and the possibility of evolving as the family continues to grow
  • Ability to construct the home and work within your budget
  • Local council’s development requirements for the site

After completing the design, the result will be a home that feels as though it was built just for you, is functional and meets your needs.

Contemporary Coastal Home Design


In this section, we have collected many of the features listed above, combining coastal influences and the characteristics of our practice to create a modern home in Kiama. Our contemporary home design features the following:

  • Open-plan living areas
  • Bright, airy interiors full of natural light
  • An abundance of access to outdoor living spaces
  • Energy-efficient designs according to your local Government requirements (BASIX)
  • Common-sense planning for views, privacy, and comfort.

Each modern home will be tailored to suit the location while also reflecting your individual style.

Technical Expertise & Council-Ready Documentation


With years of experience as residential building designers in Kiama, we complete all design and documentation for your residential project so that you can submit the design to the council or your chosen private certifier.

Our services include:

  • Initial concept designs and detailed working drawings for you
  • Submission of all council or certifier-approved planning documents.
  • BASIX assessment and Thermal Compliance assessment
  • Coordination of consultants and engineers as required
  • 3D visualisation and rendered perspectives of the completed project
  • Site Responsiveness to sloping, narrow, or irregular blocks


Our experience and detailed technical knowledge will assist your project as it progresses from initial stages through approval.

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Local Knowledge from Experienced Home Designers in Kiama


The design of Kiama houses has specific details about topography and the ocean, as well as planning rules. With decades of experience in Kiama, Shellharbour, and the Illawarra, I understand the local area and requirements, which helps me ensure my clients do not experience unnecessary delays or redesigns.


This knowledge gives my clients what they need to have their homes designed for their actual lives in Kiama.

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Why Homeowners Hired JIH Building Design in Kiama?


  • Over 20 Years of Residential House Design Experience
  • Personalised and Friendly Service from Concept to Completion
  • Strong Understanding of Kiama City Council Guidelines
  • Affordable, Transparent and Efficient House Design Solutions
  • Modern and Custom House Designs
  • Reliable Documentation to Assist with Obtaining Approvals Promptly

JIH Building Design focuses on providing effective designs for its clients and ensuring that those designs will fit within their clients' budgets, look good and function well.

Get Started with Home Designers in Kiama


Whether you are considering a new custom home, a modern coastal home or a complete redesign of your current home plan, I provide my clients with professional support through every phase of the design process.

Frequently Asked Questions


How do I know if I need a 'Home Designers' or an Architect?

Designers typically engage with clients on all aspects of the proposed design from concept to completion; this includes preparing documentation that identifies the structure and any associated requirements (e.g., building consent).

Do you provide full approval support as a residential building designer in Kiama?

Yes. As an experienced residential building designer in Kiama, we prepare and lodge all required documentation and liaise with the council to help streamline the approval process.

Can home designers in Kiama design homes for sloping or difficult sites?

Absolutely. Many sites in Kiama are sloped or coastal. Our home designers in Kiama regularly design homes that maximise views, manage levels, and comply with council regulations.

What is included in a residential home design in Kiama?

A typical residential design includes floor plans, elevations, sections, site plans, shadow diagrams, drainage layouts, construction details, and approval documentation prepared by a residential building designer in Kiama.