InShort: Quick Highlights
- Display homes balance visual appeal and practical layouts to inspire future homeowners with real-world, liveable interiors and curated finishes.
- Coral Homes display homes are styled by professionals using neutral palettes, layered textures, and cohesive design themes across all rooms.
- Smart furniture placement in display homes enhances room flow, making spaces feel larger and more welcoming than they are.
- Lighting in display homes is carefully layered, ambient, task, and accent, to highlight textures, create mood, and open spaces.
- The secret is restraint: less clutter, quality over quantity, and furniture that suits the room’s proportions with intentional decor choices.
Start With the Vision
Ever walked through a Coral Homes display home and wondered, “How do I get my place to look like this?” Achieving that polished, warm, and spacious look isn’t just about buying expensive decor, it’s about smart design choices. Here’s how to bring display home elegance into your everyday living space.
Retain & Refresh:
Display homes look amazing because they’re intentionally designed for inspiration. From the colour schemes to layout, every detail is professionally curated to impress and show real functionality. But you don’t need an interior designer on speed dial to replicate it, just follow a few tried and tested principles.
- Tip 1: Go Neutral
Stick to neutral wall colours like white, beige or soft grey. These shades create a clean base and let furniture and accents shine. - Tip 2: Add Layers
Layer your spaces with throws, cushions, rugs, and art to add personality and depth. - Tip 3: Keep it Cohesive
Use similar tones, materials, or styles across adjoining rooms to create flow and harmony. - Tip 4: Prioritise Lighting
Display homes always use multiple lighting types. Combine overhead lights with lamps and accent lighting to highlight features. - Tip 5: Less is More
Declutter regularly. Display homes feel spacious because they avoid overcrowding with furniture or decor.
If you’re looking for inspiration, Coral’s design collections are a great starting point to understand current styling and finishes.
Use Display Home Layouts to Guide Your Own
One of the most overlooked aspects of display homes is layout. Furniture placement is intentional, guiding traffic flow and making spaces feel open.
When planning your space:
- Start with scaled furniture, don’t overcrowd small rooms with bulky sofas.
- Place key pieces with enough room to move freely around them.
- Use mirrors and low-profile furniture to enhance openness.
Touring a few Coral Homes display homes can help you visualise different layouts that suit your lifestyle and floorplan.
Style from the Floorplan Up
Before you style your home like a display home, consider how your floorplan affects the feel of a space. Open-plan homes are easier to furnish with a clean, minimal aesthetic, while more traditional layouts may benefit from more defined zones.
When choosing your home:
- Look at natural light availability for key living areas
- Opt for open spaces with consistent flooring for visual continuity
- Plan for how furniture will support function and flow
You can explore our full range of home designs tailored for modern Australian families.
Furnish Like a Pro Without the Price Tag
You don’t need custom furniture to emulate a display home look. Use retail finds, second-hand gems, and clever styling tricks:
- Choose timeless silhouettes over trends
- Match scale to room size, avoid oversized pieces
- Use restraint: let one or two features speak rather than over-decorating
- Use large wall art for impact instead of gallery walls
- Anchor each room with a rug that defines the space
The Power of Finishes
From timber-look flooring to stone benchtops and matte black tapware, the finishes in Coral Homes display homes elevate everyday spaces. You can replicate this look even in renovation:
- Use the same finish for tapware, door handles, and lighting
- Matte or satin paints reduce reflection and elevate wall tone
- Keep cabinetry finishes consistent across kitchen and bathroom for a custom feel
To preview popular finish options, browse Coral’s curated design collections and packages.
Key Takeaways:
- Coral Homes display homes are carefully curated for balance, function, and inspiration, not just style.
- Recreate the look using neutral colours, thoughtful furniture, and layered textures for warmth.
- Lighting, layout, and quality finishes are foundational to achieving the display home feel.
- Decluttering and choosing proportionate furniture enhance space and comfort.
- Walk through real Coral Homes display homes to understand what truly works in practice.
