The exterior of a granny flat is the one design decision that the whole street sees. It also has to satisfy council — materials, colours and finishes can all affect whether a build blends into its site or triggers a planning objection.
The three decisions that matter most are cladding material, facade style, and colour scheme. Get all three working together and a granny flat can look like a considered piece of architecture rather than a box in the backyard. Council rules vary by state and LGA, but most require the flat to be consistent with or complementary to the main dwelling.
Below, we have broken granny flat exterior design into the three ideas that come up most for Australian builds.
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A rough guide for Australian granny flat exteriors — from basic cladding to a fully finished architectural facade.
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