7 smart homes to inspire with Clipsal & Open Homes Australia

Tour through 7 inspirational smart homes with the Open Homes Australia team. All built with Clipsal Wiser; these 7 new homes showcase great Electric Home Design and how it makes beautiful builds even better for day-to-day living.

Surrounded by rolling fields and lush bush, the Modern Farmhouse in the Maybree Estate, Tallebudgera Valley on the Gold Coast is the pinnacle of rural living.

The five-bedroom home was built by Wave Developments   and is a country home with a luxury finish. Weatherboard cladding, timber and stone detailing, and vaulted ceilings create a farmhouse feel. Additionally, the large gourmet kitchen, central courtyard with pool, and glass-walled wine cellar all add contemporary touches. Large sliding French doors open the home up to the countryside beyond for exceptional indoor/outdoor flow.

Lighting was key to the interior design; Clipsal’s Wiser smart home solution makes managing lights in such a large home simple, linking Clipsal Iconic switches and power points for control of the entire house from the Wiser by SE app.

Tour the modern farmhouse by Wave Developments

Clever use of space has created a modern, light-filled beachfront home in the Adelaide suburb of Brighton. Designed by Finesse Built  , the two-storey home sits on a 10-metre block running east-west.

The home features stone walls on the lower level to embed it into its site, while contrasting white metal walls and dark window joinery and steel beams frame the upper levels. Large windows at the front and back flood the home with natural light, while American oak flooring throughout adds warmth.

Clipsal Iconic switches and power points linked to the Clipsal Wiser smart home system give the owners easy control of lighting and other features on each level of their home from wherever they are. Clipsal Iconic adds convenience too, with options for dimmers and built-in USB charging points.

Tour the beachfront build by Finesse Built

In the seaside Adelaide suburb of Somerton Park, a new build channels ‘coastal farm’ in a unique design. Built by Claridge Construction  , the home combines brickwork, recycled timber, and even an open fire for a warm, authentic farmhouse feel while still making the most of its location near the beach.

The build features stacker doors that open the home up to the pool and garden, where huge timber beams repurposed from a jetty demolition are a standout feature in the al fresco area.

Home automation was important to the owners, who wanted modern, functional living. A room-by-room Electric Home Design plan saw Clipsal Wiser linked with Clipsal Iconic switches and power points for whole home control. This lets them set timers and schedules and easily manage features like lighting, fans, the pool and spa, audio visual equipment, and even home security.

Tour the coastal farmhouse by Claridge Construction

Adelaide’s old-world charm meets the best of contemporary living in Highbury with a new build by Mahogany Homes  .

The owners wanted to capture the style of historic homes in the area but enjoy state-of-the-art comforts too. From the outside, the home has the traditional hallmarks of a stone exterior, decorative portico, and lacework embellishments. Inside, a dark timber kitchen and stylish living area bring a modern feel to the space.

Entertaining is a major focus for the owners, and Clipsal Wiser is perfect for managing the size and scale of the home. Linked through Clipsal Iconic switches, it automates the entire house, setting the mood with scheduled lighting scenes for indoors and out. It also offers control of heating, blinds, the pool and other features easily through the Wiser by SE app.

Tour the new ‘Old World’ build by Mahogany Homes

There’s a house of contrast and surprise in Adelaide’s Somerton Park, complete with secret doors and an underground tunnel. Built by Adelaide Green Homes  , the modern, angular exterior in stone and dark cladding conceals an interior of softly curved walls and airy, light spaces.

The farmhouse features an undulating white staircase that leads to the second floor, while a sunken sitting area just beyond looks out to the landscaped garden with pool. A standout feature is the large underground wine cellar, accessed through a hidden door and along a brickwork tunnel. With soft lighting, a geometric black and white tiled floor, and curved timber seating, it is the ultimate luxury escape.

Lighting was key to achieving the moody atmosphere the owners wanted and Clipsal Wiser made that simple with easy scheduling and dimming of lights throughout the home, linked through Clipsal Iconic switches. Clipsal Wiser also helps with energy efficiency, offering instant control of blinds and heating at the tap of a screen from wherever the owners are.

Tour the gothic farmhouse by Adelaide Green Homes

A beachfront build in Adelaide makes the most of its stunning ocean vista and has some clever electrical features to make life even more enjoyable for its owners. The striking two-storey home was built by BTF Constructions   and features a wall of distinctive Adelaide sandstone across the front and floor-to-ceiling windows to maximise scenic views.

Inside, the home is airy and light-filled — a sandstone feature wall in the living area and timber cabinetry in the kitchen add warmth, while polished concrete floors downstairs are a practical touch for beachside living.

Clipsal Iconic switches and power points throughout the home are linked to the versatile Clipsal Wiser system. This gives the owners touch screen and voice control of blinds, lighting and more around their home and lets them add features to the system over time.

Tour the oceanview home by BTF Constructions