How to prepare for your Gallery appointment

We believe that your home is the ultimate expression of who you are and we can't wait to help bring that vision to life at Gallery.

From bricks to tapware, paint, tiles, handles and everything in between, there’s a lot to wrap your head around during your Gallery appointment. Which is why, preparing ahead of time and gathering inspiration is key to making the whole journey enjoyable and stress-free.

To help prepare for your appointment, have a read through the following three key points:

  1. What's your style

  2. Think about your selections

  3. What to expect at your appointment

At Gallery you'll get to explore fully constructed kitchens, bathrooms, wardrobes and more. You'll also find a wide array of bricks, flooring options, tiles, bathroom fittings and fixtures, lighting fixtures, window treatments, and paint colours to peruse at your leisure.

Firstly, what's your style?

While it can be hard to put a name to your personal interior style, it’s often easier to recognise it when you see it. Take some time to explore your favourite design trends and see which styles resonate with the way that you like to live. Visit our displays in person or virtually and read through our Japandi, Hamptons, Rustic, Mid Century Modern & Organic guides for more inspiration.

How to prepare:

Begin with some inspiration.

Our designers love nothing more than looking at your inspiration - here's some easy ways to show them:

Then, write down answers following questions:

  • Who will be living in the home?

  • What’s the most important room, area, or aspect?

  • How do you want your home to feel?

  • What areas of the home do you want to feature?

  • Have you thought about the placement of furniture?

Your answers will provide valuable insight for our Gallery Interior Designers to assist you in making informed styling decisions.

Here's a few of our most popular display homes to get you started!

Open plan living with wood cladding on cabinetry and ceiling, blending the coastal hamptons style with timber flooring
Open plan living concept with patio sliding doors to open up the indoors with the outdoor connecting to the alfresco decking at the Tallowood 52
modern kitchen with timber accents light grey quartz countertops and stainless-steel appliances at silverton 45
Barn timber sliding door as a feature of this open plan living space at the Redhill 30 with monochromatic style throughout the space
Raised wood cladding ceiling at the Nowra 26 for a feature in this open plan living concept
raked ceiling and high windows in an open plan living space with fireplace centered of the room
a rustic charm for a baby room creates a warm and inviting touch of modern interior
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2. Think about your selections

To help you navigate this process, we’ve brought together leading products and suppliers, from both at home and abroad, and gathered them all under the one roof. Giving you a large range of quality and innovative options to choose from when designing every corner of your new home.

Read our full guide here:

How to prepare:

Your home, your style - you have the final say on everything from the style of the front door to the design of the bathroom sink. Write down your favourite selections or colours for as many items as you can.

  • Bricks

  • Roofing

  • Render

  • Window Colour

  • Front Door

  • Door colour

  • Internal Doors

  • Garage Door

  • Timber Flooring

  • Carpet

  • Benchtop

  • Cabinetry Finish

  • Cabinetry Colour

  • Splashback Type

  • Splashback Colour

  • Appliances

We know the world of interior style can be a daunting place, but our expert Gallery team of design, electrical and tile consultants are ready to guide you every step of the way.

Step 3: What to expect at your appointment

At Simonds Homes, your Gallery consultant will be by your side to navigate through understanding your internal and external colours, fittings, fixtures, and style. This includes bathrooms, kitchens, flooring, window furnishings, wardrobes, and more! You'll customise the design and functionality of your kitchen, bathroom, laundry, and custom cabinetry. Plus, your technology expert will walk you through all things electrical, including lighting, power, networking, audio-visual and cooling.

Be prepared to discuss your style preferences, how you envision using each room, where your furniture will go, your budget considerations, the key items that matter most to you, and how you want to feel in each space.

Our experienced design team is here to collaborate with you and alleviate the stress of bringing your home together. They're dedicated to understanding your unique needs and presenting selections that will achieve your goals seamlessly.

How to get there

Melbourne: Level 1, 570 St Kilda Road, Melbourne VIC 3004
Geelong: Gallery 477 Latrobe Terrace, Geelong VIC 3220
Bendigo: 17 Wills Street, Bendigo VIC 355

Gallery was my favourite part of the whole process. It's where my dream home really started to come to life.

Mina, Berwick Waters