
Modern Duplex Home Designs Melbourne
Explore a world of contemporary and customisable duplex home designs in the heart of the Mornington Peninsula with Nira Homes. As seasoned duplex builders in the region, we are committed to crafting stylish and versatile duplex houses tailored to your vision. Uncover our collection of modern duplex home plans, combining elegance and architectural affordability.
What makes a duplex special? Along with offering separate yet connected spaces, a dual occupancy home opens doors to multi-generational living arrangements, an opportunity for passive income or a smart investment for the future. Join us in your journey toward architectural innovation, where possibilities and convenience harmonise seamlessly.
The Benefits of Duplex Living
Duplex living provides multiple advantages that appeal to different lifestyle needs and financial goals. Multi-generational living becomes possible when you design two homes on one block, allowing parents, adult children, and grandparents to live nearby while maintaining separate spaces and independence. This arrangement supports family connections while preserving privacy and autonomy.
Investment potential stands as one of the most compelling reasons for duplex development. By creating two separate dwellings on your land, you maximise land value and generate passive income through rental opportunities.
Many property owners use one home for personal residence while renting the second property, creating reliable monthly income that builds long-term wealth on the Mornington Peninsula.
For those seeking to downsize or restructure their property portfolio, duplex designs offer elegant solutions that don't compromise on quality or lifestyle, allowing you to stay connected to your community whilst optimising your property investment.
Our Duplex Design Process
Nira Homes specialises in the complete journey of bringing your duplex vision to life through expert consultation, thoughtful design, and meticulous craftsmanship.
We begin with a complimentary 30-minute design consultation where our friendly team discusses your unique needs, block characteristics, and lifestyle vision. This initial meeting establishes the foundation for your project and explores what's possible for your specific land.
Following your consultation, our design team creates customisable floor plan options tailored to your block size, orientation, and personal preferences. We consider practical elements like natural light, outdoor living spaces, street frontage appeal, and the relationship between both dwellings.
Our approach ensures both units are attractive to potential renters or buyers, maximising your investment return.
The design phase also addresses council requirements and planning considerations essential for Mornington Peninsula properties. We work with local authorities to ensure all designs comply with relevant building codes and planning regulations, giving you confidence that your project meets all necessary approvals and standards.

Duplex Design Variations & Layouts
Contemporary duplex home designs come in several variations, each suited to different blocks, budgets, and lifestyle preferences.
Side-by-side duplex layouts position both homes horizontally across your block, creating two distinct street frontages and equal access to garden space. This style works exceptionally well on standard rectangular blocks and appeals to buyers seeking clearly separated properties.
Stacked or vertical duplex designs place one dwelling above the other, ideal for narrow blocks or when you want to preserve more ground-level outdoor space. This configuration maximises land efficiency while maintaining the premium feel of modern architectural design.
Townhouse-style duplexes combine elements of both approaches, offering contemporary aesthetics with flexible internal configurations that attract diverse buyers and renters across the Mornington Peninsula market.
Featured Duplex Projects
Nira Homes has completed numerous contemporary duplex projects across the Mornington Peninsula, demonstrating our expertise in transforming residential blocks into thriving dual occupancy properties.
Our project portfolio showcases diverse approaches—from coastal properties to established suburban blocks—each thoughtfully designed to complement the surrounding neighbourhood whilst maximising your investment potential.
Each completed duplex project reflects our commitment to meticulous craftsmanship, sophisticated design, and seamless indoor-outdoor living spaces. We invite you to explore our portfolio to see how we've successfully delivered customisable duplex home designs that exceed client expectations and enhance property values across the region.
Explore our duplex range below and begin your building journey with Nira Homes by arranging your complimentary 30 minute design consultation.


Start Your Duplex Journey with Nira Homes
Discover how contemporary duplex design can transform your Mornington Peninsula property into a valuable, dual-purpose investment. Our team is ready to discuss your unique vision and explore design possibilities tailored to your block and lifestyle.
Begin Your Design Consultation
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Complimentary 30-minute consultation – Discuss your duplex vision with our friendly design team
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Customisable design options – Explore duplex layouts tailored to your land and investment goals
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Mornington Peninsula expertise – Local knowledge, sophisticated design, exceptional craftsmanship
Contact our team to arrange your complimentary design consultation and begin creating your dream duplex home.
Address: 46 Stelvio Close, Lynbrook VIC 3975
Phone: (03) 9118 2720
Email: sales@nirahomes.com.au
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