The Audrey by KIBA: The Display Home That Thinks It Lives in Palm Springs

The Audrey by KIBA Built is not like other display homes. Most builders want you to walk in and think "nice family home." KIBA want you to walk in and think "did I just teleport to a mid-century Hollywood bungalow?" And honestly, they kind of pull it off.

From the moment you see the front facade, you know this one is different. Cactus, gravel, a completely unique street presence that doesn't look like anything else on the block or, frankly, anything else I've walked through. It's bold, it's fun, and it sets the tone for everything inside. This is not a home that plays it safe, and that's exactly why it's worth talking about.

Design & Floorplan

The Audrey is a four-bedroom home on a small block (like most displays), and what KIBA have done with the space is genuinely impressive.

If the front door didn't, then the front room hits you with energy straight away. It's styled with retro, disco vibes that feel playful and intentional. You could use it as a media room, activity space, or home office. It's the kind of room that immediately tells you this builder has a personality, which is certainly refreshing!

The first two bedrooms sit off the hallway on the left and are both standard sizes with built-in robes. Nothing crazy, but the larger windows let in a serious amount of natural light. It makes both rooms feel brighter and more open than the square metreage would suggest. Same feeling in both, and it's a good feeling.

Then you hit the kitchen and living zone, and this is where the Audrey really shows what it can do.

The skylights and raked ceiling are instant showstoppers. Pair that with nearly-full-height windows and the space feels dramatic without being over the top. The kitchen is styled beautifully with walnut slim shaker cabinetry and stone benchtops. It's almost identical to what I just put into my own bathroom, so I was always going to love it. But bias aside, it's a combination that looks premium, feels warm, and is bang on trend.

The living room might feel undersized to some people, but considering there's that spare media or activity room at the front of the home, it's not really a problem. You've got options for where to spread out, and the main living space benefits from being connected to the kitchen and those big sliding doors that open up to the alfresco. When those doors are open, the space feels significantly bigger than it measures.

The kitchen also has a nice wine bar and a very generous butlers pantry that connects through to the laundry. Now, some people won't love that the laundry is attached to the pantry. Personally, I don't have a problem with it. It's a smart use of space in a home this size, and the connection between the two actually makes day-to-day life easier. Behind the laundry there's plenty of built-in shelving for storage, and the green and white checker tiles add another hit of personality. For a four-bedroom home you might benefit from a touch more bench space in the laundry, but it's not a dealbreaker.

The third bedroom is positioned off the back of the kitchen, which gives it a bit of separation from the other two. Standard size, built-in robes, does the job.

The shared bathroom is fun. That's not a word you usually use for a bathroom, but it fits. The styling is playful and well executed. That said, the freestanding bath takes up a lot of room and storage is limited. I did find myself wondering if there's a layout option that uses this space a bit better. Maybe an old-fashioned shower-tub combo? I'm only half joking. It would free up floor space and give you somewhere to actually put things.

Across from the bathroom is the powder room, which is once again extremely fun and styled to the nines. It's tucked around a corner that also creates space for a mud station off the garage. A small detail, but a really nice one to have.

The master bedroom is a clear step up from the other rooms. Noticeably bigger, with a well-sized walk-in robe that has some seriously high hanging space. The ensuite continues the walnut and stone combination and it's generously sized with enough room for a double vanity if you wanted one, though this display just runs a single. The large walk-in shower with a tiled wall niche is a lovely touch for in-shower storage, and the whole space feels polished without being fussy.

Style & Finishes

Let's be honest, the styling is the star of this entire display. KIBA have gone all in on a retro-meets-contemporary aesthetic for better. From the Palm Springs front yard to the disco-tinged front room to the walnut and stone kitchen, every room has personality and purpose. Nothing feels accidental.

The finishes are current but with a playful edge. The checker tiles, the full-length windows, the raked ceilings with skylights. It all adds up to a home that feels curated rather than just decorated.

As with any display, some of what you're seeing will be upgrades. But the underlying design choices and material palette are strong enough that even with simpler selections, the Audrey would still stand out. That's the difference between a home that's been styled well and a home that's been designed well. The Audrey is both.

Display Experience

Walking the Audrey is genuinely fun. It's one of those rare displays where you find yourself smiling in rooms. The front room's retro energy, the kitchen's warmth, the cheeky powder room, the Hollywood-esque pool area out back. There's a personality running through this home that most project builds simply don't have.

The outdoor space continues the theme. The alfresco has enough room for dining for six to eight and a barbecue, and when those sliding doors are pulled back the indoor-outdoor connection is excellent. Beyond the alfresco, the backyard is styled with a pool area that looks like something from a Palm Springs boutique hotel. It's not a lot of space, which is pretty typical for these smaller blocks. Enough grass for a small pet to take care of business, but not much beyond that.

The living and dining zone is on the tighter side, no getting around that. But the Audrey makes up for it by fitting in luxuries you wouldn't normally expect in a home this size. A butlers pantry, a large kitchen island, a wine bar, a genuinely impressive master suite. The trade-off is deliberate, and for the right buyer, it's the correct one.

Verdict

The Audrey by KIBA Built is a home with serious personality. It doesn't look like anything else, it doesn't feel like anything else, and it makes no apologies for being a little bit extra. The floorplan utilises the space really well with good sectioning and genuine liveability, and the styling is outstanding. It completely sells you on the dream.

The living and dining area might feel tight for some, and the shared bathroom could use a rethink on layout. But for buyers who want something different, something with character and warmth and a bit of fun, the Audrey delivers in a way that very few display homes manage. This one sticks with you after you leave.

3 Pros

1. Styling and Personality — From the Palm Springs facade to the retro front room to the walnut kitchen, this home has more character than most entire display villages. Every room feels intentional and fun.
2. Kitchen and Butlers Pantry — Walnut shaker cabinetry, stone benchtops, a wine bar, and a generous butlers pantry connecting to the laundry. For a home this size, the kitchen punches way above its weight.
3. Master Suite — Big step up from the other bedrooms. Well-sized WIR with high hanging space and a polished ensuite with walnut and stone finishes throughout.

3 Cons

1. Living and Dining on the Tight Side — The front activity room helps, but the main living zone may feel snug for bigger families or people who like a large lounge setup.
2. Shared Bathroom Layout — Fun styling, but the freestanding bath eats floor space and storage is limited. Could benefit from a more practical configuration.
3. Small Outdoor Space — Typical for the block size, but beyond the alfresco and pool area there's barely any grass. Fine for a small pet, not much else.