At The Heart Of Maplewood Lane
Hey there! Thanks for stopping by.
We’re Susie and Aaron - husband and wife team, custom-home experts, and (in case it wasn’t obvious) the kind of people who love to have a laugh!
For over a decade, we’ve run Aaron Martin Construction, a boutique building business designing and crafting custom homes across South Australia. More than 50 homes (and counting!) have been brought to life under our watch—some award-winning, some real-estate record-breaking, but all thoughtfully designed and proudly known as ‘home’.
We’ve been on all sides of the home-building journey—designing and building for clients, for sale, and for ourselves.
Our own forever home (15 years and still going strong!) and six successful spec builds taught us firsthand what works, what doesn’t, and how to balance quality, head-turning street appeal, and budget smarts.
One of our most recognised builds, The Modern Barn, continues to capture attention worldwide - proving that great design, done right, never goes out of style.
But after years in the industry, we’ve also seen the same struggles for homeowners on repeat.
Communicating exactly what you want to designers and builders can be daunting, especially if you're new to the building process.
Equally challenging? Balancing your vision with clear budgets and expectations, avoiding those dreaded delays, and keeping the excitement alive.
We knew there had to be a better way.
A simpler way. A stress-free way. A way that keeps budgets on track and timelines tight. Most importantly, a way that preserves the joy and excitement of creating a custom home.
That’s exactly why we created Maplewood Lane.
Maplewood Lane is your go-to destination for thoughtfully crafted, builder-ready house-plan toolkits and honest, been-there-done-that advice that empowers you on your home-building journey.
But… it takes a lot to get from
Point A(rchitect) to Point B(uild)
And while you may have signed papers with the bank, we both know you didn’t sign up to feel stressed, frustrated, and kind of…lost. And you’re not alone.
We’ve witnessed firsthand the overwhelm, apprehension, and confusion - not to mention the financial strain and lost time - that tends to come with a custom design and build.
That's why we're flipping the whole process on its head to meet you where *you’re* at in your homebuilding journey.
Whether you’re starting to dream and scheme or ready to break ground, we’re here to guide, support, and inspire you as you turn your ‘One Day' vision into your everyday view.
Follow us down the path of Maplewood Lane to:
Reduce stress and overwhelm
No more second guessing every decision.
Strengthen partnerships
Align expectations early with your builder and their team.
Take back control
Of this once in life time experience.
Eliminate time delays
Get a clear detailed plan from day one.
Avoid budget blowouts
Know what to expect before you start.
Build a home you LOVE
Without the architectural price tag.
Let’s make your dream home a reality… without losing sleep (or your savings!)
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