5m King Dome Build

If you’ve ever wondered how well our domes hold up after a bit of real-world use, this blog’s for you.

I recently dropped by The Peach Farm, a cracking little spot between Brisbane and Sydney — about an hour north of Coffs Harbour — to do a minor fix (curtain screw, nothing dramatic), and couldn’t help filming a walk-through of this 5m King Dome… now 18 months into full-time guest use.

The Dome Setup: Small but Mighty

Size: 5m King Dome
Internal space: ~19.6m²
Foundation: Concrete slab (rare for our domes — most use platforms)
Use case: Guest accommodation on a working farm
Build age: 18 months at time of filming

This dome’s known as the “Little Bubby Dome,” and while it’s the smallest in the Kingdomes range, it shows just how much you can do with a tight footprint — especially when paired with thoughtful outdoor planning.

🔗 Explore the 5m King Dome here

The Outdoor Setup: Simple, Smart, and Self-Sufficient

Here’s where The Peach Farm got it right. Instead of cramming everything inside, they went with a minimalist indoor layout and let the outdoor space do the heavy lifting.

What’s outside:

Outdoor bathroom + shower (freestanding and charmingly rustic)
Colourbond-framed toilet hut
Open-air kitchen with hot water gas feed and an old repurposed water tank as a splashback
Solar panels on the roof providing 12V power
Gas bottle for hot water

It’s not high-tech — it’s honest, low-maintenance, and photogenic, which is exactly what the glamping crowd wants.

Bathroom Setup: Rustic, Outdoor, and Guest-Approved

Glamping bathrooms are a make-or-break element, and this one absolutely nails it.

Instead of building inside the dome or constructing a formal en-suite, The Peach Farm has created a standalone outdoor bathroom area that blends seamlessly into the farm’s aesthetic while still offering everything a guest needs.

There’s no fancy tile work or rain-shower gimmicks here, just practical, thoughtful placement and off-grid solutions that work.

The bathroom is situated just a few steps from the dome itself, offering privacy, accessibility, and maintaining the indoor-outdoor balance that glamping guests love. Plus, being outside means no moisture buildup inside the dome and less wear and tear over time.

Guests consistently mention the bathroom area in reviews, not because it’s flashy, but because it’s well thought out and refreshingly simple.

Keen to check out their website?

https://www.thepeachfarm.com.au/

Inside the Dome: Clean, Cosy, and Rain-Proof

Inside you’ll find:

A full king bed (yep, it fits)
Hanging chair
Mini fridge
Portable water
A fan
Some tasteful decor

It’s light, neutral, and completely functional. With the outdoor features handling kitchen and bath duties, the dome becomes a true sleep + chill zone, especially great for couples.

They’ve even used hanging plants and soft furnishings to warm up the interior without clutter.

About the Peach Farm

It’s a working farm with a petting zoo, fresh peaches (obviously), and a full-on rustic charm that makes guests feel like they’ve gone back in time — in a good way.

Despite being only about 100 metres from the M1, it feels peaceful and quiet. You can just barely hear the highway in the background, more like a hum than anything disruptive.

Check out their listing!

Concrete Slab: Pros & Considerations

This is one of the few domes we’ve built directly on a concrete slab, and while it’s not our default approach (most go with elevated platforms), it’s held up extremely well.