Stages of a Kingdomes Build
So you want to DIY?
With the help of friends and family, (hopefully being rewarded with beer and bbq) ABSOLUTELY!!!
Not only is it doable, we RECOMMEND IT!!! It is a very rewarding experience filled with bonding and team building. I am not going to say that the experience is blissful and easy throughout the entirety of the project but once the project is complete, you will sit back on the deck, beer in hand, with a sense of pride and achievement to wash it down.
(FYI I am not condoning the drinking of alcohol, especially while building, but it is a bloody-good feeling, I’m not going to deny)
This Guide will help you gain an understanding on the process of building a King Dome from a bare site to a luxurious glamping site.
Glamping, or glamorous camping, has gained popularity over the years as an alternative to traditional camping. It provides a comfortable and luxurious experience while still maintaining a connection to nature.
This guide will give an idea as to whether you want to tackle some (if not all) of the process yourself and also to take any of the guess work out of the entire project. Each section will provide an idea of the various construction processes and helpful tips for a successful build.
Please note that this is just general advice and we recommend using a qualified tradesperson for the various sections of the build process where necessary. Though this guide will focus on glamping, the general idea remains the same regardless of use.
We have broken down all the Stages of a King Dome Build into 6 Stages
So that you aren’t scrolling endlessly to find specific info, we will create a new page for each Stage. Feel free to scroll through the box below to find which information you are interested in.
- Stage 1: Site
- Stage 2: Services
- Stage 3: Foundation
- Stage 4: Dome Build
- Stage 5: Interior
- Stage 6: Exterior
Stage 1: Preparing Your Site
Preparing your site begins with selecting the right site for your King Dome. This is vital in ensuring the success of the following stage as well as the structural longevity, safety and comfort of your guests.
Stage 2: Connecting your Services
Proper service installation is essential for providing your guests with a comfortable and convenient glamping experience. We run through the basics of connecting eletricity, water, gas and air-conditioning.
Stage 3: Building your Foundation
When it comes to choosing the right platform for your King Dome there are 2 main options:
- Decks
- concrete slabs
Which one is right for you?
Stage 4: Building your King Dome
Installing your King Dome is a rewarding experience. Here we outline the best way to build your King Dome to minimise any hiccups.
Stage 5: Building your Interior
This (we think) is the most important step in creating a unique glamping-style accommodation. This is where you can let your imagination run wild and to express a sense of self in a beautiful interior layout.
Stage 6: Building your Exterior
An essential part of this experience is the outdoor amenities and landscaping that surround your glamping dome. This section will delve deeper into why excellent landscaping and outdoor amenities are vital for glamping accommodation and how they elevate the overall guest experience.
quick rundown on the 6 stages
Stage 1: Prepare Your Site
The first step in constructing a King Dome is to prepare the intended site. A solid location is essential for ensuring the popularity, longevity and future-proofing of your King Dome. The first question to ask is, “Do I want my King Dome to sit on a concrete slab or a deck?” Factors to consider:
- Access to site
- service locations
- ground quality
- sun expousre (year-round)
- water runoff
- gradient of land
- trees and vegetation
- views
Stage 2: Connecting Your Services
Proper service installation is essential for providing your guests with a comfortable and convenient glamping experience. There are regulations and other safety factors involved in installing your services. Personally, we recommend involving the relevant tradesperson to undertake some, if not all of this section. This is to ensure full compliancy both for councils and insurances (should something go wrong).
When it comes to services, most of our clients are heading down the off-grid route. There are a number of reasons as to why (which i don’t need to list here) people choose to go off-grid.
The main point is that if you ARE going off grid then it is essential to ensure you have adequate collection and storage to ensure you and your guests have minimal hiccups throughout their stay.
Stage 3: Build Your Foundation
When it comes to choosing the right platform for your King Dome there are 2 main options. Decks or Concrete Slabs. We will cover the following:
- Cost
- Time
- Council
- Servicing
- Maintenance
- Installing services once foundation installed
- Terrain
- Location
Stage 4: Building your King Dome
The Summary of the process of erecting your King Dome:
- erect the frame
- install block work (if on a deck)
- anchor frame to your chosen platform
- install the cover
- install tension bars
- 1st round of tension (3 in total)
- install your dome (optional at this point, weather dependent)
- install the solar fan/s
- install chimney port
- install insulation to 2nd tier from the bottom
- install porthole window/s
- 2nd round of tension
- finish the insulation (except for around doorway and bottom skirt)
- install door (if not done already)
- Tension around doorway and final tension tension of cover
- install press bars
- finish around doorway
- (optional) silicone or sika around internal perimeter of the dome.
Stage 5: Building your Interior
This (we think) is the most important step in creating a unique glamping-style accommodation. This is where you can let your imagination run wild and to express a sense of self in your beautiful interior layout. Depending on which size dome you are interested in or have purchased, will determine what spaces, rooms, amenities you will be able to fit inside.
Design and construct the internal layout of your King Dome to provide a cosy and functional space for your guests. This section will cover interior walls, mezzanines, loft spaces, and installation of essential rooms such as kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, and lounge spaces.
We will also discuss incorporating fireplaces to keep the interior warm during colder months.
Stage 6: Building your Exterior
One of the most significant appeals of glamping is the unique blend of luxury and the great outdoors. An essential part of this experience is the outdoor amenities and landscaping that surround your glamping dome. This section will delve deeper into why excellent landscaping and outdoor amenities are vital for glamping accommodation and how they elevate the overall guest experience.
- Connecting with nature with outdoor areas for seating, cooking and enjoying a campfire.
- landscaping
- planting
- maintenance considerations
- hardscaping (paths, patios and fire pits)
- outdoor lighting
- hot tubs, outdoor baths/showers and other luxury touches
