Design

Welcome to our blog! We created this forum to explore the many avenues of building and design. We hope you find our tips and advice useful. If you would like an article on a specific topic, please send us an enquiry.


Top 7 tips to prepare your garden for winter

Autumn is a busy time in the garden, clearing away decaying vegetation from the summer and preparing the garden before cold weather hits. Let the clear up begin! Clean up your garden by removing dried leaves or unwanted growth. Use a rack to aerate mulch, as this will allow water and air to reach deeper […]


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The 6 hottest home trends for 2015

2015 is shaping up to be a colourful year for interiors with pastels, metallics, matte finishes, bold floral prints, feature lights and concrete all taking centre stage. Here are the top trends you should know about. 1. Pastels This year we will be seeing a diverse range of colours, in particular gentle colours such as […]


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5 ways to add contrast to your rural home

Playing with juxtaposition can be fun and rewarding. Here are a few simple steps you can try to add contrast to your rural home. 1. Bring monochrome into the mix Black and white is the ultimate contrast which you can introduce into your home. You can do this by painting walls white and offsetting them […]


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Tips for designing your bathroom

Designing a bathroom involves numerous considerations. We have put together these design tips and ideas which we believe you should keep in mind when planning your dream bathroom! Discover the best layouts, bath features and effective storage solutions. 1. Vanity When designing your bathroom layout you will need to consider the position and the size […]


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5 tips for a low maintenance garden

1. Pick the best plants for your garden This is very important for the upkeep and cost of maintaining your garden. Not only is it important to choose plants that look good, plants must also be suitable for the elements in which they are exposed to whether it is sun, shade, or rain. 2. Use […]


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Best of both worlds

Introducing the Marri View, from our Views Range of home designs. Within the spacious free form living and dining areas is the stunning kitchen.


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How to keep your country home cool

It’s been a hot summer so far! We know the power bill can take a beating with the airconditioner or fans on all the time so here are some other tips to help keep your home country cool! 1. Keep curtains or blinds closed in the middle of the day to lock out the heat […]


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Plants that repel mosquitoes

In summer we Aussies are renowned for our barbecues, especially with Australia Day coming up! Unfortunately, this outside tradition comes with a downside of flies and mosquitoes. Here are some plants that repel mosquitoes (or so we’ve been told!) 1. Lemongrass- Apparently they don’t like the citrus scent! As an added bonus you can add […]


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How to to design a his/her bedroom you will both enjoy!

Sometimes it’s difficult compromising on the interior design of your new home, particularly a personal room such as the master suite. Here are some tips to help keep it gender neutral (and keep the peace!) Design a his/her bedroom you will both enjoy! 1. Colour scheme Ensure you opt for neutral wall colours such as […]


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