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Designing a Chef’s Kitchen
Consider these 5 elements for your new kitchen We spend a lot of time in the kitchen. Whether it’s for cooking, socialising or doing work, you can’t deny that the kitchen is the heart of all homes. A kitchens layout is very much a question of personal preference but if you want to take your cooking and entertaining experience next level, then consider the elements that make up a ‘chef’s kitchen’. Entertaining Flow: The most important consideration when designing a chef’s kitchen is the layout and overall entertaining flow of the space. The kitchen is one of ...
Casual and Relaxed
Shop the look Get the look here: Freedom iconic large ray Adairs axel cushion Adairs macrame cushion Beacon Lighting weave pendent light Freedom round coffee table Freedom fabric modular Click here to view more photos of this home.
The ultimate alfresco: Outdoor entertaining
Our guide to designing an alfresco area So you like to entertain? More and more households are moving their living rooms outside, so why not make sure you do it the right way. Outdoor entertaining is part of the Australian lifestyle, so here is our guide to designing the ultimate ...
2017 Kitchen trends to help inspire your next build
Discover these latest kitchen trends Are you currently in the process of designing your new kitchen? The kitchen is a centrepiece for most new homes, open plan and constantly on show, its important you pay careful attention to the design of your kitchen. Discover these latest kitchen trends to help ...
Construction Methods
Over the years, we have compiled a wide range of home designs that utilise a wide range of materials. We are not constrained by conventional wisdom but will mix and integrate materials to achieve an outcome. Reverse brick veneer for aesthetics and energy efficiency. Clay brick for romance. Corrugated metal, ...
Reverse Brick Veneer
Reverse Brick Veneer is a thermally dynamic form of construction. It has the advantages of the aesthetics of a framed home and improved thermal efficiency over double brick. The mass of the brickwork moderates the internal temperature while the external lining provides the waterproofing to the home. Insulation between the ...
Rammed Earth
This is produced using a mix of soil and cement to obtain an impervious wall. It is built onsite, using formwork to hold the compacted material while it hardens. It is a single layer impervious wall. Although it sounds environmentally positive there are some real issues. Because of the high ...
Double Clay Brick and Slab on Ground
Double Clay Brick and Slab on Ground is the most conventional method of construction in WA. There is a cavity between the outside layer of brick and the inside layer so that moisture doesn’t penetrate into the home. The external layer is either in a face brick or can ...
Brick Veneer
Brick Veneer is the most common method of construction in Australia, but is rarely used in the sand plain coastal regions of Western Australia. It utilises either steel or timber framing internally with a skin of face brick externally. Alternatively, the outside layer of brick could be a utility brick ...
Integrated Construction
What is it? Integrated Construction is the use of timber or steel framing utilising various forms of external cladding materials to provide weather protection and interesting architectural aesthetics. It is usually constructed using slab on a sand pad or waffle pod slab directly in contact with the ground. This form ...
Pole or Stumped Homes
A solution for sloping land Pole or Stumped Homes is the combination of pole or stumps to support a deck providing the basis for framing. This could be the best solution for difficult sloping sites as it alleviates the issues for cut and fill, bunding and retaining. It can also ...
Design trends for 2018: Create the perfect country retreat
Keep up to date with what's in and out Colour Warm and earth colours will replace the more minimal palette that we have been seeing in previous seasons. This will include tones of sienna, tan, terracotta as well as rust and russet on walls, furniture and home décor. Kitchens ...
How to choose the right splashback for your kitchen
Common splashback choices There is an overwhelming amount of choices out there for kitchen splashbacks. Here is some information on popular varieties to help you narrow down which splashback is the right choice for your new kitchen. Pick your benchtop first Best practice is to first select your benchtop first ...
Video Library
Looking for home design inspiration? Our display home videos make choosing your new home even easier. Take a virtual walk through our range of display homes from the comfort of your home at a time convenient to you.
We have included a comprehensive range of videos that will delight your new home aspirations. You’ll find the latest design trends and styles suited to rural locations across Western Australia. From rustic rural retreats to classic country hideaways, you’ll be spoilt for choice.
We understand that for many of our clients, living in the country means you simply can’t get to a display home. What are you waiting for? View our video display home tours below and get your new home building journey underway.
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When a home looks like it’s grown from the earth, we know we’ve done our job right. The Gelorup Retreat looks completely at one with the landscape, which is just as we wanted.
📍4 Olearia Court, Gelorup, WA 6230
🕥Wednesday 2.00 – 5.00pm, and Saturday and Sunday 12.00 – 5.00pm
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Our Great Southern region captures sunset`s golden hour unlike anywhere else on earth. There`s a little bit of magic, right there.
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Based on our Hinterland Retreat design, this award-winning custom home emanates rustic charm. The mixed palette of render, face brick and weatherboard are as at home in the rural lifestyle as the expansive raking ceilings, lofty glazing, and numerous outdoor living areas.
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Ah, the serenity in sunny Darlington. Our Principal Designer, Rob Kirkovski, takes us on a tour of this splendid display.
📍81 Darlington Road, Darlington
🕥Wednesday 2.00 – 5.00pm, and Saturday and Sunday 12.00 – 5.00pm
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The Daintree Retreat beautifully showcases matte black EEVA2 @aldertapware in both its kitchens. The finish is a unifying design element that brings cohesion to the space.
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Winner of Project Home of the Year in 2024, this extraordinary Gidgegannup residence was designed to capture 180-degree panoramic views from every angle.
The grand free-form living space features a raked ceiling, seamlessly tying in with the home`s elevation. The central living space with polished concrete floors has been designed to connect both the back and front outdoor areas.
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Home is where the hearth is 🔥
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The Evolution Farmhouse stretches across its Pink Lake block with effortless confidence.
It’s daring, architectural, and designed for the way this family wants to live in our beautiful Great Southern region.
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