DREAM HOME 4 TOUR Can you believe it has been 4 years since Heather and her family moved into Dream Home 4, The Palm Springs Retreat? The process has been a labour of love with many hours spent finalising the pool area, landscaping and revamping the inside. All in preparation for today – the long […]
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Getting your floor plan right is one of the most crucial steps of your home building journey. With so many floor plan options out there, it can seem overwhelming! Not to mention, floor plan mistakes are costly to correct. This means that getting it right the first time is important for staying on budget. Luckily
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Your laundry is one of the most functional spaces in your home – a spot for tackling your to-do list with as little stress as possible. When function matters this much, we suggest using laundry measurements that set you up for success. Here are 5 laundry measurements you must know, so you can maximise your
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Your pantry layout is versatile and endlessly customisable, so it’s important to choose a design that works for your household. A butler’s pantry is like a mini kitchen, offering ample bench space, powerpoints, and oftentimes a sink. A walk-in pantry is designed to act as a large storage area. The size of your pantry depends
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Working with small ensuite floor plans requires a few clever tricks to maximise your space. Steal these ideas from our best ensuite floor plans to create a space that is beautiful, practical and functional. 1. MAXIMISE BENCH SPACE TWO SINKS, OR NOT TWO SINKS? When working with a small ensuite floor plan, having one sink
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We love the freedom and limitless creativity of a new build. Give us a patch of soil and a permit to go wild with imagination any day. But sometimes, a modern home – with all its clean lines and shiny surfaces – can be lacking in the charm department. We love building a new house
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The secret to a successful home build budget is deciding where to spend, and where to save for maximum impact (with minimal investment) But the question on everyone’s lips is: where, exactly?!We’re coming to rescue your budget with the pro tips and our splurge vs save breakdown of our kitchen, laundry and bathroom. To us,
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THE ‘UNIVERSAL’ GO-TO COLOUR COMBO FROM OAK & ORANGE Just like the looks-good-on-everyone lipstick shade, we have a magical colour combination that works for any home style. Plus, it’s trendless and timeless. Whether your style is coastal or farmhouse, modern or Mediterranean, Palm Springs or country there are certain tones, colours and materials that will
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COASTAL LUXE LIVING, DINING AND KITCHEN TOUR Our years of [at home] entertaining don’t account for nothing… we know how to save the best until last! We’re finally revealing our coastal luxe living, dining and kitchen spaces. The kitchen is a bit of a budget hog. Things can add up quickly, and if you don’t
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Snooze the alarm: did you know our bodies naturally crave sunlight when we wake up? Not only is natural light beneficial to our wellbeing, productivity and health, it also transforms your interior space, faster than the speed of… 🙂 There is no denying we love an open plan design. Give us more natural light any
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