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STORAGE, STORAGE, STORAGE!
Storage is an area in home design which is regularly neglected. Why? 2 reasons…
HOUSE OR TOWNHOUSE
A townhouse is a building which shares a common wall with another property and has other common features such as shared land or amenities. A house sits on its own titled land and has no shared assets or services.
SLIDERS OR BI-FOLDS
In Brisbane, access to the outdoors is a very important consideration and we always construct houses that seamlessly blend the indoors with the outdoors.
HIDDEN COSTS
So you’ve been to the display villages and you’ve gathered up brochures and you’re confident you can find a builder who can build you a home that you’ll love. You’re even confident that the price is affordable because you’ve added the cost of land to the cost of the house and it’s not bad… pretty […]
LUXURIOUS QUALITY
A while back during one of our open homes, a local agent who’s employed by a reputable agency, spent a considerable amount of time going through our house and offering his feedback. This feedback centred around the idea that we did too much with the property and spent too much money on it.
HARDWOOD FLOORS OR TILES?
This is a tough one because we love them both for a variety of reasons. Let’s take a look at the pros and cons…
THE GARAGE
When homes are designed, the garage usually receives the least amount of thought, planning and consideration.
THE LITTLE THINGS
There are a lot of smaller details we’ve grown to love and respect over the years which we feel are worth mentioning so here are some ‘little things’ we consider when finishing a home.
OPULENT AFFORDABILTIY
Finding the right balance between cost and quality can be very challenging.
WHERE TO USE GLASS
Big fans of glass and mirrors. We absolutely love the way intelligent use of glass can add a modern twist to a traditional design.
NOT EVERYONE HAS KIDS
Sometimes it feels like houses are only built for large families with multiple children.
IMPORTANCE OF AIRFLOW
Oh how we love living in Brisbane!
KINGS AND QUEENS
This is a message to those of you who are paying for the house. You are the Kings and Queens of the castle and should come first because you will be contributing a significant part of your income to this house. Not your kids, relatives, friends or extended family but you and only you.
IS A FIREPLACE NECESSARY?
In our opinion, the answer to this question is a firm YES.
THE PANTRY
One of the most important elements in each of our house designs is the pantry
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