Posts By Jade Johansson

Some pieces of furniture simply belong in a room. Others have enough wow factor to totally define it! With its sculptural egg shaped shell and unmistakable Space Age silhouette, the …
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If you normally live in a luxury home, going on holiday can sometimes involve a complete compromise. Even at the very top end of the market, a luxury 5 star …
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A steep site or sloping block can create some of the most challenging build but also some fantastic opportunities to be creative with the landscape design. Changes in levels can …
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Building a custom home requires clear work areas, structured project schedules, and protected belongings. Moving premium furnishings away from active construction sites shields household items against heavy machinery, fine masonry …
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There are pieces of furniture we buy to simply solve an immediate problem, and then there are the ones we can imagine taking with us from one home to the …
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True luxury in a home isn’t about size. It’s about those thoughtful little details and how well everything comes together. You know that feeling when you walk into a space …
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Custom home builders operate in a tricky middle ground when it comes to sourcing fixtures. Large volume builders can negotiate bulk pricing that smaller, custom focused firms simply cannot match, …
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Choosing materials is one of the highest-leverage decisions you will make on any building project, yet it is often rushed. Homeowners and builders tend to focus on headline prices and …
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Exceptional design is often at its most convincing when it makes the practical parts of daily life feel polished. A kitchen needs to move effortlessly from the chaos of school …
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Owning a beautiful multi-storey home means enjoying stunning views and plenty of space. But let’s be honest, it also comes with its own set of upkeep challenges. While the inside …
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Creating a custom home means tailoring every little thing to how you live, and that definitely includes the air you breathe. Forget those clunky old thermostats and one-size-fits-all temperature settings. …
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When you’re planning your custom home, you probably spend ages picking out the perfect floor plan, the finishes you love, and how the outside will look. But what about all …
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Building your dream home is a huge deal. It’s the result of all your big ideas, careful planning and a significant chunk of change. Once those final touches are done …
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This award-winning Northbridge luxury home by Chateau Architects + Builders combines three levels of family living with city views, a pool, spa and full-size tennis court.
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There are some homes that tell you exactly what to expect before you even reach the front door. This home on Sydney’s lower north shore is not one of them. …
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The most interesting transformations are often those that retain a sense of history while completely rethinking comfort, space and performance behind the scenes. In Sydney’s eastern suburbs, this luxury Randwick …
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There is nothing like a home that makes everyday life feel a little more glamorous. Not in an overly polished or precious way, but through beautiful materials, rooms that feel …
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We have all experienced that glorious weekend where we transform into master landscapers, eagerly planting shrubs and laying down fresh paving stones.

You stand back with a cup of tea, …
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A renovation may be judged by its finishes, but its long-term safety depends on what sits behind them: circuits, drainage, gas lines and the certificates showing that the work was …
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When you’ve invested in a custom home, you want to keep it well maintained. And when your home’s exterior is exposed to everything from torrential downpour to intense sunshine, you’ll …
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