Posts By Jade Johansson

Each year Milan Design Week becomes the centre of gravity for the global design industry, drawing architects, interior designers and luxury brands from across the world. In 2026, Roche Bobois …
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Bedrooms have shifted from being purely functional spaces into something far more personal. Designers are treating them less like a place to crash and more like a private retreat that …
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Solar has long been associated with lower running costs, but recent property data suggests it may also be playing a role in how value is perceived in the Australian housing …
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With a considered approach to modern living, Erben has become one of the most respected names in Perth luxury residential development. Their projects are guided by a simple philosophy – …
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Increasingly, contemporary custom homes are celebrating materials such as concrete, stone and glass – surfaces that create striking interiors defined by clarity, light and structure. Yet these same material choices …
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One recent custom build pencilled out at $1.6 million, with $900,000 for land and $700,000 for the building contract.

The lender approved the construction loan, but the land deposit had …
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For homeowners researching award winning home builders in Australia, industry awards can offer valuable insight into the quality of work being delivered by leading builders across the country. When assessed …
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Building a custom home ranks among life’s most exciting milestones. From sketching floor plans to choosing finishes, every decision shapes a space uniquely yours. Yet before foundations can be poured …
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There was a time when what considered to be a luxury home in Australia  was judged almost instantly on its scale. Larger footprints, more rooms and grand proportions were enough …
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Glass is a fundamental part of modern homes, from windows and shower screens to splashbacks and architectural glazing. When it cracks or shatters, the instinct is often to deal with …
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There is a moment most NSW homeowners eventually reach, standing in a sweltering living room in February, watching a standard blind do almost nothing against the afternoon glare, and realising …
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On an evening when the calendar was already full and the temptation to head straight home after a long day was strong, stepping into the Seaform / Lifewood showroom in …
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A new home cinema project currently underway in Palm Beach offers a glimpse into what it really takes to create a high-performance custom home cinema. While many people imagine a …
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A new home without established plant life can feel unfinished. The architecture may be spectacular, the finishes exceptional, but without height, shade and softness, the outdoor spaces sit without the …
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When a custom home is finished, attention naturally settles on what can be seen – the style of the home, the material palette, the way spaces connect, and yet much …
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Horse sculptures have long held a place within architecture and design, appearing in everything from formal gardens and grand entrances through to carefully layered interior spaces. There is a natural …
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Rural landscape design in Australia requires a very different approach to designing a suburban garden. Instead of defining boundaries or creating contained outdoor rooms, rural landscapes must respond to scale, …
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For anyone who’s ever been bold enough to tackle a home renovation, you’ll know all too well that there’s nothing quite like seeing the final product. The scent of fresh …
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When you’ve built some of Brisbane’s most luxurious custom homes, people can’t help but wonder what kind of residence you’d create for yourself. For builder and civil engineer Aurelien Berson …
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As a homeowner there comes a time when your current home no longer meets your needs. Maybe the layout of the house is not right.. Maybe you need more space. …
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