Posts By Jade Johansson

Few homes feel as distinctly Australian as the classic Queenslander. With their deep verandahs, weatherboard walls, elevated floorplans and broad metal roofs, these homes were shaped by the climate but …
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There are few places on Earth that still feel truly untouched. A landscape where towering glaciers stretch towards the horizon, enormous ice formations drift through crystal-clear waters and vast colonies …
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Handover day is the moment every custom build works towards. Two years of decisions, site meetings, variations, and delays finally resolve into a set of keys. Then, within a fortnight, …
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Australian households are changing, with more generations choosing to live closer together than ever before. This isn’t about cramming everyone under one roof; it’s about finding clever, comfortable, and respectful …
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Your kitchen and bathroom aren’t just practical spots; they’re really the heart of your home’s daily routine. If these areas start to feel a bit old-fashioned or just don’t quite …
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An architecturally designed home is much more than just a place to live. It’s a direct reflection of your personality, values, and lifestyle, brought to life through precise engineering. Creating …
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There are plenty of decisions involved in creating a new home, but few have quite the impact of the surfaces you live with every day. Tile, stone and terrazzo occupy …
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In contemporary Australian homes, the roof is an important part of the architectural composition rather than simply a protective layer above the rooms. Its pitch, profile, colour, proportions, and detailing …
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A bathroom renovation is one of those projects that looks straightforward – until you’re halfway through it. Suddenly, you’re making decisions about grout colours, waterproofing, tap placement, and shower drains, …
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Australia’s renovation market has swelled past $48 billion, a 13% jump from 2024, according to figures compiled by JBK Homes from ABS and HIA data. Council-approved renovation work alone rose …
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A new car and a dream home can both sit high on the wish list. The challenge comes when those goals overlap. Committing too much money to one major purchase …
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Spring has arrived, the garden is blooming and with it comes the irresistible urge to take meals outside, fill the table with flowers and wine buckets and invite friends over. …
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In Peppermint Grove, exceptional homes are part of the landscape. One of Australia’s most affluent residential enclaves, this leafy riverside pocket of Perth is known for homes of the highest …
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Ten minutes from the Burj Khalifa and a world away from the towers, Dubai Hills Estate is the community that Dubai’s villa market grew up into. Where the city’s earlier …
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A great landscape should never feel as though it has been applied to a home as an afterthought. It should belong there –  shaped by the architecture, the site and, …
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Choosing the right inverter size is one of the most important decisions in any solar or battery installation, yet it is often glossed over in favour of discussing panel numbers …
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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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There is something very contradictory about spending years creating a home completely custom designed just for you and then filling it with objects designed for thousands of others. While all …
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When it comes to genuine home security, not all door materials perform equally, and the difference becomes obvious the moment real force is applied. Steel security doors homeowners are increasingly …
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Leasing commercial space, whether as a tenant seeking a new premises or a landlord looking to secure a reliable occupant, involves considerably more complexity than a standard residential lease. Understanding …
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