Posts By Jade Johansson

Lighting tends to sit in the background of design decisions, but it does more talking than most people realise. Before anyone notices your furniture, colour palette, or layout, they’ve already …
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Building or renovating a home is about more than floor plans and finishes. The homes that feel genuinely satisfying to live in are the ones designed around how you actually …
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I recently walked into a Sydney media room that cost more than $180,000. The leather recliners were beautiful, and the projector was excellent, but the bass shook the floor above, …
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Good design has always understood something that conventional office planning took decades to accept: the spaces where we spend our working hours shape not just our productivity, but our sense …
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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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I walked into a renovated open-plan home last season and noticed the TV was perched on a bookshelf, with cables snaking across the floor toward the entertainment console. The setup …
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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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