Posts By Jade Johansson

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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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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In Adelaide’s northern suburbs, including Salisbury, homes are evolving alongside the lifestyles of the people who live in them. Modern households rely on consistent infrastructure more than ever, with plumbing …
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Set on a narrow North Perth site with just a 10m frontage, Baby Burt Residence by Hillam Architects could have easily felt tight and limited. Instead, it opens up into …
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