Waterstruck Clinker Bricks: Traditional Craft, Made to Order
Most bricks made today are extruded — pushed through a die in a continuous ribbon and cut to…
Ring Oven Clinker Bricks: A Craft Modern Brickmaking Cannot Replicate
In an era of highly automated manufacturing, some of the world’s most distinctive bricks are still made much…
Brick Slips: The Real Brick Look, Without the Weight
When people hear “brick slips,” they often picture a cheap imitation — a thin veneer that looks fine…
10 Home Façade Ideas
Your home’s facade is the first thing anyone sees, it sets the tone before a guest even reaches…
Lodge charm in coastal New Zealand
Perched above the sweeping waters of Lower Hutt, New Zealand, this striking American lodge-inspired home makes a bold…
A Modern Extension Without the Usual Compromises
Most homeowners assume that adding space to a house means months of disruption, major structural work, and a…
Eumundi Avonlea: A Simple, Hillside Dwelling
This simple dwelling offers a restful environment and is the cornerstone of a young Queensland family’s life
The Clifftop House: An Unorthodox Raised Extension
Capturing views of the Brisbane River and seeming to float above the clifftop, this is a home of impressive design
The Preston House: A Light-Filled Family Home
An abundance of light, places to entertain and an effortless indoor-outdoor transition ... what more could you ask?
8 tips for building a Northern Beaches home
When building a new home on the Northern Beaches you want to be prepared on all levels. So to help you out Peninsula Homes has created a list of some of the essentials you will need to know before building.
A guide to understanding what is included in your building quote
Understand what is included in your building quote with this helpful guide from Peninsula Homes
Multigenerational living and our need to build accordingly
EXPERT TIP: When multigenerational living is on the cards, look for a home with multiple living zones and a…
This chic ‘Glamptons’ style home has a look that won’t date
Blending the charm of The Hamptons with more than a dash of glamour, this chic Sydney 'Glamptons' style home has a look that will never date
Small Footprint, Big Impact: the downside-up home
Downside Up House by WALA Architectural Studio is a project encompassing the restoration of a heritage house and…
A house with angles that will lure the whole family
Down by the banks of Cabbage Tree Point on the Gold Coast sits a classic Australian tableau: a…
Welcome to this sunshine-drenched home
There’s nothing like a bit of good old-fashioned teamwork to get a job done right. Mont Albert B&W…