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…
Why build with wood? Inside this unique material
Wood’s unique material properties make it one of the best choices for your build. Here, we look at…
Lazy lunches, shady verandahs: life in a Queenslander home
Family life in a Queenslander home means embracing the delight of lazy lunches on shady verandahs and finding…
New Home Shop’s Buy Back Guarantee: lock in your contract price and minimise your risk!
A current issue with contracting your home build at the same time as your land package is the…
Balinese bungalow
Capturing the exotic feel of a Balinese bungalow, utilising timeless finishes and just the right balance of air, light and space, Brentnall Homes has brought the
Within reach: luxury design at an affordable cost
Bellmarch Homes is known for its luxury project homes. Its newest, situated in Kellyville, is a departure from…
Secluded escape: a Pearl Beach Grand Design
A secluded escape made of concrete, terrazzo and teak offers a fresh point of view It’s hard to…
Grand Designs Australia: Living smart – inside the smart home
Our houses are evolving and whether we like it or not, the smart home is here to stay…
Bring your wish list to life: inside a custom-designed kit home
This custom-designed kit home to be built in Mount Eliza, Victoria, is full of creative additions for this…
Second Opinions: a smart dual occupancy design
With a yard space they were told was only large enough for a granny flat, this older couple’s…
Custom-building your dream home: creating the perfect impression
Established for more than 20 years, this dedicated building company has reached a new level of design excellence…