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…
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…
Blue Haven Pools — Smart Planning for a Perfect Pool
Sydney homeowners are rebuilding smarter — and the backyard is no longer being left to chance. As knockdown…
Elevating Coastal Living with a Modern Roof Transformation
Discover how an architectural design studio transformed a beachfront home in Mt Maunganui, North Island, New Zealand, using…
2025 Home Design Renovation of the Year Finalists
We visit the first three finalists in the Home Design Renovation of the Year Awards 2025
About Passive House
Certified Passive House residential or commercial buildings involve a set of very high-performance standards to achieve both thermal…
Welcome to the Hamptons
The seaside town of the Hamptons in New York is home to some of the most beautiful real estate in the world.
What to expect when it’s time to start building
Finding an efficient and supportive builder is essential for a successful build, we share all our tips to hiring the perfect builder for you!
From Indigenous Sawmill to Bushfire Safe Windows
The search for an Australian timber for their Bushfire Safe window and door Range brought Paarhammer to a remote corner of the Northern Territory.
Seriously Good Australian Cladding
Durable, health-promoting, environmentally-friendly and simply stunning, this Aussie product is a keeper.
Intrim launches Hamptons Selections in a Box
Hamptons style in Australia has evolved with Classic, Country, Coastal, Tropical and Modern sub-styles.
The Art of the Kitchen Arch
Everyone’s idea of a dream kitchen varies, but for many this breathtaking design by Dana Kitchens will come very close.
Coastal Grandeur meets Hamptons Dreams
Coastal living has evolved and become grander in both popularity and design over the last few years.
Build with the Best | Smith & Sons Renovations
Taking discerning homeowners from concept to completion, every time.
Investing in Climate Action
Australians produce around 499 million tons of CO2 per year*. More and more people are asking themselves how they can reduce their carbon footprint.
A tired family home transformed into a modern masterpiece
On the Upper North Shore of Sydney in New South Wales, this tired family home in South Turramurra has been transformed into a bold modern masterpiece.