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…
Picking the Perfect Plasterboard with USG Boral
Ever wanted to know how to achieve soundproofing in your home build? Or maybe what the right solution is for water safe foundations in your bathroom?
This Weekend at the Brisbane Reno + Design Show!
Renovation inspiration is returning to Brisbane in a massive way this weekend at the Reno + Design Show!…
Transforming Lives – Q&A with McDonald Jones Homes
Since founding McDonald Jones in 1987, managing director Bill McDonald, OAM, has seen a great many changes in the home building industry.
A Home for Families Seeking Space and Luxury
Lots to love - For larger families seeking space and luxury, this light and airy two-storey home exceeds all expectations.
A Breathtaking Blend of Classic Hamptons and Modern Style
When the time came for a Brisbane couple to build their dream Hamptons-style home, a chance event led them to OJ Pippin Homes.
A Home Fit for Multiple Generations
Offering separate living areas for the different generations, the Edge is ideally suited to a family with two or three children.
Project Spotlight: Richmond Private Residence
A family home with an extremely busy bath-time routine, had outgrown their small bathroom which consisted of a shower and bath. The client, working in the cosmetics industry, had an abundance of samples and required additional suitable storage.
Renovation is returning to Brisbane in a massive way!
Queensland’s favourite renovation and design show is back for its third consecutive year in 2021 and will be…
5 stylish home trends of 2021
We chat with the team at HomeQuest to find out what some of the hottest home design trends of 2021 are, and how you can incorporate them into your project
Mix up your kitchen style & create a signature look
Looking to freshen up your kitchen without a complete and costly overhaul? Maybe your contemporary kitchen needs a…