Innholdsfortegnelse for NSW & Qld Issue #26.4 i BuildHome

While buying shoes that are the height of fashion might well be a worthwhile indulgence, making decisions about the look and function of your home on transitory fads is not. That doesn’t mean, however, that trends in home building are to be ignored because they often reveal some very important innovations and leaps in thinking about how spaces can be best used and homes made more comfortable and easy to live in. We look at some of the trends that are continuing to hold sway and those that have really taken off in the last year. Small lots are now commonplace around Australia but when it comes to the house you build on them, well, small can be beautiful. Lots of limited size, which includes narrow building sites, can be…

It is often difficult to know just where to start when building a new home. There are so many options out there in terms of design and layout it can be hard to visualise what will work best for your family. Display homes help you see the options in real life and get a good feel for what you like and what is possible. The creation of display villages has made viewing a broad selection of homes incredibly easy. Not only that, most project home builders now allow for a wide range of customisation so once you have chosen the design you really like, you can select the floor plan and inclusions that will best suit your individual needs and lifestyle.…

Offering open-plan living at its best, the award-winning Gallery from Allcastle Homes is a contemporary two-storey abode that boasts generous, light-bathed interior spaces that will make you feel right at home. Tailor-made for the way modern families like to live, this thoughtfully designed, well-appointed home offers a touch of luxury from a proudly Australian owned and operated family company. “The Gallery is designed for young couples and families — anyone looking for an affordable luxury home that prioritises open-plan living and offers plenty of space for every family member,” says Ann Duong, Allcastle Homes’ Marketing Manager. “This home ticks every box — spacious living areas, a designer kitchen with walk-in pantry, a separate media room and five large bedrooms.” When you enter the home, you find yourself in an inviting…

Planned to perfectly suit the needs of the modern lifestyle, this architect-designed SHAWOOD home by Sekisui House, the Type SW19, delivers an uncompromising level of comfort and sophistication. The home’s functional and organic design principles offer the ultimate in lifestyle and wellbeing, and it is equally suited to large families or investors. “This grand double-storey five-bedroom family home is the ultimate in architectural sophistication and unique spatial design,” says Craig Barnes, Sales and Marketing Director, NSW Home Building and The Hermitage. “Dramatic design features, including signature SHAWOOD exposed beams and elevated ceilings throughout, create a sense of elegance and expanse. “Intelligent human-centric design has been applied throughout the first floor to carefully balance peace and connectedness. The wide hallway upon entry leads to a luxurious lounge and a guest suite…

This is a home with a true sense of arrival. From the moment you lay eyes on this remarkable residence, your gaze is drawn to the decorative stone-clad entry porch that signals a warm welcome. It’s also an award-winning home. In the 2020 Master Builders Association of NSW Excellence in Housing and Pool Awards, the judges were so impressed that they named it the winner of the Contract Houses $1million–$1.5 million category. Built by Young Homes for a working couple with an adult son, this impeccable two-storey abode sits in the outer Sydney suburb of Castle Hill where it has quickly become the talk of the neighbourhood — in the best possible way. Passers-by often stop to admire the classical exterior while visitors are immediately impressed by the interior, a…

Kit, modular and prefabricated homes, available in myriad styles, offer a raft of practical solutions to a diverse range of common building challenges. Kit and modular homes are also a sensible option for those faced with a restricted timeframe for building. With a modular home, the bulk of the construction process takes place off-site in a factory setting, after which the modules are delivered straight to your land for connection. With a kit home, components are also delivered to your site and various elements, such as trusses, are prefabricated. Modular and kit homes can be a cheaper alternative to building a home in the traditional manner. They both provide a high level of quality control, offer a more sustainable way of building and homes are available in an array of…

Whether building or renovating a home, it’s important to remember that using the right products and service providers is essential if you want a quality abode that will last you through the years. The foundations upon which your home is built, the insulation you use in the walls, the materials you choose for your roof and the expertise of the consultants who assess your home’s energy efficiency — these are all critical factors. You need to conduct thorough research, shop around and use only reputable suppliers and service providers.…

Media rooms, butler’s pantries, spa-like master ensuites, multiple living spaces and home offices … these are all trends that are either holding their own or gaining momentum. The same applies to sustainability, green outdoor spaces and multigenerational living with many of these trends growing at an accelerated rate due to COVID-19. “The strongest new trends at the moment are all in response to the pandemic,” says Sandra Setian, Interior Designer Display Homes, MOJO Homes. “People are looking to nature and our environment as a refuge and source of comfort during uncertain times — this means spending more time out in our gardens. Sustainability is also very important to people. As supplies of new items are disrupted due to freight issues, people are looking to locally made and sustainable options. “The…

For families who want a home that is both a sanctuary and a place for laid-back entertaining, the single-storey Haven 28 is ideal. “The design brief was to create a welcoming family home that would make entertaining, indoors and out, easy,” says Nicholas Boliantis, Senior Architect and Designer, Clarendon Homes. Offering a relaxed lifestyle and flexible, open-plan living, the Haven more than delivers. This includes multiple areas for rest and recreation along with well-proportioned outdoor zones that beckon you outside and make you feel connected to nature. “All living areas enjoy garden views and lead out to the large corner alfresco zone, creating a seamless link to the outside and inviting natural light into the home’s interior,” says Nicholas. “Add to this the generous meals and rumpus spaces which are…

There is a sense of spaciousness that pervades the Big Bannaby 36 Ascot, thanks to the light and bright open-plan living areas and the stunning double-storey void that overlooks the front entry. The void is just one of many options available with this expansive design and is the showstopping feature in this Allcastle Homes display home at HomeWorld Box Hill in Sydney’s North West. “This spectacular home, designed for young couples or families seeking a little sophistication, celebrates all aspects of modern family living, with open-plan spaces big enough for everyone to gather for family get-togethers and a clever, versatile design,” says Ann Duong, Allcastle Homes’ Marketing Manager. “The design reflects the way we live today with the focus on a seamless flow from room to room. This maximises the…

For future homeowners who know exactly what they want, there really is no substitute for a custom-built abode. Finding a reputable builder is the first, and perhaps most important, step on the journey towards creating your dream home — one designed with your lifestyle needs, sense of style and location in mind. A custom builder will guide you through every stage, from design to construction, and will work towards turning your dreams into reality. To streamline the process, a custom builder can also coordinate and manage the whole project to ensure everything stays on track and the end result lives up to expectations.…

The owners of this property, a professional couple with two young daughters, wanted a timeless modern design with well-proportioned spaces and a varied palette of materials and colours. The internal spaces were to be open and bathed in natural light; the exterior modern yet warm. They also wanted a peaceful, cohesive design and build process, having experienced conflict when building their last home. Following a recommendation from a happy client, the family found their way to Chateau Architects + Builders, where they were placed in the safe hands of Architectural Designer, Parisa Soltani. “Having built before, the owners knew the importance of having a clear brief. That brief was to create a large family home over two levels; one that considered the site constraints, topography of the land and orientation…

Harkaway Homes was born 33 years ago in the outer Melbourne suburb of Harkaway. Since then, many Harkaway homes have been built in and around the area, with one of the latest being this stunning Weathertex-clad abode from the Victorian Homestead range. When the owners, Matt McNiece and his wife Sheree, began their home building journey, they knew precisely what they wanted in their next family home. “We wanted to build a traditional homestead-style house and after having quickly found our way to Harkaway Homes, we didn’t look much further because their homes exactly captured the essence of what we wanted to create,” explains Matt. “We looked at all the ranges on offer and kept coming back to the Victorian Homestead for the profile, gables and verandah. This range offered…

Having purchased a beautiful two-and-a-half-acre block of land just outside of Melbourne, it was time for Andrew Walsh to build his long-planned country-style home. His first consideration was where to position the house on the block. Maximising the bush view was central to making that decision and the location he chose had a two-metre across-site fall. The home Andrew built measures 296sqm and features a 231sqm wrap-around deck which adds to the country look while providing plenty of outdoor relaxation space. Andrew limited the height of the floor to one metre so there would be no need to add balustrading, thereby ensuring the deck maintained an airy, open feel. The character home is crowned by a Colorbond roof with a 28-degree pitch. Andrew chose a dark colour for the roof,…

Lots of limited size can present both challenges and opportunities. Whether it’s a narrow site for a knockdown-rebuild project in an urban area or a small block in a popular new suburb, you can make the most of the space you have and build a family home that meets all your needs. Of course for some, building on a smaller site is not a matter of having to work with what’s available just so you can live in your favoured location. For some, a big home with a big garden simply equates to more maintenance and more money, so going smaller is a matter of preference. LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION “The number one rule of home ownership is location, location location,” says Sally McLachlan of Queensland-based McLachlan Homes. “With the increase…

When you’re looking for space, space and more space, the luxurious Enigma 46 from MOJO Homes is for you. “There’s just so much to love here,” says Sandra Setian, Interior Designer Display Homes, MOJO Homes. “You’ll be drawn up the light-filled stairway to the first floor where you’ll find five spacious bedrooms, including a well-appointed master suite, along with a very generous children’s activity area and large family bathroom. “And there’s simply oodles of space downstairs,” continues Sandra. “There is an enormous family living area that flows seamlessly to an outdoor living space, a home theatre and a separate study giving you plenty of flexibility.” This is a home that creates perfect zones for sleep, work and play. The ground floor also features a home office, laundry, large walk-in pantry…

Tempo Living’s newest display home has been inspired by a simple design philosophy: functional living, quality inclusions and affordable pricing. Says Martin Apap, the founder of Tempo Living, “A spacious and light-filled entry greets you upon arrival, opening into a large, open-plan living area that is embraced by a contemporary kitchen — this forms the heart of the home. “The contemporary kitchen, featuring meticulously crafted cabinetry, is augmented with an adjacent meals area that offers abundant space for the whole family to enjoy, while a butler’s pantry with an additional sink and oven provides the opportunity for you to create that culinary masterpiece you have always dreamed about.” Stainless steel kitchen appliances, soft-close accessories, a sleek stone benchtop and architectural hardware further enhance the stylish kitchen and complement the numerous…

Brimming with country charm and the perfect fit for its rural location just outside of Daylesford, Victoria this knockdown-rebuild project has created the perfect abode for a work-from-home couple and their two toddlers. The homeowners, a retired comedian turned animator and an ecommerce consultant, explain how they found their way to their builder, Wojcicki Constructions: “After trawling the Internet for local builders, visiting many forums, Houzz and Facebook groups, ultimately it was the signage on the road we live on that made us engage with Wojcicki Constructions. After our first meeting we were sure they were the builders for us. “We were demolishing our previous home, a ramshackle ex-school portable set on 3.5 acres. The new house had to be big enough for our growing family without being pretentious, filled…

Claiming a prized location overlooking Victoria’s Moorooduc Plains, this luxurious, multi-award-winning home draws its design inspiration from the stunning views the property affords. Designed by the Director of The Little Brick Studio, Ben Mulholland, the two-storey abode sits atop the sloping site, maximising the views and giving the elevated living areas a feeling of being set amid the treetops. “The owners bought the land because of its breathtaking setting,” says Ben. “We wanted to really amplify that with the design while also providing luxury living. It’s a truly modern Australian home. “Choosing the natural elements of soil and timber to create an ongoing connection between the dwelling and its surrounds was the design inspiration — it was important that the dwelling flow with the site, rather than stand out from…

A steeply sloping building site presents both challenges and opportunities. Here, the drop affords the rear of the home beautiful bushland views and a feeling of being among the tree tops. The sharp fall of the 20-acre site, however, meant that to safely build the home, some clever engineering would be required. Having decided they wanted a kit home, the owners — a young Queensland family — started searching online. They found their way to the Imagine Kit Homes’ website where they were struck by the wide range of designs and floor plans; also the level of customisation available. They were particularly impressed by the Epic design but knew it would need to be modified to suit their block of land and Imagine Kit Homes was happy to oblige. “This…