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5 Tips to Achieve the Designer Look in Your Home with Shaynna Blaze.

When building a new home, sourcing modern interior design ideas and inspiration may be high on your to-do list. From taking advantage of natural light, to adding a splash of your personality — be inspired by these interior design ideas from Shaynna Blaze.
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fishscale feature tile in bathroom

Tiling Pattern Inspiration For Your New Home Build

Discover the perfect tiling pattern for every room in your home. From elegant herringbone to classic brick bond, learn to choose the right tiles to enhance your kitchen, bathroom, and living spaces. Get inspired with our practical tips and design ideas!
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Your Guide To Colorbond Vs Tile Roofs

When it comes to choosing the colours, materials and finishes for your gorgeous new facade, it’s important not to neglect the roofing materials — the roof takes up 40% to 50% of your facade and has a major impact on your overall street appeal! If you’re weighing up the different roofing materials available on the market, we’re here to help you decide between two key players — Colorbond Steel and traditional concrete tiles. Here, we compare Colorbond vs tile roofs based on aesthetic, maintenance, thermal efficiency and more.
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3 Beautiful Front Door Designs To Inspire Your Facade

The front door truly is the focal point of your facade — and Australia’s top interior designer and our collaborative partner, Shaynna Blaze, agrees. “Your choice of door can really transform the design,” Shaynna says. “Consider different materials like timber for an organic yet refined aesthetic, brushed aluminium for an industrial, contemporary look, or painted timber to showcase your unique style.” With this in mind, we offer an extensive range of front door designs to make your house feel more like a home and enhance your street appeal tenfold. Here, we share three very different front door designs to inspire your facade!
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3 Home Office Design Ideas

In 2021, one in five Australians works from home at least one day a week. Now more than ever, it’s important to have a cosy and functional home office to get work done and stay motivated. In this article, we share some of our favourite home office designs from our display homes, so you can get inspired to set up your own personal workspace.
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4 Split Level Home Interiors To Inspire Your Decorating

Whether you’re dreaming of a split level home design or close to moving into a completed build, you’re probably thinking about how you’re going to decorate the space to make it your own. We’re here to help! In this article, we share some of our favourite split level home interiors from display homes throughout Sydney, Newcastle and the Central Coast so you can get inspired (and excited) for decorating your new home.
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Cayman 287 minimalist kitchen design

Minimalist Living & Decor Ideas

If there’s one thing all interior designers can agree on, minimalist living is an evergreen trend. Minimalism is rooted in the art movement of the 1960s and ever since then, minimalism has been a popular aesthetic in both interior design and architecture. In this article, we share some minimalist decor ideas and designs to inspire your new interior look.
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rumpus room lounge

7 Gorgeous Rumpus Room Ideas For Your Home Design

Rumpus rooms aren’t just for kids – these exciting, versatile spaces can be used for anything from playrooms to hobby havens, reading rooms, dining areas, and much more! Here, we explore 7 gorgeous rumpus room ideas that will bring your home to life. Read on!
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Cayman 287 Box Hill main bathroom

Which Modern Shower Screen Is For You?

A modern shower screen can effortlessly add comfort and class to your bathroom design. So which shower screen is right for your new bathroom? In this blog, we explore the benefits of frameless vs semi-frameless shower screens so you can make an educated decision for your bathroom design.
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