New Home Buyers Blog

With so many basin styles and colours for our clients to choose from it certainly makes a pleasant change from the old white basins from yester year. Here is a lovely example of a black basin that just makes the vanity pop.
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We have been doing a few jobs lately with adjustable stumps and we are having some great results. By having adjustments on your stumps you can create a perfectly flat floor surface.
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Living in the Yarra Valley certainly has many advantages seen by our building team. Plenty of New home builds are being created due to the increasing volume of Melbourne dwellers wanting to escape the rat race and trade it for the peace of the Valley.Here is one of our Yarra Valley projects with the pre slab works under way.
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Knockdown rebuilding in Kew certainly makes plenty of sense, with most homes getting to the point that maintenance is costing a pretty penny. The efficiency of the old homes is sadly lacking current expectations causing energy and running costs to be well over the expected cost.
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Building in Rosanna makes sense as it is very close to the city and shopping centres as well as some of Melbourne’s best schools. We have completed many knockdown rebuilds in Rosanna over the years and here is one of our custom built knockdown rebuild homes.
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Works are well underway at one of our Lower Plenty projects with the slab preparation going full steam ahead.
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The clients at one of our Lower Plenty developments requested Hebel flooring for its acoustic values. Here is the finished installed Hebel flooring securely fixed and mortared down to the Posi joists.
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The heart of your home is the kitchen, well that’s what many say, and I tend to agree. The kitchen is where you all come together and spend time, so it’s important to get the design and colour selections right.Here is an example of a combination of blacks, greys and white which combine perfectly.
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Black tapware and fittings are very popular at the moment and are certainly the preference for many of our builds. The dark colour of the taps and accessories creates a stunning contrast with light coloured stone vanity tops and tiles and looks sleek and sophisticated.
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An often-missed item when selecting your choices for your new home are the stairs and there are so many different options available.Here is an example of a half stair with some great storage space underneath.
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One of our Templestowe Lower projects was on a large slope so we decided to do a raft slab on this one. The concrete needed to be pumped down the slope so here it is getting ready to pour some footings.
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The old saying the main rooms in the home are kitchens and bathrooms is very true. Here is an example of a very stylish bathroom
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Here is a perfect example of how some custom cabinetry can make a real difference to your master bedroom.
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Kitchen colour combinations are very important to the interior of your home design as they evoke a desired mood or emotion in the viewer. Here is a great example of a beautiful mix of dark and light cabinetry that complements each other perfectly.
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Instead of having a plain square mirror in your bathroom how about a curved one? Mirrors are a great way to make a statement in a small area like a bathroom.
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Most homes in Templestowe are getting to the age that they are requiring large sums of money to maintain and are costing more than they should to heat and cool. Regulations and codes have changed over the years and the new home builds of today are much more cost effective and much better for the environment.
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Dual occupancy projects are becoming the norm in many Streets in Melbourne, and it makes good sense. There are many reasons why building a dual occupancy stacks up and here are just a few reasons: Street frontage, design to suit you, cost efficiency, and more climate friendly.Come and talk to us today for further information........ 
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With custom built homes you can add in feature elements that add colour warmth and character. Using combinations of timber, stone and contrasting coloured cabinets you really can make your kitchen special.
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With so many Victorian’s now working from home it makes sense to design a home office space in your new custom designed home. There are several key factors when designing so always seek nature light and make sure it doesn’t make you feel cramped by being too small.
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When building side by side homes it’s always a great idea to incorporate an alfresco to the rear of the design to add depth to the build.
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Base is now finished at one of our Diamond Creek builds, now just waiting to be boxed up and steel placed for the slab.
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Polytec are one of our preferred suppliers and their cabinet material making skills are second to none. They have a vast range of products from plain laminates to woodgrain finished boards and they also have a great range of highly polished boards that create a finish similar to a two pack finish.
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Summer is coming and with daylight savings it’s time to use your alfresco dining area. Here at one of our knockdown rebuilds in Templestowe is a well-designed alfresco dining area with cooking and washing facilities built in.
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The kitchen is often referred to as the heart of the home so when designing your custom home add some features that create interest and style. Here is a lovely combination of tiles, timber and stone and the results speak for themselves.
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Well we have been in lockdown now for a very long time and many have discovered a few hidden home cooking talents.
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Here is one of our custom designed homes in Warrandyte. This home is a combination of angled roofing with a combination of bricks and render with stunning results.
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If you are looking for an ultimate feature focal point in your home why not add some water? Here is the perfect example of a water feature that doesn’t only bring a point of interest but tranquillity that only water can bring.
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Most bathrooms and ensuites have size issues so we always try to add extra mirrors to give that extra dimension of space. Here is an example of a massive mirrored shaving cabinet.
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At Berstan Homes we always like to mix elements. Here is an example of timber and mosaic tiles with amazing results.
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Spine staircases are becoming more popular and they create a wonderful sense of space due to their open risers.
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