New Home Buyers Blog

Dual occupancies in Heidelberg Heights are certainly becoming very common we have several projects on Waiora Road commencing shortly.
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Twin showers are becoming an often request with our clients lately and here is a great example of a walk through central opening to the shower with basins either side.
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Dual occupancies often leave smaller areas that need to be designed to suit the space. Here is a great example of a feature stone wall and a central fire place that divides the room into a dining space and living zone.
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Design is critical when choosing a dual occupancy due to the often smaller areas to deal with, it needs careful thought. Combinations of lighter coloured features are often suggested so not to close the area in.
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Dual occupancy designs often have small areas of space to the side of the entrance door which often needs some creativity in space use. Here is a great example of a handy home office which uses the space perfectly.
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Combinations of materials in kitchens are becoming in vogue at the moment with timber cabinetry or even timber bench tops being blended with stone.
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Warrandyte is certainly a stunning area to call home however most of the homes are getting towards the end of their lives. Alfresco areas are very common with current designs and why not when you are living in Warrandyte let the outside feel come in with stacker doors.
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Haymes paints mood board showing a beautiful combination of colours Dusty, Kendall Rose and Horizon Glow.
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A great example of Bamboo flooring by Australian flooring is the Kakado colour which is just one of the many choices available.
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An easy way to brighten your home is to add some flowers they are a great source of life and presence.
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Timber ceiling lining boards are starting to make a return to the custom home build design.  
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We use and recommend Ambassador stone an Australian company with some stunning stone. This photo shows Ambassadors Calacatta Kapak stone.
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Many of our clients ask about our display home furnishings and where we get them all from? We have numerous suppliers and one of them is Gainsville they offer cutting edge designs that suit our style.
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Have your own plans, yes we will build your custom home! Contact Berstan Homes today.
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National tiles are our preferred suppliers for amazing tiles and here is a perfect example and finished off with black tapware.
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Haymes paint Whites mood colour selection is a great way to colour your home with a warm mood feel.
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A perfect photo of a Boral Uno style roof tile which creates that flat slate look at a fraction of the cost of slate.
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A perfect photo of a Taya kitchen tap, we have found Taya tapware to stand the test of time and their timeless designs are very pleasing to our clients.
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Greys are in and here is a great example of how greys can look amazing.
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A perfect use of Austral bricks San Selmo Smoked bricks in a feature fireplace with outstanding results.
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A lovely combination of stone bench top and a warming timber cabinetry selection.
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A lovely way to brighten your home is a nice bunch of flowers and Inter flora are a great start for some amazing floral arrangements.
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Yes another home invasion spree in Melbourne, so what can you legally do about it?  The best deterrent against these cowardly thugs is a dog and I don’t have a Chihuahua in mind, a medium size dog with a good bark is the perfect ticket. These pathetic pieces of filth only pick on the easy targets so if you make it potentially dangerous for them they will leave you alone.  There are many dogs I would recommend for this purpose. Blue &
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Yes another year has passed and your still stuck in that old home that is just not worth fixing. Maybe it’s time to call Mark at Berstan Homes for a free estimate to build a new home or two on your land. The best part about building two homes on your land is that the cost of your new home will probably be nothing with the sale of the second home. If you like where you live and don’t want
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Anzac Day was originally a day of commemoration of the landing of Australian and New Zealand forces on Gallipoli on the 25 April 1915, in World War 1.  Since this time serving members of the Armed Forces have served in recent conflicts which represent the nature of the ANZAC spirit.  Berstan Homes would like to respectfully thank past and present members serving in our Armed Forces for the sacrifices they have made to provide the freedom and safety we have
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A custom designed kitchen with a combination of stone and a raised timber benchtop that creates a fantastic feature.
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A perfect example of ceiling height changes, highlight windows and square setting to ceilings all combined for a brilliant result.  
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A great example of Austral bricks Smooth Jazz and Burlesque Chilling Black combinations.
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At Berstan Homes we are always looking for companies for furniture and points of difference homeware and we have found Globe West to be a great place to source items for our display homes.
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At Berstan Home we are constantly looking for ways of creating points of interest in the homes we design for our clients. The photo here shows a great example of a dividing wall with a difference.
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