Another slab nearly completed at this soon to be magnificent dual occupancy development.
Instead of having steps within the homes design we decided to split level the slabs creating no steps within the homes.
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New Home Buyers Blog
Canterbury builder
Thursday, May 09, 2019
Making the splashback in your kitchen a feature, a simple idea is to have the tiling laid in a brick pattern.
Here is a perfect example of an inlay panelled kitchen with a great result.
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Warrandyte Builder
Tuesday, May 07, 2019
Another slab nearly ready for pouring at one of our Warrandyte sites, we have chosen to use a waffle slab in this case after consultation with our engineering
team. There are many options when it comes to slabs and foundations depending on the site.
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Ivanhoe Builder
Wednesday, May 01, 2019
Yes another demolition in Ivanhoe nearing completion making way for another custom designed family home.
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Dual Occ Builder
Monday, April 29, 2019
Instead of installing a small run of feature tiles why not do the whole wall, here is a great example of what you can create with a full wall of feature
tiles.
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Custom home builder
Wednesday, April 17, 2019
Instead of having a boring tiled splashback why not have a stone splashback incorporating the bench top as pictured here.
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Custom Builder
Monday, April 15, 2019
There are so many different styles of stair balustrades and I always suggest a glass option because it creates an open feel.
Staircases can become very confining so using a glass balustrade seems the logical option.
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Custom builder
Friday, April 12, 2019
There are so many different styles for your custom home with multiple combinations of bricks, stone, metal, and timber just to name a few.
Here is a great example of an industrial style designed feature combining metal and timber with a great result.
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Dual Occupancy builder Doncaster
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
With so many Dual occupancy projects under construction in Melbourne at the moment, it pays to make yours stick out in the crowd.
Bathrooms and ensuites are a great start and here is interesting combination of 80 mm stone with the warming effect of timber cabinets.
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Dual Occ builder
Friday, April 05, 2019
Another demolition underway in Doncaster with a new construction starting soon. The old property will be replaced with a stunning pair of dual occupancy
homes.
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Knockdown rebuild builder
Monday, April 01, 2019
A stunning staircase in one of our knockdown rebuilds in Templestowe.
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Home builder Kew
Friday, March 29, 2019
Kew is without a doubt an expensive suburb for land purchasers, so when designing your home you certainly want to make sure the design maximizes the land
use.
A perfect way to save land is to add a basement and if the area is still tight for a turning circle why not add a turn table to help manoeuvre your
vehicles.
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Home builder Warrandyte
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
Kitchen design and colours are a personal choice. Here is a great example of a bold black timber grained kitchen with stunning results.
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Custom builder Mont Albert
Monday, March 25, 2019
A practical feature for your home is the addition of a gas fire place not only are they stunning but very efficient.
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Dual occupancy builder
Friday, March 22, 2019
With so many older homes available for sale it’s a great opportunity for investors or home owners to make some serious money.
The process takes around 8 months in council and the build time is around 10 months.
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Home builder St Andrews
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Using a timber lined ceiling in your alfresco can to turn boring into fabulous as pictured here.
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Home builder Kinglake West
Monday, March 18, 2019
There is little better than staring into an open flame and by installing a fire point you can share this experience with family and friends.
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Home builder Wonga Park
Friday, March 15, 2019
Yes large tiles can work in your custom homes bathroom suites and here is the perfect example of large tiles with amazing results.
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Home builder Wattle Glen
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
With so many different combinations and selections with custom cabinetry on offer it’s not difficult to combine the perfect kitchen. Here is an example
of a timber and white stone selection with fantastic results.
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Home builder Diamond Creek
Friday, March 08, 2019
We are always looking to create points of difference in our custom home designs and here is a great example of a design with an outdoor garden opening
into the master bedroom bathroom suite.
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Home Builder Panton Hill
Wednesday, March 06, 2019
A lovely example of a kitchen with inlay panels and a splashback featuring rustic tiles installed in a brick pattern.
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Home builder Eltham North
Monday, March 04, 2019
Here is a perfect example of a full height tiled bathroom suite with a basic plain tile and the feature tile in the niche only. What a fantastic result.
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Home builder Templestowe Lower
Friday, March 01, 2019
Timber feature ceilings are becoming more popular with our designs lately with outstanding results.
These features not only create points of interest but give a feeling of warmth.
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Home builder Kangaroo Ground
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Wine sales are through the roof at the moment and its little wonder because Australia produces some of the best wines in the world. So if you like your
wine, when you’re having your custom home designed by Berstan Homes get us to design a wine cellar.
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Home builder Templestowe
Monday, February 25, 2019
So many kitchen benches have stone thicknesses of 50 mm or more, here is a perfect example of a 20 mm stone bench top with perfect appealing minimalistic
feel.
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Home builder Eaglemont
Friday, February 22, 2019
When designing homes you need to make sure that you have the perfect blend of colours and textures. Here is a perfect example of texture and colour with
a mixture of cool concrete floors and the warmth of the timber kitchen bench and stairs combined with a fresh green lawn absolutely brilliant.
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Home Builder Yarrambat
Wednesday, February 20, 2019
As Custom Home Builders we are constantly looking for different floor finishes and here’s an example of polished concrete floors.
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Home Builder Warrandyte
Monday, February 18, 2019
Timber flooring is making a comeback and solid timber flooring when installed correctly can make a lovely addition to your home.
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Home builder Heidelberg
Friday, February 15, 2019
With so many flooring options currently available many of our clients are choosing engineered timber floors which come in several widths. Here is a great
example of a wide plank option.
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Home builder Kinglake
Wednesday, February 13, 2019
Kitchens are the heart of the home so when designing them we always like them to be stunning in finish, here is an example of a stone being used on the
under panel for the island bench and another piece over the feature window with amazing results.
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