New Home Buyers Blog

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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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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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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Yes another demolition in Ivanhoe nearing completion making way for another custom designed family home.
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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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Instead of having a boring tiled splashback why not have a stone splashback incorporating the bench top as pictured here.
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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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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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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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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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A stunning staircase in one of our knockdown rebuilds in Templestowe.
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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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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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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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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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Using a timber lined ceiling in your alfresco can to turn boring into fabulous as pictured here.
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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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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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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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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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A lovely example of a kitchen with inlay panels and a splashback featuring rustic tiles installed in a brick pattern.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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