Emphasising Individuality: Making Contemporary Architecture Your Own
Reflecting the style of the moment, contemporary architecture borrows elements from its architectural predecessor modern design. It takes the elements that worked and fixes those that didn’t, to create a style that is clean, simple and emphasises a connection with the outdoors. By allowing architects and home builders to pick [...]
Embracing the Casual Elegance of French Provincial
For those looking for inspiration when designing their new home, the casual elegance of French provincial is a popular architecture style that you can draw from. Here, we take a look at the history of this style and common characteristics to help inspire you when considering the design of your [...]
Grollo Homes Awarded for Display of Excellence
Grollo Homes has taken out five titles for its custom designed Mont Albert show home, Floating Forms, at the 2019 Excellence in Housing Awards and the 2019 HIA CSR Victorian Housing and Kitchen & Bathroom Awards, which celebrate exceptional craftsmanship and building excellence in Victoria’s residential sector. Acknowledged for distinction [...]
Designing a Home for Feng Shui
Feng shui is an ancient form of Chinese art and science, and for those who believe in the practice, incorporating its principles in the design of their new home is important to allow good energy to flow through the house and promote good fortune. When undertaking such a build, it [...]
Key Considerations When Selecting a Pool
Once you have decided that a pool for your new home is right for you, it is important to start thinking about the design of the pool and how it will fit in with your needs, lifestyle and budget, while also meeting any relevant standards. Here, we take a look [...]
Building a Home With a Pool: Is It Right for You?
Sitting on the edge of a home swimming pool, sipping a drink and watching the kids play in the water during a hot summers day is a dream of many Australian families. So when it comes time to design your new home, a swimming pool may be one of the [...]