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 at some of the design […]
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Jul
Jul
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 features you’re thinking about including. […]
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Jul
Jul
Whether you are just starting to think about buying land or building your custom home in the Boroondara area, or are planning a knockdown and rebuild, you’ll need to know what restrictions are present on the land. Without doing thorough research into your specific block, you may find when it comes time to build your […]
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Jul
Jul
Every year, the Swimming Pool and Spa Association (SPASA) celebrates excellence in the industry at its Awards of Excellence Gala Dinner. The 2018 awards saw a contractor working on a Grollo Homes project take out the Victorian State Gold and National Silver awards in the Best Residential Fibreglass, Acrylic or Vinyl-Lined Lap Pool category. The […]
07
Jun
Jun
Grollo Homes is a family run business first established by Lui Grollo over 50 years ago. Now run by his sons, Grollo Homes still carries the same values of trust, experience, integrity and innovation that the family has carefully cultivated over the years. Learn a bit about Principal Architect, Ben Grollo, who works directly with […]
07
Jun
Jun
Grollo Homes is a family run business first established by Lui Grollo over 50 years ago. Now run by his sons, Grollo Homes still carries the same values of trust, experience, integrity and innovation that the family has carefully cultivated over the years. Learn a bit about Director and Project Manager, Jason Grollo, who works […]
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Apr
Apr
Building a home that is uniquely yours is what makes a custom home so appealing. With so many choices available, a design that is true to your style, incorporates as many of the features you want as possible, but still remains functional and aesthetically pleasing is a complex equation. Luckily, architects are masters of design […]
04
Mar
Mar
The process of building a home is fun, scary and exciting, but it’s also one of the biggest investments you are likely to make. The first of many decisions you’ll have is choosing which builder will guide you along the journey, whether that be a custom or volume builder. We’ve collated what you need to […]
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Feb
Feb
If you have a sloping or narrow block, building your own home can feel like an uphill battle. But don’t fret, if you are one of the many owners that have one of these blocks, you can still design and build your dream home. If you work with the right builder, homes on sloping blocks […]
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Nov
Nov
Gone are the days when kitchens were tucked away in the home and used solely for food storage and preparation. Today, kitchens are a high-traffic social area always humming with activity. When it comes time to design your own kitchen in your custom build, there should be a balance between functionality, aesthetic and comfort. Find out what an […]