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Building Upwards: The Advantages and Challenges of Building a Two-Storey Home

The process of building a home is a journey. From choosing the right parcel of land and designing the floorplan to deciding on an interior design style and picking the fixtures and fittings to match, each stage of the process is lovingly involved. The end result is well worth it, especially when building a two-storey […]

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How To Choose The Right House And Land Package For Every Stage Of Life

When looking to turn your dream home into a reality, there are a lot of different options to consider.  One of these options is to opt for a house and land package in your dream location. With the ability to utilise a block of land to its full potential, and thus create a house with […]

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Plunkett News

Plunkett Homes showcase excellence across the Great Southern and South West

Quality is often an important factor when you set out to build a new home. Along with exceptional customer service throughout your journey. We were pleased to receive multiple awards at both the 2023 HIA-CSR Regional Housing Awards and at the 2023 Master Builders Association (MBA) of WA Commonwealth Bank Building Excellence Awards Great Southern […]

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How To Create A Federation-Style Home

The Federation home design certainly stands the test of time. These regal, elegant homes have provided classic heritage charm in Australia for over a hundred years. There’s something about the timelessness of a Federation home that keeps the style popular with new home builds today. And with the addition of contemporary features and design elements, […]

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What To Consider When Building a Multigenerational Home

Already common in many countries and cultures, multigenerational homes are gaining popularity here in Australia. From cost savings to enhanced social connection and affordable childcare, there are many benefits of building a multi-family home.  Here at Plunkett Homes, we pride ourselves on being a multigenerational home builder that you can count on. Your whole family […]

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Timeless home design: what it is and how to implement it

A timeless design simply never goes out of style. Achieved by matching elements of functionality with classic design features, timeless designs portray a certain sense of elegance. A key facet to timeless design is remaining understated. As such, trends have to be ignored while still making sure that your home and its features feel welcoming […]

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How to maximise spaces for a narrow lot home

Narrow-lot homes are proving increasingly popular in modern home designs. Equal parts, affordable and adaptable, narrow lot homes have the unique ability to help homeowners build in premium locations.  While the home may be on a narrow lot, there are different techniques that homeowners can employ to maximise space. In fact, by utilising different design […]

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How To Choose The Right Floorplan To Suit Your Lifestyle

Building a new home is one of the most important decisions of your life. To ensure your home is exactly as you want, you need to choose the right floorplan.  A home floorplan gives a bird’s eye view of a house and highlights the relationships between each room including walls, doorways, windows, and entrances. Selecting […]

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How To Create A Hamptons – Style Home

The Hamptons style home is a classic design that combines modern elegance with coastal chic. The overall look and feel of a Hamptons home is cool, classic, and sophisticated. The exteriors are typically recognised for their gabled roofs, large verandahs, and weatherboard cladding. The Hamptons style interior is usually bright and whitewashed, with lots of […]

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From Traditional to Contemporary: The 120-Year Evolution of Our Federation Home Designs

The Federation design and architecture of Australian homes remain timeless, despite first coming into fashion in the early 1900s! Back then, the Federation home style drew upon elements of European architectural design with embellishments of Art Noveux and was designed to embrace the outdoor lifestyle of the Australian people.  Nowadays, modern Federation home designs still […]

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Client Story

Peter and Peta

Have filled their Plunkett home with stories over 35 years.

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Client Story

Anjana and Gajan

Always dreamt of building a Hamptons oasis for their family.

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