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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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Things To Consider When Buying a House and Land Package
With the ability to utilise a block of land to its full potential, a house and land package in Perth can help you to build a house that maximises space and flow while meeting your personal tastes and lifestyle. Extensive customisation options paired with a streamlined building process means that you can build your dream […]
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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 Federation homes that keeps the Federation style popular even with new home builds today. And with the addition of contemporary features and design […]
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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 & Principles: Inspiration from Federation Homes
A timeless design simply never goes out of style. Achieved by matching elements of functionality with classic design features, timeless design styles, such as those of Federation homes, portray a strong sense of elegance. One of the key facets of timeless design is remaining understated. As such, the latest coming-and-going trends must be ignored while […]
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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 […]
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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 Design Evolution of Our Federation Homes
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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Perth’s 5 Best Neighbourhoods to Raise Your Children
When it comes to expanding your family, choosing the right place to live can make a huge difference in the quality of life, accessibility, safety, and education. Within Perth and beyond, such as areas like the South West Region, you’re spoilt for choice for great places to live in, whether you’re looking for public transport, […]
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5 Value-Adding House and Land Package Inclusions You Need to Know
House and land packages offer unrivalled freedom for personalising your new home to match your preferences and budget. With a house and land package you can have a turnkey home with all the new home inclusions you want, in a property that’s completely finished, sitting inside a suburb you love. But do you know that […]