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Building Advice

Shedding Light On Brighter Spaces

From boosting your mood to benefiting your house plants, maximising natural light in your home brings an array of lifestyle improvements. If you want to increase your property’s natural light exposure – or have a space to lie in the sun like a sleeping cat – consider adding a dedicated sunroom to your dwelling. “A […]

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Personal touches on full display

Building a display home does not mean having to conform completely to the original design. Display homes can be adapted to meet your needs, offering a customisable mould from which to create your future home. According to Plunkett Homes Sales Manager Aaron Bennett, clients can make changes to a display home to suit their personality […]

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Home & Interior Design

Make a statement with Mid-Century

With an emphasis on clean lines and wide-open spaces, the mid-century style effortlessly applies itself to modern living. Emerging after World War II, mid-century design and architecture aim to evoke a sense of spaciousness and streamlines living, allowing plenty of room for a homeowner’s personality to shine through. “It champions floor plans creating a sense […]

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Home & Interior Design

Deck the Halls with Style: Plunkett Homes’ Christmas Styling Trends for 2023

As the holiday season approaches, we’d love to help you sprinkle some festive magic into your homes. Picture this: your halls decked to perfection, tinsel sparkling like summer sunshine, and as you step back you realise your efforts have transformed your space into a visually stunning celebration of warmth, love, and togetherness.   Setting the […]

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Building Advice

Drop zone areas for those bits and bobs

Practical for busy households, drop zones ensure you will never be left searching for your keys or your wallet while in a mad dash out the door. Plunkett Homes Design Team Leader Adam Kelly said drop zones were a conveniently located nook designed for the placement and storage of all the bits and bobs we […]

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The Best House Design for Narrow Lot Homes Recommended by the Experts

There are many advantages to narrow-lot living. Now, with more people realising the untapped potential in these block types, there is a rise in the number of narrow lot home designs being built While building techniques will help to maximise space within a narrow lot home, elements of interior design also have a large role […]

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Tips for Living in a Multigenerational Home

Multigenerational living is on the rise all across Australia. Whether you’re looking to save money during tough economic times or wanting to forge closer ties with family, moving into a home as a family unit is growing in popularity.  Living in a multigenerational dwelling can offer people of all ages with a host of benefits. […]

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Maximum living on a narrow block

Kaylee Cranley The West Australian Saturday 11 November 2023 Emanating a polished and contemporary coastal aesthetic, the Brighton by Plunkett Homes offers the best of beachside luxury and comfort. This home sets a benchmark for a liveable and functional two-storey design drawing inspiration from elegant seaside influences. According to Plunkett Homes Design Team Leader Adam […]

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Celebrating Success in Perth Metro for Plunkett Homes

Choosing to build a new home is an exciting journey, but we understand that finding the perfect builder for your dream home can be a bit overwhelming. Which is why our team at Plunkett Homes always work to make you feel comfortable at every stage of the design and construction process. Over the weekend, our […]

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Building Advice

Internal courtyards central to family unity

While alfresco areas are traditionally placed at the back of the home for efficiency sake, a centrally located one can enhance the flow of your floor plan and increase aesthetic appeal. “Generally speaking, the alfresco situated towards the back is the most straight forward and cost effective way to design a home,” Plunkett Homes Design […]

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Eco-Friendly House Design: Blending Sustainability with Modern Home Design

When designing a house there are a lot of different factors to consider. From the facade of the home to the internal fixtures and fittings, everything needs to work together to encapsulate a certain aesthetic.  In the pursuit of your preferred  design style, it can be easy to overlook  elements of home design such as […]

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How To Choose The Block Of Land For Your Subdivision Plan – A Tip For Investors

When building an investment portfolio, there are a variety of different options to choose from. You may opt to build an investment strategy around stocks and bonds, or look to the property market to make financial returns both in the present and in the future.  One property investment strategy is subdivision. Rather than purchasing one […]

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