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How to work timber battens into your home interiors
You can use snippet to insert predefined blocks of HTML. Timber battens have well and truly taken off in the world of home design and it’s easy to see why. Whether you want to add texture to a wall,…

The five essentials for a Hamptons-style home
Home design trends come and go, but Hamptons style looks like it’s here for good. Australia might be half a world away from the summer retreats of New York’s rich and famous, but that hasn’t stopped…

Why new house and land is attracting Sydney downsizers
First-time buyers aren’t the only people looking for more affordable homes in Sydney in 2020. In the past few weeks, we’ve experienced an escalation in the numbers of downsizers turning up to our…

Everything you need to know about knockdown rebuild
If you love your location, but not the house on it, a knockdown rebuild could be the best way to create the home of your dreams. We’ve answered some of the most frequently asked questions about…

The benefits of a house and land package
Nothing beats a house built just for you, and house and land packages are one of the most popular and affordable ways to get into the property market. From stamp duty savings to builders’ warranties,…

Landscaping ideas for your brand new home
Amid all the excitement of building a new home, landscaping can often become an afterthought. But great gardens don’t happen by accident; each design is reactive – responding to climate, spatial…

How do I finance my new home? Four questions to ask
Buying a new home is one of the biggest purchases you will ever make, but how do you know when you’re ready to take the plunge? W hile there are hundreds of factors to consider along the path to home…

How to bring curves into your home
From arched doorways and contoured walls to curved furniture and spherical light fittings, curves have emerged as one of the top home décor trends of 2020. After more than a decade of straight lines…

Five ways to embrace the terrazzo trend in your home
Move over marble, terrazzo has been making its mark on home interiors for several years now and according to Rawson Homes interior design manager Julia Johnston, it’s not going anywhere. What is…