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3 Beautiful Front Door Designs To Inspire Your Facade

The front door truly is the focal point of your facade — and Australia’s top interior designer and our collaborative partner, Shaynna Blaze, agrees. “Your choice of door can really transform the design,” Shaynna says. “Consider different materials like timber for an organic yet refined aesthetic, brushed aluminium for an industrial, contemporary look, or painted timber to showcase your unique style.” With this in mind, we offer an extensive range of front door designs to make your house feel more like a home and enhance your street appeal tenfold. Here, we share three very different front door designs to inspire your facade!
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Uncover the Benefits of Reverse Living Home Designs

Offering holiday home benefits with the quality assurance of a Montgomery Home design, explore why a reverse living floor plan could be an option for you. Read on.
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3 Home Office Design Ideas

In 2021, one in five Australians works from home at least one day a week. Now more than ever, it’s important to have a cosy and functional home office to get work done and stay motivated. In this article, we share some of our favourite home office designs from our display homes, so you can get inspired to set up your own personal workspace.
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4 Split Level Home Interiors To Inspire Your Decorating

Whether you’re dreaming of a split level home design or close to moving into a completed build, you’re probably thinking about how you’re going to decorate the space to make it your own. We’re here to help! In this article, we share some of our favourite split level home interiors from display homes throughout Sydney, Newcastle and the Central Coast so you can get inspired (and excited) for decorating your new home.
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Minimalist Living & Decor Ideas

If there’s one thing all interior designers can agree on, minimalist living is an evergreen trend. Minimalism is rooted in the art movement of the 1960s and ever since then, minimalism has been a popular aesthetic in both interior design and architecture. In this article, we share some minimalist decor ideas and designs to inspire your new interior look.
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The Facts Behind Building a Zero-lot Boundary Home

Looking for a design to suit your narrow block? Read on and find out what you need to know about zero-lot boundary homes.
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Benefits Of An Acreage Home Design

Dreaming about leaving the city and opting for quiet rural living? There are a huge range of advantages to living in the countryside, including a grand acreage home design where your family can grow. Here, we share just a few of the amazing benefits of an acreage home design for your rural property.
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7 Gorgeous Rumpus Room Ideas For Your Home Design

Rumpus rooms aren’t just for kids – these exciting, versatile spaces can be used for anything from playrooms to hobby havens, reading rooms, dining areas, and much more! Here, we explore 7 gorgeous rumpus room ideas that will bring your home to life. Read on!
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Your Guide To Electrical Plans & Lighting Designs

As well as colours and fixtures, our clients get to participate in designing their electrical plans! See our stylish lighting options and display home designs here, and learn more about the electrical planning process.
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