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Shaynna Blaze

Modern Hamptons Style With Shaynna Blaze

If the beach is your happy place, you might be wondering how to bring its sunshine and serenity into your home. In this blog, our brand ambassador Shaynna Blaze shares how to create a modern Hamptons style home with a modern twist from the inside out — starting from the kitchen and heading all the way to the roof. Read on!
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How To Design A New Kitchen With Shaynna Blaze

The kitchen is the heart of the home. Here, interior design specialist Shaynna Blaze shares how to design a new kitchen that’s both beautiful and practical.
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Luxe Outdoor Entertainment Area Ideas

Aussies love a classic barbeque - getting out in the sunshine, sizzling up some steaks, and socialising with friends in the Great Outdoors. What’s not to love? To take your next dinner party or barbeque to the next level, be sure to check out our luxe outdoor entertaining area ideas, from wicker furniture to garden designs!
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home with hamptons facade

4 Ways to Create a Stunning Hamptons House Design

Chic, airy and full of light, Hamptons homes are always in style! This luxurious decor theme incorporates earthy tones, natural textures and calm neutral colours to create a stunning, stylish seaside feel. In this blog, we’ll show you how to create your gorgeous Hamptons house design with our handy tips and tricks. Read on!
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colourful girls bedroom

7 Kids Room Ideas to Make Your New House Feel Like a Home

Moving to a new home is a big change for children of all ages. From babies to teenagers and everyone in between, it’s important to style your new house in a way that helps your little ones feel at home. In this blog, we break down our 7 favourite kids' room ideas for turning your new house into a home. Read on!
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Montgomery Homes Partners with Shaynna Blaze

Montgomery Homes’ best kept secret… We’ve partnered with celebrated interior designer, Shaynna Blaze, to bring you even more beautiful home designs!
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5 Benefits Of Adding A Backyard Granny Flat

Whether you’re thinking of renting out a granny flat , setting up a home office or business, or just need some extra space for visitors (or independent teenagers), granny flats are uniquely multi-purpose - the opportunities are endless! Adding a granny flat to your house plan with Montgomery Homes comes with a range of attractive benefits. In this blog, we highlight the major benefits and possible uses for a backyard granny flat - read on.
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Carolina 1 Split Level Home Design in Box Hill

Four Benefits of a Split Level Home

When researching land to purchase, the thought of building on a sloping block at first might seem complicated. However, building on a sloping site doesn’t need to be stressful and you certainly don’t need to compromise on building the home you’ve always dreamed about. Split level house designs are the perfect solution for sloping blocks as they are designed to follow the natural slope of the land, resulting in a stunning, architectural split level home that is both unique and spacious.
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8 Contemporary House Facades to Consider in Your New Build

The look and feel of your home facade can dramatically impact how you feel once you’re inside it . To help inspire and guide your facade decision making, discover our 8 contemporary house facades and their features below.
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