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The Living Room Trends We're Loving This Winter

As the temperatures drop and we spend more time indoors, winter naturally shifts our focus to the heart of the home; the living room.

This winter we're sharing four design directions, perfectly suited to your living room space; Perfect Plum, Modern Mid-Century, Neo Deco and Modern Australian. While each has its own unique character, they all share a common thread of warmth, texture and a desire to create spaces that feel welcoming and lived in.

The Benefit of Choosing a House and Land Package

The Benefit of Choosing a House and Land Package

Remove the stress of searching for your dream home with a house and land package. Find a great location and build a house you love within one of our planned communities across Melbourne and regional Victoria.

With a wide range of builders to choose from, and a selected range of land blocks and housing options to suit your budget and lifestyle, you can let the professionals take care of the rest.

It’s a simple process that can save you money and time.

From Nostalgia to Fresh Neutrals: Interior Trends for Every Home

The change of season is a perfect time to get out of that style rut and introduce some interior flair into your space. You may be undertaking a new home build or renovation, or simply wanting to add some style to your current space. Introducing any elements of the following interior trends is a great way to reset and refresh as we head into Spring.

Top tips for achieving the perfect garden makeover

If you're thinking about landscaping your garden or about to embark on a garden makeover, it’s tempting to head to the nearest nursery and buy plants impulsively. But like most things, success lies in the planning.

If you really want to ensure a successful result, there are a few things you need to consider up front. Here are our top tips to ensure you get the best from your garden makeover.

Make a map!

Autumn Interior Design Trends

Colour, Comfort & Nature: Interior Design Trends for this Autumn Season and Beyond

Kitchen Aid Colour of The Year: Butter

Summer Interior Trends

The Top Interior Design Trends for a Stylish Home in 2025

2025 is shaping up to be a year filled with vibrant colours, playful textures, and nostalgic elegance in interior design. This summer season we focus on four new trends that are set to last this season and beyond; Lemon Zest & Blue Hues give a fresh energy in bathroom design, Cottage Garden brings nature into the kitchen, Renaissance Red creates a bold elegance for every season, and Berry & Mint are a refreshing pair of colours for the year ahead.

Prepare Your Bedding For Warm Summer Nights

Changing up your bedding in preparation for the warmer months can make sleeping far more comfortable, resulting in a better nights sleep and waking up feeling refreshed! It's also a great way to bring in fresh colours to your bedroom, adding to the vibe that summer brings.

Here's our tips on how to keep cool and get a better nights sleep as the nights turn balmy, and the air conditioning is on!

Lighter Bedding Options:

Winter Is The Best Season to Get Your Garden Ready!

Future-proof your home before you build

If you’re about to embark on your forever home-building journey, it’s crucial to think about future-proofing your house and projecting how its design can meet the changing needs of the inhabitants over the course of 10 or 20 years – or even longer.

You don't need a crystal ball to make smart design choices that will serve your family now and into the future. With a little common sense and careful forward planning, you can create a home that’s sustainable, efficient, and adaptable to the changing lifestyle needs of its occupants.

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