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25.01.2022 Who said narrow lot homes are boring!

23.01.2022 Design Tip - Avoid 900w ovens for small kitchens. 900w ovens are impractical for tiny spaces and take up a lot of valuable cupboard space. They also can limit the layout of your kitchen significantly. 600w ovens are best fit for the purpose in these circumstances and can allow for better design, especially if you want a wall oven stack. Most project home builders are offering 900w appliances to suit the current trends of today and to stay in line what other builders are offering. Avoid the temptation. A good kitchen design outweighs the 'bling' factor of a 900w oven.

22.01.2022 These clients loved the traditional federation style homes but with a modern feel inside. This home definitely provided the design scope the client was after. I really loved the layout of this home also.

21.01.2022 What is the difference between an Architect and a Building Designer? The difference between the two is an Architect has a degree in architecture where a building designer doesnt. Both can design a home but like any profession it all comes down to experience as to what level of service they can provide. Experience is important when it it comes to the design outcome and the budget of the project. For instance a person with 3 years experience will not have the expertise of deli...vering a high end $3 million dollar home in both design of floor plan and elevation. The major difference between the two is an architect has a broader range of projects they work on such as hotels, aged care, hospitals, commercial, bars and restaurants etc. A building designer will pro-dominantly work on housing and commercial projects only with the occasional bar and restaurant. Please note, a Building Design Consultant is not the same as a Building Designer. A Building Design Consultant is the new title for a sales consultant of project home builders, they are not building designers at all, in fact far from it. Hopefully this will help you out when considering who to use for your next build.

19.01.2022 Ocean Reef Home

17.01.2022 Design Tip - Don't be afraid to reduce your toilet width from 900 to 800. When designing small houses 100mm can make a huge difference. Just be sure the length is not shorter than 1650. Anything shorter and you will literally be standing between the toilet and the wall just to shut the door. Lastly, a 720 door is best but a 620 is the standard for WC's and you definitely do not want an 820 door. 820 doors are way to big for the space as you will need to increase the length & width of the WC, so avoid them at all costs. Larger doors tend to make the WC look much smaller than what they actually are and gives the appearance that something doesn't look quite right. High end builders don't use 820 doors purely for this reason.

15.01.2022 Is price or quality the decider to choose a builder to build your new home?

15.01.2022 Renovation done to single story house in Scarborough.

14.01.2022 This owner just wanted a simple face lift with minimal structural changes.

14.01.2022 Concept for Guylian Chocolate Cafe Adelaide.

13.01.2022 Thinking of becoming an owner builder? Here are some good tips worth reading. https://www.houzz.com.au/ideabooks/109517047

12.01.2022 Design Tip - When building a new home, a fridge recess with a width of 950 minimum is strongly recommended. A width of 950 allows you to purchase a larger fridge for a growing family in addition to having a much larger choice to choose from. A 900 width is a little on the small side and limits you in size. A width of 850 is way to small and should only be considered if it is for sole occupancy or a young couple who do not plan on raising a family in the home and purchasing a larger fridge later down the track is not really a big deal.

11.01.2022 If you are thinking of renovating any home and want to know how far forward you can build, be sure to check your front setback requirements. If you have a 6m setback, this is to be taken from your boundary line, not the street curb. I good indication of where your front boundary line is, line up your water meter with your power dome. If your water meter and power dome are on the same side as each other, then line it up with your neighbours water meter or power dome. Another good indicator is the location of your letterbox. This is not entirely reliable as home owners position these and are not always on the boundary. Power domes and water meters however are positioned and confirmed by the government and sit just behind your boundary line, hence why this is a stronger indication of where it is.

10.01.2022 Latest concept. I am loving this home and have loved designing it. The design is sleek, modern & majestic.

08.01.2022 Latest job, a roof space converted into a loft. Another happy client. Can't wait to see it finished.

08.01.2022 Renovation Tip: If you are doing a small internal renovation that does not require drawings for shire submission and need to hire a tradesman, do not pay cash to get it done cheap (unless they are immediate family or very good friend). If anything was to go wrong after installation, the tradesman you used will more than likely ignore your calls and texts or simply not show up when they said they will. Since you paid cash and there is no record of the job they are not required to come back and fix it. The last thing you want to do is pay for another tradesmen to come out and fix a problem. Doing this will cost you much more than the original 'non cash' quote.

08.01.2022 Renovation Concept

08.01.2022 Right now Urban Residence is offering a professional architecturally designed home for $770. This design special only applies for new single story homes designed for a vacant lot and is a design/sketch service only. Both Urban Residence and you, the client, will own copyright. Your design will be tailored to suit your needs, developers covenants, energy efficiency and structurally worked out ready to be priced by a builder of your choice. Cut out the middleman and get your a...dvice and design done without the sales pressure, or the inexperience. Promotion ends 30 November 2018. Deposit is required. *Please note that due to copyright, designs must be a 1 off individual design and cannot be based on another builders standard plan or elevation. Included Floor plan 4 Elevations 3D Image Basic 3D Walkthrough Siting (if client supplied contour survey is available) 1 design concept only with minor changes Professional service and design advice Underlying copyright ownership of the design Excluded Estimated construction costs Planning or full working drawings Multiple designs Major changes Sole copyright ownership of the design

06.01.2022 For anybody thinking about building, The Checkout on ABC had a great little segment about this not long ago. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jIEAnucKU0

04.01.2022 Townhouses in Belmont

04.01.2022 Latest reno/addition. This house was definitely not the prettiest house I have seen but once completed, this home will look very different. Due to being in a heritage area, most of the front had to be retained and restored to the era it was originally built as part of the design approval. Builder - Amerex Renovations & Additions

03.01.2022 If you own a corner block, be mindful that you cannot build anything on the side boundary that faces the street like you can for the side boundary you share with a neighbour. Corner blocks have a minimum 1.5m setback and cannot have any structure within that setback as per the R-Codes.

03.01.2022 Finished drawing up the new bar & bistro being built under the Quest Apartments in Innaloo. The images took ages to render but turned out pretty good.

03.01.2022 If you are thinking about building, just be aware that some project home builders are outsourcing design and drafting. It leads to poor design, construction knowledge (as well as Australian Standards) and poor overall presentation of your plans. Unfortunately most of these issues don't come to light until you start construction which creates a headache for you as the client. Just remember that the cheapest price is not always a good thing because of these factors. Chances are you are compromising price for quality. It makes me wonder if you asked a sales rep if they outsource their plans, will you get an honest answer?

02.01.2022 If anybody is thinking about a renovation/addition, check out the book 'Nail Your Renovation Without Getting Screwed'. It is written by a local award winning Perth builder I do work for and is a great read for anybody who wants to, or is considering a project of this magnitude. Trust me it is so worth it. It will prepare you for what to expect no matter how small or big the build. Even if it is a simple bathroom renovation, there are plenty of tips and tricks to help you with a smooth build.