Ask the Builder: Faffing and Fluffing—The Finishing Touches That Make a House Feel Like Home
What Is Interior Styling?
Interior styling brings together furniture, rugs, lighting, artwork, window furnishings and accessories to give a room a comfortable, finished appearance.
It can be as simple as rearranging what you already own or as involved as furnishing an entire new home.
Chris Morris
35 minutes ago6 min read
Ask the Builder: Planning a New Home? Hardware and Finishing Details to Consider Before You Build
ou don’t have to choose every finishing detail before your first design meeting. Start with the choices that affect space, access, cabinetry and installation, then work through the decorative selections as the design develops.
A thoughtful floor plan and well-chosen fittings work together to make a home comfortable and practical.
Chris Morris
3 hours ago5 min read
Custom House Plan Design Service: Your Dream Home Awaits
One of the biggest misconceptions I see is that homeowners think they need to have everything worked out before approaching a designer.
You don't.
Your starting point might simply be a hand-drawn sketch showing where you'd like the bedrooms, kitchen and living areas.
Chris Morris
Sep 264 min read
New House Plan: Modern 4 Bedroom Home with Secret Room, Home Gym & Cinema
Looking for a 4 bedroom house plan that offers more than the standard family-home layout? We’ve just added a new modern family house design to Australian Floor Plans featuring some unusual extras — including a secret room, dedicated home gym, home cinema, private lounge and large outdoor entertaining areas. With approximately 232.2 m² / 2,500 sq ft of internal living space and 315.5 m² / 3,698 sq ft total area, this is a substantial single-storey design created for families w
Chris Morris
Sep 254 min read
Bathroom Layout Planning: Why Mirror Lighting Should Be Considered Early in the Floor Plan
For many Australian homeowners, the bathroom is one of the most important rooms in the home, yet it is often one of the most challenging to design well. Bathrooms need to be practical, safe, easy to clean, well ventilated and visually appealing. They must support daily routines while making efficient use of space.
In this process, mirrors and lighting are sometimes treated as finishing touches. Homeowners may finalise the vanity, shower, toilet position and tile selections f
Chris Morris
Jul 295 min read
