by Amy Thomas | Jan 31, 2023 | Custom Home, Design, KDR
When it comes to elevating the look of your new home, it’s all in the details. Many skilled architects will agree that creating a home that looks polished, styled, and impressive is to include refined details and extras that make all the difference. There are some...
by Teayre Cosgrove | Nov 13, 2022 | Custom Home, Design, Trends
There’s no doubt that curves are having more than just a ‘moment’ across architecture and interior design. Scroll through any design lover’s Instagram account, and you’ll see arched windows, rounded sofas and gently curved walls waving back at you—especially in many...
by Teayre Cosgrove | Nov 3, 2022 | Building Process, Custom Home, Design, Sloping Blocks
Many first-time home builders and buyers are hesitant to build on a sloping block. Potentially higher costs, limited build options, strange configurations – it’s no wonder why sloping blocks are seen as a challenge. And it doesn’t stop there. Those tossing up between...
by Teayre Cosgrove | Oct 29, 2022 | Custom Home, Design, Trends
Over the past few years, one feature has been popping up in brand new home designs: a butler’s pantry. Many of our Icon Homes designs, especially the newest ones, have a butler’s pantry as part of the design, and we are finding that more and more families are looking...
by Teayre Cosgrove | Oct 22, 2022 | Custom Home, Design
A corner block offers a unique building experience. When you’re building on a corner block, you have the opportunity to create multiple points of entry, get access to more sunlight, and even build a separate guest entryway. If you’re looking to build your next home on...
by Teayre Cosgrove | Aug 11, 2022 | Custom Home, Design, Trends
Over the past few decades, Hamptons-style homes have steadily become more and more popular with Australian families looking to enjoy the easy-breezy energy of these builds. A Hampton-style design is a timeless classic that will keep for generations to come and is a...
