People often think that having a small kitchen means you have to sacrifice the features and accessories you want in your home for functionality. While the layout is important in any home, it comes down to your personal preferences and what you need in your kitchen to cook up a storm!
Deciding whether to build or buy a home can be tricky. While both options provide pros and cons, building your home from the ground up can be more beneficial than buying. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of reasons why building your dream home is often the best option for your family in the long run.
Arranging the furniture isn’t always your first thought when you’re moving into your new home. With the stresses and tasks associated when moving in, it can be tiring to even think about furniture placement. The main concern is normally just getting the furniture in the house and sorting it out later. With this in mind, here are some great tips on how to create beautifully arranged rooms for when you have settled into your new home.
Don't know where to start on decking? Whether it’s designing or décor we have compiled some ideas on how to create a beautiful alfresco decking area…
Deciding on the best lighting for your home is important in creating the right ambiance for each room. Whether its creating a warm-toned vibe within the lounge room, or having plenty of down-lights in the kitchen whilst you’re cooking for the family, lighting is integral to setting the tone.
As we move into the autumn months, our colour palette becomes inspired by earthy browns, multi-coloured leaves and beautiful oranges and pinks. Volume 8 of Haymes Colour Library, ‘The Colour Forecast’ highlights these autumn colours, and can help guide us towards creating the ultimate autumn-inspired look for our homes.
If you are looking to invest in property, you will have come across the term ‘positive and negative gearing’. Before building or selecting a property to invest in, it is important to determine what your investment ‘gearing’ strategy is.
We asked the question the big design question to nine of our builders from right across the country, and here are their responses!
Small rooms can be cosy and inviting. They can be spacious too – if you know how to make the most of what you have!
Hotondo Homes new home designs are now available! The release features two single storey homes and three double storey homes.
Family-friendly homes generally have a number of separate living areas to cater for both parents and children, and offer versatile spaces.
Putting the finishing touches on a home renovation project can turn your house into a home. We have a few tips to help you do this on a budget!
Have a look at the national and local awards that our builders have won over the years!