New Homes

Made to entertainBusiness up front, party out back

Some home designs come and go, but this one’s style will never date thanks to its practical layout, perfectly suited to not just its block but also its entertainment soul.

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Live easyHarmony in the home

Showcasing a contrast between natural textures and sleek lines, The Karlup by Shelford Quality Homes presents as a luxurious and highly liveable design.

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Age in placeDesigns with the future in mind

As our population ages, more homes are being designed to accommodate the elderly ageing in place.

Anthony Matteo

Feature wallsBang on bricks

For a while now it’s been popular to design a home that looks like a small warehouse, complete with black bar windows, exposed pipes and polished concrete flooring.

Tamra Carr

Biophilic designConnecting to nature within

Defined as the innate human instinct to connect with nature and other forms of life, biophilia has increasingly been incorporated into interior design, with Webb and Brown-Neaves Innovation and New Product Designer Joseph Calasara saying the result has contributed to improved health, wellbeing and productivity.

Anthony Matteo

Great Southern builders demonstrate innovation, while keeping the historical spirit alive in Albany

Highlighting innovation in building excellence while maintaining the spirit of one our oldest historical towns was celebrated with enthusiasm and a house full attendance at the recent Master Builders WA-Bankwest Building Excellence Awards in Albany. Celebrating our heritage while maintaining the conveniences of modern building was the winning combination that took out this year’s top award.

John Gelavis

Summer readyTime to get your pool ready to shine

With the warmer weather around the corner, it won’t be long until the swimming pool and backyard become the family favourite, so it’s time to get the outdoor area summer ready.

Anthony Matteo

Timeless resortBring the holiday home with you

Those taking a splash in this pool installation by Barrier Reef Pools Perth could be forgiven for forgetting they’re in Baldivis and not amongst the serene surrounds of Bali.

Madelin Hayes

Active land development guideLand estate guide

A guide to active land estates in Perth and Western Australia.

Shayling Ngo

Display homesDisplay home guide – South Coast

Your guide to Perth’s metropolitan and regional display homes.

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Display homesDisplay home guide - North

Your guide to Perth’s metropolitan and regional display homes.

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Display homesDisplay home guide – Inner South

Your guide to Perth’s metropolitan and regional display homes.

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Display homesDisplay home guide – East

Your guide to Perth’s metropolitan and regional display homes.

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Display homesDisplay home guide – Central

Your guide to Perth’s metropolitan and regional display homes.

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Villa vibesBringing the holiday home

This Mediterranean-inspired Mosman Park custom build by Aspire Homes & Renovations conjures up a delightful vision of being whisked away to a holiday villa.

Greta Andrews-Taylor

No sweatNo challenge too big for a small block

With large blocks becoming harder to come by in Perth, especially in sought-after suburbs, many builders are using every trick in the book to maximise the space of a small block.

Erick Lopez

Eye-catchingOff the wall way to add drama to your home

When building, feature walls are a great way to break the flow and add some character to a home.

Anthony Matteo

Chef’s dreamBuilding a healthy heart for your home

If you like spending a large amount of your time cooking, you will surely want the best setup and features to make your culinary adventures a breeze.

Greta Andrews-Taylor

New York, New YorkBig apple style close to the city

With the current inability to travel overseas, Nicheliving has brought the unique New York apartment aesthetic to Perth with double-storey apartments built using iconic brown bricks.

Erick Lopez

Standing strongBuilding resilience

Designed, prototyped and tested by CSIRO, James Cook University and Room11 Architects, One House is a home built through a partnership with Suncorp to show the importance of home resilience and how it can be executed in builds.

Greta Andrews-Taylor

Social housing to cement homeownership dreams for many

Social housing is an important part of our community, providing quality accommodation for people who need it. But it can also be the first step for many Western Australians entering the first homebuyers’ market.

John Gelavis

Go for goldReady to lap the competition with extra room to swim

Whether your goal is to relax and cool off during those long hot summer days or you’re vying for a gold medal at the 2024 Olympics, the bespoke Grand Duke by Sapphire Pools will ensure you have a splashing good time doing it.

Holly Coomey

Mid-century elementsLocation inspires charming lakefront design

Izvor House by Axon Homes boasts an array of natural materials and a great sense of flow.

Greta Andrews-Taylor

Active land development guideLand estate guide

A guide to active land estates in Perth and Western Australia.

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