The importance of good design If you are only doing a small rudimentary renovation or extension then you may not need an architect. If you are considering anything larger than this then it is highly recommended to work with an architect for these 2 reasons: 1. Architects are the most highly trained and skilled design […]
For this Aberfeldie project our clients, wanting to spend time with their young and growing family, required a single level energy efficient and functional home that fitted seamlessly into the street scape. Understated style & timeless appeal Surrounded by similar period homes our clients wanted their Victorian Italinate inspired home to blend harmoniously into the […]
Parisians seem to have an innate sense of style, distinctly feminine and elegant, embodying all the romance we conjure to mind when we think of Paris. It is a very soft and refined style with a highly stylized aesthetic, requiring considerable effort to make it appear effortless. Coined Parisian Chic, this style applies to numerous […]
Wheelers Hill house is a new single-storey split-level dwelling nestling comfortably between the vegetation on its large sunny block. Having purchased a sloping block site specifically to build their new home, our Wheelers Hill clients approached Destination Living to design them a family home with a timeless aesthetic. Working with a large and irregular shaped […]
Site orientation & surrounds With any site it is important to consider the orientation and surrounding context, with a narrow site this is even more important. Land that runs east-west will provide the most opportunity to bring in sunlight and will allow you to maximise natural daylight throughout the day. Of course the surrounding buildings […]
It’s exactly the same thing with your home; accessories when added to a boring interior can make or break the appearance of your home. Firstly, what room or area needs lifting or decorating? What is the room used for? This will largely dictate your direction. For example, the accessories in a bedroom will most likely […]
Shelving A pantry is generally a more modest design, with either open shelves, cupboards, or a mix of both for storing items, most often unperishable food. Commonly the modern pantry design has a maximum quantity of shelves for the display and store of these items. Narrow shelves are always a great option particularly for higher […]
We are seeing the notion of a study has changed, and we are seeing more study nooks being designed into homes. A study nook is a less formal place that can still offer many if not all of the elements of a traditional study, however as they are smaller and more compact . They are […]
Wine Storage However, storing your precious alcoholic liquids can indeed be very serious! In fact, it’s big business and for some, it’s not just as straightforward as taking a dusty bottle of red out of your kitchen cupboard. Wine is treated most seriously, with the aging and conservation of wines, as of highest importance. Depending […]
Why having the right styling is important As with most things in life, first impressions really do count! This directly applies to your home as well. In fact it is the look of your home that is the most important way to get an emotional connection or reaction from prospective buyers for your home. It […]