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Buying & Building

What is a Gable Roof?

A Gable Roof is one of the most traditional and ubiquitous roof types in many homes. Distinguished by its triangular shape, it features two sloping sides at a ridge, creating an inverted 'V'. This design not only offers a classical aesthetic but also provides effective protection against the elements, especially in areas with a sub-tropical climate like Queensland.

What is a Gable Roof?

Suburb Spotlight

Best Suburbs to Live Sunshine Coast

There are few places in Queensland more stunning, more welcoming and more liveable than the Sunshine Coast. A world away from the more bustling Gold Coast suburbs, many people head further north in search of sanctuary in the laid-back pockets of the Sunshine Coast.

Best Suburbs to Live Sunshine Coast

Inspiration & Styling

Best House Designs for Pools

For most Australians, a pool isn't just an addition to your backyard – it’s a total lifestyle upgrade. It doesn’t matter whether you're dreaming about a refreshing plunge pool, a family-friendly oasis or a sleek lap pool for fitness, designing your home with a pool in mind will make sure you create the perfect transition between indoor and outdoor living.

Best House Designs for Pools

Home Designs

The Best Narrow Block Home Designs

With land becoming increasingly scarce, narrow blocks are becoming a highly sought-after option as home builders look to secure that bit of dirt soon to be their future home.

The Best Narrow Block Home Designs

Buying & Building

What is a Bulkhead?

As a first-time home builder, you might be excited and nervous, curious to learn about your design options. You might also be wondering, "What is a bulkhead?" We're here to answer all your questions about it.

What is a Bulkhead?

Buying & Building

City vs Suburb: Where Should I Live?

Choosing between the hustle and bustle of city living and a quiet night in the suburbs isn't easy. Australia is one of the world's most urbanized nations, with approximately 90% of its population in urban areas. City living is defined by its rich tapestry of restaurants, museums, and seamless public transportation, catering to those craving immediate access to metropolitan area pleasures.

City vs Suburb: Where Should I Live?

Inspiration & Styling Tips & Tricks

Landscaping Tips and Ideas for Your New Home

This blog will share some home landscaping tips and ideas to help new home builders create their slice of paradise before including some inspiration from Brighton Home's favourite landscape designs and where to find them.

Inspiration & Styling

Coastal Styling with Brighton Homes

A Coastal style home creates a soothing connection between the indoors and out, where there’s a seamless flow throughout the home and plentiful natural light. Set against a crisp white backdrop, it’s a calm, casual look both effortless and breezy.

Coastal Styling with Brighton Homes

Inspiration & Styling

Curtains vs Blinds

Choosing window treatments requires careful consideration. Windows and door aesthetics can make or break your interior look. Windows treatment especially plays a key role in managing light, ensuring privacy, and contributing to the overall aesthetics of your room.

Curtains vs Blinds

Inspiration & Styling Tips & Tricks

How To: Hang Art in Homes with Frames Made From Truecore Steel

Every new home should have artwork adorning its freshly painted walls. Art is a great talking point, it can tell a story and helps create the heart and soul of a home. Let’s face it, bare walls can be a little boring!

Brighton Homes thought we’d share some information regarding hanging art or fixing items on to homes with steel frames and it’s really not too hard to do yourself.

Finance

Should You Fix Your Home Loan

Australian homeowners are facing plenty of uncertainty around interest rates, so deciding whether to fix your home loan this year is a big financial decision. The past few years have seen massive fluctuations in mortgage rates, leaving many borrowers wondering if locking in a fixed rate loan is the best way to get stability and predictability in their repayments. Others, however, might be tempted to stick with a variable rate in case interest rates continue to fall.

Should You Fix Your Home Loan

Buying & Building Finance

Understanding The Costs of Building a New Home

Building a new home is an exciting and monumental step, so you’ll want to have a good understanding of all the building costs involved. From the price of land and base construction cost to home upgrades and more, there are many moving parts to consider before starting your new home build.

Inspiration & Styling

How Interior Design Affects Our Mental Health

Many people aren’t aware of the true work that interior designers undertake, since on a surface level it seems that all they do is make an indoor space look pretty. However, an interior designer’s work goes far beyond that and can even contribute to mental wellness among their clients. But how does interior design impact on mental health, exactly?

Inspiration & Styling Home Designs

The Role of Natural Light in Modern Home Design

The role of natural lighting in interior design is of utmost importance. Natural light means airy interiors and happiness. Natural light illuminates indoor spaces and brings the beauty of the outdoors into our homes. It creates a sense of warmth and tranquillity. It plays a key role in making our living environments feel safe, protected, and comfortable, enhancing our overall well-being.

Inspiration & Styling Buying & Building

Checklist for Moving Into A New House

Have you found your new home and planning to move in? It might initially seem daunting, requiring plenty of careful planning and physical labour. But don't worry! Because this article is your guide to navigating the moving process from start to finish. Below you will find our moving house checklist that includes the most important and common things you need to organise when moving into your new home.

Checklist for Moving Into A New House

Inspiration & Styling

What are Floating Floorboards?

A floating floorboards refers to a type of flooring that isn't permanently affixed to the substrate below. Unlike traditional methods where the flooring material is nailed or glued down, floating floors simply rest on top.

What are Floating Floorboards?

Inspiration & Styling

Guide to Caesarstone Benchtop Colours

Are you at the stage of wanting to pick the perfect stone benchtop colour for your home? It’s a big decision that will be a central factor in your new home’s style and overall look. Whether you’re building your dream kitchen or designing a luxurious new ensuite, Caesarstone’s timeless range of natural stone-inspired surfaces has something for every design preference.

Guide to Caesarstone Benchtop Colours

Buying & Building

Guide to Standard Ceiling Heights in Australia

Ceiling height is an essential factor to consider when building or renovating a property, as it can significantly impact the functionality and aesthetics of a space. In Australia, some specific standards and regulations must be followed to ensure that buildings are safe and habitable.