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Inspiration & Styling

What are Awning Windows?

Is it time to choose windows for your new home? It can both an exciting and overwhelming activity, with so many different styles to consider. One popular choice that complements both modern and traditional architecture as well as all sorts of interior design trends is the awning window.

What are Awning Windows?

Inspiration & Styling Tips & Tricks

How to Decorate Your Home at Christmas

The holiday season is a magical time when homes transform into festive wonderlands filled with warmth, joy and the spirit of giving. So, naturally, decorating your home for Christmas should be one of the most enjoyable ways to embrace the season – it doesn’t have to be overwhelming.

How to Decorate Your Home at Christmas

Buying & Building

How to Choose the Right Colorbond Roof

Building a new home is an exhilarating journey, especially for first-time home builders. During this process, one of the critical decisions is choosing the suitable roofing material and colour. Enter Colorbond, a popular roofing choice that's been taking the construction world by storm and is included as standard on every Brighton home.

How to Choose the Right Colorbond Roof

Inspiration & Styling Buying & Building

Everything You Need to Consider When Designing a Pool

You won't find any better sunshine than in Queensland, so it's little wonder that a house with a pool is the best way to enjoy the outdoors. A house with a pool and a neatly landscaped outdoor area can offer a private sanctuary or a space to entertain friends with a pool party. That's why this article is your guide to designing a backyard swimming pool that is right for you and your family.

Buying & Building

What is Weatherboard Made Of?

If you’re ready to build or renovate a home, you’ll likely be considering the type of external cladding you want – not just for its aesthetic appeal, but also its long-term durability and capacity to stand up to the harsh Queensland elements.

What is Weatherboard Made Of?

Inspiration & Styling Buying & Building

What is Cladding?

When you start picturing your dream first home, is the exterior as important as the interior? It should be! Cladding, in particular, can have a major influence on the final look, style and even functionality of your property’s exterior. But what exactly is cladding, and why does it matter in terms of home design and construction?

What is Cladding?

Inspiration & Styling

Best Hedging Plants

Many Australian native plants have both aesthetic appeal and practical benefits, such as acting as windbreaks and sound barriers.

Best Hedging Plants

Buying & Building

Buying Unregistered Land and What It Means For You

Have you ever considered the perks of buying unregistered land? Unregistered land offers buyers several benefits including more time to save and plan for your new home build.

Buying & Building Display Homes

What is a Rumpus Room?

Rumpus rooms serve as vibrant, multifunctional home spaces, blending entertainment with relaxation. Far from the formal atmosphere of a dining room, they bring life with natural light, bean bags, and shared activities like board games and movies. Perfect for kids and adults, these rooms adapt from lively gaming spots to calm reading nooks. Successful rumpus rooms reflect personal style and need, featuring cozy seating, ample storage, and design choices that boost function and beauty.

What is a Rumpus Room?

Buying & Building Home Designs

What is a Raked Ceiling (and why everyone loves them)

There are few things that make you say “wow!’ upon entering a room like a grand ceiling. The lofty sense of space, the brightness, the clean lines and tailored look – there’s plenty of reasons to opt for a raked ceiling if you are choosing to build new. Not only are raked ceilings a beloved architectural point, but there are also plenty of benefits to them as well. Here’s the low-down on raked ceilings and how they can impact your home.

Finance

How Much Should I Insure My House For?

If you’re building a new home or buying an existing property to potentially renovate in future, home insurance is something you will need to invest in – before you even move in. But knowing exactly much you should insure your home for can be a daunting question to answer.

How Much Should I Insure My House For?

Buying & Building Home Designs

What is an Architrave?

The exciting journey of building your first home is made up of many chapters – so put yourself in the best position by learning some common architectural and interior design terms. In the context of both aesthetics and the overall functionality of your home, architraves play a starring role. But what exactly are they?

What is an Architrave?

Buying & Building Suburb Spotlight

What's it Like Living on the Sunshine Coast?

The Sunshine Coast is one of Australia’s most sought-after places to live, thanks in large part to its sprawling pristine beaches, stunning hinterlands and laid-back, friendly vibe. It’s a coastal paradise that strikes the perfect balance between nature and city living – no wonder the Sunshine Coast region is such a highly desirable destination for families, retirees and professionals alike.

Buying & Building Finance

Can I Use My Super to Build a House?

If you’ve been trying to achieve the Great Australian Dream of home ownership but are struggling to build a sizeable deposit, there are some alternative ways to do it. If you’ve ever wondered whether you can leverage your retirement savings for something other than retiring, you’ll be happy to know you can now use your superannuation to build a house.

Can I Use My Super to Build a House?

Home Designs

Industrial House Designs

Rugged charm meets modern elegance with our collection of modern industrial home designs. Urban living is all about loft-style homes with raw materials, exposed brick walls, concrete floors and expansive open spaces. Brighton Homes offers a variety of designs to suit your taste, ensuring you find the perfect balance between sophistication and industrial influence.

Industrial House Designs

Inspiration & Styling Buying & Building

Waterfall Benchtops: Everything You Need to Know

The right waterfall benchtop can transform even the blandest kitchen design into a stunning masterpiece. With more and more people falling in love with this in-vogue countertop trend, it’s no wonder those who are buying or building their first home want to make their kitchens sing with waterfall benchtops.

Buying & Building Home Designs

Farmhouse House Plans

Brighton Homes has crafted some of the finest farmhouse home designs you’ve ever experienced. Here, modern farmhouse living meets rustic charm to redefine acreage living with contemporary flair.

Our farmhouse range seamlessly blends the timeless appeal of rural architecture with the conveniences of modern living. That means you get to enjoy spaces that are both stylish and functional all year round.

Farmhouse House Plans

Buying & Building

Induction Cooktop vs Electric

In the quest for the perfect culinary space, homeowners are often faced with the dilemma: induction cooktop or electric cooktop. This choice is not just about selecting a kitchen appliance; it's about enhancing the heart of the home where meals are crafted and memories are made. Whether you're swayed by the precision of induction cooking or the traditional appeal of an electric stove, understanding the nuances of each will ensure your kitchen is not only aesthetically pleasing but also functionally supreme.

Induction Cooktop vs Electric