Resource Centre - Design

Explore a curated library of detailed articles on property, home care, and coastal living.

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  Glass Roofs: Bringing the Sky Into Your Home

  From elegant glass-roofed extensions to spectacular glazed atriums, explore the possibilities of glass roofing and the design considerations behind these striking architectural features.
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  Skylights and Roof Lighting: A Guide to Brighter Interiors

  From discreet daylight solutions to spectacular architectural skylights, explore how overhead natural lighting can enhance your home's comfort, atmosphere and design.
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  Fresh Air Ventilation Systems for Your Home: What Are Your Options?

  From simple wall-mounted vents to whole-home systems, explore practical ways to introduce fresh air into your living spaces.
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  Open Front Fencing Ideas That Combine Security and Street Appeal

  Open front fencing can provide security while keeping the home, garden and entrance visible from the street. Explore designs that balance protection with presentation.
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  Designing a Home Learning Space That Children Love

  Good lighting, comfortable furniture, smart storage and thoughtful layouts can transform an ordinary corner into a wonderful place to learn.
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  Home Facade Upgrades That Can Transform the Look of Your Property

  From the front door and garage to landscaping, lighting and exterior colour, discover the facade upgrades that can make the biggest visual difference.
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  Home Design Trends Set to Shape 2027

  Discover the colours, materials, layouts and architectural ideas influencing Australian homes in 2027, and which changes are likely to last well beyond the year.
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  PoE Lighting for Homes: How Power Over Ethernet Lighting Works

  Ethernet can already power cameras, access points and intercoms. PoE lighting takes the same idea further, using network cabling to deliver power and control to LED lighting throughout the home.
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  How Ceiling Height Changes the Way a Home Looks and Feels

  Higher ceilings can create openness and occasion, while lower ceilings can bring intimacy and comfort. Successful homes use both with purpose.
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  Flood Risk, Drainage and Property Resilience in Queensland

  For buyers, owners and investors, flood mitigation is less about fear and more about knowing the property properly. Floor levels, overland flow, drainage, insurance, body corporate records and resilient materials can all change the way a property should be assessed.
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  How High Can You Build a House in Queensland?

  House height in Queensland is not decided by one simple number. The real answer depends on the property, the planning scheme, the slope, the overlays, the roof form and the approval pathway.
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  Which Grass Feels Best Under Bare Feet?

  From fine zoysia and soft-leaf buffalo to couch, fescue and Kentucky bluegrass, discover which grasses create the most comfortable lawn under bare feet.
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  Balcony Organisation Ideas for a More Enjoyable Outdoor Space

  Create room for relaxing, dining, gardening and everyday living with practical ways to manage furniture, storage, plants, laundry and weather exposure in a compact balcony setting.
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  How to Organize a Courtyard: A Step-by-Step Guide for Any Size

  A compact courtyard can support dining, gardening, relaxing and entertaining with the right layout. Discover how to make better use of every corner while keeping the area open, practical and full of character.
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  Installing Wood Panelling on Walls: A Practical Homeowner Guide

  Wood panelling can turn a plain wall into a warmer, more considered feature, especially when the profile, spacing, finish and installation details are planned properly from the start.
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  The Living Room Refresh That Changes the Whole Feel of Your Home

  Before buying new furniture, rethink what is already there. A better arrangement, improved lighting, larger-scale pieces and thoughtful editing can give the room an entirely new character.
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  Home Design Changes To Watch In 2026

  Interiors are becoming warmer, more practical and more individual, with once-popular trends like all-grey rooms, stark black accents and over-styled minimalism beginning to fade.
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  The World's Most Interesting Building Design Approaches

  From Chinese tulou and Icelandic turf houses to Moroccan riads, Korean floor heating and Gulf wind towers, building design around the world shows how people have adapted homes to climate, land, materials and daily life.
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  Behavioural Design in Architecture: How Buildings Shape What We Do Without Saying a Word

  Building interiors may look like simple designed spaces, but many contain subtle architectural cues informed by behavioural and environmental psychology. Take a dive into the fascinating world of behavioural design and discover how light, layout, pathways and spatial features can influence the way people move, gather and behave without them even realising it.
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  How to Grow Orchids Indoors and Help Them Thrive

  Orchids can become long-lasting indoor plants when their light, roots, water and potting mix are properly understood. A few simple changes can help them flower beautifully and keep growing with confidence.
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  Bathroom Organisation Ideas for a Better Vanity

  The bathroom bench should not become the default home for every small item. With better drawers, mirror cabinets, trays and charging spaces, the room can stay useful without looking crowded.
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  Flyscreens: From Mosquito Control to Everyday Comfort

  From screened bedrooms and sliding patio doors to pet mesh, security screens, coastal durability and bushfire-aware choices, flyscreens influence far more than most homeowners realise.
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  Shade Sails and the Art of Making Outdoor Space Usable

  Shade sails can transform hot, exposed outdoor areas into practical spaces for pools, patios, driveways and gardens, but the best results depend on shape, tension, sun angles, drainage and proper anchoring.
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  What House Facades Do Australian Buyers Prefer?

  The right facade can shape a buyer’s first impression before they even step through the door. From classic render and brick to modern coastal and heritage-inspired designs, discover which exterior styles hold the broadest appeal.
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  Adding a Carport to Your Home: Costs, Designs and Practical Considerations

  From single and double carports to attached and freestanding designs, learn how to choose the right structure, materials and position for your home.