Durability vs Design. How to balance both to ensure your home lasts a lifetime!

On average, the life expectancy of a home is 50-100 years, sometimes many years longer – however, without quality construction and an appealing design aesthetic, homes can become structurally inadequate or outdated, costing you thousands of dollars to fix, update, renovate or potentially relocate. 

To begin the search for your forever home (whether it be your first or downsizing to your second) it all starts with selecting an experienced and trusted builder. They should be forward thinking and have an acute eye for detail when it comes to quality design and workmanship.

Come along for the journey and let us show you how we go above and beyond to construct quality new homes with exclusive access to three homes currently under construction in the North Richmond, NSW.

Select roofing materials that protect your home, have a long lifespan and add value.

Your roof is the primary component that protects you and your family from the elements and – quite literally is the biggest exterior feature of your home.

Colorbond Steel roofing is highly durable, cost effective has great appeal and can even raise the value of a home. It’s also versatile and can achieve the classic country look or the modern contemporary vibe. Built specially to withstand the harsh Australian climate, it’s water and corrosion resistant, energy efficient using Thermatech technology, while also having a high design flexibility to suit any roof style. 

Window orientation, placement and size connect the interior and exterior of the home while also impacting the overall energy efficiency, light and comfort.

Your window placement and size determine the amount of natural light, warmth and air flow of each room which are imperative to creating a comfortable home. By integrating full length windows in living rooms and bedrooms you can create open, airy spaces that capture the natural light and highlight the natural features. For even more sunlight and a feature that is sure to wow your guests, you can’t go past skylights or raked windows, especially when placed in the centre of living and dining areas. Feature windows and skylights create a sense of grandeur and visually increase the size of the space and allow the outside in to create a more natural feel to your living area especially within the Hawkesbury region where we are surrounded by such beautiful natural landscapes.

Cladding can provide additional structural protection, insulation and noise control and a unique aesthetic appeal.

The primary purpose of cladding is to act as an outside ‘skin’ and boost the mechanical strength of your home. Cladding is watertight and is resistant to shrinking, swelling and cracking and will hold paint longer than wood, while also increases resistance to sunlight and provides resistance to air and chemical pollution. However, it also adds character, texture, contrast and increases street appeal.

Select a layout that has the versatility to adapt to your needs.

As you and your family change, you need your home to do the same - so it’s important that it’s designed with a versatile layout. All three homes in our North Richmond build feature a second family room which could become a media room, home office, children’s playroom, or den. Other features such as open plan living areas and sliding stacker doors between the indoor dining and outdoor alfresco area also offer dynamic and seamless indoor-outdoor space, perfect for gorgeous warm days and large family get togethers.

These homes also have a true double garage, so whether there is a prized show car, boat or workshop along with the family car you can be sure that there will be enough room to protect whatever you prize most.

Wide light filled hallways mean you will be able to accommodate a gorgeous hall table and leads you to the open plan family and living room.

We also love storage! Each home has wardrobes in each bedroom, along with plenty of linen cupboard space to keep the odd things stored away nicely for a clean and tidy home.

And remember, the classics never go out of style!

This goes for colours palettes, fixtures and materials. By selecting modern neutral tones for your paint and flooring, and durable yet beautiful materials such as stone benchtops in your kitchen and bathroom, you’ll ensure that your home design never dates, but still allows you the freedom to easily change your furnishings to match your personal style over the years.