amy, Author at Oceanview Constructions - Redlands Favourite Custom Home Builder

The Importance of Choosing a Reputable Custom Builder

We’ve all heard unfortunate stories recently about builders going under and jobs remaining incomplete. Tales of customers even struggling to contact their construction team during a project are not uncommon.

It’s hardly surprising then that many of us may get the jitters when searching for a custom home builder in Brisbane.

So how do you go about choosing a reputable custom builder? What should you be looking for in a custom Brisbane builder when doing your research? We’ve compiled a guide to help you navigate the process. Read on for the lowdown.

Inspiring and Functional Outdoor Living Spaces In Brisbane

Inspiring AND functional? We’re up for the challenge! We will work our magic if you want to turn corners of your garden into luxury outdoor living areas or a clinical indoor room into a stylish but multi-functional space.

We have the eye to transform spaces that would look right at home in the latest luxury coffee table magazine.

Living somewhere that lends itself to outdoor living automatically opens a world of luxury custom alfresco opportunities. Get inspired as we show you the possibilities.

The Best Pool Designs To Compliment Your New Dream Home

Summer Paradise With A Custom Pool

Pools go together with Australian summers like love and marriage. It’s time to take the plunge and choose a style of custom pool that’s going to be the right fit for your new luxury, custom Bayside home.

There’s plenty to consider, so we’ve pulled together the best swimming pool design ideas to help inspire you. Find out what’s involved as we take a dive into the options and features available for your custom pool.

8 Great Ceiling Styles You Should Consider for Your Custom Home

Ceilings can sometimes feel like a distant cousin: you’re aware of them, perhaps take them for granted but don’t see or take notice of them very often. It’s a shame because your ceiling style can make or break a room.
The material you use to decorate your ceiling can have a big impact on a room’s acoustics. It can also set the mood in the way it reflects or refracts light and casts shadows.
Spare a few moments to learn more about this often-forgotten surface as we look into what makes some of the best custom home ceilings.

A Few Things to Consider
More often than not, your average Australian ceiling is little more than the plastered underside of the roof or whatever material forms the floor above. Many are simply left to their own devices but there is always the option to decorate plasterboard ceilings with wood paneling or mouldings.

Sometimes a builder may have left the beams exposed. This adds a more dramatic finish and, like some of the other ceiling styles we’ll be exploring, can add value to your home.
It’s worth remembering that a ceiling with an exposed ceiling still have plaster and insulation between the beams. As a total house covering we don’t recommend it, especially in bedrooms, so pick your rooms as you may decide on a feature ceiling only. To give you some inspiration, we’ve chosen 8 of our favourite ceiling types.

How to Choose the Right Splashback for Your Custom Built Home

The devil is in the detail. There are few things more disappointing than walking into a brand new, beautiful, custom built home, only to find corners cut and a mismatch of poorly placed colours or textures. Appreciation of the time and skill that goes into a build can dissipate in the blink of an eye due to poor finishing touches. The finer points of a custom built kitchen deserve careful consideration. That includes benchtops, tiles and splashbacks. Find out how to ‘get it right’ as we weigh up the key factors when choosing your custom kitchen splashback.

How Splashbacks Can ‘Make or Break’ a Kitchen

A custom kitchen splashback has multiple purposes. Its primary purpose is to protect plasterboard from water and to be used as a heat retardant from cooktops, this is why they are primarily installed in the main kitchen. However, as butler’s pantries become more popular it can also act as an aesthetic backdrop. Depending on the design, it could even be a custom kitchen focal point.

Our Top Tips for Creating a Beautiful Custom Bathroom

Are you currently building a new home and want to achieve a custom bathroom? Custom bathrooms reflect the owner’s personality and style. You might start by browsing the internet for inspiration but may feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of options and recent design innovations.

A professional custom home builder knows that bathrooms are valuable investments, so teaming up with one will help you get the result you want and need.

Here are some of the most important considerations and tips in creating a breathtaking bathroom!

7 Tips For Designing Your New Custom Kitchen

Designing a custom kitchen is an exciting project. It’s your chance to make the space your own, infusing it with your personality and style choices. Partnering with a professional designer and custom home builder is essential, but that doesn’t mean you have to be entirely hands-off. In fact, having a solid idea of what you want from your new kitchen is essential to ensure you get the results you want.

There’s a lot to consider! Practicality, style, layout, materials, and more. Building your dream kitchen isn’t just about putting in the basics, it’s about making sure your kitchen space meets your needs both materially and stylistically.

Today we’re going to take a look at 7 basic tips you can follow to help design your own custom kitchen. What follows is a roadmap of how to plan, what to consider, and how you can make your dream kitchen a reality.

How To Use Dark Colours Successfully In Your Custom Home

Today, more homeowners are opting for the addition of a dark home exterior and weaving those elements throughout the home too. If well-executed, dark colours can be cosy, full of life, and dramatic. But, if you want to embrace the dark side, you need to know how to avoid the gloom associated with these colours.

Here are some helpful tips for using dark colours successfully in your custom home.

8 Flooring Styles You May Not Have Heard Of

Trends in flooring styles have been changing drastically as more homeowners acquire different tastes and new technology which allows for a wide array of designs. In 2022, more exciting, new trends are expected to be unveiled as the year grows. This post will discuss 8 of the best flooring styles you may have not heard of. Read on to find out more about these designs.

Create A Statement Custom Home Facade

No matter how much we are told not to, many people can’t help but judge a book by its cover. The same applies when it comes to homes. A beautifully presented front facade is not only important when it comes to building but also plays a huge role in how we feel about our home.

A custom home facade can give us a sense of pride, and even a warm buzz when we arrive home at the end of the day. From modern homes with concrete and steel to quaint timber cottages, home facades are bound to provide everyone with a great first impression.

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