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When it comes to refreshing your bathroom, the possibilities are genuinely endless. I’ve always found that a well-executed bathroom design can transform your daily routine from a rushed necessity into a mini-retreat. It’s the one room in the house where you can truly close the door on the world and just breathe. If you’re in Newcastle or the Hunter region and dreaming of a space that’s both stylish and functional, you’re in the right place. But I also know that "modern" can feel a bit cold or

Whether you’re in the leafy streets of Melbourne’s inner east, the coastal pockets of Sydney, or the character-filled suburbs of Perth, there is one architectural style that holds a special place in the Australian heart: the California Bungalow . Known affectionately as the 'Cal Bung', these homes are more than just bricks and mortar. They represent a pivotal shift in Australian history—a move away from the formal, rigid Victorian and Edwardian eras towards a more relaxed, earthy, and...

If you’ve been keeping an eye on the Australian property market lately, you’ll know that the conversation has shifted. We are moving away from the era of the "quick flip" and entering a much more thoughtful chapter of home design. As we look toward 2026, the overarching theme for home renovations is " Conscious Longevity ". It’s no longer just about what looks good on a real estate listing next month; it’s about how a home will serve a family for the next ten to twenty years. Whether you are...

If you’re planning a renovation in 2026, you’ve probably noticed the landscape has shifted in 2025. Gone are the days of quick "flips" and loose estimates. As we head into 2026, we can see that in 2025, the Australian home renovation sector was defined by a paradigm of "Conscious Longevity". We aren't just renovating for a quick sale anymore; we are building "forever homes" designed to last 10 to 20 years. But with the convergence of new regulatory standards - hello, NCC 2022 - and...

The National Construction Code (NCC) 2022 has introduced stricter mandatory standards that fully took effect in many states by mid-2024. The goal is simple: to make our homes more resilient, energy-efficient, and suitable for us to live in for longer. But what does that actually look like on a set of plans? And more importantly, how does it change the way you’ll live in your new home? Below, we break it down into two comprehensive parts: The Regulations and The Reality.

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Want to know the kitchen design trends of 2022? The team at Julie Evans Design have you covered with our take of the kitchen design...

As we move through 2022, bathroom trends are dominated by modern and sleek designs and luxurious fixtures and finishes.

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