Design & Building Resources

5 Most Popular Home Facades
Plantation Homes explores the suite of popular façade options available and provides the expert tips and tricks in how to choose the ideal façade for your family home.
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Open Floor Plans
Open floor plans combine two or more rooms, making the living space brighter and larger. Learn the pros and cons before deciding to adopt an open plan. read more »
3rd September 2020
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Double-Glazed Windows: What You Need to Know
Double glazing is a great home investment - sustainable and energy-efficient! Learn about the pros and cons of double-glazed windows in this piece. read more »
25th August 2020
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Solar into your build
Solar panels are energy- and cost-efficient. We’ve outlined 7 important factors to help you decide if you should incorporate solar into your build. read more »
25th August 2020
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5 Most Popular Home Facades
Plantation Homes explores the suite of popular façade options available and provides the expert tips and tricks in how to choose the ideal façade for your family home. read more »
23rd August 2020
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House Styles through History
House styles evolve due to economical, environmental, social & technological trends. Discover some of the most influential home designs in history here. read more »
28th July 2020
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Interest grows with HomeBuilder grant
The Federal Government is offering, until the end of 2020, a tax-free grant program to help the residential construction market to get through the Coronavirus pandemic. And it couldn’t have come at a better time! read more »
15th July 2020
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The grace of grey
Plantation Homes certainly knows their greys including what hues to choose from, which are on trend and where to inject grey in your home for that added flair. read more »
12th July 2020
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Multi-generational living with the Valletta
The Valletta is true celebration of the best in what diverse Queensland family living has to offer. It is a spacious and well-designed two-storey home which will suit families in all sorts of shapes, sizes and generations. read more »
6th July 2020
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Single storey vs double storey
Should you build a single storey or a double-storey home? Weigh the pros and cons of each with these 5 important factors. read more »
5th July 2020
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3 Sustainable Design Tips for a Healthy Home
To create the ultimate happy and healthy home, Plantation Design Studio Manager, Di Gaffney, shares her tips and tricks to help amplify the wellness of all family members by prioritising healthy and sustainable home habits. read more »
1st July 2020
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