Skip to the content

Design and Inspiration

Couple planning the build a new home and looking at blueprints

6 Must-Know Building New Home Tips for Beginners

If you’re building a new home for the first time, there’s bound to be plenty of things you’re unsure of, or simply have never thought of. If you want to avoid common building mistakes, it’s a good idea to do your research and ensure you’re well prepared before you start the building process. Here’s our top building new home tips to help first time home buyers go through the process smoothly.

Friends in a home media room

12 Media Room Design Tips From Custom Home Builders

If there’s one surefire way to spice up a house plan, it’s adding in a media room. Media rooms are a great place to entertain guests, hang out with friends, or cuddle up for a movie night with family. Whether you’re looking to include a media room in your new house plans, or renovate a space into an entertainment area, this blog’s for you. Read on for our top media room design tips from the experience of a custom builder

Kitchen upgrades are great for resale value.

Home upgrades to consider that create the most impact and value

Whether you’ve recently bought a fixer-upper, or have been considering renovations on your family home, there’s no doubt that upgrading your house can make it more liveable and increase its value – if you do it right. But how do you know which improvements are worth it, and which are merely money holes? Read on for 5 of the best home upgrades recommended by us.

Man using smart technology to control lights in his house

The smart way to build: 5 ways to leverage technology when building a custom home

There’s no doubt that we’re living in the age of technology. So why not leverage these technologies in your home? Aussie smart technologies are on the rise, and building a custom home means you get the choice in what features you want to be installed for convenience and peace of mind. Here are our top 5 smart technologies for the home and how you can use them to your advantage.

Planning stages of interior home design with pictures and swatches

Creating a timeless house design while meeting your lifestyle needs

Are you a first-time home builder or ready to take on building your dream home? It is a big but exciting undertaking with lots of decisions to make and one of those is creating a beautiful and timeless design. But design isn’t the only thing to consider here, we want your home to be functional in everyday life.

Happy couple getting house plans in Bundaberg

Building for the future: strategies for optimising comfort, style, & resale value of your dream home in Bundaberg

Are you ready to build a home that not only looks good but also is designed with comfort, style and resale value in mind? Building your future home can feel like an overwhelming task - there are so many decisions to make! You want to create something special for you and your family to love for years to come but you don't want to spend unnecessary money now or lose out on value later. 

Building showing young couple plans of their new home before building

How to build a designer home on a budget

Building a custom home can feel like a dream come true… but those dreams can soon come crashing down when you see the bill. How can you build the home of your dreams without breaking the bank? Here are our tips and tricks for keeping costs down when building your custom home.

Modern white and timber kitchen with centre island and stools

6 stunning kitchen design trends to look out for in 2023

If you’re unsure where to start with your kitchen or just want some fresh inspiration, we’re here to help. Here are 6 stunning kitchen design trends to look out for in 2023.

Dark house facade with elevated garden in front

The hidden costs of building a house

When building a house for the first time there might be some fees you’re surprised about, especially if you’re only just starting your building journey. As local Bundaberg home builders, we pride ourselves on quoting everything upfront and being completely transparent about the costs you should expect when building a house. Here are some of the ‘hidden’ costs you might not know about when building a new home.

Two story house 3d model sits on printed house plans

How to design your dream home

Are you dreaming of your perfect home? From room size to layout, house plans to décor, there is so much to plan when designing your dream house. So how do you know where to start? What will your builder want to see? And how can you be sure your dream is brought to life? Here are our top 5 tips on how to design your dream home, and see your plans turn into reality.

Say hello to CRJ

7/140 George St
Bundaberg West QLD 4670
By appointment
View Map

Call 07 4154 8728

Email us

Get your free build assessment

Fill out our assessment request telling us what you're after in your new home & we'll provide you with a full home build & cost estimate.