Interiors
Open-Plan Living That Still Feels Cosy
Zoning tricks and lighting layers that keep open homes intimate.
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Australian home design, written and reported.
Renovation field notes, practical guides, and architecture features — published weekly by the Burj Homes editorial team.
RenovationBathroom Renovation: Order of Works
A practical sequence from demolition to waterproofing.
TrendsQuiet Luxury Interiors: What Sticks in 2026
Muted palettes and craft details that still feel fresh.
InteriorsSmall Apartment Colour Strategies That Expand Space
Palette moves that stretch light in compact Australian apartments.
ArchitectureCourtyard Houses Built for the Australian Climate
How internal courtyards cool, shade, and shape family living.
OutdoorCourtyard Gardens for Narrow Lots
Vertical planting and seating that make slim yards feel generous.
InteriorsKitchen Islands Worth the Footprint
When an island earns its keep with seating, storage, and clear circulation.
RenovationBudget Kitchen Refresh Without a Full Gut
Doors, handles, paint, and lighting that transform tired kitchens.
SustainabilityCross-Ventilation Checklist for Existing Homes
Window pairs and night purge habits that cut cooling bills.
InteriorsLayered Lighting for Living Rooms
Ambient, task, and accent lighting for evenings that feel designed.
OutdoorOutdoor Rooms That Work All Year
Roofing, heaters, and screens for year-round al fresco living.
TrendsJapandi vs Coastal in Australian Homes
Where the two aesthetics overlap for Australian climates.
InteriorsTexture Mixing: Wood, Stone, and Linen
A simple triad for warm, tactile rooms that age gracefully.
RenovationWhen to Knock Through vs Extend
Decision framework for walls, structure, and planning.
ArchitectureFacade Materials That Age Well
Brick, timber, and metal cladding choices that look better after a decade.
OutdoorPoolside Hardscaping Mistakes to Avoid
Slippery finishes, glare, and drainage traps to skip.
ArchitectureSplit-Level Homes: A Modern Take
Updating mid-century split plans for light and open sightlines.
SustainabilityInsulation Upgrades With the Biggest Payoff
Ceiling, walls, and floors - where to spend first.
ArchitectureEntry Sequences That Welcome Guests
Porches, thresholds, and sightlines that make arrivals intentional.
TrendsStatement Ceilings Are Back
Paint, timber slats, and curves that pull the eye up.
ArchitecturePassive Shade Before You Reach for Aircon
Eaves, screens, and orientation that cut summer load early.
SustainabilitySolar-Ready Roofs and Battery Placement
Orientation and quiet battery spots renovators forget until late.
RenovationFlooring Transitions That Look Intentional
Thresholds and material changes that read designed.
RenovationHeritage Home Updates Without Erasing Character
Sympathetic upgrades that respect older bones.
OutdoorBalcony Privacy Without Boxing Yourself In
Screens and planting that keep light while reducing overlooking.
OutdoorNative Planting for Low-Water Yards
Structure plants and mulching that stay green with less irrigation.
SustainabilityWater-Wise Bathrooms That Still Feel Luxe
Fixtures that save litres without looking like a compromise.
SustainabilityMaterials With Lower Embodied Carbon
Timber, recycled steel, and finishes worth specifying.
TrendsMultifunctional Furniture Worth Buying
Pieces that earn floor space in smaller footprints.
TrendsBiophilic Details That Are Not Gimmicks
Daylight and natural materials that change how rooms feel.