FELTON BLOG

Custom home builders are continuously on the lookout for modern, contemporary ideas for each room in a new or old home. The staircase, often overlooked, is in fact best thought of as a key consideration by home builders whether to increase space, add aesthetic impact to the home or to match the scheme of the rest of the house. At Felton we keep a close eye on what’s trending, bearing in mind that these days new custom home builders can...

The family room is often associated with messiness and confusion but in custom designed homes it doesn’t have to be! It is the room where all family members can relax together, as well as the place where to bring guests when they visit. Kids use this space to play with toys just before bed, while parents take time out after a hard day at work to watch a movie or curl up and read a good book. Luxury home builders are...

This week we step away from our traditional blog format to honour Felton team member and resident stage sensation Alfie Arcuri. Just in case you hadn’t heard, when not designing million dollar homes, Alfie is wowing millions with his singing, so much so that he has just taken out top prize at the 2016 fixture of Channel Nine’s The Voice.   He had always loved music and singing but didn’t start showcase his voice publicly until around 18 months ago;...

Aside from location, layout and stand out design, another key element that sets modern luxury homes apart is the use of quality materials. New custom home builders are always on the lookout for the latest trends in building materials that denote luxury and exclusivity but also offer functional benefits, ensuring that the home will stand the test of time with minimal maintenance. Some of the products and materials we’ve listed here are more traditional and easy to come by, while...

New custom home builders operating in the Australian market are more than familiar with the prevalence of the garden, deck or terrace in most modern home designs. Indeed, the fabled Australian lifestyle has created leading edge thinking in how to optimise ‘alfresco living’ for many years now. This tradition has now grown new wings however, with clients in the market for custom designed homes expecting greater levels of sophistication, technical connectivity and aesthetic ‘wow factor’ than ever before. The latest...

Living areas are the heart of your home; the place where memories are made. These spaces are also a reflection of the personal as they are the most visible, ‘public’ parts of your home. And they’re often the first impression your home’s interior has to offer, so giving these spaces due consideration can make a major difference to the feel and style of the rest of the house. As a result it’s no surprise that for many custom home builders...

As the year approaches its end, now is the time to look ahead at the key interior design trends for 2016 and how these are likely to be used by home builders in NSW. With the state’s capital often leading the charge in terms of home design, the best home builders in Sydney regard a good grasp of interior trends as central to their offer. Firstly a look at colour, where the focus will be on drama offset by ethereal simplicity and...

Sydney’s luxury homes sector is widely regarded as one of the most high energy markets in Australia, while from a global perspective, recent reports indicate the New South Wales capital has one of the highest priced luxury residential properties in the world. Factors considered in this evaluation include the market record sale price, average price per square metre of luxury properties, the number of sales over $1 million, the number of listings over $1 million per capita, the percentage of...