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A lesson in Clarendon Homes’ most popular styles - Hamptons, Coastal, Modern Provincial and Contemporary. Here, Carolyn discusses the hallmarks of each to help you find “the one”.
First impressions count, and when it comes to your dream home, that means an exterior that’s eye-catching for all the right reasons. A well thought-out exterior can boost your home’s kerb appeal, inform the interior design and increase its resale value. But ultimately, the perfect exterior is the one you will look forward to seeing every day when it warmly welcomes you home.
With thoughtfully considered interiors, your house can be the haven you retreat to and more. Clarendon Homes Head of Design Ryan Barnet says approaching your interior design with functionality front of mind is key. That means prioritising features that aren't easy to modify later.
One of Clarendon Homes’ most popular designs has re-opened in Sydney’s north west with the opening of the Bronte 28, back on display at Parklea. This five-bedroom home is an exemplar of contemporary design with its mix of natural elements and neutral palette partnered with a flexible floorplan to create light-filled spaces ideal for families.
Thanks to Marie Kondo and her minimal lifestyle phenomenon encouraging us to hold our worldly possessions to ask if they spark joy (and if not, out they go), we're all increasingly interested in the energy flow of our homes. Of course, the aesthetic remains important (the facade of your home is a decision worth very close consideration - it’s the first impression of your dream build), but choosing your floor plan can go beyond practical and personal preferences – it can be about energy flow. Or, feng shui.
Sophistication has a new address with the opening of Clarendon Homes’ Stamford 42 at Forestville. The two-storey, five-bedroom design with home office marries a flexible family floorplan and architectural detail to create spaces perfectly calibrated for contemporary living.
Cancel the holiday and stay home. That’s the word on the street with the opening of the Boston 37 with new Brighton facade by Clarendon Homes at Forestville. This two-storey, four-bedroom design has everything for the ultimate staycation, from light-filled, spacious interiors to multiple living rooms and outdoor spaces designed to catch the breezes - and the views.
As Australians, we’re very aware of the amazing climate we enjoy. Unlike our European and North American neighbours, our milder seasons often mean that for much of the year, we have the option of living outdoors.
There’s a reason why the most beautiful homes have well cared for front gardens - and it’s not just about impressing the neighbours. For many, stepping through the front gate and putting the key in the door signals time to unwind, exhale and just be themselves.
There was a time when single storey designs ran a poor second to their double storey counterparts. Not anymore. The Airlie 30, on display at Clarendon’s Warnervale Display Centre in Hamlyn Terrace, is part of a new generation of single level designs offering the convenience of having everything within easy reach without compromising on the comforts, privacy and sophisticated style modern families have come to expect.
Australians are a nation of travellers. Perhaps it’s our island status at the bottom of the world that makes overseas travel inevitable but many of us think nothing of packing our bags and heading for the airport.
Some expressions are thrown around so much that they start to lose their meaning. These days, ‘family friendly’ is attached to everything from movie sessions and restaurants to workplaces and hotels. But what does it mean for home designs?
There’s no disputing the calming effects of nature. In recent years, there have been studies to show that everything from bushwalking to working in the garden has a positive impact on our wellbeing. So it’s not much of a stretch to see how beneficial it can be to draw a little bit of our natural environment indoors.
When you’re in the thick of raising a family, everything just needs to work. Ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day activities from getting out the door in the morning to completing homework and eating dinner together at night is essential. And when another hectic week is over, having time and space to relax with family and friends on the weekend offers a chance to recharge and reconnect.
