Fresh year, fresh start. So what design trends are enduring in the world of home renovations? What has been left behind? And what do we see bubbling below the surface getting ready to dominate your Pinterest feed?

When you imagine your dream home, you may envision the premium architectural design you’ve seen in magazines. Subtly beautiful colour palettes, inspired interior architecture and styling, and a seamless elegance to each room.

Alternatively, your aspirations may lean towards natural flow and functionality, as you see yourself walking through intuitively laid out kitchens, living rooms which flow naturally, and subtle storage systems which hide the chaos within.

Whatever your aspiration, most people agree that the most liveable, loveable homes are a clever melding of these two factors: functionality and aesthetic.

So, how does MILEHAM balance functionality and aesthetic in our custom designed luxury homes, to achieve a perfect pairing of the two?

In the picturesque Northern Beaches suburb of Manly Vale, a vibrant couple, Lisa and Andrew, embarked on a remarkable renovation journey that led them on an unexpected path to their dream home by the ocean. With their three-year-old daughter in tow, they set out to create a haven that would perfectly blend their love for the coastal lifestyle with the comfort of modern living.

After a couple of false starts, Lisa and Andrew found success with MILEHAM. Their story showcases the invaluable role of working with the right professional, rather than sticking with a builder whose vision doesn't align with your own.

Building your own home isn’t just a big deal, it’s a huge financial, emotional and time-absorbant undertaking. It’s a goal many people think about and work towards for years before they hit go.

Traditionally, architecture and construction firms were separate entities, requiring clients to move between two different key contacts, project manage and resolve conflicting design/build advice, and cross fingers that collaboration between the two outfits would remain smooth.

This traditional approach is changing, with a small yet select group of Architects opting to obtain their builder’s license, or visa versa.

It’s a dual-qualification and one-stop-shop approach which is giving clients a leading edge on their project. Read on to find out why:

Building an architecturally designed home is a dream for many, but the cost of high-end home construction can raise eyebrows.

Understanding the factors that drive construction costs for an architecturally designed home is crucial for effective budgeting, keeping your expectations in check, and ensuring a smooth construction process.

Here, we take you behind the scenes of constructing luxury custom homes, revealing commonly unexpected costs and offering useful tips.

To avoid unnecessary stress and ensure greater accuracy when planning your project, it’s crucial to understand how your architecture timeline works, and how third parties like local councils, private certifiers, and specialist consultants (each with their own book of clients and timelines) can have an impact on timing for your project.

To help, we’ve unpacked the Architecture Planning Process to shed light on the factors that influence this often underestimated timeline.

In the world of home renovation and building, the price per square meter has long been a go-to metric for homeowners and builders alike.

However, it has become increasingly evident that relying solely on this metric is an oversimplification of the complex factors that influence construction costs.

Here, we delve into the history behind why price per square meter estimating is so popular, and why it may not be the most relevant guide for your home renovation or new home build.

To price a build there are two terms used to define two separate pricing services:

1) Building Estimate, and

2) Building Quote

These two terms often cause confusion amongst homeowners and can make it difficult to compare apples with apples when choosing your builder.

Here, we delve into their differences and outline how to choose which option is right for you based on what stage you’re at with your project.

The National Construction Code (NCC) is an important regulatory framework that governs the design, construction, and performance of buildings throughout Australia. Here, we take look at these regulatory frameworks and delve into recent changes you need to be aware of for your home renovation or new home build.

We delve into the key differences between Interior Architects and Interior Designers, shedding light on the roles they play in shaping the spaces we live in, to help you choose the right professional for your home renovation project.

Explore the advantages of working with a Master Builder and the crucial role a Master Builder’s Contract plays when it comes to your home renovation or new home build’s success.

While free building quotes appear enticing, investing in a comprehensive, paid-for quote offers numerous benefits that can save you time, money, and potential headaches. Like most things in life, you get what you pay for. Let’s look at what’s involved …

There are many factors to consider when undertaking a major home renovation or rebuild – and finding a reliable and trustworthy builder should be at the top of your list. But how do you know if a fixed price contract or cost plus contract is right for you? Read on to find out.

When it comes to a major renovation or new build, what are the pros and cons of engaging an integrated design and build company that manages your entire project, versus hiring separate designers and builders and managing the project yourself?

MILEHAM rounded out 2022 winning a Master Builders Association Excellence in Housing Award for our Grand Apartment Living project. Our Principal Architect sat down to answer a few questions on how this project came about, and the work involved to achieve this great result for both MILEHAM and the client.

When it comes to building a new home, the volume of information available and decisions you need to make can be overwhelming. Do you go with a custom home builder? Or a project home builder? How do you know which option is right for you? Read on to find out about the pros and cons of each to help you decide which path is best for you.

The relationship between time, cost and quality is often referred to as “The Golden Triangle”. When undertaking a major home renovation or rebuild, a successful project will be one that delivers the quality you want, within your budget, meeting an agreed timeframe. Learn more about how to achieve the right balance.

Your plans have been approved, the building quote signed off, and it’s time for construction to begin. But what happens at each stage? And how long does each stage take?

We’ve outlined each stage for a typical major renovation, knockdown rebuild, or new home build, and how long these stages generally take.

Short of a knock-down rebuild, increasing the size of your home can be done in two ways:

1. A ground floor Extension, and/or

2. A second story Addition.

So how do you work out what is the best path of action for your home? We’ve mapped the key decisions you need to make.

When it comes to designing your ideal home, there are various ways to achieve a great result. But what’s the tipping point in deciding whether to renovate or rebuild? We’ve outlined a decision path to help you work this out.