Trends & Design
If you are looking for what’s fun, fashionable and a little bit stylish, then this page is where we archive all the stories about what’s hot, what’s classical and where trends and designs are heading.
Designing your new home should be an exciting and inspiring experience. With our design and build process, you are not simply selecting a house. You are creating a home that reflects your lifestyle, your vision and the way you want to live.
As we move through 2026, interior design is shifting towards homes that feel warm, lived in and timeless.
Rather than picture perfect spaces, the focus is on comfort, layered textures and choices that stand the test of time.
Here’s what is shaping home design this year and how you can bring it into your own home.
Designing and building a new home is the perfect opportunity to ensure you never struggle with storage again. By incorporating smart storage solutions into your home’s design, you can maximise space, reduce clutter, and create a beautifully organised living environment.
The kitchen is the heart of every home, where meals are prepared, conversations flow, and memories are made. Whether you’re working with a home builder on your dream home or exploring a design and build project, creating a kitchen that blends functionality with style is essential. Here are some expert tips to help you design a kitchen that seamlessly fits your lifestyle.
A well-planned laundry involves much more than just choosing a reliable washing machine.
Your laundry will be one of the most used rooms in your house, so if it’s functional and easy to work in it will make a huge difference to making your household run smoother.
Your garden can be an extension of your home, especially when the sun is shining! Maximising the space you have with planting, decking and outdoor dining areas will make a huge difference to how your home looks and feels.
Today there are so many different types, colours, styles and materials of cladding to choose from for your new home. You’ll be able to choose from a variety of durable, low maintenance options, so it’s good to have some idea of the look you want to achieve and any preference for materials.
You can be as imaginative as you like when it comes to planning your new Platinum Home.
We offer three main options: you can choose one of our house and land packages; select one of our house plans to build on your section; or tell us what you want, and we’ll design and build a unique dream home for you and your family.
Working from home has quickly gone from a niche way of working to something we’ve pretty much all had to adapt to.
It’s easy to create a really special bedroom for your child, and the good news is that it doesn’t need to cost a lot of money.
Whether you want your bathroom to resemble a boutique-style hotel or to be more family friendly, there are plenty of design trends that will suit your needs and make your bathroom easy on the eye as well as functional.
Every Platinum home is unique because it reflects the individual requirements of its owner. Size, layout, fittings and finishes are chosen by you and influence the final building cost. That’s why the cost of building varies from one Platinum home to the next.