Trends & Design

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.

The kitchen is a place where food brings us together – whether you’re the chef, a taste tester or a guest. Since we spend so much time in the kitchen, it must be functional and suit your family’s needs. Here are a few tips and ideas on how your lifestyle and kitchen can fit together seamlessly in your dream home.

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.

Building a new home is a great opportunity to make sure you never again have storage problems.

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.

Once your children become independent and fly the nest you may be left wondering how long you should stay in the family home. You’re probably cleaning and caring for a home that’s bigger than what you need, and spending too much time gardening, when there are other things you’d rather be doing.

Making the decision to build a home is an exciting time in your life. Whether you’re looking for your first home or you’re ready for your next home with room for family – it’s a big step.