A bungalow is a small house or cottage that is either single-storey or has a second storey built into a sloping roof. Bungalows can also be referred to as a cottage, cabin, lodge, cot or villa. Bungalows are always detached from a home. The term ‘Bungalow’ dates to the Bengali Region in India, where the […]
Australia is widely known for its eclectic mixture of architectural styles. Over the years, a wide range of architectural designs and fashion from America has influenced the real estate market. Australian homebuilders are steadily embracing American inspired style homes which is a superb way of showing “Aussies” that you don’t have to live anywhere near […]
A gabled roof, also known as a pitched or peaked roof, is one of the most popular designs in the US, but less common here in Australia. The design features two sloping sides that come together at a ridge, creating end walls with a triangular extension at the top. This triangular extension is the “gable” […]
Asphalt roof shingles are a great material for the Australian climate. They look good, they’re inexpensive, they provide insulation – what’s not to love? While the look dominates in American homes, it’s only really starting to grow in popularity here. That’s why we’re putting together articles on the different aspects of building a roof using […]
You can recognise this style of home with its decorative trim, a steep roofline that has irregular shapes and the classic bay windows. Some older Victorian homes have turrets, various colours of paint, and porches on columns. Slateline Designer roof shingles are a perfect match for this particular type of home. Homes like these are […]
A 2017 Domain article highlighted a growing love and demand of America-style houses in Australia. South East Queensland in particular was facing a shortage of Hamptons-style houses in response to growing popularity. Across Brisbane and both Gold and Sunshine Coast, these homes were in high demand and low supply. But why are American-style homes becoming so popular here? […]
A Hamptons style home traditionally hails from the USA, specifically the East End of Long Island. The design exemplifies beach living — open plan, relaxed, bohemian feel, yet with a touch of elegance. It’s a style at once incredibly easy to live in, but which looks perfectly at home in even the most affluent suburbs. Suffice […]
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If we talk about shingles, most people will immediately imagine a roof. Rightly so, as roof shingles are the main use for this roofing material. If you look at the way in which shingles are installed on a roof, they are affixed in a way that is nothing like concrete tiles. While the overlapping has to […]
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A backyard pool is a highly desired addition to any Australian home. Somewhere cool and private to go for a swim in the sweltering summer months is many Australian’s idea of heaven. The only thing better? A backyard pool with a cabana to relax and entertain in. Pool cabanas are an amazing addition to your […]
If you’re looking for classy and sophisticated to describe your roof, then shingle roofing is your answer. Their popularity in the USA already sees them as the number one roofing material in that country, and if you are an observant person, you will see that they are gaining in popularity in Australia as well. Let’s take […]
