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Navigating Heritage Regulations: A Guide for Homeowners
Heritage homes are charming dwellings that give us a glimpse into our local history. Not only an architectural treat for the eyes, they often play a significant role in the fabric of our community. They represent important moments in history and tell stories of...
Why Communication Is Key to A Successful Heritage Restoration
Great communication is crucial to a successful construction project – but never more so than when working on a Bayside heritage restoration. By prioritising clear and consistent communication throughout the restoration process, you can transform your vision from a...
Top 5 Home Design Trends for 2024
Say goodbye to stark lines and chilly minimalism. This year’s home design trends are all about connection, softness and personalised spaces. Think sprawling open-air terraces blurring into living rooms, textured layers that invite touch and serene corners dedicated to...
Heritage Home Renovation Success Stories: Inspiring Transformations
A heritage home renovation can breathe new life into a dilapidated or run-down structure, reinventing existing spaces to create remarkable high-end custom homes. As the trusted home restoration experts in Melbourne, we have completed a number of heritage...
The Art of Custom Home Design: Creating Spaces That Reflect Your Lifestyle
Your ideal home should always reflect your lifestyle and personality, with features and functionalities that enhance your everyday. The best way to achieve this is through a custom home design – with a completely blank canvas, you can integrate unique elements that...
The Importance of Builder-Architect Collaboration During Your Build
One of the most dominant myths in the residential construction industry is that you should start your building journey with an architect and then once you have plans, engage a builder. While this is very possible, it’s not the best way of ensuring the success of your...
Navigating Heritage Regulations: A Guide for Homeowners
Heritage homes are charming dwellings that give us a glimpse into our local history. But alongside their architectural marvel, they often play a significant role in the fabric of our community. They represent important moments in history and tell stories of...
Designing Modern Interiors in Heritage Homes
Heritage homes are incredible time capsules that are sought after for their grandeur and sentimental charm. While their architectural elements may be timeless, their functionality may require some updating. A challenge that can often arise is how to preserve your...
How a Heritage Overlay Can Affect Your Home Renovation
A heritage overlay is a planning control tool used in Victoria to protect and conserve places of cultural and historical significance. Formally recognised by the Heritage Register, a heritage overlay can apply to residential and commercial dwellings and various...
Preserving Heritage Architecture: The Art of Façade Restoration
Façade restoration is an art form with a simple aim – to breathe new life into a home while staying true to its original design intent and craftsmanship. When done well, a heritage restoration can bring your home into the modern day and provide a unique opportunity to...
How to Research the History of Your Heritage Home
Whether it's been in your family for years or a new purchase with the intention of renovation, a heritage home displays a sense of timelessness from high-pitched ceilings to ornate features and the journey continues after restoration. Now is the time to embark on...
Why it Pays to Choose a Specialist Builder
When it comes to building your dream home or carrying out a renovation, you want to ensure that the construction work is of the highest quality, completed on time and within budget. This is why it pays to choose a specialist builder like Secon Constructions, who has...
