Initially looking to buy an established home when relocating from Victoria to Queensland during the global pandemic, Brian and Tamara decided to build a brand new home instead. We sat down with them to hear first-hand their experience building with DC Living.

Project builders are builders that offer a series of standard new home designs and build a large scale of homes per year.

Also known as a volume builder, project builders can be identified by a few key factors. 

It’s the age-old bathroom design question: to niche or not to niche?

The Queensland summer has started! We can all feel the temperature going up, the pools are being used again and the air conditioning is getting a good shot. And of course when Queensland’s summer hits, that means storm season hits too!

So you’ve decided to build a home from our Habitat Range and have signed off on your New Home Solution. That means it's time to embark on an exciting stage in the home building process - your colour selection consultation with one of our Interior Designers where you decide on the overall aesthetic of your home. If this is your first time building, this part of the process could feel quite overwhelming as there is a lot of detail to go through in one appointment but try not to stress. Here you will choose the finishes and fixtures that suit your style and lifestyle but one of our experienced Interior Designers will be there to guide you through each and every step.

Also known as Chinese Geomancy, Feng Shui is the Chinese practice of using energy forces to harmonise individuals with their surrounding environment.

Feng Shui can be controlled to some extent, with lots of different design and decoration techniques that can be used to change the Feng Shui of a house. There are a large number of people who focus on Feng Shui when they buy a new home so we’ve come up with some important Feng Shui considerations:

With so many different types of lights available, how do you choose which ones should go in your new home?

Do you want to incorporate a modern industrial style into your home but don't know where to start?

Below is a quick guide that will help you tick off key elements to complete a timeless industrial look for your home.

Visiting a display village is a great first step before embarking on your new home building journey. You can compare builders, get design inspiration and ask questions about your new home build.

In order to make the most of your time in a display village, we recommend going prepared with what you're looking for and any questions that you may have in mind. 

Building a new home can be one of the most exciting things you do in life. There are so many things to consider, but have you thought of school catchment areas?

If you're planning on building your own home and you want it to be a place where your family can grow, school catchment areas might be something you have not yet considered. For families interested in sending their children to state schools it is a wise idea to consider where you would like them to be educated early.