While the impacts of Covid-19 have put many businesses on hold and into hiatus, architects and builders continue – and want – to help you realise your dream home. In fact, now may be a better time than ever to begin that project. It may seem counter intuitive, though starting the design process now can you put ahead of the market when it’s back to business as usual, and you’ll have had the benefit of undivided attention, competitive prices, your choice of builder and potentially a quicker turnaround of permit and planning processes.

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The kitchen island or peninsula is often the home’s hub, where family and friends gather to help with the cooking (or just the eating). This central position makes it an important design feature and a great place to add personality to your kitchen. Here are ten ideas to give the heart of your home a little flare.

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We’ve seen Australia suffering with drought this last year and with that comes the essential restrictions on our water consumption. Luckily, there are ways we can do our bit to help with this, one of which is by installing a water tank. Many new water wise suburbs in Wagga have even made it a requirement for all residents to install a rain water tank when building.

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Your kitchen is the hub of your home, the room where everyone congregates, and the place where we love to show off our culinary skills. With that comes a growing need to install cutting-edge appliances that are not only stylish in looks, but perform well and help to make our lives as stress-free as possible. However, with so much choice on offer, how do you go about narrowing down your selection? There are a few things you should take in account before you select your kitchen appliances.

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Here are Hurst Homes, your health and safety is our number 1 priority. So we have altered our services to maintain business as usual and ensure all members of our community are protected.

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As the attendees of our First Home Buyers Seminar found out last week, it has never been a better time to be a First Home Buyer in Australia. With the Reserve Bank of Australia’s interest rate at its lowest in history, major banks have been passing on the discount to its customers with NAB’s Variable Home Loan rate currently at 2.84% p.a. They are also currently waving the base variable rate application fee for new applications, saving you another $600.

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A premium home-automation system – also known as a smart-home system – allows you to control multiple functions in the home, such as lighting, heating and cooling, audio, security, door locks and even kitchen appliances – from a single device, be it a touch-screen remote control or an app on your phone or tablet, from wherever you are in the world. Home automation is all about convenience. Having the ability to control core elements in your home remotely, such as lighting, heating, entertainment and front-door access, can save time and make life run more smoothly.

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When planning your new kitchen you probably have your eye on a particular style of sink, but the big question is, does it really suit the way you do the dishes, prepare food and clean up? Every sink style and material has pros and cons, so be sure to weigh them up – living with the wrong sink will bring you no joy! The first step in any sink decision is to consider the benefits and potential disadvantages of the various sink designs and materials on offer.

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We have just started construction on our newest Wagga House & Land Package in Boorooma. We are very excited about this build as it is one of our brand new plans the ‘Vaucluse’. We designed this plan with the modern family in mind, and features contemporary high quality inclusions.

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The Hamptons look is comfortable and laid-back, with a beachy feel – perfect for our Australian way of life. The look is versatile too and can work in both urban and coastal settings. You might choose elegant, traditional Hamptons styling for a city abode or a more relaxed and eclectic version of the Hamptons look for a beach side home.

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It has never been a better time to be a First Home Buyer. With Interest rates currently the lowest in history and the Governments First Home Owners Grant, waived stamp duty and their newest grant, The First Home Loan Deposit Scheme!

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Shiplap is sort of rustic, sort of raw and sort of looks like it should be installed outside rather than in. So it makes perfect sense, at a time when sliding barn doors are all the rage, that shiplap is a hot choice for cladding interior walls and ceilings. But what exactly is shiplap, how can you spot it and where can you use it at home?

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Open shelving in the kitchen is a bit of a love-it-or-leave-it idea, and whether it’s practical or not largely comes down to how you use your kitchen. But if you do want to incorporate floating or open shelves, a question emerges: where should you hang them? There are many great places to put open shelves, and this guide will help you determine the best spot when designing your kitchen.

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Laminates have had a bad rap in the past, often seen as a cost-effective alternative to their authentic counterparts, such as natural stone and marble. What’s more, up until now, dark-coloured laminates have been vulnerable to fingerprints, marks and scratches, resulting in lighter-coloured laminates being the preferred choice for countertops, cupboards and vanities.

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Last Tuesday Bank Australia announced their Clean Energy Home Loans, where Australians who are purchasing a home rated 7 stars or higher qualify for a 0.40% discount on their home finance per annum. The Clean Energy Finance Corporation, on behalf of the Australian Government have supported Bank Australia with an investment of up to $60M to work at lowering Australia’s emissions. This scheme aims to reduce the emissions of the property sector which amounts to just under 25% of the nations greenhouse gas emissions.

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A well-considered outdoor lighting scheme will show your garden off to its best and allow you (and your guests) to enjoy the space long after dark. But with so many lighting styles on offer – spike lights, uplights, downlights, flood lights and hanging lights – working out what you need and what you don’t can be a confusing business. Here’s how to create an outdoor lighting scheme that delivers on both style and functionality.

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There are so many other options out there to make your retaining wall a bit more personal and funky that the traditional railway sleepers.

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This year we have launched a new limited video series called Hurst Homes Helpful Hints. This is a weekly video series deigned to educate new home buyers on the building process from start to finish.

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The past 15 years have seen the biggest advancements in lighting since Thomas Edison brought his incandescent bulb to the market. Light bulbs are now smart enough to listen to our voices and promote a better night’s sleep. Perhaps the most helpful advancement in lighting is the improved quality of LEDs. Today’s high-quality LEDs deliver impressive energy savings – close to 90 percent compared with incandescent bulbs – but that’s just the tip of the iceberg.

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Plants are a crucial resource for the environment, playing a key role in stabilizing the ecosystem. Not only do they release oxygen and absorb carbon dioxide, they also provide wildlife with habitats, create shade, and lay an important role in the water cycle.Plants help reduce stress, purify the air and are important during all climate conditions – especially during times of drought. While reducing water usage is important, there are still ways to maintain your garden. Here’s how…

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