Inspirations Colour Selections Guide

COLOUR SELECTION GUIDE

YOUR NEW HOME JOURNEY

Congratulations on your dream home purchase and welcome to your new home journey. Now that you have chosen your perfect home design, the real fun begins! It’s time to select all your colours, finishes and fittings to suit your individual taste and style and truly turn your house into a home.

We understand that this can be a daunting prospect and have developed this guide to help you understand the process. You will find colour schemes to inspire you, tips and tricks to guide you, plus stunning images to help you understand the types of selections you may need to make for each part of your home.

YOUR COLOUR CONSULTATION

Your Colour Consultation is a very important and exciting opportunity to personalise your new home and truly make it your own. During the consultation, we will finalise all selections for the exterior and interior of your new home and provide you with a final schedule of your selections.

Colour Consultations can take up to 6 hours to complete and are conducted at one of our 7 Colour Studios across Victoria and Regional NSW (see page 7 for locations). Our Colour Studios have been designed to make the selection process as quick and simple as possible, and showcase a broad range of options for you to choose from!

To help you prepare for your Colour Consultation, we recommend that you:

• View as many Dennis Family Homes displays as you can. This will give you an idea of fixtures and styles that you like. If possible, note down the name of the home you were in and the particular elements that stood out to you.

• Do some research and be inspired! Take notes of trends and colour schemes that appeal to you. You could also collect samples and photos of things you like and bring those along to your consultation, or why not create a Pinterest board of ideas to share with your Colour Consultant.

Then, on the day of your consultation, remember to bring this guide, along with any notes you have made, samples you may have collected and photos or pictures showing design styles that interest you.

Please note that we do rely on outside manufacturers for many of our colours, fittings and fixtures, so items may change from time to time and occasionally even become discontinued due to changing trends, in which case you may be required to make another selection. In this instance, your Colour Consultant will inform you of any changes and help you to make a new selection.

COLOUR STUDIOS

We understand that your time is valuable, so our Colour Studios have been designed to make your selection process as quick and simple as possible. Our Colour Studios showcase a range of included options from our standard range, as well as some additional upgrade options for you to choose from. Your Colour Consultant will discuss each of these inclusions at your Colour Consultation.

Our Colour Studio locations:

Melbourne - SHOWROOM

2 Acacia Place

Notting Hill VIC 3168

Ph: (03) 9573 1200

Geelong - SHOWROOM

3 Sharon Court

Bell Park VIC 3215

Ph: (03) 5249 3300

Ballarat

Shop 1, 39 Peel Street North

Ballarat VIC 3350

Ph: (03) 5332 8699

Bendigo

73 High Street

Kangaroo Flat VIC 3555

Ph: (03) 5447 6100

Shepparton

374 Wyndham Street

Shepparton VIC 3630

Ph: (03) 5823 7100

Wagga Wagga

113 Fitzmaurice Street

Wagga Wagga NSW 2650

Ph: (02) 6931 9655

Wodonga

3/91 Hume Street

Wodonga VIC 3690

Ph: (02) 6055 9300

At the time of booking, your Colour Consultant will confirm which Colour Studio location you need to attend.

Please note: Colour Studio visits are by appointment only.

UNDERSTANDING YOUR STYLE

Everybody’s different and each of us has our own unique style. Your new home should reflect your style and personality and celebrate all the things you love!

Generally, homes tend to follow an interior colour theme throughout. This helps to create a consistent, comfortable and inspiring environment you will love coming home to.

Over the next few pages we have captured some of our favourite interior styling themes. Take note of any styles that appeal to you and our expert Colour Consultants will be able to help you create the look in your new home.

DESIGNER STYLISH

AND SOPHISTICATED

The striking combination of bold contrasts and monochromatic grey tones is what makes Designer so stylish and sophisticated. The Designer theme combines rich timbers and stunning grey accents to create a warm and inviting atmosphere. Complete the look by incorporating clean lines with your cabinetry and furniture to give your home a sense of hotel luxury every day.

COSY AND RELAXED SHORELINE

The perfect balance of nautical style and rustic charm, our Shoreline theme is full of character. Shoreline maximises natural light, along with feature oak and white washed timbers to bring a beachside feeling into your home. Cosy and relaxed vibes are created by layering woven throws and linen blankets. Complete the look by incorporating distressed furniture pieces with charming imperfections to give your home even more personality.

TRANQUIL PARADISE

Create a tranquil paradise in your home with our stunning Resort look. Influenced by nature, this theme embraces texture and colour to create your very own haven. The look is achieved by layering natural materials and finishes such as warm timbers and concrete, in combination with tropical green foliage accents. It’s the perfect balance of luxury and resort living.

CLASSIQUE

TIMELESS AND SOPHISTICATED

Classique is stunningly simple, timeless and sophisticated. The subtle grey and white colour palette keeps this theme stylish and contemporary, but really impresses when paired with luxury marble surfaces, beaten brass features and carbon charcoal timbers. Complete the look with oversized statement pieces of furniture, lighting, and décor.

STRIKINGLY COOL BASE & BRASS

Shamelessly bold, the ultra-contemporary Base and Brass theme is strikingly cool. Bold geometric shapes and patterns shine alongside warm walnut timbers and rich charcoal accents to create a sense of artistic luxury. Those who appreciate the arts and replica furniture will love the structure and contemporary lines of this look, finished perfectly with heavy layers of luxurious material and creative splashes of colour.

SCAN DINAVIAN

UNCLUTTERED & INSPIRED BY NATURE

Our modern Scandinavian theme is influenced by the Nordic landscape and is tranquil and balanced. The warm tones of honey elm timbers and crisp clean whites create the base of this colour palette, which comes to life when paired with organic, natural materials such as concrete, marble, felts and linens. Finish the look with refined furniture pieces created for form and function.

MELODY

RELAXED AND INVITING

Fun, warm and bright, our Melody theme will bring a refreshing atmosphere to any home. This theme combines matte and organic finishes with geometric patterns and playful pops of sorbet colours to create an inviting, relaxed and effortless look. A mix of oak and hazelnut timbers give this theme warmth and perfectly complement the crisp, white backdrops.

GLOBAL TRAVELLER

WORLDLY AND INVITING

If you love travelling and experiencing the wonders of the world, Global Traveller is for you. Bring your collection of tribal treasures and art pieces to life by pairing them with bold feature patterns and rustic, contrasting finishes. A warm colour palette of refreshing cream whites and contrasting dark highlights is beautifully complimented by natural materials like timbers, woven fabrics and wooden carvings.

ORGANICA LUXE

RELAXED NEUTRAL PALETTE

Organica Luxe celebrates the use of earthy materials that reflect our unique landscape. The use of natural tones, warm timbers and pops of colour will create an inviting yet calming atmosphere in your home. Complete the look with woven, natural fabrics, gentle patterned pieces and of course, plenty of greenery!

URBAN LOFT

SIMPLE AND FUNCTIONAL LIVING

Modern, simple and functional styling come together perfectly in our Urban Loft theme. Inspired by converted lofts and cafe vibes, this theme has a bold masculine feeling. Raw timber and concrete finishes paired with modern black highlights, contrasting crisp whites and worn leather fabrics are essential to achieve this striking look.

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INCLUSIONS

Inclusions are items that are included in the base price of your home. We have 3 different levels of standard inclusions which vary based on the home design you have chosen. Our 3 standard inclusion levels are Aspirations, Inspirations Essence and Inspirations Premium. It is important that you are aware of the inclusion level you have chosen and what is included as standard as these are the items you may need to select colours, fixtures or fittings for at your Colour Consultation. Refer to your sales paperwork for your chosen inclusion level.

During your Colour Consultation you will be able to view most of the standard inclusions, as well as a range of upgrade options.

Please be aware that anything that sits outside of your standard inclusions is considered an upgrade option and will incur an additional cost.

During your consultation, our experienced Colour Consultants will guide you through the whole selection process and will be able to provide further clarity, information and advice, as well as answering any questions you may have.

If you are unsure whether an item or feature is included in your home, please refer to your Building Contract or speak to your Sales Consultant for further clarity.

YOUR FACADE

The term ‘facade’ refers to the appearance of the front of your home. Your facade sets the mood for your new home and can really help set you apart from the rest of the street!

If you are preparing for your Colour Consultation, then you will have selected a facade type for your new home. Some examples include the Classic, Resort and Hamptons facade. Every facade type is different, not only in terms of style and design, but in the materials used. There is a huge range of colour and finish options available, which your Colour Consultant will be able to take you through.

Depending on the home design you have chosen and your standard inclusion level, many facade finishes will be included in your base price, while other ‘upgrade options’ will incur an additional cost should you choose to add them.

To help you better understand the various elements of a facade, we have highlighted some key terminology and optional features on the homes to the left.

Standard facade

A standard facade is typically brick finish, with no render or other upgrades included.

Upgrade options

There are a great number of facade upgrade options available, including render, stacked brick, wall tiling, Colorbond roof, flat profile roof tiles and many others. These are available on most homes depending on the facade you have chosen, and will incur an additional cost.

Please speak to your Colour Consultant if you have any questions, or to clarify the facade finishes that come standard in your home.

FASCIA ROOF TILES

GUTTER

PORTICO

FRONT ENTRY DOOR

TIMBER LOOK GARAGE DOOR

FEATURE TILES

RENDER

COLORBOND ROOF

SLIDING DOORS

FEATURE WALL LIGHTS

SLIMLINE PROFILE ROOF TILES

EAVE

GARAGE DOOR

BRICK AND MORTAR

WINDOW FRAME

FEATURE STACKED BRICK RENDER

YOUR KITCHEN

The kitchen is the heart of the family home. It is the place for creating fabulous meals, entertaining friends and family, meal prepping, cocktail parties and even homework – anything really! We want to ensure your kitchen fulfils all your family’s needs and desires in a practical and inviting way.

A great kitchen is all about style and functionality. We have a huge range of options available, so you can create a practical, beautiful kitchen that caters to your every need and gives you the lifestyle you have always dreamt of.

There are a lot of things to consider as you create your dream kitchen - the image on the left points out a few key features.

OVERHEAD CUPBOARDS

SPLASHBACK

RANGEHOOD

ISLAND BENCH

POT DRAWERS

KICKER

BACK PANEL

HANDLES

COOKTOP

TAPWARE

– inspired by–URBAN LOFT see page 28

– inspired by–DESIGNER see page 10

– inspired by–SCANDINAVIAN see page 20

YOUR BATHROOM

Your bathroom, ensuite and powder room are integral parts of your home. They are a place for relaxing, pampering and surviving early morning chaos!

A great bathroom should be spacious, practical and calming – you will never want to leave! There are a number of elements that make up the perfect bathroom, some of these are highlighted on the image to the left.

Remember, your bathroom should be practical and inspiring.

SHOWER SCREEN

SHOWER BASE

FLOOR TILING

MIRROR

TAPWARE BENCHTOPS CABINETRY

– inspired by–SCANDINAVIAN see page 20

– inspired by–DESIGNER see page 10

– inspired by–GLOBAL TRAVELLER see page 24

– inspired by–SCANDINAVIAN see page 20

– inspired by–URBAN LOFT see page 28

– inspired by–DESIGNER see page 10

– inspired by–URBAN LOFT see page 28

YOUR INTERIOR

Now that the key rooms like the kitchen and bathroom are sorted, it is time to think about the rest of the house! There are lots of little details that come together to complete the interior of your home, including flooring, doors, window coverings, internal paints and even cornices – all things you will need to consider at your Colour Consultation.

The image on the left highlights a few of these key details.

For

– inspired by–URBAN LOFT see page 28

– inspired by–ORGANICA LUXE see page 26

– inspired by–MELODY see page 22

– inspired by–SHORELINE see page 12

– inspired by–BASE AND BRASS see page 18

– inspired by–RESORT see page 14

– inspired by–RESORT see page 14

YOU’RE READY!

We hope you have been inspired by this guide and are excited to choose the colours and finishes for your brand new home.

We know that it might seem like an overwhelming amount of choice, but rest assured that our expert Colour Consultants are here to help guide you through every step of the process!

During your consultation, your Colour Consultant will take you through the entire selection process, and help you make all the right decisions for you and your family.

Meaning you can sit back, relax and enjoy the exciting process of planning your new home!

OUR SUPPLIERS

WINDOWS AND SLIDING DOORS

A&L Windows

1800 441 415 www.alwindows.com.au

BRICKS

Austral Bricks

1300 134 002

www.australbricks.com.au

PGH Bricks

13 30 35 www.pghbricks.com.au

GARAGE DOORS

(Melbourne and Geelong)

Steeline 1300 STEELINE

www.steeline.com.au

(Regional Victoria and southern NSW)

B&D Garage Doors

13 62 63 www.bnd.com.au

ROOFING

Boral 1300 134 002

www.boral.com.au

Colorbond 1800 022 999

www.colorbond.com

INTERNAL DOORS

(Melbourne and Regional)

Hume Doors 03 9799 6888

www.humedoors.com.au

EXTERNAL DOORS (Melbourne)

Corinthian Doors 03 9794 1122 - Dandenong 03 9308 6977 -Campbellfield www.corinthian.com.au

(Regional)

Hume Doors 03 9799 6888

www.humedoors.com.au

WINDOW FURNISHINGS

Lovelight Blinds 1300 763 171 www.lovelight.com.au

RENDER AND PAINT

(Melbourne and Geelong)

Haymes Paints 1800 033 431 www.haymespaint.com.au

• Solarshield Range

• Newlife washable silk acrylic range

(Regional Victoria and southern NSW)

Wattyl Paint

03 9688 1111 www.wattyl.com.au

• Solarguard Range

• Professional choice low sheen velvet range

GLASS SPLASHBACKS AND SH OWER SCREENS

(Melbourne and Geelong)

Crystal Interior Concepts

03 9549 6700

www.crystal-ic.com.au

(Regional)

APPLIANCES

Technika 1800 649 969 www.technika.com.au

Smeg

03 9094 1999

www.smeg.com.au

KITCHEN BENCHTOPS AND CABINETS

Laminex 132 136 www.laminex.com.au

Formica 132 136 www.formica.com/en/au

Caesarstone 1300 119 119 www.caesarstone.com.au

Tekform Handles

03 9737 5566

www.titustekform.com.au

Regency 1300 737 909

www.regencyscreens.com.au

TAPWARE Alder 1800 800 919

www.aldertapware.com.au

DOOR HANDLES

Gainsborough

13 14 18

www.gainsboroughhardware. com.au

CARPET

Carpet Call 03 9535 6340 - Notting Hill (by appointment only)

FLOOR AND WALL TILES

(Melbourne and Regional)

T + G Hynes

www.surfacesbyhynes.com.au

Tiles will be selected during your consultation.

(Geelong)

Volare Concepts 03 5278 7988

www.volare.com.au

KITCHEN SINKS

Clark 03 9206 1400

www.clark.com.au

BASINS, BATHS, AND TOILETS

Caroma

13 14 16

www.caroma.com.au

Decina 03 9768 3768

www.decina.com.au

TIMBER/LAMINATE FLOORS

Unique Timber Floors 03 8742 9600

www.surfacesbyhynes.com.au

If you wish to view products that are not on display in our Colour Studios, you may wish to visit our suppliers. Before you do so, please contact the supplier directly to ensure they have the product available on display. Each of the above suppliers will require you to contact them prior to your visit to confirm their opening hours and ensure a consultant is available to meet with you.