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November 20-26, 2011

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WA’s luxury-home market is increasingly influenced by international styles and trends. The Dalkeith residence, designed and built by Brian Burke Homes, on this week’s cover is a stunning case in point. Design concepts from all over the globe merged to create the awe-inspiring home. Turn to Page 12 and feast your eyes. Those of us who don’t have the budget to build a multi-million-dollar home can still splash out on a sumptuous interior design scheme or indulge our love of iconic furniture. Read on and discover some new ways to add a little opulence to your life.

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VERLOOKING the river in Minim Cove, this one-off home from RiverStone marries clean lines with top-notch materials. Filled with natural light, it’s been customdesigned not only to take in the magnificent views but also to give the owners the functional, easy-care spaces they wanted. The couple’s children had flown the nest so it was time to invest in a low-maintenance home that would provide a luxury lifestyle as well as extra space when it was needed. The result is a deluxe home that really illustrates the old adage “less is more”. “With contemporary luxury design, clients still want the clean, minimalist simplicity that has been popular for the past five years or so,” says Diane Wainwright, building and design consultant at RiverStone. Cue features such as extra-high glazing with minimal framing, open shower rooms with little or no glass to clean, and streamlined cabinetry with integrated appliances and no handles. “There’s no feeling of clutter with the design, the space, the fixtures or the furniture,” Diane says. “It’s simple, clean and elegant.” Arranged over three levels, serviced by

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a lift and a staircase, this riverview home includes spacious living areas, a home theatre, a study, a gym and a four-car garage, plus four bedrooms and ﬁve bathrooms. The staircase features an open-tread design that teams timber with glass and silvercoloured powder-coated steel. Set against a soaring wall of glass, it is as much a sculptural element as it is a practical piece. “I love the fact that from the staircase you can see down, up and out and really get that great feeling of space,” Diane says. Silver travertine tiles surround the lift in the entry foyer where a double-storey void and modern statement chandelier offer a taste of the luxe look beyond. The travertine tiles and lift doors are mirrored on the galleried landing above. A custom-made dining table complements the styling in the contemporary kitchen, where light-coloured stone worktops contrast beautifully with the richness of the dark timber grain of the cabinets. A bank of stainless steel appliances, including a combi oven, steam oven and warming drawer, contributes to a streamlined kitchen that is minimalist without feeling bare or cold. Diane says the owners opted to place the cooktop at one end of the island bench. “They entertain a lot and liked the idea of cooking at the island bench so that they can

still talk to people and be part of the conversation,” Diane says. With bifold doors leading out to the alfresco, the interior space can quickly become part of the outdoor living space. Bifold doors have also been used to enclose the alfresco. To help keep the lines of this home clean and free of clutter, the RiverStone designers added plenty of storage, including a number of custom-designed pieces, such as the cabinets in the home theatre and in the study. Throughout the house, the look has been kept deliberately understated, yet there’s still the feeling that no expense has been spared. Curtains and blinds close at the touch of a button, there are richly patterned wallpapers and fabric-covered wall panels, concealed LED lighting and a home automation system that puts the house “to sleep” at night by dimming the lights and turning on the alarm. Paula Aubin

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ERTH’S enviable climate has inspired the design of a one-of-a-kind, open-air rooftop dining area at the North One development in Subiaco. The cooking and dining space, which has been dubbed The Loggia, features a chef-style kitchen for residents to entertain guests. North One sales consultant Matthew Smith says The Loggia has set a new benchmark in residential construction and will pave the way for more facilities of a similar style. “The Loggia brings the concept of rooftop restaurant dining into the residential setting and will offer those lucky enough to live at North One an experience that most people wouldn’t be able to enjoy in a typical family home,” Matthew says. “Perth’s fabulous weather and outdoor lifestyle lend itself to this type of space and we are thrilled to be introducing it to WA.” The 88-apartment complex – which is being developed by Otan Property Funds Management and ISPT and constructed by Pindan – will also feature a herb garden, gym, steam room, residents’ lounge and an outdoor barbecue area. North One is one of three buildings that make up Centro North – Subiaco’s forthcoming $100 million residential, cafe and commercial hub that’s just 200m north of the Subiaco train station.

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OU’D better be quick if you want to take a look at this magniﬁcent Hamptons-style home in Dalkeith. Designed and built by Oswald Homes and oozing quiet sophistication from every pore, this multi-million-dollar masterpiece will close its doors to the public next Sunday. Known as the Palisades, the home is more than 800sq m of understated luxury. As well as ﬁve bedrooms, four bathrooms and a vast kitchen and living area, there are two libraries, a drawing room, scullery, cool room, guest lounge, two large terraces and a four-car garage. Yet Reza Khan, general manager of Oswald Homes, maintains the size of the home is irrelevant. Reza, who designed the exquisite family residence, says the luxury and elegance lie to a large extent in each room’s beautiful proportions and in the meticulous attention to detail. “When you stand in a room, the room need not be big, but the volume of space and the proportion of space just need to be perfect,” he says. “That then sets the ambience or the feeling. It’s the psychology behind feeling great in a house.” Reza experienced the Hamptons – enjoyed by

New York’s elite – a couple of years ago during a holiday in the US. “While the Palisades borrows from a traditional Hamptons-style home, it needed to still be reflective of a WA lifestyle and WA setting,” he says. “Everything in the Palisades is WA.” The house is certainly imposing, but it’s not intimidating. Nor does it feel contrived. It has character and warmth and it envelops you in a warm welcome from the moment you step through the front door. There’s layer upon layer of bespoke detail, with timber playing a crucial role. There are hardwood window and door frames, and beautifully moulded wall panels, skirting boards and architraves. Oswald Homes called on the expertise of a fixing carpenter who had previously worked for several years in the US and was experienced in creating the type of detail Reza was after. “He was the expert. He was the artisan,” Reza says. “I guess at the end of the day you pay for that kind of thing. That’s where the costs and expense for a home like this are.” The american oak floor was tinted with a custom-mixed stain to achieve just the right look, and every window and door was customdesigned and made and then painted white. To ensure the top-notch finish and attention to detail that the home demanded, the

painters resorted to using a ﬁne artist’s brush to achieve perfect lines between the wall and the wall panelling. In the kitchen, there are vast slabs of marble, custom-made lacquered cabinets and handmade wall tiles from Spain, while the drawing room features a textural tongue-and-groove ceiling painted white. Elsewhere, there are coffered ceilings with concealed lighting troughs, walls ﬁlled with built-in bookcases, stunning bathrooms and a pretty front elevation that features white-painted timber balustrading and weatherboards. Reza is hopeful that the Palisades has proved there’s an alternative to the contemporary and often minimalist style that has dominated Perth’s luxury home scene in recent years. “Let’s push a few boundaries and let’s do it stylishly,” Reza says. “At Oswald Homes, we’re not about being showy or ostentatious – it’s about being stylish and timeless. “The fact that this is a big home is irrelevant, really. We wanted to build a home that was going to serve a family for a whole era.” Paula Aubin ✱ The Palisades, at 34 Hobbs Ave, Dalkeith, is open today from 2pm-4pm, and next Saturday and Sunday from 2pm-4pm or by appointment. For more information, phone: 9231 4800. Pictures: Supplied

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An interior designer can save you time and money and shoulder a lot of the legwork when building or renovating, says RiverStone interior designer Emily Marshall

UILDING or renovating a home can be a daunting task. When there are hundreds of selections and decisions to be made, an interior designer can take a lot of the stress out of the process. If you are thinking about hiring an interior designer to help you with the selections for your new home or renovation, make sure you select one whose ideas and skills are in line with your needs and personal style. Firstly, develop a clear outline of the main areas you need assistance with and make sure your designer can meet those requirements. For example, some designers are very strong in kitchen and cabinet designs, while others are more adept when it comes to colour schemes or the furnishing and decoration of homes. You also need to be drawn to a designer’s style and aesthetic. Even designers who work in a

variety of styles tend to have an undercurrent theme or look that is consistent in all of their interiors. Visit the designer’s websites, view homes they have completed or speak to past clients to make sure the designer is the right one for you.

the areas that are most important to you and the areas you feel that you need the most assistance with. ✱ Use your first meeting to fully brief the designer as best as possible about your needs, likes and expectations.

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✱ Communication is vital in your relationship

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with the designer. Be honest. Make sure you communicate clearly to your designer your budget early on, so they don’t show you products that aren’t suitable for your project. ✱ You should also feel comfortable to tell your designer if you really don’t like a particular finish or product they are suggesting. It is helpful to explain why you don’t like something. For example, if your designer shows you a floor tile that you don’t like, try to communicate what it is you don’t like about it. It could be the texture, pattern, the colour tones, size or finish.

first time, you should make sure you are well prepared. A picture is worth a thousand words. Something as simple as a few pages from a magazine will show your designer, at a glance, the look or feel you want to achieve for your home. Scrapbooks or design files (like the My Dream Home file from Kikki.K) are a great way to organise your clippings and have a quick reference to show your designer and clarify your vision for each area. ✱ Also make sure you relay to your designer

This will help the designer narrow down the options and find an appropriate alternative. ✱ You should trust your designer and let them guide you as much as possible – after all, you have hired them for their expertise. However, keep in mind that this is your home and you have to live with their selections every day. ✱ A good designer will create a look that works aesthetically, but also reflects each client’s personality and style.

LET THE DESIGNER DO THE HARD WORK FOR YOU ✱ Interior designers are exposed to new

products every day. It is part of their job to stay up-to-date with the latest trends and products. They have a huge base of suppliers, contractors and products to choose from and they have often used them successfully before on past projects. Let them do the legwork. If you show your designer a picture of a bathroom you like,

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they will be able to source the same or similar plumbing fixtures, tiles, cabinet finishes and even accessories. ✱ They will also be able to create that look to suit your budget. You may have found a bathroom you love in a luxury home, but your budget may not be quite as generous. Your designer can use that look as a starting point and source cheaper alternatives that will essentially give you the same overall look.

can help you keep control of the design fees. It can also create a clearer, simpler, less stressful selection process.

✱ You can also bring the designer back into the

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project towards completion for stage two selections such as furniture and artwork.

over a set time frame, covering one area of selections each meeting. For example, one meeting for all external finishes, one for plumbing selections, one for cabinet designs, one for tile and cabinet selections, and so on. This can be very beneficial for the client because you are not being overwhelmed with the pressure to complete all selections in one sitting. It also gives momentum and keeps all completed selections clear in your mind. This is also valuable for the builder or contractors because they can order your products and keep progress up on-site.

USE YOUR TIME WISELY ✱ Building or renovating can be a long process, so

sometimes clients tend to take their time and select all their finishes as they go or as they are needed. However, this can be disadvantageous. You should used your time wisely in order to get the most benefit out of your interior designer. Firstly, it can get costly if you have hired an interior designer on an hourly rate. Setting yourself a time frame for selections

or experiencing delays with your home’s construction.

Interior designers will not only save you time, but also money. Designers have tried and tested the products they are recommending. They know what will work in an application and what the end result will look like, avoiding mistakes that can sometimes result in costly on-site changes. Interior designers can guide you to products within your budget and recommend costeffective alternatives to expensive brand names. They also have access to suppliers. These benefits often outweigh the design fee.

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RAVELS to the four corners of the world have helped inspire this multimillion-dollar mansion designed and built by Brian Burke Homes. From the old-style study lined with custommade bookcases to the handpainted curved ceilings, the design and decor draw from countries as diverse as Russia, England and Portugal, as well as many of the world’s top resorts. “There’s a lot more international flavour to luxury designs today,” says Michael Burke, director at Brian Burke Homes. “People are seeing beautiful details overseas and wanting to replicate them. They’re being braver, too.” The owners of this stunning home sketched out plans for their first Perth home while living in Moscow and they worked long-distance NEED ADVICE? CALL US NOW... with the builder to finalise the design. Developing a duplex or triplex isn’t complex Building for the first time, they’d even when you enjoy the Developwest D experience. bought their block unseen on the recommendation of a friend. Brian Burke Homes has worked with materials old and new to create layer upon layer of bespoke detail. The diverse range of timbers includes tasmanian myrtle, www.developwest.com.au grey ironbark, Contact David on 9431 8113, 0413 994 246 or email davidtims@rossnorthhomes.com.au

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sheoak, silky oak and cedar, and there are stunning hand-picked slabs of marble from Australia and overseas. In the grand entry hallway, a spectacular domed ceiling has a handpainted metallic finish and the owners picked a striking light fitting consisting of three globes made from hundreds of individual pieces of crystal. Both the painted ceiling and the light fitting are reflected in a vast mirror above the entry foyer to double the impact of these luxury features. Brian Burke Homes also custom-built a plinth with integrated lighting so that a giant Murano glass sphere could take pride of place at the bottom of the stairs. “The emphasis has really been on natural products,” Michael says. He says bringing together a multitude of different materials can be a challenge and it’s down to the skill of the tradespeople to get it right. “A project like this is the result of input from the clients, the designer, the decorators and the builder,” Michael says. “If everybody has a clear vision of what it is going to be like, then everybody has the same goal and you end up with something spectacular.” It’s obvious that the attention to detail is immense on a project like this. The builder

even had to carefully calculate the gradient of the sloping drive to make sure there was plenty of clearance for the owners’ low-slung sports car. There are glass panels with custom-designed motifs, white marble walls in the bathrooms and soaring handpainted columns. In the kitchen, white gloss, tasmanian myrtle and glass have been used to great effect, while big bifolding doors pleat back to seamlessly merge the indoor living area with the allweather alfresco and pool deck. No ordinary outdoor room, this swish resortinspired retreat boasts a granite-topped island bench, custom-designed storage, an ice-maker, pizza oven and a teppanyaki-style barbecue, not to mention the built-in coolers specifically designed to take a bottle of champagne or two. Big comfortable couches sit in front of a vast fireplace surrounded by adelaide bluestone, while a free-form pool sweeps across the back of the house, wrapping around a gazebo with a moat-inspired water feature. Custom-made wrought-iron gates accent the four corners of the alfresco and there is a separate guest villa that opens directly out to the pool. With its vibrant pink walls, the villa features a teak floor that has been skilfully crafted to look like the deck of a ship. Paula Aubin

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ATIONAL Homes has teamed up with Coco Republic, one of Australia’s most respected design companies, to create a cuttingedge look for its new Ashwood display, which has just opened in Ellenbrook. Having Coco Republic as a partner has helped the brand develop a new signature style and break away from its more traditional approach, says National Homes general manager Anthony Staltari. “The Ashwood is a home which reflects the social side of the Australian lifestyle and it has been designed with many features which illustrate this,” he says. “It has a distinct resort-style feel, and the furnishings, as well as the design, will be certain to attract attention from discerning homebuyers.” Jodie Kingman, senior designer at Coco Republic, says: “We wanted people to get a good vibe about being in this home, while also having some aspirational elements to the house.” Using eye-catching blue hues and mixed textures such as stone, wood and fibres, including rattan rope, helped realise this vision. “The finish and colours are not ‘precious’, and work well with so many other aspects of the home,” Jodie says. “Wallpaper has also be used as a key element. Graphic stripes in the theatre room provide a great backdrop for furniture and art, and a grass weave in the master bedroom adds personality and works well against white plantation shutters.” The high raking ceiling in the kitchen and

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big a window as possible for your solar orientation,” Rob says. On the first floor, the sitting room leads into three very distinct zones, each with a bedroom and a bathroom. The Raffles sits at the upper end of W&B’s display portfolio, second only to the Pacifica, which is priced at more than $1 million. Whereas the Pacifica is an inspirational concept home, the Raffles has been designed to appeal to buyers who want a ready-to-go plan that may only need a few tweaks here and there. With this in mind, W&B has made sure the Raffles has a “what you see is what you get spec”, so that buyers have the fittings and fixtures they want from the start. This is especially good news for time-poor professionals and successful business owners who want a fabulous home but who don’t have time to run around sourcing products. A versatile blueprint that can easily be manipulated, the Raffles offers buyers a choice of elevations, including a Hamptons-style facade. Paula Aubin

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W&B’s interpretation of the style and sophistication to be enjoyed at the Raffles hotel takes a decidedly modern turn in the kitchen. Here, contemporary cabinetry meets traditional marble in the form of a large island bench and a splashback behind the cooktop. The stunning parquetry floor featuring a herringbone pattern has been continued into the kitchen to enhance the old-meets-new styling. “We’ve been mindful that people live busy lives and kitchens have to function more and more efficiently,” Rob says. The kitchen cabinetry has been set deep into the wall so that it looks as if there is just a series of slim, wall-mounted boxes. It’s the first time W&B has showcased the design concept and it brings a dash of modern innovation to the heart of this classically styled home. Also concealed behind the gloss cabinet doors are an integrated fridge and freezer. Running along the edge of the family room with its view to the pool is a double-storey void. Not only does the void add height, volume and light, but it also creates a galleried area upstairs that is sympathetic to skinnier blocks where overlooking neighbouring properties can be an issue. “It gives you the opportunity to use as much of your northern light as possible by getting as

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HE Raffles by Webb & Brown-Neaves pays tribute to the elegance and opulence of a bygone era. Named after the iconic Singaporean hotel that first opened its doors in 1887, this Swanbourne showpiece is a modern take on colonial luxury. With four bedrooms and four bathrooms, it’s also very much a home for today’s family, especially if there are older offspring still living at home. “The Raffles is very regal – it’s understated, yet sophisticated,” says Rob Crawford, sales and marketing manager at W&B. Sitting a little below the million-dollar mark, it’s a home that Rob says meets demand from buyers wanting to build a large traditional home on a big block in suburbs such as Nedlands, City Beach, Dalkeith and Floreat. “They need a bigger home for their family, but they also need a home to address the size of land that they’ve got,” he says. With this in mind, W&B has also drawn up an alternative version of the Raffles that includes a den for approximately $24,000 more. “Adding the den and pushing the garage out to the left expands the width of the property to soak up those large frontages that you see in old Perth suburbs,” Rob says.

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F your home is your castle, shouldn’t you then inject it with a bit of luxury? It’s a philosophy that more Australian homeowners seem to be adopting, whether they’re going for wall-to-wall opulence or just a splash of indulgence here and there. “Australian homeowners are spending more time at home, both for relaxation and for entertaining,” says Jonathon Bull, owner and director of Contempo. “Australians want their living environment to reﬂect their personality and their individual style. Therefore the element of luxury serves both as a form of comfort and as a form of self-expression. “For some people, this may be one key signature piece in a room, while others may want everything in the space to exude luxury. “Tactile pieces upholstered in sumptuous leathers and beautiful linens are always popular and give a timeless appeal.” Sean Young, media and marketing co-ordinator at Custom Lighting, says Australians increasingly believe the home should reﬂect the individual, and for this reason are turning to original, cutting-edge homewares.

“Australians want the home to be a haven of luxury and opulence, an intimate expression of warmth and comfort, a true escape from day-to-day life,” Sean says. Luxury in the home also extends to the kitchen and bathroom. “People are looking to update bathrooms and kitchens using the latest in materials and technology that make life easier and more indulgent,” says Denny McCrisken, senior kitchen and bathroom designer at Retreat Design. “People can now have commercial chefs’ sinks that have been adapted for domestic use and bathroom basins made from amazing materials such as soft polymer.” Jonathan Carter, Victoria + Albert marketing manager, says: “There is a deﬁnite trend to add a bit of luxury back into Australian lives and this can especially be seen in bathrooms. “It’s not easy to be too scientiﬁc about the reasons, but certainly the reaction against austerity is a factor – the desire to luxuriate and feel free to express oneself.” Luxury doesn’t stop at furniture either; increasingly it also encompasses the technology that Australians are quick to adopt.

“Luxury has been redefined with a focus on high quality, innovation and simple, clean design that incorporates and complements technology for everyday living,” says Chris Roberts, Parrot managing director – ANZ. It seems interior design is finally moving away from the stark minimalism of previous years and towards luxurious indulgence. According to Denny, from Retreat Design, interior design is becoming far more luxurious. “The stark minimalism trend is great for those who hate clutter and who are prepared to keep the home in showroom presentation but once this is not adhered to the look is lost,” she says. “For most people though, the need to be practical as well as comfortable is most important.” According to Jonathan, the move away from minimalism is reflected in the “softening” of

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interior design. “Examples of this include the more glamorous aspects of luxury, such as fur, crystals, and metallic finishes,” he says. Sean Young says luxe is definitely the flavour for 2012. “We are no longer playing it safe with interior design. Clean lines have given way to fluid, organic curves, colour is abundant and texture is a necessity. Golds and silvers, muted florals and feminine contours fused with eco-friendly design are the key elements to achieving luxury,” he says. Jason Bogatai from Bristol & Brooks agrees. “Without a doubt we have moved on from the minimalism of recent years,” he says. “We are embracing the notion of colour and design in a more inviting layout.” Frank Novembre, managing director of Domo Collections, says luxury furniture is an investment that sparks conversation. “When you purchase a luxury piece for your home you want to keep it for years, if not generations. To me, that’s what real luxury is – statement pieces that have a story and stand the test of time,” he says. ✱ All prices Lisa Shearon are estimates

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I’m worried about theft and vandalism on my building site over the holiday period. What can I do to safeguard my property? As the Christmas and holiday periods approach, it is time for both new and existing homeowners to think about taking extra precautions about theft, vandalism and site safety around their property. For new or partially built homes, holidays may mean that sites and building materials may be left unprotected. This can expose people, such as schoolchildren, who wander on to the site to safety risks. Care should be taken by builders to ensure that their sites are clean and hazard-free. Some building sites have fencing erected, which may provide an additional disincentive to unwelcome visitors to enter the site. For established homeowners, the festive season is often a period where the house is unoccupied for an extended period of time. If you have friendly neighbours who will watch your home and pick up mail while you are away, you are lucky. Installing an automatic timer to indoor lights, keeping a radio on so that the house sounds occupied and cancelling daily newspapers are other ways to discourage would-be thieves looking for easy targets. The festive season also means consideration of potential new hazards around the home due to the installation of faulty Christmas lights, incorrect mounting of Christmas trees (which can fall on children, the elderly or pets) or the random placement of holiday gifts on floors, which can be tripped over by the young or old. Forward planning for these contingencies can make the holiday season a happy, safe and accident-free period for all.

When you’re planning to build your dream home, plan on getting a dream team to assist you, says Master Builders communications director Geoff Cooper

S new arrivals to Australia would conﬁrm, we are fortunate to have many luxurious features to choose from when building a new home. Home theatres, showers with rainwater heads, outdoor kitchens, pools and spas, and intelligent home systems are a handful of the options that you can consider when designing your dream dwelling. Just remember that you will need to ensure you can incorporate your dream features inside your block and within your budget – while meeting the minimum energy efficiency requirements. The good news is that you have a choice of professionals to customise a home design that meets your needs. Many builders have an in-house design team that will draw up your building plans as a service to the client. However, ownership

of the plans will remain with the builder and you usually will be locked in to working with that builder if you wish to use their design. Most builders will not price another builder’s plans for fear of becoming involved in a breach of copyright laws. For one-off designs, consumers can also choose to engage an architect, building designer or draftsperson. The choice can be a difﬁcult one. Creativity and innovation can – but does not always – result in higher building costs. Smaller builders often engage a draftsperson who can produce drawings to comply with the Building Code of Australia. This draftsperson will usually know the builder’s requirements and design the building in line with the builder’s and the client’s needs. However, if you wish to draw up a set of plans that will be “hawked around” in order to seek

the lowest price, a fully detailed and architecturally speciﬁed design may be best to ensure that your quotes are meaningful and that you are comparing apples with apples. Cost and ownership of the plans are also considerations. Architectural fees can be expensive. Also, an architect is engaged under a contract for services (not a contract of service) and therefore will retain ownership of the copyright of the drawings, unless the contract under which the architect was engaged gives that right away. The architect is free to use all or part of the plans for other clients. The difference between getting plans from a builder and from an architect is the extent to which the client has an implied licence to build from the plans. With an architect, there is an implied licence allowing the client to build with the plans, but it does not extend so far as to allow the person to copy or amend the plans for other purposes.

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A-Z BUILDING information Many appliances now carry an energy rating to assist buyers, says Master Builders technical adviser Romina De Santis

HE Energy Rating Labelling Scheme, ﬁrst introduced in 1986 in NSW and Victoria, is now mandatory in all states and territories for televisions, fridges and freezers, washers and dryers, dishwashers and airconditioners to carry the label when they are offered for sale. The energy rating assists consumers with assessing the energy efﬁciency of household appliances at the point of purchase. It enables the consumer to determine the product that best suits their needs and budget, not only regarding the initial cost of buying it but the costs associated with using the appliance as well.

When offered for sale, these appliances must display a label that shows the star rating and other information about energy consumption. The label gives the appliances a star rating between one and 10 stars. The greater the number of stars, the higher the efﬁciency. Not only do the star ratings allow consumers to compare the energy efﬁciency between the appliances, it also provides an incentive for manufacturers to improve the energy performance of their products.

The energy label has two main features: ✱ The star rating gives a comparative assessment

of the model’s energy efficiency. ✱ The comparative energy consumption (usually

kilowatt hours per year) provides an estimate of the annual energy consumption of the appliance based on the typical use of the appliance in the home. Airconditioners show the power consumption of the appliance (i.e. kW or kWh).

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HEN it comes to telling gardeners how to care for their garden, there’s probably no one more influential than WA Minister for Environment and for Water Bill Marmion. Let’s face it, he is responsible for making sure our water supply doesn’t end up negatively impacted by our drying climate, which ultimately means our gardens are not affected by more serious water restrictions. Perth and the South-West have seen a 30-year declining rainfall and dam-filling pattern. This has meant the Water Corporation and Department of Water have had to revisit the way that they ensure West Australians have the water supply essential to sustaining our way of life. The result has been a diversified approach to our water security, including developing new water supply sources such as desalination, groundwater and recycling waste water. I had the opportunity to test the Minister’s water and garden knowledge recently when we were filming a special for local TV.

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What can we do to avoid getting hit in the hip pocket? Mr Marmion says the most important aspect for us is the fact that we need to ensure we are conservative in the way we use water in our homes and gardens. Forty five per cent of domestic household water used is applied to gardens, so finding ways to reduce this consumption will impact on your water bill significantly. Mr Marmion’s advice on ways to reduce water consumption is pretty impressive for a politician. For a start, he suggested the diversity in supply strategy applies to homeowners as well as water retailers, so installing greywater systems, rainwater tanks and sinking a bore – his No. 1 suggestion – all play a part in reducing water consumption outdoors.

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There’s no doubt that this is a minister who is in touch with the issues affecting our state’s water supply and has a very real understanding of what we can do at home to reduce the impact of a drying climate on our home and garden. His tips will save a lot of water and money off your water bills in the future. Trevor Cochrane

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Tribute, by Domain, S, 4x2, h/t, st, d/g, St Leonards, 0425 052 196 Chandon, by New Generation, S, 3x2, d/g, h/t, alf, St Leonards Blvd, 9250 7632 Plantation, by Content Living, S, 3x2, h/t, alf, st, d/g, St Leonards Blvd, 9202 5222

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Cable Beach, by Easystart, S, 4x2, h/t, st, d/c, Blackwood Meander, 9561 5648

$200,000 to $250,000 Alkimos

Alkanta, by Content Living, S, 4x2, d/g, st, alf, h/t, Point Link, 9202 5222 Alexa, by MyGen Homes, S, 4x2, h/t, a/r, d/g, Leeway Loop, 1800 806 803 Accolade, by New Generation, S, 4x2, d/g, h/t, st, alf, Leeway Loop, Alkimos, 9562 5599

Australind

Abbey View Resort, by WA Country Builders, S, 3x2, h/t, a/r, st, d/g, Lunar Ave, 9792 0100 Capel Vale, by Plunkett, S, 4x2, h/t, st, alf, d/g, Lunar Ave, 9780 9300

Aveley

El Questro, by Dale Alcock Homes, S, 4x2, h/t, d/g, Safford Ave, 9242 9200

Sanctuary, by Plunkett Homes, S, 4x2, h/t, d/g, Koonak Rd, 9780 9333 Broadway, by WA Country Builders, S, 4x2, h/t, alf, d/g, Dalyellup Blvd, 9792 0100 Cincinnati, by Metrostyle, S, 4x2, g/r, h/t, a/r, st, alf, d/g, Brigalow Bend, 9296 6238 Centro, by Ventura Homes, S, 3x2, h/t, a/r, d/g, Elmridge Parkway, 6296 6649 Destiny, by New Generation,S, 4x2, d/g, h/t, st, alf, a/r, Adlington Way, 9333 0880 Oasis, by Ventura, S, 4x2, h/t, a/r, d/g, Brigalow Bend, 6296 6649 Alto, by Ultimate Homes, S, 4x2, h/t, d/g, Brigalow Bend, 6296 6111 Luxor Games, by Affordable Living, 4x2, g/r, h/t, Ewens Pass, 9302 4920

Hammond Park

Chicago, by Metrostyle, S, 4x2, g/r, h/t, alf, d/g, Macquarie Blvd, 9414 3399

Hocking

Valencia, by Commodore, S, 4x2, h/t, st, a/r, alf, d/g, Montreal St, 9405 6794

Landsdale

Majestic, by Impressions, S, 4x2, h/t, d/g, Monticello Meander, 6461 5297

Leederville

Strata Development, by Dale Alcock, S, 3x2, alf,d/g, Leicester St, 9242 9500

Location, by Aussie Living, S, 4x2, h/t, d/g, Greylock Meander, 9408 1743 Quest, by New Generation, S, 4x2, h/t, a/r, d/g, alf, Buffaloe Ave, 9409 5010 Albert Park, by Commodore Homes, S, 4x2, h/t, d/g, alf, Buffalo Ave, 9408 0273

Kasbar, by New Generation, S, 4x2, d/g, h/t, st, alf, a/r, Millbridge Blvd, 9724 1318

Seville Grove

Corondale, by Complete, S, 4x2, h/t, d/g, Seville Rd, 9497 2919

Tapping

Riviera, by Affordable Living, S, 4x2, h/t, st, alf, d/g,Tandara Fairway, 9302 4920

Wellard

Abrolhos, by Easystart, S, 3x2, h/t, st, dc/p, Onyx Lane, 0439 990 799 Capel, by WA Housing Centre, S, 4x2, h/t, alf, d/g, Ditton Cnr, 9214 1111 Inception, First Home Buyers Direct S, 3x2, g, st, Onyx Lane, 9439 2525 Newmarket, by Commodore, S, 4x2, h/t, alf, d/g, Ditton Cnr, 9439 5149 Portland, by New Generation, S, 4x2, h/t, g/r, d/g, Ditton Cnr, 9419 2574

Luxxe, by Summit, S, 4x2, h/t, a/r, st, d/g, Millbridge Blvd, 9795 7167 Coastal View, by Rural Building, S, 3x2, h/t, alf, c/r, d/g, Dalyellup Blvd, 9792 0100

Dayton

Yanchep

Monarch, by National, 4x2, h/t, st, alf, d/g, Ewens Pass, 6296 6441 Willows, by Dale Alcock, S, 4x2, a/r, st, d/g,Adlington Way, 9242 9200 Lexia, by Ross North, S, 4x2, h/t, c/r, Adlington Way, 0438 691 037

Vdara, by Affordable Living, S, 4x2, h/t, d/g, Blackwood Meander, 9302 4920

$250,000 to $300,000 Alkimos

Nautilus, by Summit, S, 4x2, h/t, s/t, alf, d/g, Point Link, 0403 260 404 Trinity, by Ross North, S, 4x2, h/t, a/r, d/g, Callosa Cres, 0423 398 220 Archipelago, by Dale Alcock, S, 4x2, g/r, h/t, st, t/g, Shipmaster Ave, 9242 9200 Cable Beach, Plunkett, S, 4x2, h/t, g/r, st, a/r, d/g, Shipmaster Ave, 0400 704 612

Australind

Clifton Retreat, by Summit, S, 4x2, h/t, st, a/r, d/g, Luna Ave, 9796 1639 Pebble Beach, by WA Country Builders, S, 4x2, h/t, st, alf, t/g, Luna Ave, 9792 0100

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Millbridge

Sundowner, by Plunkett, S, 4x2, a/r, d/g, Hampshire Drive, 9562 0540

Dalyellup

Darlington, by MyGen, S, 4x2, h/t, d/g, St Leonards Blvd, 1800 806 803 Caversham, by Metrostyle, S, 3x2, alf, h/t, d/g, St Leonards Blvd, 9202 9210

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Flemington, by Commodore, S, 4x2, h/t, st, alf, d/g, Glendale St, 9583 4053

Quinns Rocks

West Swan

Homestead, by Dale Alcock, S, 4x2, h/t, a/r, st, alf, d/g, Domina Turn, 9242 9200

Da Vinci, by Ross North Homes, 4x2, h/t, c/r, d/g, St Leonards Blvd, 0413 758 404

Ellenbrook

Erskine

Olympus, by Summit, S,4x2, h/t, alf, g/r, d/g, Sticks Blvd, 9534 8840

Forrestdale

Nautilus, by Dale Alcock, S, 4x2, h/t, st, alf, d/g, cnr Isla Place/Highland Rise, 9242 9200

Hammond Park

Resort, by Plunkett Homes, S, 4x2, h/t, a/r, d/g, Macquarie Blvd, 9498 5311 Rendezvous, by Ross North, S, 4x2, c/r, alf, d/g, Macquarie Blvd, 9414 5061 Secret, by Ventura, S, 4x2, h/t, c/r, dc/p, Macquarie Blvd, 9414 3060

Harrisdale

Wesley Cottage, by Ross North, S, 4x2, st, c/r. d/g, Wesley Way, 6296 7215 Trump, by Affordable Living, S, 4x2, h/t, st, g/r, Safford Ave, 9320 4920 Villa dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Este, by National, S, 3x2, h/t, d/g, Safford Ave, 6296 7784

Maddington

Baldivis

Madeley

Austin, by Metrostyle, S, 4x2, g/r, alf, d/g, Cape Meander, 9524 3082 Executive, by Premiere, S, 4x2, g/r, h/t, a/r, st, d/g, Claret Ash Blvd, 0425 445 578 Cosmos, by New Generation, S, 4x2, d/g, h/t, st, alf, Ruskin Brace, 9333 0880 Infinity, by New Generation, S, 4x2, d/g, h/t, st, alf, c/r, Ruskin Brace, 9333 0880 Havana, by Ideal Homes, S, 4x2, a/r, h/t, g/r, st, alf, d/g, Claret Ash Blvd, 9523 0694

Banksia Grove

Aston, by Ideal Homes, S, 4x2, h/t, alf, d/g, Botanic Ave, 6400 0535

Bunbury

Kasbar, by New Generation, S, 4x2, h/t, st, a/r, alf, d/g, Millbridge Blvd, Millbridge Estate, 9724 1318

Busselton

Colorado, by New Generation, S, 4x2, st, h/t, d/g, Nougat Cres, 9754 7247

Butler

Vibe, by Ventura Homes, S, 4x2, st, h/t, dc/p, Impington Blvd, 9562 3383

Caversham

Watershed, by Impressions, S, 4x2, h/t, st, d/g, Colorino Ave, 6461 5200 Champion Lakes Waterside, by Summit, S, 3x2, h/t, d/g, St Catherines Prom, 9390 3710

Amari, by Dale Alcock, S, 4x2, h/t, st, alf, d/g, Elliot Rd, 9242 9200 Hollywood II, by Highbury, S, 4x2, g/r, h/t, st, d/g, alf, Elliot Rd, 1800 214 864

Jindalee

Alkimos, by Ross North, S, 4x2, h/t, a/r, d/g,Topsail Loop, 0401 836 616 Cable Beach, by Ventura, S, 4x2, h/t, alf, d/g, Jindalee Blvd, 9562 0786

Lakelands

Meadow Springs

Coral Bay, by WA Housing Centre, 3x2, h/t, alf, d/g, Caporn Turn, 9358 4762 Independence, by Aussie Living, S, 3x2, h/t, c/r, d/cp, Karridale Loop, 9523 1689

Equinox, by New Generation, S, 4x3, d/g, h/t, st, alf, a/r, Orion Lane, 9797 0682

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Madeley

Queens Park

Treendale

Caversham

Hocking

Bushland, by TR Homes, 3x2, pre-fab transportable home, 105 Kelvin Rd, 9493 2998

Monza, by Commodore Homes, S, 4x2, h/t, st, alf, d/g, Highland Rise, 9397 1639 Realm, by Domain, S, 4x2, h/t, st, g/r, d/g, Highland Rise, 9397 0576 Soto, by Impressions, S, 4x2, st, d/g, a/r, h/t, Isla Place, 9397 2413 Cove, by Easystart, S, 3x2, h/t, st, dc/p, Emerald Park, 9393 2094

Riverbank, by Ventura, S, 3x2, st, d/g, Countess Circuit, 9537 8459 Amberley, by Ventura, S, 4x2, h/t, st, d/g, Bremer Way, 9537 7325

Newport, by Dale Alcock, S, 4x2, st, h/t, a/r, d/g, Foundry Turn, 9242 9200

Maddington

Piara Waters

South Yunderup

RNG 24067

Breakaway, by TR Homes, 4x2, pre-manufactured home, h/t, alf, 105 Kelvin Rd, 9493 2998 Peninsula, by TR Homes, 3x2, pre-manufactured home, st, alf, 105 Kelvin Rd, 9493 2998 Fullerton, by National, S, 3x2, h/t, d/g, st, alf, Greylock Meander, 9408 0459 Haven, by Summit, S, 4x2, h/t, alf, d/g, Buffalo Ave, 9409 2716 Madeley, by Ultimate Homes, S, 4x2, h/t, a/r, d/g, BelCastro Way, 9408 1305 Ramada Retro, by Affordable Living, 4x2, g/r, h/t, s/t, Owen Link, 9302 4920 Treviso, by Ideal Homes, S, 4x2, h/t, st, g/r, d/g, Owen Link, 9408 1189

Mandurah

Viena, by Ultimate Homes, S, 4x2, h/t, st, d/g, Jasper Way, 9200 5555

Meadow Springs

Eagle Bay, by Ventura, S, 4x2, d/g, Glendale St, 9583 4003

Piara Waters

Colorado, by New Generation, S, 4x2, st, h/t, d/g, alf, g/r, Highland Rise, 9397 1266 Hacienda, by Affordable Living, S, 4x2, h/t, g, Ditton Cnr, 9419 2104 Resort, by Ultimate Homes, S, 4x2, h/t, g/r, a/r, st, d/g, Isla Place, 9397 2741 Trump Alfresco, by Affordable Living, S, 4x2, h/t, st, d/g, Ditton Cnr, 9302 4920

Queens Park

Frangipani, by Dale Alcock, S, 3x2, h/t, alf, d/g, Narla Place, 9242 9200

Aveley Escape, by Ventura Homes, 4x2, alf, d/g, Safford Ave, 6296 7645 Baby Boomer Loft, by Baby Boomer Homes, loft, 3x2, st, d/g, Wesley Way, 9302 2250

Baldivis Reflection, by Dale Alcock, S, 4x2, h/t, a/r, st, alf, alf, g, Cape Meander, Settlers Hills, 9242 9200 Strathmore, by Ross North, S, 4x2, h/t, c/r, st, d/g, Strathmore Cl, 0419 048 401 Rendezvous, by National, S, 4x2, h/t, st, d/g, alf, Cape Meander, 9523 0210 Leeuwin, by Ventura Homes 4x2, h/t, d/g, alf, Cape Meander, 9241 1400 Sandhurst, by Plunkett, 4x2, S, 4x2, h/t, st, d/g, Cape Meander, 9523 0195 Settler, by Highbury, S, 4x2, g/r, h/t, st, d/g, alf, Cape Meander, 1800 214 864 Quay Resort, by Summit, S, 4x2, h/t, st, a/r, d/g, alf, Cape Meander, 9524 2644 Toorak, by Plunkett, S, 4x2, h/t, g/r, c/r, d/g, Burlington Drive, 9523 0195

Bunbury Parkdale, by Dale Alcock, 3x2, h/t, st, alf, d/g, Forrest Estate, 9792 0555

Busselton Envy, by Summit, S, 4x2, g/r, a/r, alf, d/g, Nougat Cres, 9754 7134 Newport, by Dale Alcock, S, 4x2, a/r, h/t, d/g,Almond Parkway, 9792 0555

Byford Ecco, by Dale Alcock, S, 4x2, h/t, st, alf, a/r, d/g, Colesbrook Drive, 9242 9200

Kartika, by Plunkett, S, 4x2, h/t, st, d/g, Jasper Way, 9583 4040 La Dolce Vita, by Shelford, S, 4x2, h/t, st, alf, d/g, Cohen Vista, 0438 389 530 Sanctuary, by Dale Alcock, S, 4x2, a/r, d/g, Cobaki Brace, 9242 9200 Elanora, by Highbury, S, 4x2, h/t, a/r, st, dc/p, Jasper Way, 1800 214 864 New Dimension, by Ventura, S, 4x2, g/r, st, d/g, Jasper Way, 9583 4516 Everest, by Summit, S, 4x2, h/t, alf, d/g, Cobaki Brace, 9581 6614

Landsdale

Palazzo, by National, S, 4x2, h/t, alf, d/g, Kingsway Rd, 9303 2573 Monticello, by Ross North, S, 4x2, h/t, a/r, d/g, Monticello Meander, 0418 913 800

Madeley

Lexington, by Lifestyle, S, 4x2, h/t, st, a/r, d/g, Madeley Rise, 9409 4242 Rendezvous, by Ventura, 4x2, alf, h/t, s/t, d/g, Greylock Meander, 9408 0659

Meadow Springs

Eagle Bay, by Ventura Homes, S, 4x2, a/r, d/g, Glendale St, 9583 4003

Millbridge

Lotus, by Summit, S, 4x2, h/t, st, alf, d/g, Millbridge Blvd, 9725 2852

Piara Waters

Minara, by Ross North, S, 4x2, h/t, d/g, c/r, Mina Close, 9397 2244 Bellagio, by National, S, 4x2, h/t, s/t, alf, d/g, Highland Rise, 9397 1643 Prestige, by Ventura, 4x2, alf, h/t, s/t, d/g, Highland Rise, 9397 1489

Quinns Rocks

Brighton, by Ross North, S, 4x2, g/r, h/t, d/g, Hampshire Dr, 9562 1753

Southern River

Archer, by Dale Alcock Homes, S, 4x2, h/t, a/r, st, alf, d/g,Trumpet St, 9242 9200 Geisha, by Summit, S, 4x2, h/t, a/r, alf, d/g, Michigan Turn, 9333 0888

South Yunderup

Boulevard, by Dale Alcock Homes, S, 4x2, h/t, alf, d/g, Byron Drive, 9242 9200 Daintree, by Plunkett Homes, S, 4x2, h/t, a/r, d/g, Countess Circuit, 9537 7428 Astor, by Summit Homes, S, 4x2, h/t, t/g, Bremer Way, 9537 8481 Amberley, by Ventura Homes, S, 4x2, h/t, d/g, Bremer Way, 9537 7325

The Vines

Lexia, by Ross North, S, 4x2, h/t, st, alf, d/g,Adlington Way, 0438 691 037

Vasse

Liberty, by Lifestyle Homes, 4x2, h/t, a/r, st, alf, d/g, Foundry Turn, 9393 2544 Avonlea, by Peter Stannard, D, 4x2, st, d/g, Foundry Turn, 9397 2454

Vasse, by WA Country Builders, S, 3x2, h/t, alf, d/g, Bridgeview Entrance, 9792 0100

Hillarys

Wandi

Hovea

Monaco, by Summit, S, 4x2, h/t, c/r, st, alf, t/g, Lyon Rd, 0412 575 336 Wisteria, by Dale Alcock, S, 4x2, a/r, d/g, Marmion Ave, 9242 9200

Wanneroo

Kilimanjaro, by Summit, S, 4x2, h/t, g/r, alf, d/g, Montreal St, 9206 5276

West Swan

Da Vinci, by Ross North, S, 4x2, h/t, c/r, st, g, St Leonards Blvd, 0413 758 404 Kingston, by Rural Building, S, 3x2, a/r, st, d/g, St Leonards Blvd, 1800 643 800 Essence, by Ventura Homes, S, 4x2, g/r, h/t, d/g, St Leonards Blvd, 9250 2422

Woodvale

Manhattan, by Dale Alcock, S, h/t, st d/g, Solia Loop, 9292 9200

over $300,000 Alkimos

Alkimos, by Ross North, S, 4x2, h/t, a/r, d/g,Topsail Loop, 0401 836 616

Australind

Homestead, by Dale Alcock SW, S, 4x2, a/r, h/t, st, d/g, Orion Lane, 9792 0555

Aveley

Shoalwater, by Cedar Homes, D, 4x2, h/t, d/g, Neary Blvd, 9240 2125 Newman, by Broadway, D, 3x2, st, alf, d/g, Wesley Way, 9302 6161

Baldivis

Sinatra, by Broadway, D, 4x2, Makybe Drive, 9302 6161 Matrix, by Novus, D, 4x2, h/t, alf, d/g, Makybe Drive, 9523 0231 Rochdale, by APG, D, 4x2, t/g, Makybe Drive, 9523 0555 Diva, by Highbury Homes, D, 4x2, h/t, a/r, alf, d/g, c/r, Makybe Drive, 1800 214 864 Four Seasons, by Shelford, S, 4x2, st, a/r, dc/p,Wanderer Parkway, 0438 389 530 or 0419 929 961

Bogart, by Broadway, D, 4x3, g/r, c/r, st, d/g, Seychelles Lane, 9302 6161 Murchison, by Benlin, S, 4x2, h/t, st, d/g, Mueller Place, 9379 9220

Iluka Notre Dame, by In-Vogue, D, 4x2, h/t, a/r, st, d/g, Burns Beach Rd, 0418 943 549 Cove, by W&B, S, 4x2, g/r, d/g, Burns Beach Rd, 1800 802 636 Limelight II, by Highbury, D, 6x2, h/t, st, alf, d/g, Romanao Cres, 9304 0549 Westmont, by In-Vogue, D, 4x2, a/r, st, alf, d/g, Romano Cres, 9202 9202

Jindalee Connecticut, by In-Vogue, D, 4x2, h/t a/r, st, alf, d/g, Jindalee Blvd, 0417 981 911 Integra, by Novus, D, 4x2, h/t, st, t/g, alf, Jindalee Blvd, 9562 5581 Lamont, by APG, D, 4x3, a/r, st, d/g, Santa Barbara Pde, 9562 1155 Heston, by Broadway, D, 4x2, h/t, st, alf, d/g, Jindalee Blvd, 9302 6161

Lakelands Savana, by APG, D, 4x2, a/r, c/r, g, Cobaki Brace, 9583 3387 Lexington, by In-Vogue, D, 4x2, alf, h/t, g/r, d/g, Cobaki Brace, 9202 9200 Berkley, by In-Vogue, D, 4x2, a/r, h/t, st, alf, d/g, Jasper Way, 0429 939 576

Margaret River Cape Skillion, by Rural Building Company, S, 3x2, h/t, a/r, d/g, Crellin Place, 9758 7058

Millbridge Woodbridge, by Plunkett, S, 4x2, a/r, h/t, d/g, Hatfield Way, 9724 1942

North Coogee

Aurora, by Dale Alcock, S, 4x2, g/r, h/t, c/r, d/g, Marmion Ave, 9242 9200

Studio 78, by Platinum Homes, D/L, 3x3, s/t, h/t, dc/p, Mewstone Cres, 0415 406 820 The Look, by Ross Griffin, D, 3x2, h/t, st, alf, d/g, Orsino Blvd, 9444 7965 Horizon, by Highbury, D, 4x2, h/t, d/g, Orsino Blvd, 1800 214 864 Halcyon, by Residential Attitudes, D, 4x2, a/r, st, d/g, Arabella Lop, 1800 331 388

Burns Beach

Provence

Belmont

Lincoln, by APG, D, 4x2, a/r, h/t, alf, d/g, Vaucluse Circuit, 1800 884 041

Booragoon

Monterey, by Novus, D, 3x2, h/t, st, alf, d/g, Backwater Circle, 9304 7505 Sanctuary, by Peter Stannard, S, 4x2, h/t, a/r, st, d/g, Backwater Circle, 9304 9822 Asheville, by APG, S, 4x2, a/r, h/t, d/g, Backwater Cir, 9304 9562

Busselton

Reflections, by Plunket, S, 4x2, h/t, d/g, Hawker Approach, 9751 2604 Lamont, by WA Country Builders, S, 4x2, a/r, st, d/g,Almond Parkway, 9754 1609

Butler

Ready Built, by Dale Alcock, S, 3x2, d/g, Dania Way, 0417 177 978

Churchlands

Viento, by Residential Attitudes, D, 4x2, h/t, c/r, st, d/g, alf, Pinnata Mews, 1800 331 388 Luna, by In-Vogue, D, 4x2, h/t, s/t, d/g, Prionotes Cnr, 9202 9255 Emporio, by APG, D, 4x2, st, alf, d/g, Pinnata Mews, 9284 9013

Cottesloe

Lumiere, by RiverStone, D, 3x2, alf, Lillian St, 9436 9696

Dalyellup

Residence, by Dale Alcock, 4x2, a/r, h/t, alf, d/g, Dalyellup Blvd, 9792 0555

Darlington

Argyle, by Rural Building, S, 4x2, a/r, h/t, st, dc/p, Cnr Darlington and Coulston Rd, 1800 643 800

Bunker Bay, by Plunkett, S, 4x2, a/r, h/t, d/g,Almond Parkway, 9571 2604

Southern River Michigan, by In-Vogue, D, 4x2, h/t, a/r, st, alf, d/g, Aldenham Drive, 9394 0437 Churchill, by Ross North, S, 4x2, h/t, d/g, a/r, Trumpet St, 0411 455 566 Monroe, by Broadway, D, 4x3, h/t, a/r, d/g, Harlequin Pass, 9302 6161 Caulfield, by Plunkett, S, 4x2, h/t, a/r, st, d/g, Aldenham Drive, 9398 4544 Ashford, by In-Vogue, D, 4x2, alf, h/t, a/r, st, d/g, Aldenham Drive, 9202 9202

Stirling Stanford, by In-Vogue, D, 4x3, st, h/t, a/r, alf, d/g, Lycium Quay, 9349 7554

Vasse Nautilus, by Dale Alcock, 4x2, st, h/t, alf, t/g, Bridgeview Entrance, 9792 0555

Wandi Honeywood, by Ross North, S, 4x2, c/r, alf, d/g, Fortis Pass, 0435 081 699 Woodlands, by Lifestyle, S, 4x2, h/t, a/r, st. g/r, alf, t/g, Lyons Rd, 0419 049 609

Woodlands Riviera, by APG Homes, D, 4x2, t/g, alf, h/t, a/r, Granich Gardens, 9204 1843

Yanchep Sorrento, by Rural Building, D, 3x2, dc/p, Beachhaven Drive, 1800 643 800

Ellenbrook

Avon Lodge, by Plunkett, S, 4x2, h/t, alf, a/r, d/g,Adlington Way, 9366 0000

Erskine

Plaza, by National Homes, S, 3x3, h/t, st, alf, d/g, Sticks Blvd, 9534 7053 Bay Breeze, by Highbury, D, 4x2, g/r, a/r, c/r, st d/g, Sticks Blvd, 1800 214 864

Floreat

Toorak, by Peter Stannard, D, 4x2, st, d/g, Cnr Dunblane and Pearson, 0417 294 116

Hamilton Hill

Sienna, by Bellagio, D, 4x3, d/g, alf, Annean Lane, 9337 4500

Harrisdale

Colonnade, by APG, D, 4x2, alf, d/g, Foundry Turn, 9397 2439 Shangri-La, by Ventura, S, 4x2, h/t, st, d/g, Countess Circuit, 9537 8459 Vale, by Ultimate Homes, D, 4x2, h/t, st, d/g, Foundry Turn, 0417 951 486

KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS ✱ S: single storey ✱ D: double storey ✱ L: loft ✱ 3x2: 3 bed, 2 bath ✱ 4x2: 4 bed, 2 bath ✱ g/r: games room ✱ h/t: home theatre ✱ a/r: activity room

✱ c/r: computer room ✱ st: study or home office ✱ alf: alfresco ✱ sc/p: single carport ✱ dc/p: double carport ✱ g: garage ✱ d/g: double garage ✱ t/g: triple garage

opening hours ✱ Display homes are usually open 1pm-5pm on Sunday, 2pm-5pm on Monday and Wednesday, and 1pm-5pm on Saturday and public holidays. Please ring the builder to confirm. ✱ Price categories are correct at time of publication. Please check with the builder as to what specifications are included in the advertised price.

✱ From top to bottom; ✱ $150,000 to $200,000 Bonneville by Commodore Homes in Ellenbrook. ✱ $200,000 to $250,000 El Questro by Dale Alcock Homes in Aveley. ✱ $250,000 to $300,000 Envy by Summit Homes in Busselton. ✱ over $300,000 Luna by Renowned Collection by In-Vogue in Churchlands. Pictures: Joel Barbitta, D-Max Photography, Ron Tan and supplied.

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The archaeologist and presenter of Who’s Been Sleeping in My House? shows us his favourites 1

Picture: Justin Benson-Cooper

Trowel As an archaeologist, I always have a trowel with me. I keep my worn-out trowels to remind me of the fascinating things I’ve unearthed around the world over the years. Family photo I’m on the road a lot and carry a couple of my favourite shots of my partner, Inga, and our daughters, Anouk and Ines. These were taken at a photo booth at Flinders St Station in Melbourne. iPad and headphones I have music playing wherever I am. My three older siblings – Mat, Mark and Deb – were heavily into punk, folk and progressive rock, and they strongly influenced my taste in music. We see a lot of live music and right this minute I’m listening to a long-time favourite, Foo Fighters. The Lord of the Rings I read one or two books a week, but have read the Tolkien classic 14 times. My only condition of marriage was that Inga read it before we tied the knot. Razor strop Our “home away from home” is Pembrokeshire in Wales, where we visit regularly. This curio was given to me by Mostyn, an old regular at the local pub. I had to guess what it was before he bought me a pint. Bottle opener Permanently attached to my key ring and always sought-after at parties. I’m ready if I get offered a cold beer. A most

7 thoughtful gift from my mate Johnny Whitegoods. 7

Moleskine notebook and propelling pencil I’ve got

about four of these on the go and I’m always making notes in regards to the show or jotting down thoughts and ideas. 8 Flat cap As a bald bloke, I own a large selection of hats. I’ve realised that I’m too old to wear a baseball cap and I’m surprised at how fashionable flat caps have become. Who would have thought, eh? 9 Earring A reminder of a typical rite of passage when my brother stuck a needle through my ear in 1986. I’ve worn this same earring ever since. 10 Landrover Defender I always have been and always will be a Defender driver. They just keep on going. I have owned a Series 2A (1967) and currently drive a beaten-up 1993 model. It even had a star role in the documentary Ned Kelly Uncovered and features in the Victorian episode of Who’s Been Sleeping in My House?.

✱ Who’s Been Sleeping in My House? premieres on ABC1 tomorrow at 8pm.

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