
TILING ISSUE - floor and wall tile grout line far apart
We have 2 different tiles on the walls and a 3rd tile on the floor. Our tiler did a fantastic job on the walls and centred the tiles on…

Crossover/driveway question
With narrow blocks, it is usually stipulated by the developer which side you need to put your garage. Your house will have a build to boundary garage and…

My build - GJ Gardners - Newport
Just saw your plan and like the changes you made to the original plan. Great idea to move the laundry and increase the size of the outdoor area.

Main Bedroom, Ensuite and Walk in robe layout
If you are using this for personal use as well as an Air BNB, I would reduce the size of the landing on the top floor and put in a…

Feedback on dining, family, kitchen
Personally, I wouldn't change the dining and family rooms.
The dining room is 5.98m long and 3.55m wide before you run into the kitchen island. It would feel very narrow…

Feedback on dining, family, kitchen
I would add a big window to the family room. The two small windows are there so you can put the TV between them, I would put the TV on…

Can this issue be reported to fair trading?
I am no expert, but would assume that if he didn't advise of any changes to the quote before starting that, that he should be honouring the quote.

Can this issue be reported to fair trading?
Do you have a written quote from him?
If so, how long between the date on the quote and the actual job start date.
Most quotes are usually only…

Need feedback on Theatre Room Door Size
i don't think it really matters which way they swing as you have solid walls outside the theatre room.
It will allow more space in the room and them you…

Need feedback on Theatre Room Door Size
Why don't you have the doors open outwards instead.
And, definitely have 2 doors the same size.

Which bayside suburbs to pick in Brisbane?
I live on the Redcliffe Peninsula and it is a beautiful place to live.
There are alot of beaches you can swim at and heaps of parks. There is a…

Ensuite Layout - Please help/Vote!
I like a bigger shower, but I prefer the left option.
I would prefer to walk into the bedroom and see the basin, rather than the toilet.

3mm Grout line & which tile for my main floor
We have Alpine Ivory Tiles with matching grout. They were laid 3 years ago and grout is still the same colour. I would say that our grout is…

Clarendon help please (Boston 28)
If you house is reversed to the first picture, I would swap the family and dining room. That way you have the big window to the north.

Help with Double story design for a couple with NO Family.
You said your budget is $450000, I would be looking at homes with a base price of no higher than $370000. By the time you add of the extras…

Block orientation and plan suggestions
Our house faces south-east and has a very similar facade. We have a 1.2m wide door with 6 frosted glass panels. I have never found the hallway dark at all.…

New build, neighbours garage on boundary
Our neighbours started their build about a week before ours finished. We had the same issue with the fence. We asked for a copy of their plan and…

Fence height dispute/dilemma
Depending on where you live, you can build your fence to 2m tall.
Both neighbours wanted a little higher, so one side put those black screen panels from Bunnings on their…

First time building, Opinions on Coral Homes
Sarking wasn't included when we built (was about $3000).
You also only get 4 shelves (particle board in the pantry), we did melamime and 5 shelves.
The consultant estimate for the…

First time building, Opinions on Coral Homes
We did our own driveway, landscaping and fencing.

First time building, Opinions on Coral Homes
When we built, we started at $196000 and ended up with $272000. However, this was due to increasing the house by 20m2, creating a bigger façade. Our site…

First time building, Opinions on Coral Homes
We built in 2018 in North Brisbane. Happy with everything and still happy. If I was to build again, I would go with Coral.
As to pricing, it really…

92mm Architraves - too big?
I actually like them. I think it makes the ceiling look even higher.
And, I am sure that once the walls are painted, they will look even better.

Need feedback on coastal style lounge room lighting option
I like it.

Garage size questions
We have 6.5 deep x 6 wide and is great storage along back wall.

First home build - Floor plan review request
Ground Floor -
By removing the toilet and changing the doorway to the ensuite, you can create a much larger kitchen.
1st Floor -
I would also have only 1 door…