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For many luxury home builds, clients will work with architects and builders separately. While this can result in striking designs from an architect that could be put forward to a builder, the issue is that a lack of collaboration can lead to a misalignment in design aspirations and what is actually possible within your allotted budget.

Interior design trends move faster than ever before in 2026. With an abundance of fleeting trends highlighted on social media, many people will opt for interior design fads that will be out of date in a matter of months. The homes that continue to feel relevant and valuable a decade down the line are rarely those shaped by short-lived moments. They are the result of considered decisions around space, light, materials, and proportion.

Townhouse builds are proving more and more popular in Melbourne as standard housing prices continue to soar and property space becomes more restricted. Townhouse complexes offer a viable solution to standalone homes, utilising space more efficiently to give individuals, couples and families a place to call home while utilising shared property space for courtyards, gardens, pools, and other recreational areas. 

If you’re thinking about hiring someone outside of your builder’s contract or bringing in your own trades during construction, it’s important to consider the potential risks especially when it comes to liability and insurances.

If you’ve owned your home for more than six years, you’re in a powerful position to make one of the smartest financial and lifestyle decisions available – extend or renovate your existing property instead of selling and buying again.With significant home equity on your side, rising market values and the high costs of selling and moving, staying put and improving your current home is not only practical, it’s a strategic investment.

One of the most common questions we are asked when we visit a client’s home is how much will their project cost per square metre. The simple answer? It’s variable. So, what is reasonable and how do Extension and Renovation costs compare to a Knockdown and Rebuild?

Building your dream home or carrying out a renovation or extension can be an exciting but daunting task. As a builder, we are not only responsible for creating a safe and beautiful living space but also for ensuring your financial protection. Read about Domestic Building Insurance (DBI) and why you should ensure your chosen builder is eligible to obtain DBI.

With inflation and interest rates stabilising as well as building material prices coming back to normal levels, there has never been a better time to extend or renovate. Any investment you make on your property now will not only enhance the lives of you and your family, but it will also become a strong asset well into the future.

The volatility and instability within the Australian large building sector has been headlining in recent months, as no doubt you’re aware. Unsustainable business practices to reduce costs, comes at a greater cost in the long run and the result has been felt.

There’s no denying that times are challenging and the dollar no longer goes as far as it once did. Contributing factors such as interest rates, property prices and economic influences – all play their part in how far you can stretch your dollars. With this level of necessary caution, you’re likely to be considering your options to renovate/extend, knock down to rebuild (KDR) or possibly sell up and move.

We've come up with a few great rear extension ideas to help get those creative juices flowing and hopefully inspire your next extension! Whether you need to make more space for a growing family, want to add some extra value to your home or if you’re just keen for a change, there are many good reasons to extend your home. What’s even better is there are so many ways you can go about making your rear house extension perfect for you and your family.

Our recent Toorak renovation project has been showcased! This heritage listed property was transformed from the inside out to create a beautiful modern masterpiece. Designed by Mr Mitchell Interiors, the brief for this Toorak renovation was to open up the home, let light in and create a space perfect for the owners to entertain in.

We are thrilled to announce that one of our most recent projects is a finalist in the 2021 HIA Victorian Housing Awards. Our Malvern East Knockdown and Rebuild project is a finalist in the HIA Victorian Housing Awards for 2021, in the Custom Built Home $1.5M – $2M category! Take a look at what hides behind this lovely period frontage – it may surprise you!

In 1990, Robert Drechsel and Graham Salan started Sherbrooke Design and Construction. And last week, the owners and directors of Sherbrooke celebrated being in business for 30 years! With over 600 completed projects, Sherbrooke is still one of Melbourne’s premier home builders specialising in extensions, renovations and custom home builds.

It's a scenario that many people find themselves in… you love where you live but aren't in love with your house. You may have outgrown it or it may need a lot of work. While selling up and moving house can seem like a good idea, a custom designed knockdown rebuild might be the answer to your dream home as it allows you to stay in the suburb you know and love.