So, you’ve reached the creative end of the design process – congratulations! For many people, choosing the colour palette for their new Territory Homes build is the fun bit. For others though, it can represent an incredible challenge. There’s a lot of pressure when coming up with the colour palette for your home. You want something that’s going to suit your family’s needs and personalities - but … [Read more...]
Why a Solahart solar hot water system is a must for your Territory home
Did you know that ‘traditional’ hot water systems are some of the biggest users of energy in our homes? That means they come at a terrible cost, both to your hip pocket and the environment. Luckily, Territorians are able to access a free resource to heat water our naturally – the sun! At Territory Homes, we include Solahart hot water systems with all our new homes, because we take … [Read more...]
Top 6 things to consider when choosing your kitchen layout
When it comes to modern home design, few rooms have undergone greater change than the kitchen. In days gone by, a kitchen was a work space used for the preparation of meals. Kitchens tended to be tacked onto the back of a house, almost as an afterthought, and were dark, poky and unwelcoming. In modern homes, the kitchen is the heart of the home. It’s the place the family gathers at the end … [Read more...]
What rooms and features add value to a new home?
There are plenty of reasons you might choose to build a home from scratch: to achieve the dream property your family has always wanted, to ensure you can fully control the features and style of your home or to have an investment for the future. If you’re building your new home as an investment, it can be hard to know what you should be including and what to leave off the plans in order to … [Read more...]
The benefits of building a new home, vs. buying an existing one
When it’s time to begin the search for a new home, there are two main pathways you can take: You can choose to buy an existing home, or you can design and build one of your very own. In this article, we’d like to explain some very strong reasons why you’ll love building your new home, instead of buying an existing one. Embarking on a building project can sound daunting but - if you partner … [Read more...]
How to manage your mindset when building your new home – thinking emotionally vs. thinking logically (heart vs. head)
Building a new home can be an incredibly emotionally-demanding time. Navigating decision after decision (each one of which can play a role in whether your home turns out to be ‘perfect’ or not) can be mentally taxing. Here’s the core of the problem: It’s Easy To Get Caught Up In What You “Want” (Emotion) It’s easy to get caught up in the emotion surrounding the process and let it … [Read more...]