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The art of crafting custom homes.How To Plan Around The Rise In Construction Costs
The construction industry is experiencing a lot of commotion at present - labour is in demand, supplies are scarce and construction costs are...
Renovate vs. Knockdown Rebuild. What’s Right For You?
It’s one of the oldest questions in the construction book – should you renovate or knockdown rebuild? Countless clients have been faced with this...
What Are The Benefits of Building A Passive House?
Passive House design is a key feature of sustainable residential construction, offering an innovative design solution for those looking to embrace a...
Why It Pays To Choose Design and Construct
There are many important choices you’ll have to make when embarking on the exciting decision to build your dream home, none more important than...
Thinking About Building Green? It’s Easier Than You Might Think
Going ‘green’ doesn’t have to mean sacrificing on style or living in an off-grid hut – although we do love off-grid living at Cobalt Constructions!...
How To Build A Home That Capitalises On Your Surrounds
When you’re building a new home in the Yarra Valley, there are many ways to connect your design to the local environment. Whether your site shares...
5 Design Trends For 2022
As the Yarra Valley’s bespoke home building specialists, we’ve been keeping a close eye on the sustainable design trends that have started to appear...
How To Live Off The Grid In Suburbia
When we think of the phrase ‘off the grid’ we often imagine an idyllic bushland setting and a rustic, eco-conscious home nestled in the middle of...
A Bespoke Build: Demystifying What It Means to Build a Unique Home
In your search for a new home, there are several routes available in the quest for the perfect property: buy an existing house, renovate the one you...
How To Future Proof Your New Home
Building a bespoke new home is a once-in-a-lifetime investment for many people, so it’s important that you get it right. How can you ensure your new...
5 House Materials For A Bushfire-Prone Area
Many people are hesitant when they discover that the land they have purchased or want to purchase is BAL-rated. While years ago, this may have...
Home Technology Ideas to Inspire Your Bespoke Home
There are so many amazing new tools and solutions to make your bespoke home more convenient and highly functional for a modern lifestyle. This rings...
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