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Creating a well-designed home office has become more important than ever. Whether you’re a professional working remotely, a student getting ready for semester 1, or you’re managing household affairs, a dedicated workspace can boost focus and productivity. Here are some tips for organising and styling your space, plus a look at how Dennis Family Homes…

Summer is fast approaching, so ensure your home is ready to handle the heat and remain stylish in the new season. It’s easy to prepare your home for summer with simple safety and appliance checks such as cleaning your gutters, maintaining your air conditioning appliances, and ensuring your home is properly insulated. All Dennis  Family…

Celebrate Halloween throughout each room of your home with decorations to treat the whole family.  Traditionally, the holiday celebrates the start of winter in the northern hemisphere when the nights become longer and the line between the living and the dead is thinnest.  On 31 October, children celebrate Halloween by “trick or treating” – dressing…

Styling your home is a great way to make the most of your surroundings. While it may feel challenging to create the home of your dreams with limited resources, the key is to embrace your creativity and focus on pieces you already have or can gather on a budget. Start with What You Have Before…

Spring is here so now is the perfect time to refresh your home! Make space for better weather and the spring colours 2024 has to offer. This transitional season can be overlooked as a time to pack away winter in preparation for summer, but spring has its own flair and décor worth introducing to your…

As the freshness of spring unfurls, it’s the perfect time to clear out the old and refresh your home from the inside out. Spring cleaning isn’t just a tradition; it’s a way to rejuvenate your living spaces and by extension, your life. Whether it’s the bedroom cupboards, the kitchen, or the laundry area, each space…

Dennis Family Homes is excited to introduce four stunning new facades to our most popular home designs, each crafted to enhance the character and curb appeal of your home.  When building your dream home, the facade is the first feature that captures attention and sets the stage for the entire design.   The Scandi, Edge, Esplanade…

Whether you are going for a luxe look, warm feel or daylight-style clarity, the right lighting can make all the difference, especially through the winter. We explore how colour temperature and brightness can show your family home in the best light. Dennis Family Homes Colour Showroom Manager, Tamara de Graaff says it is best to…

Winter is the perfect time to gather with family and friends for cozy meals and unforgettable moments. Whether you’re enjoying the warmth of your dining room or the unique charm of brisk alfresco entertaining with a hot drink in hand, each setting provides wonderful opportunities to celebrate the season. The Balmoral 50 includes large indoor…

Take a trip around the Dennis Family Homes Showroom with Colour Showroom Manager, Tamara de Graaff. Current trends and functionality are the two main predictors of a product’s popularity with Dennis Family Homes clients. Tamara talks through three popular products in three rooms – the entryway, the formal living room and the study. For whatever…

Make living at home warm and cozy throughout winter with a new colour palette, winter décor, and styling tips. Keep your home beautiful with an interior design scheme that sparks joy throughout the cooler months. This season’s colours The Dennis Family Homes Interior Design Team suggests gravitating towards “deeper, warmer colours”. “Like in fashion, interior…

Water efficient tapware will contribute to the required 7-Star energy efficiency rating of new homes, under changes to the National Construction Code (NCC), as of 1 May 2024. By 1st May 2026 new tapware will be lead-free under NCC changes, marking an end to the element’s use in tapware manufacturing. Alder Tapware is working 2…

The latest Dennis Family Homes display centre has now opened in Ballarat at Lucas Estate, showcasing two exceptional new four-bedroom single-storey designs – the Alexandra 294 and the Venetia 322. Dennis Family Homes Sales Consultant at Lucas, Tim Britt, describes these two homes as perfect for this vibrant and growing regional Victorian city. “The Alexandra,…

In the ever-evolving realm of interior design, the choices for kitchen splashbacks are as varied as the spaces they serve.  The trends shaping splashback design in 2024 are a harmonious blend of classic feel and contemporary flair.  You’ll find this in the colors, sought-after textures, and modern themes that can tie a whole kitchen together. …

With the rise of remote work and virtual classrooms, study nooks have become an increasingly popular feature in modern homes. These dedicated spaces only take up a small amount of room and provide the perfect spot for students and professionals to focus on their work. What’s more, they can fit into almost any spot within…

Whether it’s through neutral, earthy tones or the simplicity of their design, ‘Shaker style’ features can add a touch of class to any home. They can be found in almost any fixture, from panelled cabinets to granite countertops and wood-finished doors, enhancing the decor without stealing the spotlight. Indeed, it’s no surprise that this style…

When it comes to Australian home design, trends tend to emerge quickly and fade out just as fast—but this isn’t the case with raked ceilings. Their popularity might have risen and dipped over the years, but throughout it all they’ve remained a staple of Aussie homes. And their resurgence owes a lot to this enduring…

Future proofing is an important first step when choosing a new home design for your Melbourne property. After all, your home is likely the largest investment you will ever make. Once you have chosen the perfect location – close to schools and amenities – prioritise building a home that caters to your family and lifestyle.…

Laundries in any busy household often serve as multifunctional spaces and therefore require smart organising solutions to keep everything in order. No matter what the size of your laundry, with some well-organised, clever and practical storage ideas, you can streamline your laundry routine and make the most of the available space. Laundries are no longer…

The latest Dennis Family Homes display centre has now opened in Shepparton at Seven Creek Estate. Showcasing three stunning new single storey displays, you’ll be welcomed into the Macedon 334 and Mortlake 294F designs from the Inspirations series, as well as the Venetia 322 from the Aspirations series. Each home has been individually styled to…

Invest in your future with a Knockdown Rebuild by Dennis Family Homes. Keep the lifestyle you love by building a brand new luxury home on your existing land, while updating the amenities to lead your family well into the future. Built by a reputable Australian builder that’s here to stay. Discover the functionality and design…

When choosing your home design you’ll want to know two things, ‘Will this home be practical and functional?’ and ‘Will this home meet the needs of my family, now and into the future?’ With the Marsden 394 Series 4 by Dennis Family Homes, it’s a resounding YES, providing flexible family living via the clever use…

Build your dream home without compromising on location with Dennis Family Homes and our Knockdown Rebuild process. Discover the potential of your current block of land with a modern home full of luxury amenities and the space to suit your large family and accommodate your social calendar. Why Choose a Knockdown Rebuild? Moving can be…

When it comes to styling your home, artificial flowers and plants are becoming increasingly popular interior decorating choices. Thanks to their low cost and low level of maintenance, they are perfect for time poor individuals (or those who may not have a green thumb) looking to add colour and vibrance to their interiors. Image: Balmoral…

If you have been thinking about upgrading your current home, but love the area where you live, luxury living across Melbourne can be a reality utilising your current block of land with Dennis Family Homes and our Knockdown Rebuild Specialists. Imagine creating your brand new, dream home and lifestyle while continuing to live in the…

There are so many benefits to having window coverings. Window coverings provide privacy, light control, security, create a fashion statement for your home and more. Well-designed and properly installed window coverings can reduce the amount of energy you need to consume in your home, saving you money and reducing your impact on the environment. Here…

A well-designed bathroom that is spacious, practical and inspiring is something that rarely goes unnoticed. After all, as the saying goes, ‘kitchens and bathrooms sell houses’. We all know the value of a stylish bathroom which not only provides ample space to get ready in a hurry on a busy morning, but also adopts a…

If you’ve been investing a lot of time and work towards planning the build of your dream home, then you’ll know that there are lots of processes and experiences to get through. One of our favourites (and our customers’, too) is our Showroom experience, where we help you customise your new home in a convenient…

During these uncertain times, our homes are serving many different purposes. Not only are they our safe spaces to relax and unwind with our families, but they’ve also turned into our workplaces and gyms as well!  When working from home, it’s so important to carve out time to relax at home and step away from…

Building your dream home is a wonderfully exciting experience. Choosing everything from the materials and colours for your roof, floor, bathroom and kitchen tiles, through to the interior and exterior walls, flooring, carpets and cabinetry opens up a lavish array of possibilities. On the flipside, being faced with so many choices and uncertainty about the…

Check out our new Marsden 323B Verve Glass and Hastings 293 Boulevard display at Officer South! Visitors to Dennis Family Homes new Melbourne display homes at Kaduna Park estate in Officer South will see two of our most popular designs in a new light, thanks to a range of customisation options on show at the…

Who wouldn’t want their day-to-day to be a little more luxurious? If you’re looking for some simple ways to step beyond the basics to create something that’s extra special, here are seven simple ways to raise the luxe to the next level in your home. 1.    A King Size Bed with a Grand Bed Head…