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Knockdown And Rebuild With The Balmoral Home Design

March 2024 In Knockdown Rebuild

Love the area you currently live in but need more space?   A Knockdown Rebuild with Dennis Family Homes is the solution. Continue to enjoy everything you love about your suburb and live in a brand-new home to suit your family’s evolving needs.  Dennis Family Homes’ Knockdown Rebuild specialists will support you throughout the application and build…

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The In-Season Colours to Style Your Home, Your Way with Gail Connor

February 2024 In Entertaining

The new season is the perfect time to style your home with the latest trends in home décor and colour.  Autumn is a popular time to welcome back warm tones in a neutral colour palette.  For Dennis Family Homes’ Senior Interior Designer, Gail Connor, the new season breaks with brighter trends of recent years, returning…

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Creating A Special Valentine’s Celebration At Home

February 2024 In Entertaining

Love is the focus of Valentine’s Day, so celebrate the event with your family in your brand new Dennis Family home built with care and confidence. Sprinkle the Valentine’s Day theme throughout your spaces with home décor in shades of red and pink, like the Pantone Colour of the Year for 2024, Peach Fuzz. Packed…

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The Latest Flooring Trends For 2024

January 2024 In Entertaining

Step into style and elevate your home with flooring trends for 2024.  Choosing the right flooring can significantly improve the overall aesthetic and function of your home.  2024 trends show a preference for herringbone pattern, lighter coastal colours and low-maintenance surfaces.  Dennis Family Homes interior designer Gail Connor says, when designing your home’s interior, you…

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Visit Our Displays Today

January 2024 In General News

Embark on the exciting journey of building your dream home with absolute confidence at one of our welcoming locations. Come explore our high-quality display homes, open to you seven days a week at Redstone in Sunbury, Harpley in Werribee and three new homes at Berwick Waters in Clyde North. Within each estate, discover a wealth…

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Styling With The Pantone Colour Of The Year

January 2024 In Entertaining

Pantone has announced Peach Fuzz as the 2024 Colour of the Year, encouraging us to bask in the warmth of this delicate pink-orange hue.   Gail Connor, the Senior Interior Designer at Dennis Family Homes, says Peach Fuzz is not just a colour, “it’s a vibrant and playful shade that brings to mind thoughts of summer…

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What makes a perfect Study Nook?

December 2023 In Interior Design

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…

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Shaker Style Features In Home Design

In Interior Design

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…

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What is a Raked Ceiling?

In Interior Design

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…

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Christmas At Home

November 2023 In Entertaining

Celebrate an authentically Australian Christmas in a modern home worthy of the festive season. Dennis Family Homes’ floorplans include more than enough space for the whole family, inside and out. On display at the Meridian Estate in Clyde North, the Balmoral 384 and Onyx 242 showcase an open-plan indoor and outdoor entertaining hub packed with…

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Elevate Your Home Decor: 4 Interior Styling Techniques

October 2023 In Entertaining

Are you ready to infuse new life into your living space, bedroom, or perhaps, create the perfect ambiance in your new home? Join us as we unveil four indispensable interior styling tips that will help you craft a home that’s a true reflection of your unique style and exudes undeniable beauty. 1. Illuminate with Elegance…

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A Floorplan to Style Your Way

October 2023 In Entertaining

A family home is one of life’s most important investments. With Dennis Family Homes, have the confidence in knowing you’ll find a floorplan and orientation to suit your family comfortably all year round and for many years to come. Entertaining Space for the Whole Family     Entertain your guests in style with the grand…

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Mancaves for DAD!

September 2023 In Entertaining

Moving into a brand new home marks the perfect opportunity to say thank you to Dad for everything he does. A mancave is a room or space where Dad can relax and enjoy his favourite pastimes in peace, away from the rest of the household. Almost any room can be turned into a great mancave…

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Same address, just add your dream home and much-needed living spaces

September 2023 In Knockdown Rebuild

When you live in a location that suits your family and your lifestyle perfectly, but your home no longer works for you, there’s a solution that will provide you with the best of both worlds – the ability to craft the home of your dreams, with the benefit of the substantial savings that comes with…

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Knockdown Rebuild Testimonial – Rachel Francis

August 2023 In Knockdown Rebuild

When you have lived in an area for many years and your family’s lives are fully immersed in the neighbourhood, schools, and community, it’s always a difficult decision to know what to do when you have outgrown the family home. Do you look around the area for another home, knowing you don’t want to leave…

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Crafting the Perfect Kids’ Room: Where Imagination Takes Centre Stage

August 2023 In Entertaining

At Dennis Family Homes, our commitment to every family goes beyond just building houses; we create spaces that embrace the essence of family life. Dive into the art of designing the perfect kids’ room – a realm of fun, creativity, and personalisation. In this blog, we’ll guide you through our display homes, revealing how we…

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Living in Each Living Room

August 2023 In Entertaining

It’s an essential room in every home, and many have more than one – so, why are living rooms so important, and what does having more than one in your home mean for your lifestyle? Whether it’s getting together or seeking serenity away from the family, your living spaces can provide your family with more…

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Pantry Storage & Organisation tips with Dennis Family Homes & Kate Elise

August 2023 In Entertaining

We are thrilled to bring you on a journey through the captivating Balmoral and Mortlake display homes at Kinley Estate Lilydale. Today, let’s dive deep into the heart of the home (and belly) – the pantry – and explore how everyday people can live and function effortlessly in this essential space.   Embracing the Pantry’s…

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Designs and functionality with kid’s rooms

August 2023 In Entertaining

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.…

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Laundry Designs In Our Homes

July 2023 In Interior Design

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…

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Opulence In Knock Down Rebuild Laundry’s

In Knockdown Rebuild

Though it is an essential room in any home, the laundry is often overlooked or taken for granted. Several factors make a great laundry, including layout, location, features, and design. Like any room in your brand-new home, Dennis Family Homes’ laundries showcase luxury and practicality through functional features and opulent finishes, all brought to life…

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We’re For Every Family

June 2023 In First Home Buyers

When looking to purchase your first home, you may hear the same advice repeated – ‘location, location, location’. Finding the perfect suburb, street, and lot on which to raise your family is the most important element. For families and first-home buyers, estates located across Victoria are the perfect areas to achieve the great Australian dream;…

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Latest stunning single storey displays wow at Shepparton

June 2023 In Entertaining

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…

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Maximising Your Housing Budget

June 2023 In First Home Buyers

When looking to build your new home not only will you consider every element of the design and style of your home to ensure it will suit your needs for many years to come, you’ll also weigh up if the amenities and infrastructures in your preferred location work for you. This can become a daunting…

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Bliss and Brilliance with the Balmoral

May 2023 In Entertaining

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…

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The Marsden: Where Functionality and Lifestyle Meet

May 2023 In Entertaining

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…

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Celebrate together this Mother’s Day

May 2023 In Entertaining

Mother’s Day is a great time to celebrate the special women in your life, and with Mother’s Day just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about how you can make this year special. Whether you’re celebrating with your Mum or other loved ones, there are lots of ways to make this day stand…

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An Entertainer’s Delight Starts with Open Plan Living

April 2023 In General News

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…

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Styling Your Home with Artificial Flowers and Plants

April 2023 In Entertaining

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…

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Aspire to Double Storey Living with the Santina 332

March 2023 In First Home Buyers

The latest Dennis Family Homes display to open at Katalia Estate, Donnybrook, showcases the best of Aspirations living in a luxurious home design. As the first double storey from the Aspirations range on show, the brand new design of the Santina 332 is a pure delight and provides a desirable, affordable living option that combines…

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The Finer Details in Your Knockdown Rebuild Bedroom and Wardrobe

March 2023 In Interior Design

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…

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The Benefits of Window Treatments at Build Stage

February 2023 In Entertaining

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…

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