ADD COLOUR THROUGH DECOR
INSPIRATION FOR YOUR HOME Adding colour to your home can be as simple as looking at your use of decor. In our Display Home we chose to use earthy colours throughout. Cushions in the bedrooms and media, towel colours in the bathrooms. Even the use of prints on the exterior walls can help bring all […]
FRANKE IN THE KITCHEN
INSPIRATION FOR YOUR HOME At Coast Life Homes we are all about quality. In the kitchen we use Franke appliances which is a company built on Swiss precision engineering and traditional craftsmanship. Franke is a world leader in kitchen solutions. ”We combine engineering with modern technology, functional aesthetics and integrated services. The needs of our […]
TAPWARE: KEEPING THE SAME BRAND STYLE
INSPIRATION FOR YOUR HOME Tapware these days comes in many forms of shapes, sizes, and colours. Keeping the same brand style is the key for uniformity and creating a space with balance. Ideally, all tap sets should match, that is, vanity, bath and shower. Although, at times this may not be possible as not all […]
SINKS: UNDERMOUNT VS INSET
INSPIRATION FOR YOUR HOME Undermount kitchen sinks vs Inset kitchen sinks can come down to the aesthetics and your budget. The price of the actual sink but also installation can be the deciding factor. Undermount kitchen sinks are ideal when you have a beautiful benchtop you want to show off. Set below the bench line, […]
A Solid Foundation
CONSTRUCTION TIPS A great home starts with a great foundation. At Coast Life Homes every home is individually engineered to suit the specifics of the site. We don’t work on a “One size fits all” given there are many variants when working with building blocks. We also increase the strength of the concrete above the […]
Termite Prevention
CONSTRUCTION TIPS Preventing termites accessing your home is one of the most important things you can plan for. At Coast Life Homes we install the Kordon Termite Barrier system with every new home. Kordon is an environmentally friendly product, harmless to people, is an allergy free product, and offers the highest level of protection for […]
Timber vs Steel Frames
CONSTRUCTION TIPS At Coast Life Homes we provide responsibly sourced, H2 treated timber framing products as a standard in all our homes. H2 treated timber has been pressure treated to protect against insects and in particular Termites. Timber is the often described as the “Ultimate Renewable” given its absorption of Carbon Monoxide and its ability […]
Waterproofing the Slab Edge
CONSTRUCTION TIPS Slab edge dampness is a situation that many homeowners find themselves in during the life of the home. Dampness is a pre curser to mould and mildew which can have serious health effects on the occupants of a home. The National Construction Code (NCC) is very clear in regard to preventing water ingress […]
Merbau
Project Gallery This particular build was based a custom design on an irregular shaped block. This home has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 2 living spaces. The front façade has quite a presence with large vertical merbau timber posts. They create strength and also contrast with the render exterior finish and horizontal cladding. This home […]
Surfmist
Project Gallery This particular build was based on our Malibu 201 floorplan design which was perfect for the size of the block. This home has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 2 living spaces. The front façade chosen was the Villa with surfmist being the predominant colour which creates that perfect coastal vibe. The interior is […]
