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Uniquely you: bringing your dream home to life

Everyone has an idea about what their dream home will look like, how the design will create a story of who they are, reflecting their personality and lifestyle. Building a new home is the perfect opportunity to make that dream home come true, ensuring it is uniquely you and a true extension of yourself. Here, […]

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Designing a home with teenagers in mind

The needs of the family change as children develop into teenagers, and taking this into consideration when designing and building your new home will help to ensure family harmony is maintained during the adolescent years. Here, we’ll look at design elements to keep teenagers and the family happy, while also ensuring your home remains practical […]

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Keeping it simple with modern architecture

When considering the style you want to build your new house, it is a common mistake to get the modern and contemporary styles confused. If you’re wanting a style that reflects current architecture, contemporary is the descriptor you want to use. If the style you’re after is reflected in houses from the mid to late […]

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Inspired by ancient European empires: classical architecture

Instilling a sense of boldness, as well as humility, contemplation and intellect, classical architecture brings a unique aesthetic inspired by ancient European civilisations. With distinct and striking elements setting this style apart from others and making it instantly recognisable, it provides the perfect inspiration for those looking for a more traditional look and feel for […]

Emphasising Individuality: Making Contemporary Architecture Your Own

Reflecting the style of the moment, contemporary architecture borrows elements from its architectural predecessor modern design. It takes the elements that worked and fixes those that didn’t, to create a style that is clean, simple and emphasises a connection with the outdoors. By allowing architects and home builders to pick and choose the desired characteristics, […]

Embracing the Casual Elegance of French Provincial

For those looking for inspiration when designing their new home, the casual elegance of French provincial is a popular architecture style that you can draw from. Here, we take a look at the history of this style and common characteristics to help inspire you when considering the design of your new home. History of French […]

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Grollo Homes Awarded for Display of Excellence

Grollo Homes has taken out five titles for its custom designed Mont Albert show home, Floating Forms, at the 2019 Excellence in Housing Awards and the 2019 HIA CSR Victorian Housing and Kitchen & Bathroom Awards, which celebrate exceptional craftsmanship and building excellence in Victoria’s residential sector. Acknowledged for distinction The 2019 Excellence in Housing […]

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Designing a Home for Feng Shui

Feng shui is an ancient form of Chinese art and science, and for those who believe in the practice, incorporating its principles in the design of their new home is important to allow good energy to flow through the house and promote good fortune. When undertaking such a build, it is important to select an […]

Key Considerations When Selecting a Pool

Once you have decided that a pool for your new home is right for you, it is important to start thinking about the design of the pool and how it will fit in with your needs, lifestyle and budget, while also meeting any relevant standards. Here, we take a look at some of the design […]

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Meet your architect: Ben Grollo

Grollo Homes is a family run business first established by Lui Grollo over 50 years ago. Now run by his sons, Grollo Homes still carries the same values of trust, experience, integrity and innovation that the family has carefully cultivated over the years. Learn a bit about Principal Architect, Ben Grollo, who works directly with […]