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Check out these exterior design trends for 2019. https://www.news.com.au/finance/real-estate/adelaide-sa/splash-into-summer-with-our-2019-trend-forecast/news-story/6f3a2b6dfa978fab1075b7f19aaf8327

What do NSW residents want most in their home? This Sydney Architecture Festival study found the answer to be natural light.

Positioned only metres from the high-tide mark, this gorgeous home is an exceptional example of design and construction, this awe-inspiring home connects owners to a brilliant display of colour in the gardens as well as the blue River Derwent waters. http://ow.ly/iwwd30lsw0i

Brendon Collins of Wodonga is focused to establish Australia’s first 10-star energy rated homes in a medium-density housing development. Australia only has a number of 10-star rated homes that are not prebuilt and directly available for occupancy. http://ow.ly/VXAy30kusB0

If you need a low-cost house, the most practical course is to look for ready-made “Kmart” house types. But if what you want is a long-lasting home, then what you need is an architect that can help enhance a space with a higher market appeal. http://ow.ly/HCFO30kutBC

Fall in love with the luxurious plantation-style inspired homes of Saint Barthélemy and the Caribbean. This Mosman Park custom is a bespoke ode to the best in weatherboard architecture and the tropical feel flows with the breeze through the interior. http://ow.ly/oAGx30kIIuU

When building a new house or renovating your existing kitchen, it’s worth keeping up with the tech and design trends. Smart homes are the new standard and that makes it easier for us to control, communicate and interact with our appliances. http://ow.ly/Gidr30l2kKg

This eco-friendly, fully recyclable house in Beaufort, Victoria was built by Quentin Irvine, of Inquire Invent Pty Ltd, for his own family. It is inspired from iconic Australian galvanised steel woolsheds, handcrafts and industrial elements. http://ow.ly/KDrR30lfmZK

Know who to tap when building or renovating your home. For large with experimental or difficult design features or fittings, consult an architect. But for a well-designed, functional and beautiful small to medium project, go to a building designer. http://ow.ly/XfNY30l2kHD

Having a high-end home when starting out with a tight budget can be arduous if you have a small space. There’s only one person who can make virtually any space grand and that is Eddie Ross. Budget decorating and small space quirks are his forte. http://ow.ly/RkCV30kgqpL

A box-shaped house with a price tag of $3.4 million hits the Lilyfield market. The owners who were also the designers, created a layout that suits young families with teenagers alike boasting a home with a chic interior and ambiance. http://ow.ly/Ll1x30knzCL

Here are 2019’s best global destinations for interior design. https://www.lonelyplanet.com/news/2019/03/09/best-global-destinations-interior-design/

When it comes to a good kitchen design, whether you’re building or renovating, it starts with the basics of layout that relies on what is known as a ‘working triangle’, referring to the three main kitchen elements – storage, preparation and cooking. http://ow.ly/fItW30lBqxV

If you love movies, we can help you design the perfect theatre room. Check out this one we did for one of our clients. #theatreroom #design #rapidplans #designedbyrapidplans #architecture

Clarendon Homes launched the Mosman 56 range, describe as their most luxurious offering yet that can be customised to suit the preferences and lifestyles of its occupants. It has been developed with the knock-down-and-rebuild market in mind. http://ow.ly/D12M30lBnm4

Kitchens are the heart of modern homes, and usually one of the first items on one’s wish list and the most expensive rooms to renovate, however, an efficient layout is one of the most important aspects of a kitchen renovation. http://ow.ly/fHVD30lsw2b

Australia is known worldwide as a leading design force. The high calibre of design produced locally can be attributed to the great Australian dream, which underpins our heightened appreciation of the daily spaces we live in. http://ow.ly/BE1p30kBYah