Construction
Ceiling Height in New Homes: Average Ceiling Heights and How Much It Matters
Ceiling height is one of those decisions that looks minor (on paper) but makes a huge difference in the finished home. It changes how a room reads the second you walk in, how light lands in the space and how much you’re asking every other element to fill.
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Interior
Open Plan Living: When It Works, When It Doesn't & How to Get the Balance Right
The best layouts don’t just open things up. They decide what should connect, what should be separated and where a little restraint will make the whole home work harder.
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New Homes
What Does a Forever Home Actually Look Like? How to Build for Where You're Going, Not Where You Are
A forever home isn’t about building the biggest house on the street or trying to predict every twist of the future. It’s about building a space that lets you live your life comfortably as your family grows and evolves over time.
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New Homes
What Is a Bridging Loan (and Do You Need One When Building)?
Bridging loans empower people to build their new homes before their current residence is settled.
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New Homes
Australia's Most Wanted Home Features: A 5-Year Google Search Data Study
We analysed 5 years of Google search data in Australia to find out which home features Aussie buyers are actually seeking. Here's what we found.
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Construction
Sculleries, Walk-In Wardrobes and Hidden Storage: Building for Function
Sculleries, walk-in wardrobes, hidden storage and more. See how Novus Homes builds function into every new home from the design stage.
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Interior
The Home Decluttering Checklist for Modern Homes
The best decluttering starts simple. Decide which room to tackle first and set aside some dedicated space for items you want to keep, donate, discard or move.
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New Homes
How to Future Proof Your Home for Years: A Guide For Homeowners
Future-proof your home with upgrades for accessibility, energy efficiency & durability. Read on to create a comfortable, cost-effective home that lasts decades.
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Client Homes
How to Downsize Your Home
Downsizing your home can ensure your home suits your needs as circumstances in your life change. It's also a chance to design your dream home from scratch.
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Interior
Luxury Home Design Trends for 2025
When it comes to building a luxury home, most people want to create something that’s on trend but with timeless appeal.
At Novus Homes, we believe in creating a home that will suit your present, and your future. We take you through which current luxury housing design trends are popular at the moment, but will also stand the test of time.
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New Homes
Why Consider Multi-Generational Living?
West Australian families are embracing multi-generational living. Rising house prices and the high costs involved with childcare are contributing to the growing appeal of multi generations living together. As well as strengthening family bonds and connecting across the generations, building a multi-generational home can allow every member of the family to improve their living conditions and lifestyle.
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Construction
Questions to Ask Your Home Builder
Building your dream home can be one of the most exciting journeys you ever go on. It might also be one of your largest investments. That’s why it’s vital that you entrust the building process to somebody capable and worthy of the job. Selecting the right builder could save you thousands of dollars and hours of heartache.
Here are the essential questions you should be asking when it comes to choosing a builder to make sure that you get the right team for the job.
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