Every day our dedicated team immerses themselves in design, curating and crafting international home design trends and tailoring them to complement the Geelong region. These trends go beyond mere aesthetics—they become extra comforts, luxury, and innovation for our valued clients. In this article, we share with you an exclusive glimpse into the bespoke features that […]
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Your step-by-step guide to the home building process
We know. It’s a daunting decision especially when you don’t know the building process. Building a home is a massive undertaking and for the uninitiated, it can be hard to know where to start. Do you need to choose a floor plan before you meet the builder? What about the deposit? How much do you […]
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What Does A Custom Home Builder Do?
People often consider a custom-built home to be the investment of their lifetime. Whilst it’s a huge undertaking, the result is a home that’s customised to a lifestyle rather than an off-the-plan home that’s difficult to tailor. So what does a custom home builder do differently from a standard builder? To achieve the vision of […]
Geelong’s Best Custom Home Designs For Acreage
The epitome of country living is wide open vistas, privacy and a connection to nature. At Enso Homes, it’s through our appreciation and understanding of our coastal and regional settings that we’ve crafted many successful acreage homes around Geelong. A countryside or coastal home design is about seamlessly blending with the local surroundings. It begins […]
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Why You Should Choose A Custom Home Builder Over A Volume Builder
Building a home is a lifelong dream for people. It’s also a significant investment that should be made with care and consideration. The first step of the process is choosing your home builder. You have two options: volume builders or custom home builders. While volume builders may be an easy and convenient choice, there are […]
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Design Elements To Include In Your Custom Build For Mid-Century Modern Style
Design elements are the basic foundations for any visual design. Design elements include shape, colour, space, form and texture. They’re important to consider in custom home builds, especially when your aim is to produce a home of a distinct style, such as mid-century modern. When the time comes for you to design a custom home, […]
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What Is Custom Home Building?
Custom home building is designing a home to your own specifications. The alternative is a pre-designed home package. Home packages are standardised so that builders have the ability to build multiple homes in the most efficient way. A challenge of a pre-designed home is that you can end up with unwanted space and compromise on […]
How Reverse Living Elevates Your Custom Home Build
Reverse living floor plans think about space differently – reverse living says that living should happen upstairs. On the upper-level, there’s more opportunity for views, privacy and security from the streets below. Having your living space on the second storey makes better use of windows and lighting. You’re more inclined to open the blinds during […]
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What You Need To Know About Changes To The National Construction Code
From May 1 there are multiple changes to the National Construction Code (NCC). NCC 2022 will affect all new builds with increased costs due to additional requirements for the design and construction of homes which will affect new home builders. The NCC will be adopted with a transitional period for specific requirements. In Victoria, these […]
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The Biggest Home Building Trends Of 2023
Let’s take a look at a selection of recent Enso Homes builds and the trends that are driving this year’s design. A common trend has been the popularity of mid-century architectural styling – there’s a Palm Springs retrogression in the air. Minimalist architectural styling is also proving popular. Double-storey builds are taking off to make […]
Can I Build My Own House Plans With A Custom Home Builder?
Coming up with your own house design is an exciting idea and a dream for many people. You can build your own house plans with a custom home builder. At Enso Homes we can provide an in-house design service or build off pre-existing plans completed by an architect or building designer. It’s important to keep […]
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Rightsizing Your New Home
Rightsizing is about living smarter. Smaller doesn’t always mean having less and bigger doesn’t always mean having more. Thinking differently about your floor plan and how you utilise your space is how you achieve an optimal home. Rightsizing in a new home is about converting your home to meet the needs of your next stage […]