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Often asked…what is industrial design all about? This design concept has garnered attention in recent years in both residential and commercial projects.  Partly due to the focus on natural materials and raw unprocessed features, the ‘industrial look’ can sometimes be...

Staying up to date with ever changing building styles is not an easy task.  House designs often have a ‘use by date’ and it is easy to be pressured into choosing a house style that will not last the test of time.   Japandi exterior design showcasing architectural...

Firstly, what is ‘hybrid’ flooring……It looks like timber – but it is not timber. Hybrid flooring has the appearance of a timber floor, but it is a rigid floating floor product that combines the attributes of laminate and vinyl.     A good quality hybrid...

Firstly, we must understand what engineered stone is made from. Engineered stone generally comprises crushed quartz bound with a polymer resin.  As quartz is very hard, engineered stone is extremely durable and resistant to scratches and stains – resulting in its...

There has been a great deal of research done on the psychology of colour and how colours can affect our moods and behaviours.  Murphy Homes appreciates how a little colour psychology can help enormously when building a home and creating the perfect space for you and...

After exploring warm colours in the Murphy Homes ‘Psychology of colour’ series, we will next venture to the realm of cool colours. How do COOL COLOURS (BLUES and GREENS) make you feel?  Some research has supported the idea that colours can have psychological effects....

What are NEUTRAL COLOURS (WHITES, GREYS, BLACKS) and should we use them?  Our Murphy Homes in-house Colour Consultant says ‘Yes – you are not boring and neutral colours are very important to the overall colour scheme of your home’. Exploring and understanding neutral...

Design is like fashion. What goes around and comes back around. Mid-century modern influenced architecture is one of those things to return. This is no complaint from us! Mid-century influenced architecture is based around the stunning era of the 50’s and 60’s and...

Stay ahead of the curve.   One of the trendiest design features to see throughout our homes and buildings in 2022 will be curves. Curved walls, arch ways, mirrors, kitchen benches, all the wall through to curved furniture. This trend has been gaining momentum...

Every year at Murphy Homes we look forward to the release of the Dulux Colour Forecast and we are pleased to say 2022 is looking colourful and exciting! Here at Murphy Homes we do not underestimate the power of colour.  As an example - bright cheery colours can create...

When you walk through the front door of this stunning Alexandra Headland residence you are feel as though you are floating through spectacular ocean and hinterland vistas.  The sky, no matter its mood, serves as a backdrop to the iconic Glass House Mountains and...

Our Casa Grande display home located in the new Harmony Display Village is a standout home in any measure. Designed and built by our Murphy Homes team to appeal to custom clientele, it boasts a modern façade, innovative materials and strong bold shapes.