by Murphy Homes | Aug 13, 2024 | Blog
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...
by Murphy Homes | Apr 30, 2024 | Blog
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...
by Murphy Homes | Mar 7, 2024 | Blog
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...
by Murphy Homes | Jun 20, 2023 | Blog
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...
by Murphy Homes | Jun 19, 2023 | Blog
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....
by Murphy Homes | Jun 18, 2023 | Blog
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...
