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PJ Burns Builder

Jan 17
4 min

Style Files - Nautical and Coastal

Some of the most satisfying styles that are very popular in the coastal regions of Australia, are the nautical and coastal interior design styles. These design styles are inspired by the sea and coastal living, and while they share some similarities, they also have distinct differences. Nautical interior design is characterized by its use of navy and white stripes, anchors, and other maritime symbols, while coastal interior design is more focused on natural elements such as

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Understanding House Plans: A Simple Guide!

PJ Burns Builder

Jan 13
6 min

Understanding House Plans: A Simple Guide!

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the complex symbols and layouts of house plans? You're not alone! Understanding the design of your future hom

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PJ Burns Builder

Jun 17, 2022
6 min

Considering a move to the Fraser Coast?

At PJ Burns Builder we want to help you find your perfect slice of paradise so that you can build a quality home and stand out with style!

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The Smart Spenders Guide to Seductive Design

PJ Burns Builder

Oct 27, 2021
4 min

The Smart Spenders Guide to Seductive Design

Many people when they hear "custom Home" immediately associate; expense, poor value, unobtainable luxury, and effort - prospective home builders sometimes avoid custom homes due to uncertainty and ultimately miss out on their "feel good" home that could have been. In truth, a custom home that is stylish, unique, and appealing does not have to obliterate your budget and it may be easier than you think. Your Block and Sitting If your block is good to build on this then this poi

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PJ Burns Builder

Oct 15, 2019
2 min

Add your own elements of style

One of the benefits of designing and building your new home with PJ Burns Builder, is your ability to add your own elements of style to your design and finishings. We have created a thoughtful list of spaces and elements of the home for you to personalize. ADD A FOCAL POINT A focal point in interior design can be as simple as a beautiful piece of artwork or bold decorative item, or can be incorporated into the design of your PJ Burns Builder home, and installed during your bu

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PJ Burns Builder

Oct 3, 2019
2 min

Attention First Home Owners

Are you sick of renting and ready to be on your way to owning your brand new PJ Burns Builder home?! Building your first home is a big deal, we understand it can be extremely exciting and sometimes overwhelming before you have all the information to consider. To break things down, there are two main components to consider, the first is investigating your options for finance, the second is finding the perfect home and land package combination. Photograph: Design Inspiration f

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PJ Burns Builder

Oct 2, 2019
1 min

RBA Cash Rate Cut to 0.75%

The Reserve Bank of Australia has announced that in its Board meeting today, it has decided to decrease the cash rate to 0.75%. Graph via Reserve Bank of Australia There has never been a better time to invest in a new PJ Burns home! Brendan Brial from SMS Finance has created a table showing how Australia’s averge mortgage sizes may be affected: Loan amount examplesLikely decrease in repayments$150,000$21.45 per month$250,000$35.75 per month$350,000$50.05 per month$450,000$64.

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PJ Burns Builder

Sep 11, 2019
2 min

Colour Forecast 2020

Colour Forecast We are here to guide you in finding the perfect colour combination for your new PJ Burns Builder home. Let’s do it! Dulux’s four forecasted styles for 2020 ‘Essence’ are all about fining the very essence of happiness, while encouraging us to centre ourselves, breathe and reconnect. Build youself a simple, beautiful life with Dulux’s Grounded palette Do you dream of living a simple, uncomplicated life? Adopting a less-is-more approach, Grounded inspires us to m

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Enhance your design with a feature mirror

PJ Burns Builder

May 30, 2019
2 min

Enhance your design with a feature mirror

With over 41 years of experience in the industry, we understand that every home is unique and customise each of our homes to suit our clients style, budget and family. our team of experts will guide you through the design and building process to bring your dreams to life. A feature mirror is a beautiful way to add character to your bathroom space, so if you are ready to start designing your new home with us and wish to supply your own feature mirror, here are a few of our per

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PJ Burns Builder

May 15, 2019
2 min

Smaller homes that are big on style

We are finding smaller, more efficient homes are on trend here on the Sunshine Coast. With families happy to sacrifice space, to live closer to work and our beautiful coastline. There is also a greater awareness of the cost of operating big homes, that have more space to heat and cool, furnish and clean. This tiny house movement drew our focus on designing a new range of PJ Burns Builder homes to be smarter and lighter with a smaller footprint. A range of small homes where ev

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PJ Burns Builder

May 15, 2019
2 min

An important rebuild for Childers

At the time of the horrific Childers Backpacker fire in June 2000, PJ Burns Builder was building Coral Cove, and a regular in the town. After negotiations between the owner of the property and the council broke down, Isis Council contacted Steve Burns asking them to meet and discuss the future of the icon. They were looking for a memorial to those lost, a complete rebuild of the Palace to it’s early 1900’s style, and a brand new, state-of-the-art backpacker to be built behind

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Our guide to the first home owners grant

PJ Burns Builder

Mar 12, 2019
2 min

Our guide to the first home owners grant

Are you a first home buyer? If your answer is yes, did you know that the Queensland State Government offers first home buyers significant grants. We have all the info, so read on and find out you are eligible. What is the first home owners grant? The FHOG is a state government initiative to help first home owners get into their new home sooner. The first home could be a home, unit, townhouse or apartment, but it must be completely new and can’t have been sold as a residential

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PJ Burns Builder

Feb 4, 2019
2 min

Design with joy

Design with joy – how to create a new home that makes you feel happy! When designing your new PJ Burns Builder home, consider little things that make you smile. Our team of creative experts can help you incorporate those small details in your home to create that feeling joy, based around current elements of your life that make you feel happy. No matter how small it seems at the time, we will experience little moments of joy in our everyday life. These small sparks of joy are

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Interior design ideas to elevate your home!

PJ Burns Builder

Feb 1, 2019
3 min

Interior design ideas to elevate your home!

Interior design ideas to elevate your home! With so many platforms and beautiful images availabile to us daily, it is easy to become overwhelmed by options and choices when it comes to the interior design of your new PJ Burns Builder home. We have broken it down to simple elements and steps for you to consider, when designing and decorating each space of your new PJ Burns Builder home. Let light in. Beautiful lighting will make a space, a whilst your floor plan will usually d

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PJ Burns Builder

Oct 12, 2018
2 min

Colour Forecast

Colour Forecast We are here to guide you in finding the perfect colour combination for your new PJ Burns Builder home. Let’s do it! Dulux’s four forecasted styles for 2019 are all about creating your happy place and living your best life. When the world is so busy and the influences so many, these beautiful colour palette’s will help you filter out the noise and focus on what matters. Breathe and simply be in the moment with Dulux’s wholeself palette Do you feel like your bra

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