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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!

Are you ready to start designing and building your new dream home. Arrange a free no obligation inspection and assessment of your proposed home site with one of our experienced professionals and discover the potential of your block. Image: PJ Burns Builder During your site inspection our respresentative is available to discuss and check for elements such as power, water and sewer services, orientation, aspect and energy efficiency, layout, views and design, access and traffic

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

We are passionate about Green Living, sustainable architecture and thoughtful design in our homes, and understand the benefits to be gained from a more sustainable approach to everyday living by protecting and maintaining our natural environment. The reduction (or prevention where possible) of waste, as well as recycling of materials on construction sites is very important to us. After all, the best environmental and cost-effective solution for reducing waste in our industry

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

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

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

Point of Difference The team here at PJ Burns Builder have been designing and building award winning, new homes for over 40 years, and specialise in new homes and knockdown rebuilds on the Sunshine Coast, in Hervey Bay and in Brisbane and surrounding areas. So what is it that sets us apart from other home builders? A personalised design to suit your lifestyle and budget We understand that your home is more than just a roof over your head. After all, carefully considered desig

5 ways to bring your new home to life! We have created a list and narrowed it down to five things that we encourage you to consider, when designing and planning each space of your new PJ Burns Builder home. Number One: Let light in. There are so many styles of windows + creative ways to let light into your new PJ Burns Builder home! Exposed trusses with a feature skylight will enhance your living space and provide so much character, while lovely louvre windows are hard to pas

Style Files – Japandi Style One of the most exciting parts of building your new home is selecting your design & style. For some people this comes really easy & others it can be a little more difficult. Whichever side of the fence you sit on, we have a team of experts here to guide you through the process. While Scandinavian (Scandi) design continues to be a popular, aligning seamlessly with our relaxing Queensland lifestyle, beautiful landscapes & our strong connection to our

Style Files – Hamptons Style One of the most exciting parts of building your new home is selecting your design & style. For some people this comes really easy & others it can be a little more difficult. Whichever side of the fence you sit on, we have a team of experts here to guide you through the process. One of the biggest styles on trend at the moment & being showcased all over social media is the Hamptons Style, which can be influenced by our coastal ‘beach vibe’ or hinte

Modern Bricks There is nothing more exciting to those of us in the building & design industry, or anyone currently building their new home, than new & stylish products! The new PGH Morada range here at PJ Burns The Morada Collection We just adore the new PGH Morada range of bricks! A fresh, matte finish brick collection for contemporary style and design, with an option of  ‘Linea’ to give a stunning minimalist look. The Morada collection boasts clean lines with a smooth, matt

Internal Courtyards Internal Courtyards create a beautiful addition to homes, and can be designed to open from bedrooms, living rooms or kitchens. With the incorporation of timber or aluminium bi-fold doors, courtyards will add space to your home and create a private multi-purpose, dining, living, entertaining, communal area for your family. Your rooms opening to the courtyard will be brought to life by gardens and nature, and in the following recently completed PJ Burns Buil

How To Choose the Right Floor Plan When choosing the right floor plan for you and your family, there are a number of things to consider to ensure you make the right choice. The Building Site It’s often recommended that you have a specific site selected before choosing a floor plan. This allows you to envision how your home will sit on the site and to compare floor plans with the features of the site you’ve chosen. For example, if your lot is narrow, you might consider a two-s