Storybook Designer Kit Homes Australia

Contemporary and Modern Home Design

Nathan (Designer) — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 07:34:04 +0000

Storybook offers a wide range of services including contemporary and modern home design packaged together with our services on a fixed price contract. If you are looking for something stylish, unique and most of all ...

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Luxurious Accomodation with a French Influence

Nathan (Designer) — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 05:59:33 +0000

Situated in the heart of Traralgon, Creek Cottage Bed & Breakfast is the perfect place for you to relax, unwind and enjoy the beautiful views, meandering creek and sprawling parklands right on your doorstep. Consisting ...

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In the Estates

Nathan (Designer) — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 07:50:10 +0000

Being an architectural design firm, one might mistakenly think that Storybook is exclusively geared to complex sites & infill developments, when in fact many of our homes are custom designed for the mainstream housing estate ...

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Lavers Hill House Design

Nathan (Designer) — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 13:11:59 +0000

Modern Clean Lines, but packed with Character. This skillion inspired contemporary home looks great from all angles. Designed for indoor / outdoor living, the alfresco area is accessed via wide bi-fold doors with access from ...

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Hampton Manor Under Construction

Nathan (Designer) — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 08:08:00 +0000

Here is a comparison of a Storybook Under Construction (pictures sent to us by the owner) to some of the 3D design perspectives. Although this job is still in its early stages, you can really ...

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Modern & Beachy

Nathan (Designer) — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 13:51:45 +0000

Here is a sloping site design for a property with a cross-fall, difficult access, existing vegetation and north to the side. The client’s wishlist included photos of several storybook homes, some with gables, others with ...

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Time to get some 3D Perspective

Nathan (Designer) — Sat, 25 May 2013 06:42:38 +0000

3D modelling is merely a tool we at Storybook use in the development of ideas to aid in creativity and to help convey our ideas & solutions to our customers. It has allowed us as designers to ...

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White House Floor Plan

Nathan (Designer) — Wed, 22 May 2013 03:00:41 +0000

Hello all, here is an old favourite we affectionately refer to as the ‘White House’. This home has been the inspiration of many a client over the years and although we literally have hundreds of ...

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Little House by the Sea

Nathan (Designer) — Fri, 17 May 2013 01:53:54 +0000

Here are some photos of a home that was designed for a lovely couple in a seaside suburb of Sydney. A prolific blogger herself, one of the owners Loretta, has an incredible flair for design ...

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New Storybook Agents

Nathan (Designer) — Thu, 16 May 2013 07:27:05 +0000

Hi all, I’d like to welcome our new Storybook Agents, extending our ability to service the whole of Australia. Firstly we have Scott Tannahill in Geelong Victoria (featured above in front of our iconic Storybook ...

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A Storybook Extension

Nathan (Designer) — Mon, 13 May 2013 00:39:17 +0000

cost effective extension

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Evolution of a Design

Nathan (Designer) — Fri, 03 May 2013 05:09:36 +0000

Here is an example of how a home design can evolve from an initial concept through to the final design. As with many of the initial designs we prepare for our customers, our interpretation of ...

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Burrawang Beach House Takes Shape

Nathan (Designer) — Fri, 03 May 2013 02:39:06 +0000

We took a quick visit to site yesterday to see the progress of the Burrawang Beach House which is now taking shape. A very difficult site, three-dimensional building envelope imposed by the developer and restrictive ...

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Design of April 2013

Nathan (Designer) — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 05:03:19 +0000

We’re at the end of another month & I’ve only just added our last months Design of the Month. So in the interests of keeping up to date, here is the Design of April. This ...

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Coastal Hills

Nathan (Designer) — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 02:42:04 +0000

Driving around the hills today around the coast, I came across a home we did a little while ago and thought I’d take a quick pic. This home was built a few years ago and ...

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Koornalla House Under Construction

Nathan (Designer) — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 01:03:51 +0000

Another trip out to site today to see the progress of the Koornalla House project. Although it is difficult to get a great photo with my iphone, I think you can get the general idea. ...

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Building the Dream Nearing Completion

Nathan (Designer) — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 07:46:15 +0000

Hi all, this week I thought it would be good to take a look at our Manna Views on site progress and I’m impressed with the result. Although there is still some way to go, ...

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Boundary Manor Changes

Nathan (Designer) — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 06:16:20 +0000

Hi all, thought we’d include some new images of the Boundary Road Manor design – one of our favorites. In response to our clients requests, things have been shifted around a little to better suit ...

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Design of March 2013

Nathan (Designer) — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 03:42:41 +0000

This modern skillion roofed Storybook shows how the clever use of light weight materials in the exterior of a home can positively contribute to its balance and appeal. By incorporating matrix cement sheet panels, weatherboards, horizontal corrugated colorbond sheeting & render, we create a low maintenance modern look.

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Changing Colours

Nathan (Designer) — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 06:39:04 +0000

Weatherboards offer the individual the opportunity to completely change the whole feel of their home with arguably the most cost-effective building material available “paint”. Nothing dates a home more than bricks and tiles. While fads ...

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Design Of February 2013

Nathan (Designer) — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 07:12:02 +0000

Welcome to our Design of February 2013 – Modern & Contemporary – This home has it all. Open kitchen / living / meals opening out to decks and a pool. 3 car garage, huge master ...

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Eltham House – Under Construction

Nathan (Designer) — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 07:01:26 +0000

This stunning gabled home in beautiful Eltham follows the natural contours of the land and is the perfect example of a Storybook Split Level Design Solution. The home features cathedral ceilings, 4 bedrooms, 3 living ...

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Design Of January 2013

Nathan (Designer) — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 01:00:12 +0000

Hi all, we have started off the year with a bang! Lots of new clients all looking forward to the year ahead and for many of them it will be their “Year of the House”. ...

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The Lake Houses

Nathan (Designer) — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 09:11:05 +0000

Although challenging, building on the banks of a waterway has resulted in an awesome project ensuring a high occupancy for this beautiful Bed & Breakfast retreat. The two cottages featured have the unforgettable Storybook Charm. ...

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Homes of Stone and Wood

Nathan (Designer) — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 05:24:39 +0000

Whether you love the ‘Traditional Look’ or the ‘Contemporary Look’, many of our clients love the earthy feel achieved when mixing timber and stone. Luckily, modern products available today can deliver this feel without the ...

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Design of December

Nathan (Designer) — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 00:40:40 +0000

2012 has been a great year and what better way to finish it off than with this wonderful addition to our Design of the Month – December Edition. This 4 bedroom home named “Manuka”, enjoys ...

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Merry Christmas

Nathan (Designer) — Tue, 25 Dec 2012 01:00:29 +0000

Merry Christmas to all our clients, staff, tradespeople and suppliers who worked so well together in 2012 bringing dreams to reality – well done! “Merry Christmas to the fabulous crew at Storybook from Garry & ...

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Rustic Eltham

Nathan (Designer) — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 23:46:01 +0000

This Rustic Eltham inspired home is a blend of traditional lines with a rustic contemporary flair. The use of timber in the entry facade together with vertical colorbond & weatherboards and the incorporation of a ...

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Design of November

Nathan (Designer) — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 06:00:17 +0000

Welcome again to our Design of the Month feature. Today the featured design is a gorgeous manor house. Our clients specifically requested a home with the feel of our ‘Suburban Charm’ design which can be ...

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Dragonfly Original

Nathan (Designer) — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 01:33:42 +0000

Once again, in response to overwhelming enquiries for our Dragonfly Cottage, I’ve put together some images & a floor plan of a design which was based on the Original Dragonfly concept. This home was designed ...

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Dragonfly Inspired

Nathan (Designer) — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 10:03:41 +0000

Here is a design inspired by one of our most popular cottages ‘The Dragonfly’. The original dragonfly was custom designed as a Bed & Breakfast Retreat with 2 attached guest suites. Upon a clients request, ...

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South Beach Manor Kithome Design

Nathan (Designer) — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:50:01 +0000

As promised, here is another installment of our Kithome Design & Price Guide. This home was designed back in August 2011 & incorporated two stages to help with the client’s tight budget. Stage 1 included a ...

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Building The Dream Continued…

Nathan (Designer) — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 07:57:51 +0000

More Images of a beautiful Storybook Under Construction…

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Low Maintenance Alternatives

Nathan (Designer) — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 23:21:41 +0000

The Low Maintenance home is now in reach. Long ago are the days of endless painting, scraping off flaking lead based paint, rotten boards, fading roofs and the like. We have come a long way ...

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Design of October

Nathan (Designer) — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:01:28 +0000

Here is a belated addition to our Design of the Month for October. This home is a modern take on a classic Storybook Look and has become quite popular with our customers. Here we have ...

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Kithome Floor Plan Example & Price

Nathan (Designer) — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 06:03:04 +0000

Due to overwhelming demand for kit home prices, we have decided to include an example of a recent kithome floor plan and price. This design is a 5 bedroom home with an open living / ...

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Toorak Manor

Nathan (Designer) — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 01:29:00 +0000

Taking the long way to work today, I decided to pass a few of our local homes either under construction or recently completed. This one is a delight from all angles & has become a ...

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Kit Homes Victoria

Nathan (Designer) — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 04:55:21 +0000

Storybook Kit Homes Victoria was established more than 20 years ago. Over this time the business has franchised throughout Australia and now boasts thousands of completed homes all over the country. Now expanding our reach ...

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Building the Dream

Nathan (Designer) — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 01:49:05 +0000

It’s always exciting seeing one of our creations come to life. A lot of time, energy & creativity goes into the making of a home like this and the bringing together of many peoples skills, ...

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Design of September

Nathan (Designer) — Sun, 30 Sep 2012 05:18:39 +0000

The design of September is one of our favorites. A sloping corner site set in an established suburban setting has allowed for the creation of this beautiful multi-tiered home with the best first impression imaginable. ...

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Design Of August

Nathan (Designer) — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 03:31:53 +0000

This impressive home is located on a sloping site in New South Wales & was selected as our Design of August. Following our clients detailed wishlist, we endeavoured to create a home which maximised the ...

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Granny Flats

Nathan (Designer) — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 12:51:05 +0000

Storybook has designed hundreds of small cottages, granny flats & B&B type buildings. Our Granny Flat Designs are customized for the individual. They can be made to suit people with disabilities, home based businesses, workshops, ...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Nathan (Designer) — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 06:06:50 +0000

Here we answer some of your most frequently asked questions.. If your question is not listed, try a search or post a new comment & we will do our best to respond… Alternatively why not ...

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Modern Kit Homes

Nathan (Designer) — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 00:40:57 +0000

Here at Storybook Designer Homes we love all styles of architecture. Our clients come to us as their solution for a High Character Home at an affordable price - this is the Storybook difference.

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Dragonfly on the Hill

Nathan (Designer) — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 11:15:21 +0000

Dragonfly on the Hill. Custom designed for luxury accommodation, this Storybook Cottage located in the Mornington Peninsula Hinterland (Red Hill) Victoria is a showcase of innovation.

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Design of July

Tristan (Customer Support) — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 03:04:52 +0000

Here is our second offering to the Design of the Month category & interestingly it's an Extension! This dramatic traditional design is a renovation to an existing house located on a challenging site.

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Australian Kit Homes

Nathan (Designer) — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 14:42:47 +0000

Storybook Designer Homes has an extremely large range of Australian inspired Kit Homes. This range has been progressively increasing over the last two decades. From beach styled kit homes to contemporary home design, our kits ...

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Design of the Month

Nathan (Designer) — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 04:57:34 +0000

Introducing our House of the Month category where each month we will endeavour to post our favorite designs, which will be hard because we really do love them all...

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Do It Yourself

Nathan (Designer) — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 03:45:04 +0000

Halfway up a ladder, paint in your hair, you're tired but you've almost finished the fascia. You think of all the money you are saving and when you stand back and look at the great result, you know it's been worth it.

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Little White House

Nathan (Designer) — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 02:54:34 +0000

Little White House is a beautiful Bed & Breakfast Cottages in Emerald Victoria. It showcases the mix of creativity & close relationship between Storybook & their clients.

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Bed & Breakfast Designs

Nathan (Designer) — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 02:47:37 +0000

Bed and Breakfast accommodation is booming in Australia and there is a creative company carving out a reputation through imaginative B & B designs. We at Storybook Cottages have an innovative approach to B & B's.

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Split Level Designs for Sloping Sites

Nathan (Designer) — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 02:43:33 +0000

The romance of high and hilly country captures many a heart and what's more perfect in this setting than a charming traditional cottage nestled among the gums or a high character modern home.

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Why Storybook

Nathan (Designer) — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 02:34:52 +0000

Storybook is no ordinary Kit Home company. Our services are designed to support our clients right through to completion.

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Building & Home Improvement Expo 13-15 July 2012

Nathan (Designer) — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 22:04:54 +0000

The 2012 Building & Home Improvement Expo is upon us & Storybook Designer Homes will be there. Why not drop in to our display for a chat, check out the latest materials & services on ...

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Melbourne Home Design & Living Magazine

Nathan (Designer) — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 09:10:11 +0000

A blend of traditional architecture and modern style - Storybook Designer Homes offer unique building solutions with designs that reflect a myriad of possibilities, both traditional and contemporary. Although there are thousands of Storybook homes, the ...

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Complete Home Magazine

Nathan (Designer) — Sun, 08 Jul 2012 06:09:53 +0000

Dreams come true - More than 1600 classic, traditional and contemporary designs will inspire the designer in you. Storybook Cottages’ homes are versatile, attic-style houses that offer the owner-builder myriad design possibilities — both traditional and ...

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Home Extensions – Extend or Rebuild?

Nathan (Designer) — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 06:00:03 +0000

It is always a difficult decision to make when you have a home past its use by date requiring significant works to bring it into the 21st century.. Storybook has an open minded approach when ...

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