as a client liaison role, ensuring homeowners are supported and informed throughout the build. CLIENT EXPECTATIONS, DESIGN TRENDS AND COASTAL REALITIES On the design front, a few trends stand out. Natural materials are back in demand in a big way, fuelled in part by the industry’s shift away from high-silica products. Natural stone is being specified more frequently, and joinery has exploded as a share of total project cost. It’s no longer unusual to see AUD 200,000 to 300,000 invested in built-in joinery alone in a single home. Small format tiles are also re-emerging as a strong aesthetic trend, especially in bathrooms and feature spaces. Layered textures and meticulous detailing are increasingly important as clients seek individuality and a richer, more bespoke feel in every room. At the same time, expectations around quality have never been higher. Clients are heavily influenced by 5 BUSINESS VIEW OCEANIA VOLUME 07, ISSUE 12 GOLD LEAF CONSTRUCTIONS
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