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 17 BUSINESS VIEW OCEANIA VOLUME 07, ISSUE 12 GOLD LEAF CONSTRUCTIONS
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