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Seeing the frame-up of this particularly memorable five-bedroom, double-storey home was one of many awe-inspiring moments for builder Mark King. Mark, owner of King Homes NSW, says it took his builders about 14 months to complete the property in Camden, an hour south-west of Sydney. To help get the home ready for handover, they called on Bunnings Trade’s Whole of Build service – a total building support service they use to get all of the necessary building supplies for all their builds.

“Bunnings Trade supplies all of our frames and has done this for the last eight years,” Mark says. “[They supply] our trusses and frames, wall cladding and eaves, door hardware, and all the small bits and pieces you need to build a home. They have everything. Their extensive range of building supplies and dependable service enables us to deliver on high-quality builds for all of our clients, as well as allowing us to keep our jobs moving efficiently.”

Mark takes us through the Camden build.

The hidden roof

The roofing is intentionally hidden from view. “When you’re doing a modern-style home with parapets, you don’t really show the roof – you hide the roof,” Mark says. “If I take the parapets off and put in a hip roof, the whole home completely changes.”

The covered porch

The porch appeals as an entry point and a space in which to greet guests. “Over the porch has a cantilevered roof and there’s a corner glass window on entry,” Mark says.

External wall finish

CSR Hebel was used for the exterior wall finishes. Available at Bunnings Trade, the material – which Mark says handles beautifully and builds quickly – makes for a stylish aesthetic impression. “This sleek render finish offers a clean, modern palette to the external look.”

Statement doors

Biowood† garage doors, along with the Biowood surrounding the top-floor bedroom window, draw the eye. But, as Mark shares, the sustainably reconstituted timber also has many practical benefits. “Biowood is a maintenance-free product. That was the biggest concern, using a product that you don’t have to maintain or do anything with – especially on a top floor.”

Fencing and green spaces

The home was designed to suit its suburban community. The white pickets of the fencing and left side gate (a developer state requirement) reflect this, along with the owner-supplied landscaping. Bunnings Trade supplied the timber. “[It’s] a striking façade with an added third garage for family practicality,” Mark says.

The frame

The modern-luxury home is built with Bunnings Trade’s Frame and Truss solutions. “A good home starts with a solid foundation – solid bones being the frame. Their frames go together so well, and they’re detailed to perfection,” Mark says. 

The pool

King Homes NSW is one of the only builders within their state that also builds pools, with their concrete offerings fully customisable to suit land shape and house design. Here, the cement bedding under the tiles and the rear painted timber fence were supplied by Bunnings Trade.

The kitchen, lounge and dining

Island benchtop

This marble-look benchtop* with matt finish and dark veining is “a standout selection to complement the monochrome palette,” Mark says. Solid surface benchtops are available at Bunnings Trade, while Bunnings’ Building Solutions Studios is another building support service offered to tradies to help them save time and money with a carefully curated selection of building supplies.

Two ovens

This kitchen features two ovens from the Smeg Dolce Stil Novo range*. “These are premium appliances to create a luxurious cooking experience,” Mark explains.

The stone work

Cultured stonework* behind the TV is a standout in the open family living area overlooking the pool. “It’s got the TV, fireplace and the cladded style to make it aesthetically better,” Mark shares.

Large feature windows

The north-facing back of the house overlooks a lake with large windows* embracing the view. “During winter, they can look at the pool and the lake,” Mark says. “It’s like bringing the outdoors inside.”

Lighting feature

A number of striking features in the home (including the stunning client-supplied lighting fixture*) were part of the brief. “Intentional design decisions, such as large windows overlooking the custom pool and a void area with glass balustrades, was made to enhance the feel of openness,” Mark says.

Flooring

The flooring* is a durable laminate material. “It’s to work well within a busy family home,” Mark says.

Greener footprint

Bunnings Trade’s energy-efficient and sustainable products are a “game changer for builders”, Mark says. “Innovations like their thermally efficient frames and water-saving bathroom fixtures not only improve the performance of our homes but also contribute to a greener footprint, which aligns with current market demands.”

The benefits of using Bunnings Trade’s Whole of Build solutions for your building support

● Support from our dedicated business teams on the road, in-store or through 134 TRADE (134 872)

● From foundations and landscaping to fit-out – our specialist team can help with quoting, ordering building supplies, deliveries and supporting you from the ground up

● Delivery options to suit your job (organised by us)

● Energy efficient building and materials

Supporting you through the whole process

Bunnings Trade makes the entire process, from ordering to delivery, exceptionally seamless,” Mark says. “Our estimating team, who deal with this, have always said how easy it is to manage our purchase orders.

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*Materials not supplied by Bunnings Trade † Available to order at the Bunnings Special Orders desk. (May not be available in all locations)