Aussies love Summer and soaking up those rays in the warmer months. While we’ve suggested products that let sunlight into your home, you also have the option of literally bringing the outdoors in by blending your inside and outside spaces. Veranda areas and indoor/outdoor rooms can make a great addition to your home. Brighten up your […]

We know that when building or renovating your home, the style and feel of your home is the top priority. And it should be! Colour choice is an easy way to embody your selected style – we’ve talked about it many times before, in regards to curb appeal, in case studies and even how to […]

The threat of bushfire is a harsh reality for those living in Australia. Our hot, dry climate means we can’t take anything for granted, and a bush or grass fire can whip up in no time at all. Even homes not directly in the path of a bushfire are at risk of flying embers. Doing […]

There’s a lot to be said for the finishing touches on your door! They are one of the most used components of every door, but how much consideration really goes in to choosing your door handles and knobs? It is easy to dismiss these pieces of door hardware as a basic inclusion, but a poorly […]

We’ve all heard the saying “first impressions count”. While it may not always apply to the people we meet, it most certainly rings true when it comes to the front of our homes. A feature front door could make the world of difference! Curb appeal ‘Curb appeal’ refers to the visual attractiveness of a house […]

The Hasties, Tarah and her husband Adam, are among Hume’s newest fans! Having only discovered us recently, the couple say they’re glad they made the change (and won’t be looking back!) A tag on one of @hastiehouse’s Instagram posts led us to chatting with Tarah about the building duo’s latest projects. They’ve been working in […]

We’re big believers in the potential colours have when it comes to completely transforming your doors. We’ve talked about colour in regards to curb appeal, we’ve seen it in our customer case studies and we even watched House Rules contestants Jess and Jared tackle a bold red front door. A simple pop of colour can […]

To many, an internal door is a practical piece, opening up or closing off adjoining rooms. But to @hausofhimonoonna, it was an opportunity to be creative. When we saw her work on Instagram, we had to reach out to the name behind the account, Ella. The account name comes from the Japanese term meaning “unmarried, […]

Here at Hume, we know everyone has different styles and preferences, which is why we have such an extensive range of door options. We’ve recently added even more and now have our Barn Door range. Whether you’re using raw textures and colours to contrast the warmth of the indoors to the ruggedness of the outdoors, […]

There are different ways to make a statement with your front door and staining is a popular choice because it also protects and preserves the beauty of your timber door. A stain will soak into the timber – instead of covering it – providing a longer lasting result. When choosing the right stain for your […]