Episode Details

After six months of living in their bold and beautiful new build in Queensland, Cait & Cam are answering 20 of the most asked (and awkward) questions about their home, relationship, and design choices.

Expect laughs, honest reflections, practical build advice, and a deep dive into why they chose everything…

From a black plunge pool to mid-century secondhand furniture - and how they stayed (or didn’t stay) on budget.

Tune in to hear about:

👉Why they chose a volume builder over a custom build

👉Sustainable design choices & secondhand furniture sourcing

👉Navigating build regrets (spoiler: there aren’t many!)

👉Their bold facade, Venetian plaster, and floor-to-ceiling tiles

👉Designing with dogs, future kids & real life in mind

👉The story behind that infamous neon bathroom sign

👉Cam’s journey into the Lawn Dad Era™

👉How to afford a big build without a handout

👉The real reason there’s so much pink in the house

Key moments:

00:02:00 The Black House Backstory
00:05:00  What We'd Change
00:07:40  Why Secondhand
00:10:00  Volume vs Custom Building
00:12:00  Big House, Small Family
00:15:20  Black Isn't Hot
00:17:40  Building Advice That Works
00:20:40  Style Without Rules
00:25:00  Biggest Build Splurges
00:29:00  Budget Blowout Confession
00:33:00  How We Pay For It

Whether you're planning a build, dreaming about design, or just want to peek inside a home that refuses to blend in, this episode delivers practical wisdom and funny insights.
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