Want to buy a house? Seems impossible, doesn’t it? As we enter the new decade, it’s no secret just how hard it’s become for young adults to purchase their own home. There’s been enormous house price growth over the last several years, especially in the major cities, and it’s continuing. The vast majority of Generation […]
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Triple Bottom Line Sustainability: Our Ethos
We at Funky Little Shack pride ourselves on our ethos of Triple Bottom Line Sustainability. We incorporate its principles in every design concept, every drawing, and every build. But what exactly does it mean? It’s about living a life that is financially sound, socially supportive and environmentally friendly. Let’s go into detail: Financially Sustainable Funky […]
Our Breakout 2019 & Huge Plans For 2020
2019, our biggest year yet! It’s been a spectacular year for Funky Little Shack. It’s time to thank everyone that’s invited us into their homes, and help them start a more sustainable life. We kicked off 2019 with our dream Hamptons-style shack in Bannockburn, and finished up five completed luxury small homes across South-East Queensland. […]
Small Homes A Real Alternative To Aged Care Living
Handing power and freedom back to elderly Aussies You would be forgiven for thinking twice about setting up your loved ones in an aged care facility in the wake of the ongoing royal commission. A brighter option could be in your own backyard. The interim report from the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and […]
3 Things You’ll Love When Downsizing
Here at Funky Little Shack we love design and take it seriously! We love working with you to create contemporary architectural designs that will look awesome in your space and add real value to your property. We thought we’d share some of our secrets and bring you the design rules that make downsizing easy. Customised Interior Styling There […]
Everything You Need To Know About Granny Flats & Gold Coast City Council
Gold Coast City Council Regulations For Granny Flats Gold Coasters rejoice! We have some great news for you… Like us, the Gold Coast City Council (GCCC) are passionate about creating affordable living solutions for residents with a variety of housing choices. GCCC makes it easy and affordable for Gold Coast homeowners to develop second dwelling […]
In Memory Of Our Dear Colleague & Friend ~ Robyn Herron
Words by Mel Miller ~ Founder and Chief Designer at Funky Little Shack It is with a heavy heart I write of the passing of our beautiful Robyn. With the diagnosis of a severely progressive lung cancer earlier this year, Robyn sadly passed on 17 September. This came as a complete shock to us all. […]
9 Effective Ways To Downsize, Declutter & Live Leaner
Downsizing. It seems to be the ‘movement’ on everyone’s minds at the moment… and rightly so! Decluttering, living leaner and having a life filled with things that you actually need were some of the driving reasons why the Funky Little Shack concept was brought to life. Our Chief Designer wanted to create spaces that people actually […]
Live Sustainably With An Eco Conscious Granny Flat Design
Eco-friendly living is more than just a trend, it’s a lifestyle that all individuals, particularly homeowners ready to build, should adopt in order to preserve our precious environment and resources. That’s why a core focus here at Funky Little Shack is to provide Granny Flat Designs that are entirely eco-adaptable, enabling our clients to live […]
Use Your Equity To Finance A Funky Little Shack
If you want to add value to your property, bring in some extra rental cash, or your house is too small for a growing family a contemporary designed Funky Little Shack out the back can be a great idea. If you decide on a little Shack, there are a few choices for financing your project, […]