In this episode of The Home Building Podcast, Behan sits down with Premeci, General Manager of Home Base Design & Build Centre in Subiaco, Perth. Australia’s largest home design and build centre. They dive into: ✅ Why Home Base has become WA’s go-to hub for builders, renovators, and designers. ✅ How thousands of products, showrooms, and courses under one roof can save you time, money, and stress. ✅ Tips on getting the most out of your visit — from free design consults to hidden gems you won’t find online. Whether you’re building, renovating, or just looking for inspiration, Home Base is a one-stop destination to kickstart your ideas and connect with experts.
Chapters
00:00 – Intro
02:35 – Where do I start with ideas & inspiration?
03:18 – Welcome to Home Base
04:54 – The history of Home Base (30+ years in Perth)
05:56 – What makes Home Base unique (200+ brands under one roof)
08:05 – Discovering products you didn’t know existed
09:24 – Finding hidden gems & new inspiration
11:01 – Why Home Base works better than display villages
13:10 – Who uses Home Base (first home buyers → downsizers)
15:18 – Free services & affordable design courses
19:00 – Why seeing and touching products beats online browsing
21:17 – Kitchens, bathrooms & 25+ showrooms in one place
22:49 – How brands showcase products to inspire clients
25:10 – Best way to navigate your visit (maps, QR codes, consultants)
27:29 – Making building fun & less overwhelming
28:05 – $10,000 question: where would you spend it?
31:20 – Wrap-up & why professional design advice pays off
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