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Zelena Homes We are a custom home builder servicing the Sunshine Coast

31/10/2026

Living on the Sunshine Coast is pretty special, but keeping your home cool and comfortable in our climate isn't always easy.

We've all experienced homes that get too hot in summer, struggle with airflow or need the air conditioning running constantly just to feel comfortable.

When we're building or renovating, these are the things we think about from the start. How we position windows, manage heat, improve insulation and create spaces that feel good to live in. We want your home to look beautiful, but we also want it to be comfortable, practical and easier to run.

If you're planning a new home, renovation or extension on the Sunshine Coast, get in touch with our team.

Ever walked into a home that looks beautiful but doesn't quite work for everyday living?We love how this arch creates a ...
26/10/2026

Ever walked into a home that looks beautiful but doesn't quite work for everyday living?

We love how this arch creates a natural connection between spaces, opening up the view into the living room and making the home feel welcoming.

When we're planning a custom home, these are the details we think about. How rooms connect, how the spaces feel and how the layout works for the people living there. We want your home to look beautiful, but we also want it to be somewhere you genuinely enjoy spending time.

If you're planning to build on the Sunshine Coast, we'd love to hear from you.

24/10/2026

Building or renovating is a big investment, and finding a builder who understands what you want can be one of the hardest parts.

We're Jess and Simon, the husband-and-wife team behind Zelena Homes. We love getting to know our clients, understanding how they live and working through the details that make a home feel right for them.

Living on the Sunshine Coast also means thinking carefully about how your home handles the heat and humidity. We consider everything from the layout and finishes to insulation, windows and ventilation, so your home looks beautiful and feels comfortable to live in.

Whether you're planning a custom home, renovation or extension, we'd love to hear what you have in mind. Get in touch with our team.

When you're spending good money building your own home, you want to know every detail has been thought through.At Sittel...
20/10/2026

When you're spending good money building your own home, you want to know every detail has been thought through.

At Sittella, the staircase is one of our favourite features. We love how it connects the two levels and becomes part of the overall design.

For us, it's about getting the balance right. A home that looks beautiful, feels comfortable and makes everyday living easier. That's what we focus on with every custom home we build.

If you're thinking about building on the Sunshine Coast, we'd love to chat.

17/10/2026

A flat roof can look simple from the outside, but what sits underneath matters.

On the Sunshine Coast, our warm and humid climate means every layer needs to be carefully considered. The structure, insulation, ventilation, waterproofing and moisture control all work together to help protect your home from the elements.

It’s one of the many details worth getting right when you’re renovating, extending or rebuilding a home designed for coastal living.

At Zelena Homes, we take a considered approach to every project, helping you create a home that looks beautiful and works better for the way you live.

Love where you live, but feel like your home could work better?

Get in touch with us to explore what’s possible.

You should not have to choose between the neighbourhood you love and a home that actually works for your life.On the Sun...
12/10/2026

You should not have to choose between the neighbourhood you love and a home that actually works for your life.

On the Sunshine Coast, staying put can feel complicated when your home no longer suits the way you live.

Maybe it feels too hot.
Too humid.
Too disconnected.
Or just not set up for the way your family moves through the day.

But moving away from the neighbourhood you love is not always the answer.

Sometimes, the better option is rethinking the home itself.

This home shows how thoughtful design can bring living spaces together, create room for everyday life, and make the most of the connection between indoors and out.

Because a home should feel right for where you live.

And for the way you want to live.

Thinking about a rebuild, renovation or extension on the Sunshine Coast? Send us a message and tell us what your current home needs to do better.

03/10/2026

What if your kitchen does not need to be bigger?

It just needs to work better for your life.

On the Sunshine Coast, life tends to happen a little more openly.

Cooking with the doors open.
Kids moving between the kitchen and living space.
Friends staying for one more drink.
Everyone gathering around the island without even thinking about it.

This kitchen was designed for that kind of living.

Warm timber, natural light, and a generous island create a space that feels open and connected, without feeling oversized.

The kitchen sits naturally within the main living area, so you are never cut off from what is happening around you.

Because good design is not about adding more space for the sake of it.

It is about making the space you already have work harder for your routines, your family, and the way you actually live.

That is what we mean by Built around you.

RIGHT WHERE YOU BELONG.

Planning a rebuild, renovation or extension on the Sunshine Coast? Get in touch with Jess and Simon to talk about creating a home that works better for the way you live.

The best kitchens make everyday life feel easier.Cooking.Unpacking groceries.Making coffee.Helping with homework.Talking...
28/09/2026

The best kitchens make everyday life feel easier.

Cooking.
Unpacking groceries.
Making coffee.
Helping with homework.
Talking while dinner is on.

It all works better when the kitchen is in the right place.

Here, the kitchen sits at the centre of the home, connecting naturally with the dining, living, and outdoor spaces.

The island becomes the place where everything happens, while the pantry keeps the everyday practicalities close by without taking over the main living area.

It is a simple idea, but an important one.

A kitchen does not need to be bigger.

It needs to work better.

Good design is about making the spaces you use every day support the way you actually live.

Especially when life is open, connected, and centred around the people who matter most.

Planning a rebuild, renovation or extension on the Sunshine Coast? Get in touch with Jess and Simon to talk about creating a home that works better for the way you live.

26/09/2026

What is that hidden layer doing under the roof? đź‘€

We mentioned ADHERO in Part 2, but this is where it gets interesting.

You may never see it once the home is finished, but on a low-pitch roof, this hidden layer plays an important role in how the home handles moisture.

ADHERO helps manage moisture and adds another layer of protection beneath the roof finish, especially in the areas where water is most likely to find a way in.

And on the Sunshine Coast, where roofs deal with humidity, heavy rain, salt air, and sudden storms, those hidden details matter.

Because a roof is not just about what you see from the outside.

It is about how every layer works together to help keep the home dry, protected, and comfortable over time.

So, why ADHERO?

Let’s take a closer look. 👇

Planning a rebuild, renovation or extension on the Sunshine Coast? Get in touch with Jess and Simon to start a conversation about your home.

RIGHT WHERE YOU BELONG.
Built around you.

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Mooloolaba
Sunshine Coast, QLD
4557

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