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Tauranga-based Ultimate Homes provides a range of beautiful house designs that are customised to suit your requirements. We take your home building seriously to ensure that you can build the home of your dreams. Our house builders and expert home designers work with you from day one to ensure that your home building plans go […]

Large and luxurious with stellar craftsmanship, this Taranaki beauty features stunning vertical cedar cladding that sets the tone. Step into the double-height entry and you’ll see a voluminous space with an exquisite floating staircase and steel screen through which morning sunlight shines. Floor-to-ceiling and carefully placed windows in the living areas provide panoramic views of the […]

It’s really quite hard to believe that inside this 1900s villa is a Balinese-style oasis, complete with a sauna and its own pool house. And the best part is that the owners of Norwest Build have been invited back to enjoy it with the occupants, as their clients were known to them and have become […]

Beautiful natural schist stone is the standout feature of this Arends project designed by Square One Design in Dannevirke. Set in a rural location, there are many stone features both in and around this gorgeous property, and the craftmanship is extremely high-end. Owner Glen Higginson is a multi skilled, licensed designer who has also spent […]

Architect Belinda George designed her own Pukapuka Road house based on inspiration from the surrounding rural landscape. Built by CJ Spurr Builders, this was very much a labour of love in collaboration with her furniture maker husband David White.  The exterior resembles a large barn, particularly with all of the galvanised corrugated iron cladding, but […]

Harry and Karen van der Putten have been around for what seems forever, winning many prizes at the House of the Year awards – the first back in 1993 and many more since, and building many beautiful architectural designed homes in and around the Franklin area. Harry and Karen have always been dedicated to backing […]

Chris Stewart Builder is a builder of quality homes – whether on a more modest budget or building a home of distinction, you can be confident your home will be built to perfection in every way. With a reputation built on quality, our attention to detail and our ability to complete projects on time and […]

This iconic home in Mahina Bay was an award winner in the 1980s and had an extensive renovation 20 years later. John Mills Architects was commissioned to refit the entire exterior and interior to be reminiscent of a luxury lodge. There are many hidden surprises with this house.   A panel opens to reveal a secret […]

Light and bright is the simplest way to describe this house. To create a home with clean, modern lines such as this, takes expertise and attention to detail, especially in the finishing touches. It is crystal clear that A1 Homes Wellington knows how to create a streamlined home. With shades of Resene quarter foggy grey […]

There is a good chance that when Mal Corboy designs a kitchen for his clients he’ll be invited back for dinner. The award winning designer with 25 years experience said many of his clients have become good friends – and it’s not just because he’s brilliant at his job, but that great design takes time. […]

This elegant villa had all the hallmarks of classic Auckland character—ornate detailing, high ceilings, and generous proportions. Yet, when the new owners purchased it, one thing jarred dramatically with the home’s refined bones: the kitchen. Installed during a previous renovation, it was a slick, imported aluminium design more suited to a high-rise apartment than a […]

Imagine the pleasure of waking up to these stunning harbour views every morning, while relishing alfresco living on multiple decks during the day and, gazing at magnificent sunsets in the evening. The Client’s design philosophy for this stunning newly built contemporary home, was born by her desire to create a bold statement of strikingly clean […]

Quality Build is Auckland based and when it comes to building or renovating, this team is unbeatable in their professional approach. “Clients say we are trusted to deliver and are totally transparent at all times. Listening is one of our greatest strengths. Being exceptional communicators leads to improved efficiencies, organisation and money saved.” Our expert […]

Barbara Baker is an architect based in Napier, and has designed everything from woodsheds, air traffic control towers in both Gisborne and Tonga, and a small observatory for the Hawkes Bay Astronomical Society. Because she operates a small one person practice, she can be more focused, flexible and cost-effective, and is aware of people’s needs, […]

Occupying a semi–rural site in Mangawhai, this 400sqm, five–bedroom builder’s own home is a clever study in luxury and liveability. Lying between the bush line and Mangawhai Heads, the property is the home of Nic and Sarina Foster of NF Construction, an architectural construction and development company focused on crafting high end architectural homes in […]

Alpha Construction is a family company that builds from Auckland to Kaitaia. We cover everything with our experienced team including high-end residential, commercial and right through to entry level Housing New Zealand standard homes. These fives homes featured are simple but practical and the open plan kitchen and lounge gives a spacious feel.   From […]

With little imagination you could transport yourself to a Tuscan inspired Estate. Privately positioned, this distinctive Tamahere property is sculptured into its idyllic 1.1 hectares of established landscaped grounds. This high-end designed, Master Build homestead has undergone significant renovations, and is ready for its new owners. Villa Bella exudes a sense of poise and calm […]

A perfect blend of nature and design Edged with rich native bush flush with manuka and kanuka the home blends wonderfully with the natural landscape. As to not take away from the stunning beauty of the bush, the architects specified red beech exterior panelling paired with Long Run cladding for durability. Inside, a simple palette […]