Turning this house at Horsham Downs into a haven was a delight for the Rupert and Marshall team based in Hamilton. Interior designer Melanie Marshall brought this house to life using a variety of textures amongst a range of different furniture to add warmth in many ways, and the cushions and throws add the final […]
A renovation of this Golden Hills Road rural property by Renovate Me Nelson included an extension to increase the living area, and opening up the house to the amazing rural views, the large garden and swimming pool. Exposed macrocarpa trusses, new barn doors and open plan living add to the country feel of this home, […]
Clad in contrasting honed concrete blocks and black steel, this two-storey build demands attention. Built by Avenue Construction and winning the New Home ($600,000-$750,000) category at the Registered Master Builders House of the Year Awards in 2019, a towering steel-clad chimney enhances the home’s sense of proportion. An eye for detail is evident in the […]
Rooted into the hillside amongst the native manuka and overlooking the Bay of Islands, the breathtaking location for this new build demanded a similarly awe-inspiring finish. Timber and stone were utilised throughout the dwelling, honouring the natural surroundings and creating a sense of flow from the outside in. A simple mono pitch aluminium roof […]
When you embark on a journey with Customkit Buildings, rest assured that we will be accommodating to your every need. There is no ‘one size fits all’ to how we go about building and creating your home, barn, cottage or equestrian centre – we are a design and supply company that specialises in timber. […]
Laureen and Brett Goodger, renowned for building architecturally-designed homes all over New Zealand and high-end, challenging projects saw the LBG team based in Whitianga. This was the perfect opportunity to combine lifestyle and business. Whtitianga is one of the most beautiful townships in the country and it is no surprise the town is flourishing […]
This exciting new build in coastal Northland has mastered its ocean and rural views without compromising on shelter or character. Located on Bream Tail Farm at Mangawhai Heads and built by Smith Construction, the clients sought a low profile contemporary home with sharp angles and clean lines. Notable design features include enormous glazed window panes […]
The conversion of this historic church in Petone involved the skills of many skilled designers including Di Baker Interiors. Formerly the Wesley Church built in 1883, the exterior scheme for this unique project required careful selection of historic colours highlighting the beautiful lancet windows, intricate details of the church facade whilst ensuring a seamless blend […]
Whether it be a renovation, extension or new build, Coppins Construction is your residential building specialists. Born to build, Licensed Building Practitioner, Zane Coppins created his building company in 2005. Having grown up in a family of builders and with many years experience under his tool belt, he set out to become qualified early on […]
Western red cedar and New York-style recycled clay brick gives the exterior of this award-winning JA Bell Building home a sense of permanence and place. The company won a National award in the Registered Master Builders House of the Year Awards 2022 for the Builder’s Own Home category. JA Bell Building also took out the […]
This low maintenance home in Napier won Gearey Homes the East Coast Registered Master Builder House of the Year regional category (New Home $450,000-$600,000) in 2019. Private and super-secure, the twin-gable house with its open-plan living forms the nucleus of everyday life, designed for functional family times and indoor-outdoor entertaining. The scullery is a brilliant […]
For many New Zealanders a dream of holiday involves sitting at the beach, under a pohutukawa tree on a hot day. Simple pleasures, simple needs. This Cove Construction house provides two of those elements. Located above one of Aotearoa’s most beautiful beaches, this Hahei house not only provides magnificent coastal views and the shade of […]
With the shortage of accommodation options around the country, our patented build system fills a niche in the low-cost housing market. HouseIt was developed by experienced builders Alan Hockey and Giles Bayley, providing affordable, fully insulated accommodation solutions that can be transported to your site. Based in Te Awamutu, our homes and studio units are […]
W Hamilton Building made the Top 100 and won a Regional Lifestyle Award for this Saint Clair beauty in Dunedin. The construction company is no stranger to the Registered Master Builders House of the Year awards, taking out numerous titles over the years. This architecturally designed home was built to take in the stretch of beach […]
Nick Holcroft, director of Holcroft Prestige is pretty elated with his team’s recent gold winning result in the house of the year competition, taking out the $1.5 million – $2 million new home category. Nick and his team over the years have been one of the top consistent contenders for the gold awards. His gold […]
An entertainers heaven, this Mastercraft kitchen is sleek and executive with stunning sea views and where everything has its place. Some of the more interesting features include overhead shelving with a specialised hinged joinery door, and a glass-fronted wine rack that compliments the fridge tucked subtly into the side of the bench. Mastercraft Kitchens […]
No expense has been spared in the creation of this exceptional entertainer’s dream home tucked away down a private lane on the edge of the Waikato River. A category winner in the 2019 Registered Master Builder of the Year Awards (new home over $2 million), 8 Great Homes also received a Bathroom Excellence merit for […]
An earthquake rebuild on a hillside site with uninterrupted views of the surrounding Canterbury Porthills, this DJ Hewitt masterpiece made it into the Top 100 awards in 2019. Situated in the luxury suburb of McCormacks Bay, the quake of 2011 left their new home in ruins, and, like thousands of other displaced Christchurch residents, found […]