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Building high on a small section in Greenhill Park has given this Friendship Builder show home space to really show off the company’s craftmanship. With just a 312 sqm section to work with, Friendship Builder has managed to build an impressive 261 sqm home that looks big and bold. Dramatic lighting inside draws the eye […]

This superb property situated down a long driveway at the end of an exclusive cul de sac lane has cinematic vistas across the region to the Wairoa River in the valley below. Originally designed by the talented team at Ambienti, a recent and very extensive renovation has taken things a stellar next level in terms […]

Hayden Roose Butcher doesn’t like being told something can’t be done – particularly when it relates to building.  So whether that is your dream home or his, the experienced builder of 18 years loves a good challenge. There were plenty of hurdles for Hayden when he purchased a steep bumpy section three years ago, but […]

This small two bedroom studio in rural Te Awamutu is positioned perfectly amongst the native shrubs, it almost looks as if the house has been there all along. Of course the owner of this Ridgeline Homes property is an avid gardener, who did all of the plantings herself, and the studio is just the first […]

Three houses in one was the theme of this high-end holiday home for separate families at Pohara in the Golden Bay area. Constructed by Steve Chamberlain of Golden Bay Builders, this award-winning build not only made the Top 100 in the Registered Master Builders House of the Year, but also took out the craftmanship and […]

Anna Grace has been interested in interiors since she was child, and in 2016 she turned that passion into a business in Whangarei. Graduating with a Diploma in Interior Design in 2012, she developed close relationships with her suppliers whilst working in the industry, and many are still with her today. She helps people create […]

These gorgeous Hillcrest homes on the North Shore have elegant curves, and the external design would make anyone driving past want to stop and have a closer look. The Urban Refinery was born in 2020 when two couples got together and combined their skills with a desire to make a positive contribution to Auckland’s suburban […]

Nestled along a bustling main arterial road, this remarkable property stands as a testament to thoughtful design and innovative architecture. Confronted by towering neighbors to the North and South, this narrow site demanded a strategic approach that would preserve privacy within the house, all the while basking in abundant sunlight from the North, taking in […]

Our Milldale show home is creating lots of attention within the North and West Rodney area, showcasing a range of interesting features. A mixture of weatherboard, brick, coloursteel and finished with stone pillars, this five-bedroom, four bathroom 335 sqm split-level townhouse is a real beauty. Landscaped with gorgeous greenery and rockery, it even features four […]

Quality home renovation specialists RD Construction thrive on challenges, and the team loves transforming your spaces into something that you will love.  With this home renovation we gave the existing living areas a new lease of life, allowing the family to better utilise and modernise the space that they already have. Extensions can also be […]

Based in Tauranga, Olivia Schwarz offers a staging service for people preparing their house for sale. Practical yet creative, styling has been part of her life since she was a child. Coming from a small medieval town in Italy, Olivia was influenced by a local interior designer and upholstery specialist, and by fabric and soft […]

Nothing has been spared in this luxurious beach house at Omaha by Brackenridge Builders, that embraces pure indulgence on all levels. From the in-house cinema completely soundproofed and featuring leather tiered seating, to the elaborate wine library and opulent outdoor pool, this weekend retreat has it all. Design Point Architecture set the scene and created […]

When Nigel Donaldson walks onto a new client’s property, he can instantly visualise where their designer pool should be built.  Specialising in landscaped swimming pools with natural waterfalls and rock features, Donaldson Pools are individually designed and engineered to fit the contours of your property. Completely transforming your outdoor space into an oasis for you […]

Smith & Sons Taranaki are your local renovation builders specialising in home alterations and extensions.  Owned and operated by local builder Paul Hamlin, a fully qualified certified and licensed builder with 20 years experience in construction, you can rest assured that Smith & Sons Taranaki are the perfect choice for renovation builders in the region. […]

The colour and strong lines of this builder-owner constructed home are a stand out feature of this masterpiece in suburban Hamilton. This cleverly crafted 359sq m Chartwell house makes a bold statement in the suburban neighbourhood, and veers away from the silhouette of other houses.     Featuring four bedrooms, three bathrooms (one with skylights), […]

A leading Waikato architect was used to design this beautiful ‘display home’ in the exclusive Cambridge subdivision of St Kilda. Built by Cambridge Building Services, the owners of this new home couldn’t be happier with the result.   They plan to add in a pool which will only add to this home’s broad appeal and […]

A significant renovation of this 1960s home by Fairburn Builders earned the company huge accolades at the Registered Master Builder of the Year awards 2021. With magnificent views of Tauranga’s harbour and looking out to Mount Maunganui, the renovation consisted of an entire reclad, new joinery, kitchen, bathroom and ensuite, interior plaster and paint, as […]

Wackrows has been providing quality timber and manufactured products for over 40 years. Based in Cambridge and servicing all of the Waikato, Bay of Plenty and Auckland, Wackrows caters for all your wooden joinery requirements, specialising in doors, windows, kitchen and bathroom cabinets, wall units, shelving and more. With a focus on traditional craftsmanship combined with modern techniques, we […]