Mark May Villas, is family owned and passionate when it comes to renovation and restoring character homes built in earlier years. Mark, his son Hadleigh and the team at Mark May Villas, are immensely proud of playing their part in conserving a bit of history for the families who own them. Mark, Hadleigh and the […]
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, […]
Recladding an existing building can pose a myriad of challenges, but the complete reworking of five two-bedroom homes was something that Lobell Construction relished. This project won the company both the Registered Master Builders of the Year regional category for Waikato, as well as a Gold award for Renovations over $1 million. The project […]
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, […]
One of the most luxurious show homes in the Waikato, this stunning example by market leader Davies Homes features schist stone inside and out. Sourced from the nearby Paradise Quarry, the stone used on the exterior is continued indoors, greeting you in the grand entranceway with a curved wall that draws the eye through into […]
Based in the Far North in Kaitaia, StonecraftNZ Pools understand that water is essential to life. We bring in the best of design, materials, experience and workmanship to your swimming pool. We also bring the latest in technology to keep your pool water looking and feeling great. We not only build award-winning pools and spas, […]
Nestled below Mount Kakepuku, this three bedroom home designed by Rob Camden of Maunga Designs has many interesting features. The house is clad in a combination of cedar weatherboards, protruding brick veneer with a bagged finish on the south spine wall, and vertical Trapezoidal profiled metal. Rob said a lot of thought has gone into […]
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 […]
Sitting on a gorgeous, elevated, and extremely private site in the rural hills of Tauranga, this Whakamarama property is blessed with ever changing coastal views. This is the third property interior designer Terry Walsh has helped his clients with, which he describes as having a “less than perfect” feel about it. “We never set out […]
One could be fooled into thinking this expansive Waitoki home is a holiday resort with all of the palm trees surrounding this large 550 sqm paradise. Built by Golder Residential, where once this was a rundown, lumpy paddock used by cattle, has now been turned into an expansive family home. The 10ha was transformed using […]
A 1970s farm cottage has been transformed into a Balinese-style oasis by Henley-Smith Construction. Designed by HB Architecture, the outside features cedar cladding and band sawn posts, while inside sold timber benchtops finish the Balinese effect dreamed up by the owner. Attention to detail can’t be missed, from the gable roofing to the teak flooring, […]
Broswick Builders Ltd is an experienced and multi award winning residential building company based in Auckland. We have a wide breadth of carpentry experience ranging from modern on-trend homes to heritage listed bungalow and villa restorations. At Broswick Builders we have a close working relationship with many of the leading Auckland architects and designers and […]
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. […]
Rich warm tones of cedar on this Papamoa Beach house in Tauranga have been carefully crafted by Beachside Builders, to blend in seamlessly with the surrounding landscape. Designed by Herbst Architects originally as a holiday home for the clients, so impressive was the build they now use their two-storied four-bedroom property permanently. The majority of […]
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 […]
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 […]
Rob Camden of Maunga Designs, talks on one of his latest projects with pride and excitement. Rob’s client’s dream was to build a unique home that is at one with it’s surroundings, utilising recycled materials to retain a rural, unfettered charm. This home is built high up in the hills at the back of Cambridge […]
Nestled in the Wayby Valley, one hour north of Auckland, is Tracy’s 110 acre dry stock farm. Tracy purchased the farm over 25 years ago and has poured her love, creativity and unique vision into the property to create a peaceful sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Tracy’s creativity also extends […]