B & E German Kitchens are a boutique, bespoke cabinetry company that are dedicated to creating premium kitchens. Each design is as individual as the client. B & E German Kitchens has many years of experience within it’s team and is influenced by European design and functionality. Exquisite attention is applied to every detail and […]
DEC Construction, have a lot of projects under their collective tool belts and have been providing clients with stellar building services for over 14 years. A reputation they are humbly proud of. The company was founded by Darren Ettritch and is going stronger than ever today. DEC Construction has been trusted by hundreds of local […]
This remarkable architectural creation in Auckland, designed by Evelyn McNamara and overlooking the Hauraki Gulf, truly stands out. The owners, upon acquiring the spacious 2000 sqm plot, which initially housed a modest bungalow, envisioned a grand redevelopment of the property, making subdivision a logical step. Prioritizing the view, especially the panoramic sights of Rangitoto and […]
This seaside house built by John Ross Architectural Builders for clients in Mt Pleasant won several categories at the Registered Master Builders House of the Year Awards 2022. As well as making the Top 100, it also took out the Regional Supreme House of the Year award in the $750,000 – $1million category. The clients […]
Anita Thomas offers a thorough range of interior design and project management services with her AT Home business. Established in 2010 and serving the Wellington region, her interior design business ranges from working on single rooms, to full house lots in a huge range of different design tastes and styles.  Every project she treats as […]
A new range of fixed hard roof canopy and awnings has hit the New Zealand market – made from structure grade aluminium, and not only stylish but affordable. Canopy Tech provides design and kitset products for installation agents around the wider Auckland and Canterbury regions. Smart Shade NZ is one of the installers of […]
This is a one off contemporary style home – a winning combination of an edgy design, family comfort and practical country living in a stunning rural location. Archticturally designed with German engineered joinery throughout, this house has space, loads of natural light, warm timber tones, easy to relax in and very welcoming. You can see […]
The Takahe House won Designgroup Stapleton Elliott the NZIA Wellington Architecture Award 2021. Located on the edge of a protected coastal reserve supporting a large number of animal, insect and plant species, the proposed design looks to respect this and seeks to integrate the built form into this unique ecosystem. Materials for the exterior have […]
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 […]
Privately nestled in the rolling hills of an exclusive neighbourhood, this stunning residence designed by architect Pierre Du Toit of Fat Parrot showcases grand proportions and panoramic views stretching to the ranges, offering an enviable lifestyle. Just minutes from the vibrant Havelock North Village and well-regarded schools, this property seamlessly blends refined resort-style living with […]
The design of this Tui Glen residence is both fresh but with strong bold lines, particularly in the bathroom around edging of the cabinetry and mirrors. Newton & Kay is a collaborative interior design studio based in the Bay of Islands. Driven by a passion for soulful design, our ethos is to create beautiful spaces […]
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 […]
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 […]
With a contoured site high on the Napier Hill and local council restrictions that could be described as inhibiting, Tess Fenwick Architects were challenged to create a private home in a tight situation. The final result lends itself to the often repeated, and the scientifically inaccurate quote involving diamonds, coal and pressure. This house, with […]
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 […]
For this lush South American inspired beach house overlooking the Coromandel coast, Matt Deeb Architects had to work in with his Swiss clients remotely for the final part of the design, due to border closures. Â Situated in Pauanui/Tairua, the entire frontage of this bush retreat opens up to expose the seascape below. Â Matt Deeb […]
A lot of forward planning went into building this personally customized home on the edge of the city in Hamilton. Everything from the negative detail in the timber ceiling, the polished structural concrete floor in the living spaces and the exposed bottle traps in the bathrooms have all been carefully thought out. JCC Build […]
Defined as classic Californian design, this Hawkes Bay beauty by Redmond Builders earned the company nine awards at the Registered Master Builders House of the Year in 2019. Located in Havelock North, this spacious family home has all the extras and clean contemporary lines frame light-filled interiors. Modern technology makes life a breeze, and palm […]