Wellington / Wairarapa
You know this house is bold and brave as soon as you see the distinctive turquoise aluminium garage, jutting into the driveway on your arrival. However, it would be a mistake to judge the house on its exterior beauty alone. Mike Craig Builders have not only produced a finely crafted and expertly detailed house, it […]
As far as show homes go, this two-storied Design Builders Wellington house is a beauty, perched on a ridge with three sides connecting with a reserve covered in native bush. Not only an exemplar of good building practice, it also demonstrates what can be achieved on a tricky site, and how to beautifully settle a […]
To understand this house, you must read between the lines. The lines of the boardwalk leading to the front door hint at the excellent views of Te Awarua-o-Porirua Harbour hidden on the other side. The horizontal lines of the shuttered concrete wall in the central living area passively absorbs solar energy and distributes the warmth […]
Our designer stone baths, basins and outdoor tubs are handcrafted to fit into any New Zealand bathroom or outdoor space for pure indulgence. Eden Stone bathware is inspired by tropical Indonesia and created using reclaimed crushed quartz, marble and stone – found close to its natural source. We’re looking after the nature we love, and […]
This stunning piece of land facing the iconic Kapiti motu, deserved a beautiful house and Cameron Builders have more than delivered. The house sits lightly on its beachfront section, not overwhelming the natural environment, instead complimenting it with hazy blues and grey colour tones. The exterior is predominantly covered in cedar, with cedar battens used […]
Venture into the Mangaroa countryside to experience this wonderful rural 300sqm home set on 4.1 hectares. Built by Thorner Construction, this stunning residence epitomises country style, with modern functionality. Upon entering this property through the front door, you will be greeted with the welcoming ambience created by the stunning pitched ceilings and wood-look porcelain floor tiles, […]
Mastercraft Kitchens Wellington (by Your Kitchen Limited) is owned by Tony and Sue Hawes. Over the past 20 years the company has grown into the largest custom-built kitchen manufacturer in the Wellington Region. We service Wellington Central, Porirua, Upper Hutt, Lower Hutt, Tawa, Petone, Naenae, Silverstream, Johnsonville, Te Aro, Newtown, Miramar, Rongatai, Wainuiomata, Pencarrow, Trentham, Timberlea […]
SLC Builder’s founder Cory Carroll has had a passion for construction since he left school to work. Transforming ideas on paper to a tangible reality was something he found so satisfying. This led to him firstly working as a labourer for a few years on a variety of residential and commercial sites where he dealt […]
Step into Kohekohe, a refined home in a gated community with breathtaking Kapiti Island views. Designed by David Wood, it offers a luxurious kitchen, sunlit living spaces, seamless indoor-outdoor flow, and private wings for family or guests. With modern comforts, landscaped grounds, and a peaceful setting close to amenities, this is luxury living at its […]
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 […]
A Wellington design for a Lake Hawea house near Wanaka won Parsonson Architects an NZIA Southern Award for Architecture in 2019. The house sits on a large, gently sloping piece of land at the edge of Lake Hawea and was built to replace an existing cottage, which had been a lakeside crib. The […]
Making the Registered Master Builder of the Year awards Top 100 in 2020 was a huge achievement for Kallahan Builders with this Plimmerton renovation. Ryan Kallahan and his team also won the overall Renovation Award $500,000 – $1 million for the Wellington-Wairarapa region. The work consisted of a partial roof structure removal and rebuild with […]