Candela Design is a mother-daughter business duo based in the Waikato, specialising in interior design for both residential and commercial properties. Chrissie and Leonie started the business in 2017 and are starting to establish a real name for themselves in the industry, particularly now they have a beautiful homeware store to showcase their products. Chrissie […]
PJ Builders loved their new holiday home in Whitianga before they were permanently based there, and so did all of their friends and family. Owner Phill Holland said they initially built it as a showhome/holiday home, and was a great way of promoting the superb workmanship of the company. Everything about this four-bedroom house says […]
About The Project The site had big views, so the idea was to capture them in a big way. The outcome: a stunning two-storey five- bedroom home designed to make the most of the Coromandel Peninsula coastal vistas. Perched on a steep site overlooking one of New Zealand’s best-known beaches, the 326sqm north-facing house is […]
This beach home sits just as comfortably within the landscape as the red shed across the river that inspired it. Built by North Coromandel Builders, this ‘Waipapa House’ is intricately clad in walnut-stained cedar inside and out. The T-shaped plan keeps pace with the sun throughout the day making the communal wing the warm, welcoming […]
Bayside Construction is a Whitianga based building company, specialising in new builds and renovations. With ongoing projects coming up including in the Whitianga Waterways, our recently-established, family owned building company specialises in high quality residential construction. Director Caleb Jennings has more than 20 years experience working both in New Zealand, Germany and Austria. The […]
Wake up to the roar of the ocean in this modern new build, with an enviable position overlooking one of the world’s most hallowed beaches. With five bedrooms, three bathrooms and two living areas, this spectacular home is the ideal size to accommodate extended family or friends for weekends or holidays. They’ll certainly be […]
Fifty tonnes of schist from Gibbston Valley were shipped to one of the classiest streets in Takapuna for this Cape Cod Home. Grand and rustic all in one, this house features a triple-pitched roof with luxurious lodge-inspired interior similar to the architecture the owners had seen at Huka Lode, Kauri Cliffs and Millbrook Resort. They […]
MMB Builders took an outdated 1970s home and gave it a complete new refreshed look and feel. Situated in Mangere, the 10-week renovation involved changing out the classic mustard yellow wallpaper, brown vinyl flooring, old carpet and yellow stained glass panels, and turning it into something more modern. A three-bedroom home with one office, internal […]
Angela Wynne’s exceptional eye for detail is obvious throughout this Morrinsville home. The Allure Interiors designer brings a classic but contemporary touch to her projects, and this proudly self-built home fits her niche perfectly. From the beaudoius off the master bedroom to the powder room downstairs, the inside of this home has a light feminine […]
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 bush retreat at Piha earned Riggans Building recognition when Herbst Architects won the NZIA National Architecture Award in 2018 for the Home of the Year. The three-bedroom bach is set back off the beach in the surrounding native bush, and elevated to help optimise the sea views. The outside entertainment and living are set […]
The impact of this architectural home greets you at the door with its imposing roof standing proud above the rest of the building. Designed and crafted by CJW Build with views overlooking Lake Karapiro, Maungatautari and the Waikato River, a wave ceiling inside crests the 5 metre high, 40 metre long ‘spine’ of the home. […]
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 […]
Lunix Homes’ latest show home oozes sophistication and exceptional quality – hallmarks of a company that places great importance on vision, innovation and attention to detail. The four-bedroom pavilion home incorporates striking features, that are evident as soon as you arrive – the Euro-style roofing, striking metallic brick paired with a dark vertical weatherboard, accentuates […]
Astute Build teamed up with with AJ Architecture on this renovation on the Te Atatu Peninsula, to overhaul this 1960’s family home.  The footprint of the existing ground floor was increased and a second storey added to create a four bedroom, two bathroom architecturally designed home, with inviting, double-height entry and stairwell, open plan […]
Smart, beautiful and very luxurious—the home envisioned and crafted by Luxe Designer Homes is a clear reflection of its name. Underlining the company’s focus on creating beautiful designer homes is the completion its $1.4 million show home in Te Awamutu in late 2021. Architecturally designed and brimming with energy saving technology while showcasing Luxe Designer […]
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 […]
Design One is both a residential and a commercial interior design specialist company based in the Bay of Plenty. The company works closely with its clients to create beautiful, aesthetically pleasing spaces they can’t wait to show off. Proud to be professional members of the Designers Institute of New Zealand, the team’s experience speaks for itself […]