Home Trends Vol. 26/9 NZ2609 Share Tweet Help Facebook Tweet Help New Home Building big dreams Working with a proven team of design professionals will ensure your new home lives up to your expectations both inside and out Behind the scenes The front of this waterfront property gives little hint at what lies beyond the house opens up to a large internal courtyard and an expansive sea view In the frame Positioned within a three-sided glass box, the formal dining room at the Elephant Estate Winery is painted in Resene colours that were chosen to form a backdrop to the picturesque view Green choice From the double glazing to the tight seals, this joinery ticks all the boxes for energy efficiency Welcoming air This spacious family home combines versatile living options with a strong connection to the outdoors Rural idyll This American-designed farmhouse meets all local building code requirements thanks to the skill and experience of a Certified Builder Bending the rules This bold design owes its success to an understated curved glass balustrade Point of difference BRANZ-appraised products feature in the David Reid Homes show home Lie of the land This substantial family residence combines contemporary living with a strong respect for the rugged scenery it overlooks Outside and in Thoughtful material choices help bring a sense of balance to this asymmetrical house It's all in the design With plenty of street appeal, this large family home is easy to live in, thanks to Landmark Homes' attention to detail Mediterranean allure This substantial family residence has solid masonry construction and modern, flowing interiors the show home was designed and built by Eden Homes Creating a cosy ambience Whether it's inside or in a courtyard, fireplaces from Fires by Design always draw in the crowds Open to the scenery Every aspect of this two-winged residence celebrates its lakeside setting, from its central covered porch to its window-walled living spaces Cool in summer, warm in winter With the right design and materials, your home can maintain a comfortable living environment all year round as well as reduced energy bills Warm hearted Flexible design and welcoming interiors are part of the plan with Platinum Homes Country chic To add visual impact to this new country house, the designer introduced Stutex Stone's Edgestone accents with high-country tonings On a clear day To maximise a great harbour view, the joinery on this new house includes extra-large sliders from the Atlantic High Performance Suite Pushing the boundaries Panoramic views are framed in this suspended living area with bold joinery from Aluminium Systems Totally natural With the walls finished in the clay-based interior plastering system, American Clay, your home is healthy and environmentally friendly Point of difference Every house should have its own distinct character and provide a secure, energy-efficient living environment that's the message from the team at David Reid Homes More Into the blue Built above ground to sit flush with a timber deck, this new pool from Mayfair Pools features a Paremata Sand interior We know the Specialists Latest Book More Books > 40-12 NZ40-12 Read More Recommended Business Partners Latest Award More > Verdant retreat Similar Stories