Helpful advice and tidbits to keep you ahead of the game …
Kiwis can be nervous about building on the hill - but it can (and should) be a smooth and enjoyable process. Of course, a great hill build starts with a great hill site. Get the site right, and the rest will follow! Here are the top three things we look for in a hill site.
Read MoreA few weeks ago, before our team meeting, a conversation began that got us all up in arms. We were talking about the feeling of walking into a brand new house, where everything looks great … until you see something that throws everything off.
Read MoreLast week we celebrated 10 years in Business - an incredible milestone! We marked the occasion with a big ‘do’ at our new office. It was fairly informal and fun but we did pause to allow for a few speeches … including one from Jack.
Read MoreUnlike fads (which take people by storm and then fade as quickly as they appeared), trends evolve slowly over time in response to our wants and needs. They represent new ways of life … often leading to long term change.
Read MoreIt’s no secret that land on the hill is hard to come by! That said, good sections are still out there, and the prices are reasonable, given the market we’re in… honestly we’re surprised they aren’t more expensive. Here are our top 5 Hill Suburbs to build in…
Read MoreThere is a long list of choices to make when you’re building, and flooring is up there with one of the harder decisions - at least, that’s what our clients say! Here’s our honest opinion on these popular flooring options …
Read MoreWhether we are aware of it or not, trends do make there way here in time. It’s up to us which ones we run with, and which ones we leave to our fancy friends across the globe. Today we’re front-footing some of the upcoming design trends that we can definitely get behind in 2021.
Read MoreAs the saying goes, ‘you’ll never regret buying quality’ and for Jack and Tash Kelleher, that was precisely the plan for their home, combining high-end products with a focus on practical, liveable spaces.
Read MoreOur values have shifted, our habits have changed, and our homes should also adjust under that influence. Here are some reflections on what Covid-19 and the lockdown period has taught us about our homes, along with our predictions on how Kiwi homes are likely to change in future.
Read MoreInjecting colour into our homes is one of the simplest ways to improve our well-being - but unfortunately, Kiwis are notoriously colour shy! We've recruited our Interior Designer Zia to take some key trends, and make them a bit more livable... showing you that colour is worth embracing.
Read MoreBuilding on a slope is more complex than building on the flat - but if you play your cards right, it comes with great rewards. Here’s how to go about a hill build, without losing your hair or your hard-earned cash ...
Read MoreWe’re excited to reveal this build in all its glory soon. In the meantime, we’re giving you a sneak peak of some of the finishes and a little Q+A with Jack and Tash so you can hear some of their own thoughts about the process.
Read MoreJack and Tash have never been afraid to make bold decisions when it came to this house - even if it meant going against the grain. But designing a house is a multi-faceted endeavour - some decisions are instantaneous, while others require mulling over, re-hashing and multiple perspectives.
Read MoreHouse and land packages have a bit of a reputation for being a sorry affair in Canterbury. But, when done well, they can be great … we’ve put some of our thoughts down on what the benefits are, and what to look out for.
Read MoreSince Jack first announced his plans to build a house, there has been quite a lot of interest! Naturally people are curious to see what an architectural builder is choosing to do in their own home - so we thought we’d give you a behind the scenes look into the build process as it happens.
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