Diaries of a new home build

Diaries ofa new home build

BY ALEX BADHAM

This entry, we are sharing how we have made some of the bigger design and build decisions so far with our new build.

Earthworks are starting this month so we will have lots of images to share over at @thegatheredhomenz if you would like to follow along.

The flooring used in your home design is one of the major decisions you have to make early on as it can affect the engineering and finishes required for consenting. For our home, we have decided to go for a polished concrete finish in the main living areas and bathrooms and carpet in the three bedrooms. Polished concrete is becoming more popular for modern flooring and we can see why. There are almost endless colours and finishes and it gives a semi industrial look and texture to modern builds. It appealed to us as we have two young kids and a dog and the ease of giving it a quick vacuum and mop will suit our lifestyle perfectly. We are hoping to end up with a lighter toned finished result and aren’t planning

on grinding it to expose the aggregate. Trust us, the Pinterest wormhole for concrete floors is a deep one.

Exterior cladding is another big decision which can affect the overall look you are trying to achieve with your home. We knew what aesthetic we both liked and have chosen to use Coloursteel as our roof and cladding and a red reclaimed brick look for the garage. The contrast in materials and textures will give an interesting look from the street as well as a modern and low maintenance aesthetic to our home. There are some amazing homes similar to this, designed by Mason Street Architecture, if you are looking for any local inspiration!

We still have a long way to go but we are so excited to finally break ground on our build this month. Thanks for following along with our journey!

Cleo, 2, helping to sort and stack the rocks for the rock wall.

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