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to a curated collection of Signature Homes favourite plans for a family home. Anything is possible when you choose to build your new home with Signature Homes. Whether you use one of our popular pre-designed plans as a starting point or design your home completely from scratch, our team will be with you from start to finish, providing expert guidance as we bring your new home to life together. Signature Homes provides a full-service new home solution that gives you access to our team of new home consultants, architectural designers, quantity surveyors and project managers, along with the expertise and knowledge of our experienced franchise partners, all in one place. Having one point of contact makes things a lot easier for you, and you can rest easy knowing your new home is being built by one of New Zealand’s most renowned and respected residential builders. Even better, your new home will be protected by industry-leading building guarantees. We’re proud to be 100% Kiwi-owned since our inception in 1983, and in that time we have brought thousands of Kiwi dream homes to life. After you’ve browsed the inspiration in this book, contact us for a free no-obligation new home workshop to discuss your new home.
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It’s important to think about the space you’ll need in the future as your family grows
Introducing Signature Homes favourite house plans for a family home Building the perfect family home starts with choosing the right floorplan. With all the design choices and trends in the market, building a new home can be exciting, yet an overwhelming process for families. Whether you’re planning your first home, forever home or second dwelling, it’s important not to settle. Your house design should align with your lifestyle and future plans, while fitting into your budget. To take the stress out of your building journey, Signature Homes has compiled a list of our top plans for a family home.
Key steps to finding the ideal house plan: Determine your budget The first step when building your dream home is to determine your budget. Figuring out how much you can actually afford is the best way to cut down your list of potential floorplan choices, leaving you with the most realistic and attainable options.
Needs vs. wants Signature Homes recommend that you put together two lists - the first list should be items or features you can’t compromise on – your ‘must–haves’. The second list should detail features you would like included if possible. Start off with identifying the basics such as: bedrooms, bathrooms, living areas and car spaces.
Build to suit your lifestyle When choosing a house design consider your family’s lifestyle and how the layout could best suit everybody. Lifestyle can have an impact on major decisions such as; how many bedrooms and their location, how many floors and bathrooms etc. Choose a floorplan with a level of flexibility to evolve with you through different stages of life. It’s important to design with room to grow – consider the size of your family now versus how big you anticipate it to grow in the future. You may need a layout where kid’s bedrooms are grouped together and situated close to the master bedroom, especially if they are younger.
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Three-bedroom floorplans A three-bedroom house plan is the perfect compromise between space and affordability. The size is neither too big, nor too small – a great choice for any homeowner. With the broad range of style and feature options available, you’re sure to find the home of your dreams in our threebedroom plans. Here are some of our favourite threebedrooms plans, ideal for families.
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Easy family living Our three-bedroom Kingfisher plan from our Smart Collection is a modern and compact home, ideal for small families. The compact yet efficient layout features open-plan living for all to enjoy and a spacious family bathroom. Parents will love the master bedroom, which is located away from the two double bedrooms, adding a sense of privacy, ideal for families with older children.
Three Bedrooms
The well-appointed master bedroom promises a tranquil escape
The family bathroom is complete with a shower and bath combo
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Wren - 152 3
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Modern, warm and low maintenance
Rifleman - 141 3
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Enjoy relaxed family living with our three-bedroom Wren plan from our Smart Collection. The Wren plan offers the perfect balance of flexibility and practicality. The family-friendly layout features a modern kitchen, spacious open-plan living area and a separated family room - the perfect balance between quiet spaces and entertainment areas. Other notable features include a shower and bath combo in the family bathroom and a study nook – ideal for homework time.
A compact home with big house features Offering great comfort and a practical floorplan, the three-bedroom Rifleman plan from our Smart Collection combines a traditional layout paired with clever use of space. The design features a neatly organised bedroom wing at the end of the home – ideal for families with small children, an open-plan living area, family bathroom and plenty of storage space.
Enjoy family movie night in the separated living room
The study nook makes working from home easy!
Other special features include a double garage and a study nook – perfect for completing homework or for those working from home moments.
Enjoy a neatly organised bedroom layout
The study nook makes completing homework a breeze!
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Austral - 170 3
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Perfect spaces for the entire family The spacious three-bedroom Austral plan from our Pacific Collection offers relaxed modern living at its best. The design features a thoughtfully considered bedroom layout, a modern kitchen, an open-plan living area and a separated family room. Other notable features include a separate shower and bath combo providing options in the bathroom – ideal for small children. Shower and bath combo is perfect for children of all ages
Great indoor-outdoor flow is also created by larger sliding doors.
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Martin - 186 3
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Thoughtfully considered spaces Be assured of relaxed family living with the three-bedroom Martin plan from our Pacific Collection, featuring neatly arranged bedrooms that create a private zone away from the main living area.
Wakatipu - 180 3
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Other special features include a family bathroom, two connected outdoor living areas that create the perfect balance of indoor-outdoor flow, and an inviting window seat. Great indoor-outdoor flow created through two outdoor living areas
A family retreat
Sit in the sun drenched window seat and enjoy a book
With its practical layout with modern must-haves, the three-bedroom Wakatipu from our Pacific Collection is sure to impress. Enjoy your own personal retreat at the end of the day with the master occupying the whole end of the home. The plan also features two bathrooms, including an ensuite and a spacious open-plan living area extended by the outdoor living area. Enjoy the outdoors all day long with this outdoor living area
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Retreat to the master bedroom after a long day
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Designed with room for the entire family The three-bedroom Tasman plan offers every member of the family a place to relax, unwind and enjoy. Positioned at the front of the home, the spacious master suite features a walk-in wardrobe and generous ensuite. The three double bedrooms are positioned at the back of the home, carefully separated by the family bathroom, separate toilet and laundry for maximum privacy. The spacious open-plan living, dining area and designer kitchen create the heart of this family home. Enjoy a family movie night in the second living area
Enjoy entertaining with family all year round
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Tauwhare 3
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Innovatively designed with family in mind Enjoy modern family must-haves with our three-bedroom Tauwhare plan.
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This designed is packed full of family home essentials, featuring an innovatively placed bedroom layout, a spacious open-plan living area that opens out on to a stunning outdoor alfresco dining area, as well as a second family room.
A family sanctuary Our three-bedroom Kaitake plans offers a flexible design allowing you organise your home to best suit your family.
Entertain with family in this beautiful alfresco living area
The design features a strategically placed home office, away from the hub of the home – which can later be turned into a fourth bedroom if needed. Other special features include plenty of storage, a spacious open-plan living area, and a second family room – creating a perfect balance of functional areas and quiet spaces. The workshop can double as a storage room
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Relax while the kids watch a movie in the second living area
The thoughtfully placed office makes working from home a breeze
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Four-bedroom floorplans Four-bedroom house plans come in a range of shapes, sizes, styles – perfect for modern families. Enjoy cleverly designed spaces, that allow for versatile living. Four-bedroom house plans also offer the flexibility for small families to expand in the future. Here are some of our favourite four-bedrooms plans, ideal for families.
Fernbird – 160 4
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Relax in the family friendly home The Fernbird plan from our Smart Collection features four innovatively placed bedrooms suitable for a range of children’s ages. The fourth bedroom can also be turned into a study, depending on the size of your family. Other special features include a spacious open-plan living, dining and kitchen area, plenty of storage space and a double garage.
Four Bedrooms
Plenty of storage space Turn the fourth bedroom into a study, or use as a guest bedroom
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Rosella – 181 4
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Designed with comfort and character in mind Our Rosella plan from our Smart Collection features a thoughtfully considered layout, where the open-plan living and dining is a standout feature for all to enjoy. The master bedroom provides ample space, including walk-in wardrobe, and the family bathroom comes with the bonus of a bath and shower.
Weka – 176 4
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Wind down and relax in the Weka Our Weka plan from our Smart Collection features all that a family could want in a new home. All bedrooms are within close proximity to the master suite, making this plan ideal for families with young children.
Plenty of storage space
Two separate living areas create defined spaces for socialising and relaxation, such as family movie nights! The study nook doubles as the perfect working from home spot
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The modern kitchen forms the hub of the home, bringing family together Enjoy family movie night in the second living area
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Ellemere – 208 4
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Designed with the modern family in mind Our four-bedroom Ellemere plan from our Pacific Collection is not only aesthetically pleasing on the outside, but it also comes with all the must-haves that make for a great family home. Other special features include an extensive outdoor decking area, a designer kitchen including a butler’s pantry and plenty of storage space make room for a busy family life.
The separate laundry room conveniently tucked away
The butler’s pantry makes entertaining with family and friends a breeze
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Caroline – 227 4
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Generously sized for growing families The generously sized, four-bedroom Caroline plan from our Pacific Collection delivers the modern must-haves that make a comfortable family home.
Explorer – 214 4
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The design features a designer kitchen including a butler’s pantry, as well as a spacious open-plan living area and separated family room. Other special features include a study that can be turned into an extra bedroom as your family grows.
A great family entertainer Enjoy the shower and bath combo in the family bathroom
The four-bedroom Explorer plan from our Pacific Collection makes entertaining with family and friends a breeze. Featuring a designer kitchen including a butler’s pantry and a open-plan living area that opens up onto two gorgeous outdoor living areas. Other special features include space for the whole family with a second living area and a fourth bedroom can be turned into a study if needed.
The study can be turned into an extra bedroom
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The butler’s pantry provides plenty of space in the kitchen
Enjoy entertaining with two outdoor living areas
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Waikato 4
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A house design with plenty of room to grow in The four-bedroom Waikato, features modern must-haves paired with a thoughtfully designed layout – no wonder it’s a crowd favourite! The innovative design features a spacious open-plan living, dining and kitchen area, that form the hub of the home. The separated family room is situated away from the bedroom wing – ideal for entertaining with friends or winding down after a long day. Other special features include a rumpus room that can be turned into an additional bedroom or home office, as well as a separate laundry room.
The rumpus room can be turned into an additional bedroom
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The separate laundry room leaves you with extra storage space in the garage
Greville 4
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Designed with the need for space in mind Liveable and full of character, the four-bedroom Greville plan offers well designed spaces for the entire family. Featuring a designer kitchen with scullery and a spacious open-plan living and dining area that opens up onto extensive covered decking, perfect for bringing the family together - whether it’s outside or in.
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Other special features include plenty of storage space for a growing family, three bathrooms and a separate family room.
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The perfect design for a growing family The generously sized four-bedroom Seavill plan offers considered spaces for the entire family. The design features a well-appointed master bedroom that occupies one end of the home, while the spacious open-plan living, dining and kitchen area creates an inviting space to bring family together. Other special features include plenty of storage space, a covered deck area – perfect for all year round entertaining and a separate family room to wind down in after a long day.
Wind down in the well-appointed master bedroom
The triple garage provides ample of storage space
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A considered bedroom layout for growing families
The designer kitchen with scullery makes entertaining a breeze
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Morepork – 155 3
Double Storey Floorplans Double your house for half the land with a double-storey floorplan. By building up you can maximise space with a two-storey floorplan, especially if your section or building site is small or limited. Double-storey designs have numerous benefits including the convenience they have of placing a bedroom wing away from living areas, for an added sense of privacy. These spaces can be reserved for just you and your family when guests come over.
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Enjoy comfort and character The practical yet thoughtfully designed double-storey Morepork plan features three-bedrooms, including a master bedroom on the ground floor and two double bedrooms arranged neatly on the top floor – for added privacy. Other special features include a modern kitchen and open-plan living area, as well as two bathrooms including an ensuite and a family bathroom. Family bathroom
Additionally, double-storey designs also maximise the amount of garden and lawn you can accommodate on your block. Whether you have a large section or a smaller block of land, choosing a two-storey house design can add a distinctive feel to a new home allowing for views and ample of natural light.
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Plenty of storage space GROUND FLOOR
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Kokako – 183 4
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Be assured of comfortable family living Loved for it’s simplicity and functional layout, the two-storey Kokako plan features three-bedrooms including a well-appointed master bedroom on the top floor.
Kotare – 175 4
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Generous in size and quality The double-storey Kotare plan features a thoughtfully dispersed bedroom layout on the top floor, as well as a conveniently placed family bathroom. The ground floor features the main living area, consisting of two separated family rooms - creating space for the whole family.
Enjoy the shower and bath combo in the family bathroom
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Bring family together in the modern family kitchen
There’s plenty of room with this walk-in wardrobe! GROUND FLOOR
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Put your feet up and relax in the family room
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Whenuapai – 151 3
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Every inch the modern family home Enjoy modern family living with the double-storey Whenuapai plan, The design features grouped bedrooms on the top floor, leaving plenty of space to entertain on the ground floor. Other special features include a study that can be turned into an additional bedroom as your family grows.
The bedroom wing forms a private zone on the top floor
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Spacious open-plan living area
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Puriri – 196 4
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The perfect family haven The double-storey Puriri plan is a clever and efficient home design with modern families in mind. The design features a neatly grouped bedroom wing on the top floor, this layout is ideal for families with young children.
Hobsonville – 193 4
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A family home packed with modern must-haves! The double-storey Hobsonville plan offers every member of the family a place to relax. The neatly arranged bedroom wing on the top floor creates a private zone. While the ground floor features an openplan living, dining and kitchen area that opens up onto an outdoor living area – perfect for entertaining with friends and family. Other special features include a separate laundry room and a study that can be turned into an additional bedroom for growing families.
Other special features include two separate living areas, double garage for extra storage, a separate laundry room.
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The neatly arranged bedroom wing creates a private zone one the top floor
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The study can be turned into an additional bedroom
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The spacious open-plan living area accommodates to large families
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The double garage is perfect for extra storage space
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Kokowai 4
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A real crowd pleaser The surprisingly spacious, double-storey Kokowai plan will fit your family perfectly now, and for years to come. The design features four-bedrooms on the top floor, including a master bedroom and two bathrooms. Other special features include a study on the ground floor – ideal for those working from home moments, alternatively it can be turned into an additional bedroom as your family grows.
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Working from home is made easy with this downstairs study
The designer kitchen is perfect for entertaining GROUND FLOOR
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Ockleston 4
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A flexible layout to suit all lifestyles Enjoy outdoor living with the double-storey Ockleston plan which features two courtyards – perfect for entertaining with family and friends. The design features three-bedrooms on the top level, including the master bedroom and one double bedroom on the ground floor – the arrangement is ideal for families with children of a mixture of ages.
Bishopdale 4
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Innovatively designed with families in mind The innovatively designed double-storey Bishopdale plan features a unique placement of bedrooms for added privacy.
Entertain all year round with two courtyards
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Other special features include three bathrooms, a study and three living areas – creating space for the entire family. Enjoy quiet spaces with the second living area
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The separate media room creates space for the entire family
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The study makes working from home a breeze
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