Spotlight on Showhomes January 2017 by Sun Media

January 2017

Bold and beautiful Trident Homes franchisee Wayne Minnell is an honest man. What you see in a Trident Homes showhome is what you get. “We keep as close as possible to the ‘standard speciﬁcation’ in our showhomes, so people have the knowledge their home will be of a similar spec and the highquality standard will be maintained.” Trident Homes have included a few upgraded products, because it is a way for clients to see that, for a minimal cost, they can get something extra special. This house has an engineered stone island bench that you could choose over a laminate top, and several other features such as upgraded tapware, solar tube, and insulated garage door. The house is an ideal family home. It’s 226 square metres, featuring four bedrooms, two bathrooms, separate laundry, and an open plan kitchen/dining/ living area, with a bonus separate lounge.

2 Te Kio Crescent, Golden Sands, Papamoa. Open Tuesday-Sunday 12-4pm Phone 07 574 2944 www.tridenthomes.nz

The two-car fully insulated and carpeted garage can be used either for the family vehicles, or as a rumpus room, workshop, or art and craft space. There’s a DVS system for ambient temperature, and an alarm system for security. To complement the strong timber look of the home, bold colours bring a sense of vibrancy and liveliness – it’s bright and light. There’s a lovely feel to this home – enhanced by the landscaped garden, beautifully crafted by award-winning Hamish Brooks Landscape Design and Build Limited. ‘’Our contractors and suppliers are ‘on board’ with our quality promise and delivery, and we have strong relationships with them all.” Trident Homes is a family affair. Wayne takes care of sales and marketing, wife Glenis looks after contracts and helps with marketing, brother Keith does pricing and site control, while Keith’s wife Allison does all the administration.

Light and bright Bright, airy, and stylishly modern is how Dean Skipper from Bella Vista Homes Papamoa describes their latest showhome in Papamoa’s popular Golden Sands area. That brightness is all natural lighting during the day – no need for false lighting by leaving powered lighting on when open for viewing. The cleverly designed spaces bring the daylight in. Clean white walls in this stunning 4-bedroom home are complemented by lovely formica benchtops (upgraded for all future homes to a stainless and stone combination), and fashionable wood-look vinyl ﬂooring – affordable, and easy to care for. The spacious open plan kitchen/dining/ family area includes a walk-in pantry, and an island-style kitchen bench, providing ample storage space, plus a larger prep area if needed. No tripping over each other in this home – there’s a separate lounge, ensuite,

main bathroom, and guest toilet, plus a twocar carpeted garage. The showhome is accurate to what you get – only the skylights, attic storage with attic stairs, and double vanity in the ensuite are not standard. Bella Vista have invested in an exclusive supply agreement with local Tauranga company Strongbuild Products to build a home that will withstand a magnitude 10 earthquake, using Supercross Bracing and “X” Frame Bracing – there’s no plasterboard bracing in this home. Gas supply ensures a continuous hot water supply, hobs for instant heat and excellent temperature control, plus the bonus of no wasted storage space for an electric hot water cylinder. A heat pump keeps you toasty in winter. Stainless steel fixings for weatherboards and soffits, and an internal power meterboard, ensure a weatherproof home. Outside, the use of cobblestones ensures a surface that won’t crack, and colours that stay strong indefinitely.

Cnr Livingstone & The Boulevard, Golden Sands, Papamoa. Open Sunday-Friday 11am-4pm Saturday by appointment Phone 0508 235 528 dean@bellavistahomes.kiwi www.bellavistahomes.kiwi

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Instant style inspiration Are you ready to begin the journey to your future front door? A great foundation starts with ZB Homes. Offering a full design and build service, the team at ZB Homes believe all homes start as a blank canvas. They work in partnership with clients, creating concept plans, and allowing individual needs, wants, and budgets to be factored in. From the number of bedrooms and their size, to the colour scheme, the shape and nature of the section and how best to optimise it – all aspects of the project are client driven, with expert advice along the way. You can view a beautiful example of the care and attention they put into every build by visiting their stunning new showhome at The Lakes.

It’s a perfect family home with 4 generous bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, open plan kitchen/dining/living and separate formal living, which opens onto an undercover portico area with striking feature trusses. The brick and cedar home features a mix of standard inclusions and some upgrades. All the main components such as the exterior cladding, joinery, roof and floor coverings have been selected from the ZB standard range, allowing prospective clients to see what these are, alongside a few upgrades and special features. Continuing this theme, one bathroom is fitted with all standard range inclusions, while the second bathroom and separate WC feature all upgrades, such as a gorgeous floor to ceiling tiled walk-in shower. It’s a great concept which makes it

easy for you to see the difference between standard and upgraded specs. For the same reason, the showhome has a 2.42m ceiling height in the bedroom wings, a 2.55m ceiling height in the kitchen/living/ dining, and a raking ceiling in the formal living room, making it easy to visualise the difference of the stud height in a house, rather than trying to interpret this concept from a plan. The designer kitchen by HK Kitchens features a Silestone bench, walk in scullery, and island bench – ideal for entertaining and chatting to guests, or kids, while cooking. A large Kwila deck extends from the dining/living areas and separate formal living area, creating a great indoor/outdoor ﬂow, perfect for the Kiwi family. The 2-car garage is fully insulated and carpeted, and the home is kept comfortable with a DVS system, kept safe with an alarm system, and is covered by a 10-year guarantee insurance policy underwritten by Lloyds of London. You also have the bonus of knowing ZB Homes is a member of the

Certified Builders Association of New Zealand. Colours and finishes for all ZB Homes projects are planned in consultation with the very talented Vikki Gorton from design company Yellowfox, and you. During this process, you choose all of the exterior colours (roof, bricks, mortar, cedar or weatherboard, joinery, downpipes), and interior colours and finishes (paint colours, bathrooms, flooring, tiles, kitchen bench and cabinetry). You’ll love working with Vikki to pull all the colours and finishes together, based on your style preferences. You’ll see samples of everything in the Yellowfox studio (carpet, vinyl planking, tiles, mixers, kitchen bench, cabinetry and so on) – and get to take home samples of what you have chosen, plus a 6 page A3 digital sample board. As Licenced Building Practitioners, ZB Homes believe in doing the job right. They enjoy making their clients happy – for director Rik Flowerday, welcoming you into your new home and handing over the keys is the best part of the job.

101 Puhirake Crescent,The Lakes Open Mon-Fri 10am-4pm Sat & Sun 12-4pm Phone 07 543 4221 www.zbhomes.co.nz

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Designed for good morning and afternoon sun Highmark Homes Papamoa Showhome is situated at 21 Livingstone Drive, Golden Sands. The well laid out 201m2, 4 bedroom 2 bathroom floorplan is a great design that captures the morning and afternoon sun on this section with good flow of sunlight into the kitchen, breakfast bar and dining room in the morning and the sun just pours through in the afternoon into the living and lounge making it one of those designs that gets the best of both worlds says General Manager Ryan Hunt. The Kitchen with a walk in pantry is a very sociable area of the home easily accessible to the lounge, dining and outside

patio areas so the person in the kitchen can be part of the family discussions, activities or TV. A separate lounge and TV room can be closed off with cavity sliders so the kids can watch one programme and Mum and Dad another, says Ryan. The main area has a study nook located in an out-of-the-way area but connected to the living room. The bedrooms are nicely tucked away to the back of the property with two of them getting the morning sun and the other two getting the afternoon. It’s the perfect plan for this site and Highmark Homes welcomes you to come for a visit.

Visit Alan Hulme at 21 Livingstone Drive, Golden Sands, Papamoa. Opening hours Saturday – Sunday 1-4pm Phone 027 536 1003 Email alan@highmarkhomes.co.nz For more information visit www.highmarkhomes.co.nz

HIGH STANDARDS HIGH VALUE

Cnr Lakes Boulevard & Puhirake Cres, The Lakes | Open Tues - Sun 1pm - 4pm

Bay of Plenty at its best Open plan layouts and sheltered outdoor areas provide enjoyable and functional spaces to make the most of the Bay of Plenty lifestyle. Tauranga offers a laid-back and unspoilt atmosphere, where locals make the most of the stunning landscape. Bay of Plenty is growing at an exceptional rate and new homes are being built to support the local lifestyle. The best of the bunch are beautifully designed to respond to the site they are on, while making the most of the surrounding landscape. One home that is particularly reﬂective of this type of responsive design is the Signature Homes Lakes Show Home. Designed to perfectly suit the contours of the land, while simultaneously maximising the brilliant Bay of Plenty sunshine ensuring this house is a beautiful place to live. Open plan living areas are warm and inviting, while sheltered outdoor areas are created through the positioning of the house on LAKES SHOWHOME: Cnr Lakes Boulevard & Puhirake Cres, The Lakes Open Tues – Sun 1pm – 4pm

the site, creating many entertainment opportunities. Another house that is perfectly reﬂective of the Bay of Plenty lifestyle is the Coast Papamoa Show Home by Signature Homes. This stunning home has been custom designed to suit the site, providing a sheltered courtyard space, perfect for entertaining friends. In this modern home, the kitchen acts as a centre hub, open to both the outdoor courtyard and the indoor living areas. Completed with a large outdoor ﬁreplace, the courtyard is the perfect place to spend evenings with friends and family all year round. With an eye for long-lasting trends and a great knowledge of the local area, Signature Homes Bay of Plenty owners, Craig and Debbie Williams, produce beautiful and functional homes that are a joy to live in. Their show homes are a perfect example of the passion they have for great design that is locally-inspired. View these two stunning homes today and experience Bay of Plenty at its best.

COAST SHOWHOME: 9 Maria Tini Drive Coast Papamoa Beach Open Tues – Sun 1pm – 4pm

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OFFICE SHOWROOM: Cnr 16th Avenue & Fraser Street, Tauranga Open Mon – Fri 9am – 5pm

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Coast Showhome

Living from the beginning A showhome aims to create an environment where people envisage living the moment they enter. Ridgeview proves, yet again, why Harwood Homes remains to the fore in this regard. It is a complete story – a methodical journey from concept, design and craftsmanship to the final dressing – inside and out. Ridgeview personifies Harwood’s union of talents – an innate understanding of how good design and interior expertise synchronise even minute details. In showcasing inspirational design with the latest products, the Ridgeview achieves classic, architectural versatility while presenting Harwood’s finest features. It begins with the street impression – landscaping right from the berm indicating the innovation inside. Clean lines and Celcrete construction, balanced with the new look and almost indestructible Monier roof tiling, all endorse

Ridgeview’s approach to sustainability and timeless elegance. High-efficiency double glazing and strong design harnesses solar warmth to enhance the thermal insulation of the home. This is particularly noticeable in tiled areas, which create an additional surprise in the kitchen where high-end, porcelain plank tiling boasts a realistic timber impression. The kitchen is a masterpiece – clean lines uncluttered by handles – contemporary flair continuing this ultra-modern approach to timber kitchens of old. It typifies how Harwood incorporates state-of-the art materials and technology, while maintaining a firm grasp on traditional lifestyle. Function and flow, flattery with practicality and, above all, attention to detail – right to simple features like matching light switch surrounds. Careful placement makes the kitchen an integral feature of the home, and provides an outlook that watches for visitors.

Effortless movement merges daily living around the kitchen and family snug to formal dining, winterless sunroom and lounge. Each layer transfers moods gracefully with subtle accents, lighting, furniture settings and colour themes that define the importance of each item’s role. Part of Ridgeview’s flair is its expert blending of international nuances. This aspect transports each room’s mood to exotic places and preserves an enduring invitation. There’s a spacious spread that also interweaves to create a versatile home with strong outdoor interaction and emphasis on eternal style. The home is also a showcase of sustainability. Celcrete aerated concrete construction, finished with spongeplaster, is capped by Monier Madison roof tiles to underscore the Ridgeview’s durability and reliability. Hebel concrete adds thermal insulation properties, as does high-efficiency Planitherm argonfilled glass. Large, panoramic windows exploit natural light, while transparent metallic coatings on one side of inner panes reflect generated heat inside. Two Rinnai Symmetry 3611 fireplaces boast four-star rating efficiency to help lower energy bills. An advanced heat-transfer system also ensures the fires effortlessly warm two adjacent rooms. Floor-length

drapes mixed with blinds and shutters add mood and privacy in the evenings, while boosting further heat retention. Optimum solar penetration is complemented by wall-to-wall carpeting in all rooms, bar the sunroom, kitchen, bathroom and laundry. The Cavalier Bremworth cut-pile carpet is 100 per cent sustainable wool. It’s backed with Flasbac – a world-first recycled wool material that utilises waste otherwise destined for landfills. The result is a safe-fibre carpet that’s fire resistant and long lasting. Among the thickest cutpile carpet available, the thicker, stratus underlay heightens this carpet’s sweet sinking texture underfoot. Lighting includes energy-efficient LED Ledionopto IC rated downlights. Other energy-efficient elements include a Beam Alliance Central Vacuum system. Lightweight and with advanced sound suppression, it uses 30 per cent less energy and has self-cleaning filters for ease of use. Certain cornerstones define Harwood’s approach in their quest to provide longlasting value. Ridgeview achieves this superbly – its design and finish as adaptable to traditional tastes as it is to contemporary ideals. It is what every show home strives to be.

24 Rexford Heights, The Lakes Open Daily - 11am to 4pm Phone 0508 427 9663 www.harwoodhomes.co.nz

Creating Any Style or Design You Want

That 70’s showhome G.J. Gardner are known throughout New Zealand for creating stunning individualised homes. Their 70’s showhome at the lakes is an exceptional example.

217 Lakes Boulevard, The Lakes Open Daily 11am-4pm Phone 07 571 2032 www.gjgardner.co.nz

showhome is a more entry level house. The construction specs are simple, and it’s furnished using a mix of new and vintage buys. Homeowners can replicate the look and add a personal touch, by including items such as Grandma and Grandpa’s old couch, or Mum and Dad’s old dining suite. Director Kirsty McConnell themes her Walking around the home, it is showhomes – every one of them. The impossible to distinguish what homes all match a current trend, is new and what is very well or one G.J. Gardner knows is cared for or refurbished While the 70’s coming here from Europe. vintage treasures. There’s a It’s all about creating the is back with a passion, seamless blend here that look people are going for. the 21st century version ﬂows across the decades, The showhome does has a softer palette. including some very have a twist – while special ﬁnds from the the 70’s is back with a It’s a modern take on 50’s and 60’s. It’s all passion, the 21st Century an old theme. classic retro. version has a softer palette. The dominant colour is a It’s a modern take on an old lovely green, toned down to give a theme – achieved by using upgraded contemporary look and feel, with bursts of textiles and materials, and an up-to-date orange, and splashes of vibrant colour to look to match what is contemporary now. add life and vivacity to the home. In keeping with that 70’s theme, the

In the kitchen, the 70’s look is achieved in the details – the cabinetry replicates the era by using a slim benchtop with negative detailing, and handles that could easily have come from those years. The orange timber look, popular at the time, has also been incorporated. The brick-stack tiled splash back is another example of how this home matches a bygone era, as are the gorgeous retro light ﬁttings, with their crocheted shades. The look is delightfully ﬁnished with touches of velvet throughout the home, utilising silky tassels, and complemented with hand-made

crocheted or macraméd cushions and wall hangings. The dining suite was a special ﬁnd, a genuine 1970’s setting, complete with Formica table top, and wood-framed vinyl-covered chairs in remarkable condition. Part of the joy of creating this showhome was the stories that came out of the ﬁnds that went into it. After walking around this home, it’s a shock to remember G.J. Gardner are home builders, not interior designers. Their design skills are so creatively and uniquely displayed here, you forget their key strength is that of a leading New Zealand housing company.

Tailored for your dream Classic yet contemporary – the striking dark and light tones of Fowler Homes’ brick and cedar board and batten showhome hint at the special quality within. The dark green of the wide rake roofing and garage door, and dark brown cedar contrast against the pale shot blast bricks, helping the property grab your attention alongside the neighbouring showhomes on Lakes Boulevard. Take a closer look and you’ll be spellbound by plenty more inside the home which boasts a myriad of features to make it the perfect living space. Step through the front door at the covered entry and you are welcomed straight into the heart of the home – with a kitchen-dining area to your right and separate media room-lounge to your left. The scissor truss ceiling in the lounge adds a greater sense of space, a gas fire enhances atmosphere while sliding doors allow the room to be shut off. Glass sliders on the far side open on to the rear deck and backyard. The large rear deck, which flows off the house, adds another living space with its covered outdoor room offering a sunny, sheltered spot year-round. It’s the perfect spot for al fresco dining, just relaxing or watching the children tear around the adjoining backyard. Smart planting along the back boundary will soon screen the property to provide complete seclusion for the family.

Back inside the spacious living zone welcomes you into the heart of the home with open plan living spreading from family to dining then kitchen zones. A comfortable window bench seat offers the perfect spot for the whole family to relax – whether surveying the action inside or watching children in the backyard. The 208sqm home also offers three generous bedrooms, walk in wardrobe and two luxurious bathrooms. An office nook in the family room offers the perfect area for homework or managing the household accounts. Tucked away behind the wall separating lounge and living rooms, is this handy office space enabling you to keep school and paperwork messes out of sight. The designer kitchen offers plenty of space for the whole family with an expansive floating island bar the natural centre of gravity. A great spot for a catch-up, for breakfast on the run or a coffee – the smartly designed bar tucks away a series of draws at one end and a display shelf for your favourite treasures at the other. The central bar is further accented by the three drop lights focusing on it from above. The scullery-pantry helps keep the mess out of sight and leads onto the laundry which includes generous storage space. An attic ladder offers simple access to roof cavity storage. The laundry leads on to the double garage, which is carpeted and boasts an insulated door so it’s perfect as an extra space – such as a games room or overflow space for guests –if required.

Higher ceilings and doorframes throughout the living-dining-kitchen give a generous sense of space, while the use of lighter tones and contemporary styling keep it light and fresh. “With the higher than usual stud (2.550m ceiling) and door heights (2.2m) it makes a huge boost to the interior aesthetic.” Among the showhome’s standout features is the hot water heating – with bedroom radiators powered by the same hot water running through the bathroom and kitchen pipes. The radiators keep the three bedrooms snug on even the chilliest days. The master bedroom ticks all the boxes with its luxurious ensuite, expansive walk in wardrobe and view on to the backyard. Tucked in beside the family room are two other double bedrooms, which share bathrooms. Like some elements, but want some changes? No problem. Master builder and Tauranga Fowler Homes director Tony O’Brien laughs that despite having thousands of designs on ﬁle, there usually isn’t a perfect plan for anyone. “That’s why we’re usually designing

223 Lakes Boulevard, The Lakes, Tauranga. Open Weds to Sunday 1-4pm Phone 07 579 9200 www.fowlerhomes.co.nz

dream homes for every client.” Still unconvinced? A wall of Master Builder awards at their Tauranga office – including six golds and two local category winners in the past five years – show Fowler’s can walk the talk. As does the fact that 88 per cent of their homes are built for repeat of referral clients it’s clear you’re in the hands of top builders. But you probably won’t hear this from Tony. Ever the modest and practicalminded buiIder, Tony’s far more likely to be talking about features for your dream home than bragging. Along with their focus on tailoring the home for your specific needs, Tony emphasises they also ensure the design works perfectly wherever the house is sited. Rather than tying their homes in with a land package they work with clients to build their homes wherever they want, or if clients are still looking for a section Tony can often help with site selection. “The first thing we do with clients is to go out on site and look for where the sun is and the access points, assess where the prevailing wind comes from and if there is any slope so we can take these into account.”

Top standard & service Three years on since Barrett Homes set up in Tauranga, the high standard of work in the company’s latest showhome at Golden Sands shows why it has become one of the region’s fastest growing builders. Hundreds of delighted homeowners around the Bay of Plenty can attest to their joint focus on creating exceptional homes while taking the stress out of the planning and building process for clients. National sales manager Toni Whitehorn says their promise to match the high standard of workmanship with excellent service, working alongside clients throughout the whole build, has set them apart from the opposition. The 202sqm showhome on The Boulevard is smartly designed to offer generously proportioned living spaces, with four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a dedicated laundry and ample built in storage cupboards. A raked ceiling in the family-dining and kitchen, together with 2.56m stud height throughout the rest of the home enhances the sense of space. It's the focus on key details like these, with its high standard speciﬁcations, which help Barrett Homes stand out against other builders. An example is how they provide a complimentary prewire for solar tiles when

their clients opt for a Monier concrete tile roof. Superior fittings in bathrooms, including marble floors, give a sense of luxury. Smart cabinetry by Heirloom Kitchens adds to this feel of quality, while the home comes wired for today’s electronic needs - with a technology hub to store your MySky and DVD players out of the way. The main open living space - which combines kitchen, family and dining zones -spills out through sliders to the covered patio, extending living out. The patio can also be accessed by sliders from the expansive lounge-media room, which - with its gas powered fire - offers a cosy, secluded second living space. Back in the kitchen, behind the central island bar and hot zone (complete with two ovens and gas hob) a walk-in pantry helps keep everything tidy and well-organised. “We’re not a franchise, we’re locally owned and operated - so we are very committed to the area.” The company has a strong footprint in Papamoa, but builds all across the Bay of Plenty. A new showhome will open at the The Lakes in the coming months to showcase the latest options and designs Barrett can offer. Toni says Barrett Homes’ focus on ‘uncompromised design, quality and service’, ensures every client will get an exceptional home.

171 The Boulevard, Golden Sands, Papamoa Open Tuesday-Friday 12-4pm, Saturday-Sunday 11am-3pm Ph 07 929 7841 www.barretthomes.co.nz

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