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Deciding on a style of house for you and your family to build is no easy task. There are a lot of considerations and factors to weigh up when making a decision. At David Reid Homes we feel house plans are just the beginning of your journey to building your own custom, architecturally designed home. We encourage you to make the tweaks and modifications to these plans as you see fit for your family and lifestyle now, and in the future. In this blog, we take you through our various house plan ranges, which we hope will inspire and motivate you when you’re considering your dream home plan.

Our brand new Queenstown show home is a north-facing, pavilion style with a clever floor plan, allowing this home unobstructed mountain views and endless sunshine

David Reid Homes is excited to announce a brand new showhome in the up and coming development Northridge in Pukekohe. Located on the southern brink of the Auckland supercity, Pukekohe provides excellent proximity to the city, as well as having that peaceful rural-feel that so many people desire.

Is now the time to build Your New Home in New Zealand?

For many New Zealanders, the shift into Covid Alert Level 2 and the imminent move to Level 1 has seen a return to some sense of normality in our lives and routines, albeit that normality likely looks a little different to what it once did

During our recent Covid-19 Level 4 lockdown period there has been much discussion and opinion in the media around the impact on various components of our economy, as well as the economic impact on New Zealand.

The use of exposed concrete flooring has become an increasingly common choice in today’s homes. Concrete is often chosen for its aesthetic and architectural features as well as to benefit from increased thermal mass being exposed to the sun.

To achieve a sustainable home you need to consider your choices and options for everything. From construction materials to energy efficient appliances. Built to maximise sun, natural light and passive ventilation, sustainable homes tread lightly on the land, minimise toxins in the environment and provide homeowners with the benefits of a healthy, energy efficient home.

When designing your new home it is important to consider how energy efficient you would like it to be. Efficient homes are created by making informed decisions on construction methods, appliances, lighting and water. By taking advantage of the natural environment, designers can often include passive solar heating and cooling and energy efficient landscaping strategies.

David Reid Homes Kapiti have opened the doors of their stunning new display home in Waikanae