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12 Feb 2017
Dulux 2017 Colour Trends
The colour scheme selected for a home can be one of the biggest decisions there is to make when it comes to building, renovating, and redecorating. Dulux has put together four key colour themes, motivated by a desire to combat the modern challenges faced in the digital world we live in.
Filed under: Planning and Styling Tips and ideas
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08 Feb 2017
Should you buy or build a new home?
If you are looking at buying a house, whether it is your first home or your fourth, you may be wondering whether you should buy an existing house or build a brand new one. In this article, we look at the pros and cons of buying vs building.
Filed under: Building my home First home buyers Tips and ideas
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01 Feb 2017
East to East to the Small Screen
When a Christchurch filmmaker saw on her Facebook newsfeed that a group of teenagers would be taking part in the iconic Coast to Coast, she saw an opportunity. David Reid Homes helped her get the documentary to New Zealand TV screens.
Filed under: David Reid Homes News Uncategorised
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19 Jan 2017
Bathroom Trends for 2017
The bathroom can be one of the most luxurious and relaxing spaces in the home. The key to creating the perfect oasis lies in striking the balance between colours, textures and lighting.
Filed under: Building my home Planning and Styling
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07 Dec 2016
Home of the Week: Kaiteriteri
A steep, exposed site created a challenge for this award-winning build, but the result made it all worthwhile.
Filed under: Building my home Choosing my home Lifestyle New Home Designs Planning and Styling
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24 Nov 2016
Waikato Showhome Built to Fit the Landscape
With prime locations can often come tricky builds - David Reid Homes Waikato director Ben Green explains how their showhome was designed to fit the landscape.
Filed under: Building my home Choosing my home Lifestyle New Home Designs Planning and Styling Tips and ideas
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18 Nov 2016
David Reid Homes Wellington Display Home
A collaboration of top class designers and builders have produced a home not to be missed in Wellington’s Churton Park. David Reid Homes Wellington's latest display home is opening to the public this Sunday, for a limited time.
Filed under: Building my home Choosing my home New Home Designs Planning and Styling
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10 Nov 2016
Selecting a Home from the Plan
Options can be endless when it comes to building a home, but it doesn't have to be difficult. With David Reid Homes, creating your dream home can be as simple or complex as you'd like it to be.
Filed under: Building my home Choosing my home New Home Designs Planning and Styling Tips and ideas
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02 Nov 2016
Home of the Week: Southland Farmhouse
Traditional Kiwi farmhouses were not necessarily known for their good design or creature comforts. Often old, cold and draughty, farmhouses just came with the farm and families made do with them as they were. The owners of this Southland home wanted a modern home, which still had elements of a traditional farmhouse.
Filed under: Building my home Lifestyle Planning and Styling Tips and ideas Uncategorised
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26 Oct 2016
Knock Down and Rebuild
Imagine living in a new home, built exactly the way you want it, designed to suit your lifestyle but still in the neighbourhood you love. Choices don't have to be limited to renovating or moving and starting again; with David Reid Homes you can stay in the neighbourhood you love, and have a brand new home.
Filed under: Building my home Choosing my home Lifestyle Planning and Styling Rebuilding Tips and ideas
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