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11 Apr 2017
Building to Fit with the Landscape
The latest David Reid Homes Wellington showhome was designed especially for the site it's built on. The new home strikes a perfect balance between style and functionality, fits into its surroundings, and is perfect for year-round entertaining.
Filed under: Building my home Lifestyle New Home Designs Sustainability
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13 Mar 2017
Home Design and Build Trends
Gable roof-lines are making a come-back on modern homes, while people opt for comfort and energy efficiency in new home design and builds.
Filed under: Building my home Choosing my home New Home Designs Planning and Styling Tips and ideas
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01 Mar 2017
David Reid Homes directors take on Motatapu
David Reid Homes' directors will take on the Motatapu this weekend, raising funds for Cure Kids as they do.
Filed under: David Reid Homes News Lifestyle Uncategorised
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22 Feb 2017
2 New Christchurch Show Homes
We are very excited about the two new Canterbury show homes that we are building this year. The first in the Highsted Residential subdivision is due to be completed in June, while the second home in Prebbleton’s Sterling Park will be finished in September.
Filed under: Choosing my home David Reid Homes News First home buyers What's new
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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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