Hallmark Homes
Kitchen Design – What’s Trending in 2018?
Designing and building master built quality homes is our passion, with liveability and stylish functionality being our main design focus. As the kitchen is primarily the heart of the home and the social hub... Read More
How to successfully plan for your new home build
Are you about to embark on the exciting journey of building a new home? Whether you have built before or you are building for the first time, it can seem a daunting process for some; particularly when it comes to all the decisions... Read More
Creating an Outdoor Oasis, with the added luxury of your own private swimming pool
With the summers getting hotter we are noticing more clients are incorporating a pool into their Build Wishlist. As Kiwis are big on the outdoors and entertaining, the inclusion of a swimming pool certainly takes the outdoor oasis to the next level. Read More
Get into your new home sooner than you thought!
At the start of a brand-new year, it's often a time to reflect on last year - the good and the not so good too. However, it's also a time to focus on the coming year and set some goals that you want to achieve. Dare I say, loose a few pounds and get more active. We all do it and it typically works out harder than we'd like. But, if you want it hard enough you will make it happen. You just need to dig a little deeper. Read More
The Media Room – Your Ultimate Multi-Purpose Living Space
Friday night and the movie is just about to start, so with the popcorn in hand, you walk into the Media room to watch the film with the family, or perhaps: Read More
Landscaping – It’s Integral to Outdoor Liveability
Our Kiwi lifestyle is indicative of our love of nature and the outdoors. This is also reflected in today's contemporary home designs featuring expansive outdoor alfresco areas, which are perfect for entertaining family and friends year-round. Read More
How to Seamlessly Integrate your Home’s Indoor/Outdoor Living Areas
How often do we hear the term, getting back to nature? More than ever, this concept is being applied to the innovative design and architecture of contemporary homes today. Read More
The Humble Garage – An Integral ‘Room’ in the House
The humble garage has certainly evolved over the years, from being a place to park the car with dad's workbench crammed in at the back, covered with jars full of nails and screws, tools hanging on makeshift hooks and garden implements crammed up against the wall. Read More
Home Flooring Trends
As flooring is a key design element in creating atmosphere and style for your new home, choosing the right floor coverings can be a challenge. The first step involves deciding what look and feel you want throughout, plus it’s important to consider the function of each room and your budget. Read More
