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Build Advice

When building a new home in New Zealand, you need to deal with a builder that understands the uniqueness of our beautiful terrain, stunning scenery and of course our climate.

To help you to become as informed as possible about your journey, and of course to keep up with the latest in our network and the building industry, we’ve developed a quiet place for you to enjoy perusing articles we’ve published. These touch on the latest in design advice, innovation and inspiration, building tips and advice, and of course some case studies which we hope will get you excited about your home building journey with David Reid Homes… so pull up a chair, grab a coffee and enjoy!

  1. Design and Build Trends for 2022 | David Reid Homes

    Design and Build Trends for 2022 | David Reid Homes

    As we begin 2022 it is exciting to look forward to what the future will hold, and how we can expect it to shape our views on build trends and design styles. Looking at what has shown popularity in recent years, and to trends in fashion and interior design alike, we have put together our top picks for the build and design trends of 2022.
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  2. Building a Holiday Home in New Zealand with David Reid Homes

    Building a Holiday Home in New Zealand with David Reid Homes

    With the recent completion of a striking new home in Wanaka built by the team at David Reid Homes Wanaka and Central Otago, we’ve been thinking about what exactly goes into a great holiday home. Read on to find out exactly what you need to know to experience the serenity of your very own holiday haven.
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  3. Home Styles and Structures | David Reid Homes

    Home Styles and Structures | David Reid Homes

    When beginning the journey to building your new home, it can feel as though you are entering a new world of jargon and terminology. Learning the correct terminology that defines each house style and their structure will help you understand which of these are best suited to you, and give you a better chance of foreseeing any design issues and learn the benefits of certain home types.
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  5. Creating Your Dream Outdoor Living Area with David Reid Homes

    Creating Your Dream Outdoor Living Area with David Reid Homes

    Spring has officially sprung here in New Zealand, bringing with it longer days and warmer temperatures. Creating smooth indoor outdoor flow can be tricky, but here at David Reid Homes we have the skills and experience to create an outdoor space that blends functionality and style to feel like an extension of your home.
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  8. Shed Some Light on this David Reid Homes Taupo French Country Build

    Shed Some Light on this David Reid Homes Taupo French Country Build

    A little bit farmhouse, a tiny touch French, this new build alongside the waters of the Waikato is spectacular inside and out. A river runs past past it. Or is it a lake? Whatever you call it, this spot is supreme. “You could name it the Waikato River or Lake Ohakuri and neither would be wrong,” explains Hayley Tocker who was drawn to live here on the site of a former wakeboard camp by her then-fiancé Marty.
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  10. Build Your Dream Home with David Reid Homes Dunedin

    Build Your Dream Home with David Reid Homes Dunedin

    We at David Reid Homes have been building in the greater Dunedin region since 2003, with over 100 custom designed architectural homes to the David Reid Homes Dunedin franchise’s name. The franchise covers a broad area, from Dunedin out to Balclutha and Palmerston, and west to Middlemarch and Naseby.
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