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Are you setting out on the journey to build your dream home?

‘Spotlight on Showhomes’ has all of the information you need about the area’s best and latest displays right here at your fingertips in one place.

This comprehensive guide for potential buyers celebrates the vision and practical skills of local people behind the scenes of the Bay’s newest and most trend-making homes.

Each of the featured Showhomes is conveniently linked to a location map at the back of the publication, making it easy for you to find and visit these inspirational homes.

The complete list of all Showhomes in the Tauranga region – including their opening hours – is on the dedicated website, making it easy to go and see firsthand everything that features within the magazine and many more!

You will also find all current and previous Spotlight on Showhome publications here too.

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A truly excellent display of coastal meeting class, the new Signature Homes showhome has something to offer everyone with a light and

bright ambience and peaceful flow. The entrance way that leads to a bright

and impressive entertainment zone featuring simplistic clean lines and a neutral colour palette. The space is both functional and welcoming with an open plan kitchen that opens out into an informal lounge and dining area which flows seamlessly into the outdoor entertainment zones.

The kitchen features modern Bosch appliances and a large scullery, and three different bench tops have been cleverly used in different areas of the kitchen. The featured splashback tiles are harmonious with the coastal interior vibe while creating a point of difference in the spacious kitchen area. The formal lounge can be separated from the main living area with a unique

sliding barn door that becomes a main feature in the entrance way, allowing for flexibility with entertainment zones.

The bedrooms are cleverly separated from the living area in the L shaped home, with a welcoming hallway leading to the generous master bedroom, complete with ensuite featuring full width tile planking flooring wrapping up the walk in shower wall creating a real WOW factor, and a space saving entire wall wardrobe, beautifully separated by white washed oak coloured Ineo doors.

Ineo doors are featured in the hallway and bedroom’s two and three as well, these designer space saving doors are so versatile, not taking up any additional hallway space and doubling as a feature wall.

A desk nook has been added alongside the wardrobe in bedroom 3, hidden by an Ineo door with one panel being switched out for a magnetic whiteboard and colour being used to break up the clean white room.

107 The Boulevard, PapamoaOpen Monday-Sunday 1pm-4pmPh 0800 102 105www.signature.co.nz

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Coastal simplicity at its finest

17 Te Ranga Memorial Drive, Kennedy Ridge, Pyes PaOpen Wednesday-Friday 11am-3pm & Sunday 12-3pmPhone 07 571 6151 or 0508 425 277 www.classicbuilders.co.nz

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It’s ClassicHead to toe in the finest armour, Classic Builders’ Kennedy Ridge

showhome is dressed to battle all seasonal elements – and looks

stunning while doing so.

Superbly positioned on a generously proportioned corner site, the outlook here is boastful. Slight elevation provides an enviable vantage point across the neighbourhood but even more spectacularly, up towards plush green hilltops; adding a rural element to suburban convenience.

The showhome itself is noticeably unique – the sophisticated, distinctive exterior a balance between dark hues and refined textures. James Hardie Oblique weatherboards are offset by naturally-coloured Premier iron stone brick cladding, offering a chic twist on the traditional Kiwi weatherboard home.

Classic Builders has the formula for

creating a welcoming abode and, in this instance, has hit the nail on the head. The entranceway has been designed to encourage guests into open plan living and dining and this area couldn’t be more befitting of a communal hub.

Family cooks will shine in the modern and functional kitchen. Bosch appliances encourage the creation of culinary delights and the expansive Folkstone Grey benchtop provides ample workspace to do so, while still leaving enough room for lounging teens or dining guests.

Thanks to thoughtful configuration, friends and family needn’t be separated from all the action. Dual alfresco dining options align this space; a private courtyard to one side is the ultimate morning possie, while a largely-proportioned terrace to the other is most excellent for an afternoon tipple.

As a nation of sun searchers, we like our homes to be too, and Classic Builders has

listened. Large windows and sliders flank the entirety of interior living and when opened, create instant unity between the inner and outer environments, ensuring seamless flow and ease of entertainment. Even when closed, light fills the entirety of this space, bringing natural warmth with it.

Classic Builders knows how we like to live, and consciously positions its homes to enjoy the best bits of the day. Clever design separates sleep from play, and all three bedrooms are removed from central living and the roadside. Not that it would matter, as the entire home is double glazed, blocking any unnecessary noise out and trapping all necessary warmth in - and oh so warm it is. A central heat pump and Pink Batts insulation are teamed up to battle winter chill.

Just like the team behind the build, the interior designers for Classic Builders haven’t missed a beat, dressing these

homes in current, on-trend décor and soft furnishings and adding to the cosiness factor.

Storage has been carefully considered and each bedroom provides abundant wardrobe space; the master a generous, yet practical walk-in. The hallway too caters for overflow, with the Rheem-heated hot water cupboard a superb and impressively-sized solution when drying school and sporting uniforms.

Before the homes came the surrounding amenities, and this particular suburb is a true drawcard, even for non-residing Tauranga locals. Fantastic shopping and dining is met with easy access to all arterial routes, new schooling in adjoining Pyes Pa and an incredibly impressive array of convenient pit stops in the Tauranga Crossing complex. The leisure boat has not been missed either, with local reserves, waterways and walkways providing a safe haven to live and play.

Kirsty and Shane McConnell, from Tauranga’s G.J. Gardner Homes,

are known for designing stunningly themed showhomes.

Their latest venture continues the trend, with two houses built next to each other, one with a masculine theme, the other, feminine.

Kirsty says the idea of the two houses is to make it simple for visitors to walk through their G.J. entry-level ‘Express’ home and G.J. high-level ‘Sanctuary’ home, and quickly see the differences in terms of cost, specifications, and the monetary value of the upgrades.

Both houses are very different styles, with very different budgets. The themes were just a way to show that with clever use of colours, styles, and fittings, you can create quite different feels. G.J. prides itself in its diversity

of design styles.People can easily relate to the different

homes, and decide what they like about one home or the other. Or perhaps a combination of both!

The masculine home’s presence is very strong on the corner of Terrace Views. With an exterior that only comprises of stained cedar and JH black vertical oblique, it’s a bold statement of architectural design. ‘Colour blocking’, a recent trend, is evident both inside and outside this home. Equally at home on a rural block, by the beach, mountain, or in the city, it’s ‘man cave’ to the max.

The house has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, two-car garaging, and two living areas, and a cosy outdoor living den. It also has a separate laundry, office nook, media control cupboard for the many automated features in the home, ducted heating

8 Hoiho Place, Terrace ViewsPapamoaOpen Daily 12noon-4pm Phone 07 571 2032 www.gjgardner.co.nz

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HIS vs HERS

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throughout, and a walk in pantry adjacent to the designer kitchen.

There’s a great feeling of space throughout, mostly thanks to the feature raking ceiling in the main living area. Shane swapped out the classic dining room table, for a barleaner table and stools, which face the 65 inch screen, and creates a nice stadium effect down into the lounge suite, bringing a high-end ‘pub’ feel right into the house.

This continues outside to the courtyard complete with garden style table and chairs, built in seating and wood store, and a pizza oven to boot. It’s easy to

imagine sitting out here with a beer in hand, watching a game on the big screen through the glass windows in the main living area.

The appointment of the master bedroom, WIR, and ensuite is equal to that of a five-star

hotel. Dynamic lighting plays a major role, highlighting the black Melteca

woodgrain feature wall and matching inbuilt cabinetry. Other bedrooms follow the masculine theme with interior must-haves for 2018.The large garage is entirely lined

with ply, and includes a ‘Man-Cave’ workshop, complete with bench, drawers,

and a tool hanger. The size (197m2) and finish of this home rivals a bespoke high-end Mount home, however the cost to construct is approx $540k.

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A soft white and grey canvas, punched with rich floral tapestries of dusky

pinks, deep crimsons and mustard tones creates a modern, cosy feminine home, which Kirsty describes as ‘Nana-Chic’. Visitors have said it has a restful

vibe, and feels like ‘going home’. You’ll see a lot of texture in the carpets, and other fittings which add to the richness of the look.

The house has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, two-car garaging, open plan kitchen, dining, and living area, with a large outdoor lawn and garden area.

The flow between rooms is perfect for a smaller home (160m2) and feedback has been very positive. It has a lovely outdoor patio for

entertaining. Other features include a raised veggie garden, and feature garden seat with overhead pergola.

The master bedroom has a dreamy palate of soft greys, beiges, and whites mixed with punches of old school floral brights. There’s a

WIR and ensuite and access to the garden through a ranch slider.

The superbly well-lit kitchen is a chef ’s delight – with lots of bench space, a double-sink island with bar stools, and lots of cupboard space and shelving. It shares a

wide open plan area with the living room and dining room, which is

beautifully appointed with a lovely wooden table, and six-place seating.

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6 Hoiho Place, Terrace ViewsPapamoaOpen Daily 12noon-4pm Phone 07 571 2032 www.gjgardner.co.nz

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design for such an affordable price surprises a lot of people.

Although the two homes are themed ‘masculine’ and ‘feminine’ each is suitable for anyone to live in, and the voting has shown that.

Shane and Kirsty say that as with all their homes, these two designs offer G.J.’s fixed contract price and a pre-agreed build time, full project management, and quality fixtures and fittings. This is all enhanced by excellent service from a local building company with national purchasing power.

Visitors to the showhomes can vote for their favourite one through a voting box and token drop. G.J. Gardner’s will donate $5000 to the winner after 60 days of voting – The Breast

Cancer Foundation if the feminine home is chosen; the Prostate Cancer Foundation for the masculine.

There’s been an incredibly positive reaction from the public to the fun nature of the competition, and support of such worthy causes.

G.J’s Tauranga has created a unique showhome experience with the HIS vs HERS concept. It’s giving people the ability to easily view two new homes with such different style and budgets. You can see what you are going to get, and talk through the options with a new home consultant, before you sign up to build.

Come and visit our friendly team – open every day between 12-4pm.

81 Te Ranga Memorial Drive, The Lakes

Phone 07 578 8898 or 027 543 4795

www.versatile.co.nz

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Lodge-inspired living

With eye-catching inclusions such as a barn door, board and batten

detailing, timber laminate flooring and a traditional kitchen, Versatile

Homes and Buildings’ first Tauranga show home oozes quality, style

and attractiveness.

The Lakes Lodge, located at 81 Te Ranga Memorial Drive, has been created with timeless and inviting ambience in mind.

The lodge-inspired home spans 240 square metres, and both the internal and external colour palettes favour black, whites and greys. The exterior is a combination of linear board and aerated concrete panel with a Rockcote textured plaster finish, and natural river stones elevate the home’s visual appeal.

The family living space is the hub of the home, featuring a 2.7m stud. The sense of space is further accentuated by north-facing walls of glass in both the open plan living area, and the formal lounge divided by the sliding barn door.

The glass walls are stacker doors, providing generous access to the covered alfresco dining area with its cosy outdoor fireplace.

Warmth is no issue at this abode, with a gas fire in the formal lounge and a heat pump in the open-plan living area.

The home includes four bedrooms, double garaging, a separate laundry and toilet, as well as a bathroom and en suite, ample storage and a kitchen that includes a scullery. Quality fixtures and fittings are prevalent. These product choices, combined with décor touches, ensure there is a sense of luxury and elegance.

Technology needs are catered for with wall sockets incorporating USB points, and remote-controlled heating and garage door.

The Lakes Lodge design is just one of many from a range of standard versatile plans available which can be fully customised to meet individual needs.

Pop in and visit The Lakes Lodge any day between 1pm-4pm or call Luanne on 027 543 4795.

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2 Fuller Street, Golden Sands, PapamoaOpen Wed-Fri & Sun 1-4pm Phone 07 579 9200www.fowlerhomes.co.nz

Small in size doesn’t mean small in stature, and with great design even

the smallest home can make a big impression.

Fowler Homes’ new Hathaway show home in Golden Sands is only 160sqm, but it packs a punch when it comes to clever design.

“It’s not a big home, but we’ve added a bit of flair and design that is quite different to your standard 160sqm three-bedroom home,” says Fowler Homes owner Tony O’Brien.

The house is built from shot-blast brick, giving it a stone-like look, as well as vertical oblique weatherboards in an off-white.

Inside, volume has been added by lifting the ceiling height to 2.55m and lifting some of the feature doors to 2.2m to line up with the height of the windows.

The stylish living areas have stacking slider doors that open onto a north-facing

covered deck and concrete patio. “It’s a very easy, liveable plan that

incorporates indoor-outdoor access to the sunny side of the house,” says Tony.

Hallway space has been kept to a minimum and the master bedroom and en-suite are separated for extra privacy.

Other clever uses of space include a separate computer nook off the kitchen, a walk-in pantry and separate laundry.

Tony says many people are now looking for smaller homes but don’t want a standard layout.

“They’re looking for something different,” he says, “and that’s what we have achieved here. Good design isn’t expensive.”

Every house built by Fowler Homes is designed to fit the site.

“We don’t do ‘cut and paste’ plans,” says Tony. “We look at where the sun rises and sets, where the access is and how you want the rooms laid out. We design around those parameters and design to price.”

Good things come in small packages

Good homes start with good design – it’s a favourite saying at Fowler Homes and a concept you can see for yourself at the company’s new

showhome at the Lakes.The iconic property is an entertainers’

dream with large indoor and outdoor living spaces and an open layout. It’s sure to tick off all the features you need in a home.

Dark grey shot-blasted brick and oblique weatherboard cladding give this home a trendy but sturdy look, drawing you in to the unique Lakes property.

Step inside the covered front entry, past the gorgeous shot-blasted brick feature wall and you will find a home which boasts all of the features of a contemporary home while remaining classic.

Its clever U-shaped design ensures all spaces are maximised by cutting down on hallways. Its layout further ensures the home is open, light and has a natural source of heating throughout the year.

To the right of the entry is a separate lounge area, the perfect space to settle down with family and relax.

At the heart of the home are its central living spaces including the kitchen, dining and family area in one room – a space for socialising with family and guests. Thanks to its ceiling the room features bright natural lighting.

“We’ve raked the ceiling, towards the courtyard and towards north so that you get maximum sun into the living areas,” says master builder and Tauranga Fowler Homes director Tony O’Brien.

In the kitchen is a breakfast bar bench, a place to catch up over breakfast or coffee. Drop-down lights above it further highlight the area and aesthetically complement the room’s crisp white bench tops. Tucked beneath it are drawers and cupboards to keep the area clean, tidy and free from clutter.

Around the corner is the laundry which leads to a carpeted double garage, perfect for an extra space if needed.

Design is key

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70 Te Ranga Memorial Drive, The LakesOpen Daily 1-4pm Phone 07 579 9200www.fowlerhomes.co.nz

All living spaces open out into a spacious courtyard, which makes for fantastic indoor-outdoor living.

Gorgeous wooden decking surrounds the low-maintenance concreted outdoor area and an iconic outdoor fire makes the area a perfect spot for hosting those cooler late-night gatherings.

The 208sqm home offers three sizeable bedrooms including a main bedroom, an en suite, two double bedrooms and a main bathroom.

Bedroom storage is sorted with a walk-in-wardrobe and inbuilt joinery in the main bedroom and double wardrobes in its other bedrooms. Dual access to the main bathroom creates the option to open up the third bedroom into a guest semi-suite with its own direct access.

Still something missing? Be assured with Fowler Homes that you can customise your design even further to suit your needs.

Tony says while Fowler Homes has a

range of plans on file, it is extremely rare to find one that matches clients’ exact needs.

“We’re a design and build company, so we work with our clients and we sit down and go through a whole design process.

“Because we individually design every house for every section, we’re making use of access, sun and views to maximise the most we can get out of the section and out of the house.

“If you spend time designing the home specifically for the section, it really does make a difference.”

The company has been designing homes for more than 30 years and was surveyed as one of the nation’s top builders in the 2-14 BRANZ customer satisfaction survey.

A wall of Master Builder awards at the Tauranga office – including six golds and two local category winners in the past five years – highlight Fowler Homes’ incredible level of expertise.

For a full list of Showhomes open in the Bay visit www.showhomeguide.co.nz

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