The House of the Year Nationals Competition is just around the corner, and we’re excited to announce that two of our homes have made it to the finals.
The Top 100 homes, representing the best entrants from this year’s regional competitions held back in July and August, will now undergo a second round of judging. This process will determine the national winners, which will be announced at the 2024 National Awards Gala, on 23 November in Auckland.
Our Canterbury showhome and one of our stunning Waikato builds are in the Supreme House of the Year over $1 million category. Good luck to both teams behind these incredible one-of-a-kind homes. We’ll let you know how we get on.
Design Builders Canterbury
Awards: Gold Award, Top 100, Regional Category Winner
The Rayburn | Design Builders Canterbury Showhome
Both its bold exterior and serene interior were built with meticulous attention paid to ensuring natural light, privacy and spatial harmony throughout. The heart of this showhome is its entertainer’s kitchen (complete with scullery), a luxurious combination of wood, marble and elegant up-lighting. A fireplace feature wall is a stunning focal point in one of the two living rooms, as is a stylish floating staircase to the second floor. Open Saturday and Sunday 11 am – 3 pm or by appointment.
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Design Builders Waikato
Awards: Gold Award, Top 100
Raising The Bar
Smarts and style. You’ll find them in equal measure in this striking family home in the country. Smarts because when you build a house of this standard, you want to make the most of its environment. Maximising 360-degree rural and river views was key for the owners, so the floor level of the 286sqm home was raised up. Ease of entertaining was also a priority. Large doors offer exceptional flow from the open-plan living and kitchen to decking and barbecue areas.
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