Their story
Melissa, Mark and their children Flynn, Danica and Coco the Labrador are now living in their forever home in Paeroa.
The couple wanted a family home which they could enjoy for years to come. Melissa and Mark worked with Signature Homes Papakura & Franklin to create their forever home, which stylishly combines elements of rural warmth with today's modern must-haves, offering a contemporary take on country-style living.
Their brief
Melissa and Mark had been planning and designing their own home for quite some time and wanted to incorporate all the features that were important to them. Their list of must-haves included; a kids wing at the end of the house, separate study, large garage for extra storage space and a spacious open plan living area.
The couple worked with Signature Homes to discuss their options and finetune their floorplan.
“Signature Homes build quality and attention to detail stood out from the rest. Their building guarantees and fixed price contract were important to us too.”
Their plan
The family-friendly layout cleverly groups the kids' bedrooms in a dedicated wing at one end, together with a bathroom, TV room and laundry. While the master bedroom with an indulgent walk-in wardrobe and lavish ensuite is at the opposite end of the home along with a separate study for extra privacy.
The material and design features
The home stunning exterior façade was achieved through the use of statement brick laid in a cobble pattern, adding a dramatic effect to the exterior. Vertical Truwood weatherboard was also used on the entrance and outdoor living porticos to create contrast while complementing the home’s natural surroundings.
“We loved the painted brick look, so used this with a staggered effect.”
Inside, the neutral colour palette channels a sense of serenity and calm, while warm shades of timber are welcomed through the integrated outdoor living area creating a peaceful, inviting space to relax. Raked ceilings create a light, bright and airy feel, completing this beautiful abode.
“We had been planning and designing our own home for quite some time and wanted to incorporate all the features that were important to us.“
Their experience
Melissa and Mark enjoyed working together with Signature Homes to create their forever home.
“Signature Homes went above and beyond for us throughout our build”
The best part of the process for the couple was seeing it all come together exactly how they wanted.
“Our colour consultant was great. We had a lot of ideas and pictures of what we wanted to achieve and she helped us choose the colours and materials that fitted the style we wanted and offered lots of practical advice.”
Melissa and Mark’s advice
“Spend as much time as you can in the planning stage to make sure you’ve thought of all you want to incorporate and make the most of your site features.”