Dedicated to building the perfect home for each client, the team at Homes by Orange have built a top example on Hallmark Drive that demonstrates a classic family home with a modern, yet timeless look. Inspired by the region’s sunny lifestyle their ‘Coast and Country’ type build reveals the passion for innovative design and quality craftsmanship that Homes by Orange put into every one of their projects, no matter the budget.
The modern four-bedroom, two bathroom, 202m2 show home features an open plan kitchen, living and dining room with a large set of sliding doors opening out to a covered alfresco area, adding another flexible living space for socialising and family time. Design consultant, Liv Lloyd, and client relationship manager, Emily Ives, say from the outset they tried to design a family home which would appeal to a wider market. “We went for a coastal country look to compliment the region and the lifestyle it offers. At Homes by Orange we can build anything from a basic plan through to the more high-end architecturally designed home, but we wanted this to be mid-range with high-spec features which we feel is more achievable for people.”
The idea has garnered great support from those involved in its completion, say the team. “A huge highlight for us is how our contractors and tradies really got on board with the project. We felt a lot of support from all of them the whole way through.”
They went for a special feature within the main area with scissor trusses and large windows to add to the sense of space, and bring in natural light, which really paid off. It has been a popular feature that has received a lot of positive feedback along with the feature textured walls. The home has a white-on-white colour scheme so with the addition of texture it gives it a lovely feel, warm and comfortable feel.
Continuing the trusses all the way out to the alfresco space Emily says was a hint of genius. “It looks quite gorgeous with the continuation of lines from the interior to the exterior. It really is lovely.”
When pressed to choose a favourite feature, both are in agreement that is hard to choose one in particular. “The separate lounge is amazing, it is really cosy and something so many people are wanting in their homes. We installed a big barn sliding door to create a nice intimate feel, which is great. Another highlight of the build was being able to use Genia timber cladding and EZpanel plaster for the exterior product. It looks amazing and it is nice to see a local product from a local company,”
Operating in the region for many years, the team have a solid reputation for quality craftsmanship and a dedication to going above and beyond for their clients. Jo Neale has been involved with the business since 2003, and the team have recently welcomed Lee Babe into the fold, in co-ownership with Jo. “We love that we are a local family-owned company, Jo and Lee are both family-orientated, and we even call our meetings ‘family meetings’, that is just part of who we are. This along with quality, honesty and integrity, and running an open-book style company, is a huge part of our ethos which is very important to us. Homes by Orange is a really fun place to work, and we are proud to be a part of it.”
“We are locals, working for locals, with local tradies, and we are here for the clients. We don’t take a cookie-cutter approach to our projects, as it is really only ever about what the client wants. The majority of our staff have built or are building their homes through the company, so we know our products inside and out and we are really aware that building a home is a big deal and for some, it is their biggest asset.”
Supporting their clients every step of the way, a client relations manager is assigned and involved with their client right from the first interaction, to help support and guide them through the design process, to the handover of the key. They will go above and beyond to get their clients exactly what they want to build their dream home. Homes by Orange are extremely adaptable and put a lot of time looking into alternative products to add to their range which allows them to cover all options, enabling them to have something to suit everyone, and every budget.
The Homes by Orange team will be officially launching their show home at 1 Hallmark Drive on October 9, and warmly invite the public to attend. They are also running a colouring competition where the winner will be announced on the day. Information for the colouring competition can be collected from the show home in the Paton Rise development.
Homes by Orange
1 Hallmark Drive, Richmond
Open seven days a week, from 1pm-4pm.
03 543 9002
homesbyorange.co.nz
