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NZIOB Study Tour At Christchurch Hospital Acute Services Building

Experienced Canterbury Builder, Paul Reed, is committed to excellence in building

Gidday!

Paul Reed NZIOB Study TourI’m a proud member of the NZ Institute of Building. The institute’s motto is “Bringing individuals together with a commitment to excellence in building”. The reason I am a member is so that I can immerse myself in a higher level of learning through connection of people and projects.

Today’s study tour was at the Christchurch Hospital Acute Services Building. What an amazing building that includes earthquake resistant base isolation and the most complex design and execution of pipework and wiring that I’ve ever seen.

Have a look at my 15 second rooftop Helipad video. What a great view, but more importantly great resource
for emergency patients in lifesaving situations.

If you’re looking for a real builder that has real and relevant knowledge – please call me for a chat 0274331657

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How Our Clients Get Expert Tips For The Perfect Colour Palette

Choosing a colour palette for your new home can be a daunting task. We caught up with interior designer, Rosanne Huxham, from Nextdore, and asked for her expert advice for picking the perfect colour palette for the interior and exterior of your home.

 

Where do you start?

It is often a lot easier to tell us what you don’t like than what you do. Clients often aren’t sure that their ideas are going to work, we are here to make them work for you. Trust your initial response – that gut instinct is based on an emotional response. Whilst this may not be where you ultimately stay it gives us great direction of what you like.

Don’t be afraid that you are making something too personal. Unless this is somewhere you are putting straight on to the market, this is going to be your home, making it work to appeal to you is the biggest thing.

Budgeting is crucial – great ideas and concepts don’t always have to cost the earth. We will try our best to guide you in your selections so that you can make the most value for your money.

When coming to see us (at Nextdore), we will generally start with your carpet. Clients often have more of an idea of what colour, texture or material they want for this than anything else. BUT if you have a particular tile, wall colour, timber floor that you have fallen in love with – tell us – we will use this to build into your scheme.

 

How do you come up with a colour palette for an entire house?

We will generally also consider the exterior (if not choosing this with you) when creating a colour palette. The colour, materials and architectural style of your home outside often reflects the style and preference of a home-owners’ interior.

It’s fantastic to personalise individual rooms or create a “theme” for a room rather than a whole house, but also have a flow to the rest of a home.

There are ways in doing this as well that are then relatively easy to change, without costing significant amounts.

Keeping the bones of a home as a base to a scheme is crucial…. Tiles timber and carpet are not easily changed and will cost more than changing soft furnishings such as drapes, blinds, cushions or wallpaper.

Their style or colour can have an influence on the style or colour pallet of your home, how will those things sit in your home.

 

A great “colour” tip for someone starting a new build or renovation….

We have fantastic resources in some really good magazines showing current trends and different styles, show-homes and open homes are even a great way of seeing a lot of different styles and ideas.

But don’t just list what you like – take note of what you DON’T like.

Think about those key items – they have meaning to you or you won’t be replacing them anytime soon. (A piece of art, your lounge suite, a sideboard from Great Aunt Mildred)

This job is our passion, we love our work and the reaction of client’s feedback when it has all come to fruition is the most rewarding thing.

Nothing makes my day better than receiving a call or an email from a client saying how much they love their new room or home.

*For inspiration from past projects check out www.paulreedhomes.co.nz/success-story/

 

Award Winning Christchurch Builder, Paul Reed, shows you how to get million dollar home quality for a fraction of the budget

Join me as I give you a tour of this architectural designed quality home built to meet the needs of the KiwiSaver HomeStart scheme. Just because you haven’t got a million dollar budget, doesn’t mean you have to put up with basic or poor quality. It’s really nice to be providing this end of the market a scaled down version of what we do in the million dollar plus categories.

To get in touch with me phone 03-385-8574 or email paul@paulreedhomes.co.nz

How to get million dollar home quality for a fraction of the budget

Step back in time with Paul as he takes you through this completed 1930s Replica Bungalow

Christchurch career professional builder Paul Reed and his team have created something truly outstanding with this new home build.

At first glance you’d be forgiven for thinking this home was a long standing fixture on its’ busy Christchurch street. Similar bungalows on either side suggest that the dwelling is well established, just undergoing a recent cosmetic makeover with a lick of paint freshening up its exterior. However this bungalow is circa 2016, a replica of the original 1930s bungalow that once stood in its place. The original home suffered irreparable damage during the Christchurch earthquakes and the owner feared her new home would lose the character and charm of the old house. Paul Reed Homes has done a masterful job blending the old and the new. The stunning coloured lead glass windows have been carefully repaired, restored and re-glazed into double glazed units. The old claw foot bath lovingly refurbished to sit pride of place in the main bathroom. New ceiling roses encircle the pendant lighting in the main living areas and bedrooms. The clever use of modern design sees an ensuite added off the master bedroom and plenty of storage added with built in robes in the bedrooms and linen cupboard in the hallway. Keeping in style of the original home, picture rails have been installed in perfect alignment with window sashes. The warm wood wall panelling with a dado rail along the top in entry and hallway shows the craftsmanship and attention to detail that has been put into this home. The end result is a testament to career professional builder Paul Reed and his team. Check out the video below.

 

Replica 1930s Bungalow New Build Complete