The countdown to the Registered Master Builders House of the Year is always a highly anticipated event here at Frame Homes. 

The team always scrubs up well & we headed along to enjoy a night of celebrations with our industry peers. But what does it mean for you having an award winning Registered Master Builder?

This prestegious competition celebrates building excellence. It awards the best homes & the builders & craftmanship put into them. All of our homes are built with an exacting detail to finishing & this year we were proud to walk away with Gold Awards, plus the Regional Category Award in both categories we entered.

Gold Award & Regional Category Winner

New Home Up to $500,000 -Te Paea Ave, Paerata Rise

First up we had our New Home up to $500,000. Designed by Kim at Franklin Architectural Design, this handsome double gable home was built for empty-nesters as a lock & leave home. Clad in brick, Linea Oblique & JCS vertical timber this home is a warm, spacious retreat. 

The neutral palette gives the interior a light airy feel while dark fixtures add warmth to the home. The sleek polished concrete floor extends through the open plan living, kitchen & dining area. The kitchen by Good Kitchens is paired with a scullery offer loads of storage for a clutter free kitchen.

Boasting 4 double bedrooms & 2.5 bathrooms including ensuite & seperate powder room. The two living spaces open out to a large private outdoor patio area & private back yard.

Next up we had our show-stopping square-fronted new build home in Paerata Rise in the Volume/Group Housing New Home up to $500,000

Gold Award & Regional Category Winner

Volume/Group Housing New Home up to $500,000 - Te Paea Ave, Paerata Rise

Making a statement with it's flat-topped square frontage, this home looks compact from the road front, but is hiding 206sqm of family living inside.

The easy care kitchen features a large scullery & central island and flows easily to the dining area & outdoor living space.

Once again designed by Kim at Franklin Architechtural Design, there are four large double bedrooms that soak up all day sun. The master suite also enjoys opening out to the backyard through large sliders from Starke Joinery.

The bathrooms have quality fittings from O'Briens Plumbing & Robertsons Bathroomware, and tiles from Independant Ceramics

The fully fenced backyard provides the perfect spot for summer BBQ's are fun afternoons in the sun.

Thank you to Registered Master Builders for putting on another great event for us to come together & recognise excellence. To find out more about the winning homes go to houseoftheyear.co.nz

Phot Credit Robyn Brown