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Your guide to all things Real Estate<br />
in the <strong>Selwyn</strong> District<br />
Building a home?<br />
Start with a wish list<br />
Building a home is one of the most<br />
exciting and rewarding projects but can<br />
also be stressful with thousands of decisions<br />
to make during the build process.<br />
Step one should be working out what the<br />
priorities are for everyone who is going<br />
to live in the new home and create a wish<br />
list. There are several ways to do this so<br />
everyone feels involved. Start with a list of<br />
every room, including outdoor areas, and<br />
then talk through what the priorities would<br />
be in that area.<br />
If you both want an island or a peninsula<br />
in the kitchen also think about the function<br />
- to add extra work space, provide storage<br />
or a breakfast bar? This will influence the<br />
size and shape and whether you need to<br />
add electrical outlets.<br />
Within your wish lists there will be<br />
items that are not necessarily room-based<br />
but part of the whole home, for example,<br />
storage, heating, electrical outlets or<br />
lighting.<br />
Is there a way for storage to take up less<br />
space and make it more accessible? Options<br />
include a walk-in linen closet, walk in<br />
wardrobes, a full height broom cupboard in<br />
the laundry, window seats, built-in shelving<br />
or entertainment area, pull-out pantry, shoe<br />
racks, drawers or shelves in the bedroom<br />
wardrobes.<br />
The type of heating can depend on the<br />
direction that your new house will face<br />
in terms of how much<br />
sun it gets. Are heated floors a priority, or<br />
ducted heating rather than a fire or heat<br />
pumps?<br />
The number and location of the electrical<br />
outlets is also something to think about<br />
before your build. Gone are the days when<br />
one plug is each room was enough. While<br />
increasing the number of electrical outlets<br />
may seem like a small thing, but will add<br />
flexibility when you start placing your<br />
furniture around your home.<br />
Lighting is another essential thing to<br />
discuss before the build. A skylight at the<br />
front entrance can add both natural light<br />
and drama. A skylight in the bedroom<br />
means you can look up at the stars. All can<br />
add a huge impact to the way you live.<br />
Don’t forget the outdoor area. You might<br />
want space for a trampoline or play area<br />
or prefer an outdoor kitchen or dining<br />
area. Think about providing<br />
shelter from the sun or wind<br />
and what your priorities<br />
would be – a bar, pizza oven,<br />
fire, television, dining table or<br />
another seating area?<br />
Part of the fun and<br />
excitement of building your<br />
home is being able to translate<br />
your ideas and dreams into<br />
reality. A little time now will<br />
make sure that your home will<br />
work for you and your family.<br />
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Showhome<br />
Guide<br />
Faringdon, 47 Lanner Drive, Rolleston<br />
SHOWHOMES<br />
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Open Wed-Sun 12pm-4pm<br />
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Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm<br />
0800 844 488<br />
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Signature Homes<br />
Faringdon<br />
47 & 49 Lanner Drive, Rolleston<br />
Both Open Wed to Sun 12pm-4pm<br />
Show Room/Office:<br />
31 Watts Road, Sockburn<br />
Open Mon to Fri 9am - 5pm<br />
0800 8444 88 or 03 342 7788<br />
www.signature.co.nz
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