Your home should be your own oasis designed as a sanctuary for you to relax, unwind and enjoy. Therefore ensuring you’re home reflects yourself both in practical needs and aesthetic is highly important. While you can do many things to alter and adjust your home to work for you, […]
Whether you’re looking for one, two, three or more new homes, GJ’s Kingsland design provides flexibility and options for your section. Designed with a clever layout to maximise smaller sections, the versatile design provides a great option for those with small sites or looking to build an additional home on […]
G.J. Gardner has an extensive range of home plans to suit all kinds of families and lifestyles. What makes them different, however, is GJ’s plans give you real flexibility as they are designed using a system that allows them to be easily modified, without incurring huge expense. So, whether you […]
Designing a kitchen can be thought of in two steps, the practical side of where everything goes and how it functions, and the pretty side where you can make it your own with colours, hardware and all the little touches. With the pretty side having so many options, we decided […]
The MBIE (Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment) ensures building codes are updated to ensure continual improvement of homes in New Zealand. In 2021 significant code changes were made to the building code, in order improve the energy efficiency of new homes. This , represents the biggest energy efficiency changes […]
Now that we’re well and truly into the new year, we can look back at some of the top home trends we saw throughout the last year. So from the return of bold splashbacks, feature walls, and a floral resurgence, which of these trends have caught your eye? Which would […]
With summer now here, we’ve found some of the best spots to relax and enjoy the sunshine. So if you’re looking for a spot to soak in the summer sun, which of these stunning G.J. Gardner showhomes would you choose? Desert Romance If you’re seeking the warm summery vibes then […]
There is something very satisfying about getting that new season to do list checked off, so what if we told you there was a way to cut back the list so you can get it ticked off as quickly as possible. When building a new home you have the unique […]
Built in a popular suburb this city section was part of a subdivide opportunity undertaken by the GJ’s Manukau team. The section was split into two to provide two stylish family homes, one being this stunning showhome. If your existing home is sitting on a large section you could be […]
G.J. Gardner has an extensive range of home plans to suit all kinds of families and lifestyles. What makes them different, however, is GJ’s plans give you real flexibility as they are designed using a system that allows them to be easily modified, without incurring huge expense. So, whether you […]
Minimalism is an ever popular home trend that is beautifully captured in this custom design GJ’s Hamilton showhome. Designed to emulate the elegance and charm of a modern riverside lodge. Entering from the street, a short hallway leads into the kitchen-dining-living hub of the home. Here your eyes are drawn […]
Unlocking the value of your land could be easier than you think. When Chris and Andrea’s children left home, they discovered subdividing their section and building a second home was an ideal way to unlock the value of their land and get what they wanted in a new home. “When […]
We all live busy and fast paced lives, so home should be a place designed to help us relax and unwind. But what if you could take that a step further, and transport yourself into the tranquil Palm Springs desert lifestyle every time you walk through the door? The […]
It is often assumed that purchasing an existing home is cheaper than building new. Building your own space uniquely designed to your needs is often thought of as an expensive dream, rather than a potential reality. International research shows that twice as many people would prefer to live in a […]
If you’re looking for extra space for family, a home office, or a rental investment, you might have thought of building a minor dwelling on your property. A minor dwelling might be a smart solution, so where do you start and what should you know? We asked the team at […]
Designing your new kitchen is an exciting time. With so much to choose from, its hard to know what to do so we asked the team at GJ’s for their tips and tricks. Once you’ve decided on the layout and function of the kitchen, it’s time to add all the […]
With 2022 looming we wanted to look back on 2021 and some of the top home trends we saw throughout the year. So from the return of bold splashbacks, feature walls, and a floral resurgence, which of these trends have caught your eye? Which would you love to see in […]
With summer just around the corner, we think we’ve found some of the best spots to relax and enjoy the sunshine. So if you’re looking for a spot to soak in the summer sun, which of these stunning G.J. Gardner showhomes would you choose? Coastal Class Nestled away in […]
Renovating may not be the best way to improve your home. With modern building standards, renovating may be far from cost-effective. Replacing your old place with a new home could easily be a smarter investment. Not only will you get the home you want, without compromise, but you could also […]
Spring has sprung and that has meant many of us have been, or are potentially procrastinating doing our spring cleaning. There is something very satisfying about getting that spring to do list checked off, so what if we told you there was a way to cut back the list so […]
G.J. Gardner has an extensive range of home plans to suit all kinds of families and lifestyles. What makes them different, however, is GJ’s plans give you real flexibility as they are designed using a system that allows them to be easily modified, without incurring huge expense, making your home […]
With the winter months taking on their full effect, we’ve been wrapped up and huddled away indoors to keep warm, dreaming of tropical beaches and wishing we could book a getaway to relax and unwind. But what if you could come home to a place that feels like a relaxing […]
At some point in their life nearly one in two New Zealanders are likely to suffer from mental illness. All of us are likely to experience or witness mental illness at some time. Therefore it is important that we understand and recognise the signs in order to help. Especially when […]
It is often assumed that purchasing an existing home is cheaper than building new. Building your own space uniquely designed to your needs is often thought of as an expensive dream, rather than a potential reality. International research shows that twice as many people would prefer to live in a […]
With more and more of us working from home or needing to be online for work or school, having a designated work space or study nook is becoming increasingly important. Studies have shown that having separate areas for work and study are important for our mental health and even more […]
Your G.J. Gardner Home can be anything you want, and their design plans are an integral part of its story. We have many architecturally designed concept plans to help you easily find a floor plan that works right for you. Our designs ensure maximum liveability through the perfect blend of […]
Our lifestyles and living habits have undergone incredible changes over the past decade. The homes we’re building today need to be designed differently to reflect those changes, and especially to cope with the impact unwanted noise can have on our health and well-being. Some of these changes that have led […]
When building a new home, you can really make it your own. This feature shows how homes can look unique, yet be based on the same floor plan. Every home G.J. Gardner builds is entirely different, even when they are built from the same design! As the saying goes, everyone […]
A kitchen is the heart of any home and while planning your new kitchen can be exciting, there are many considerations. Being the most functional room of the house, a kitchen is often used for many different purposes beyond cooking, therefore it is important to design a kitchen that reflects […]
It’s a common misconception that the construction industry, New Zealand’s fifth largest industry, is solely a male domain. Sure, men may currently make up a significant proportion of the construction workforce, but change is in the air. The sector is diversifying. Women are moving into construction. Today more and more […]
