David Reid Homes magazine 2016

Genius Tricks

Have the best of both worlds by incorporating cosy nooks into open-plan living.

Green Living

A passive solar-designed house in the countryside is at one with nature.

Contemporary Country Design

South Coast Stunner

The ultimate holiday home in Hyams Beach

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CONTENTS 8

A LUXURIOUS HYAMS BEACH HIDEAWAY

A spacious, free-flowing design with large outdoor areas

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IT’S ALL ABOUT YOU

Get the home you want

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RAISING THE STANDARD

We’ve been building homes in Australasia for many years

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HELP WITH FINANCING YOUR NEW HOME

It’s easier than you think to get started

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FUTURE-PROOF BUILDING

Your home will be safer, warmer and more efficient

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BE INSPIRED AND CREATE THE HOME YOU WANT

A range of home designs to offer inspiration for your new home.

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NEW HERVEY BAY DISPLAY HOME

David Reid Homes Fires Up Queensland’s Central Coast Housing Market

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NEW TOOWOOMBA DISPLAY HOME

New David Reid Home Captures Picturesque View From Prince Henry Heights

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MYLERS HOME

Built By Dan & Kylie Wilks

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GREEN LIVING

This passive-solar-designed house in the countryside is at one with nature

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FRANCHISEE OF THE YEAR 2014

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FRANCHISEE OF THE YEAR 2015

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GET THE HOME YOU’VE ALWAYS WANTED

Gather your thoughts & start creating your perfect home

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10 STEP BUILDING PROCESS

Steps to building your dream home

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HOME BUILDER’S CHECKLIST

Ask the right questions and find the right builder

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INTERVIEW WITH KELLY VINCENT

WELCOME In certain situations, clients prefer to draw inspiration from existing designs; David Reid Homes has an extensive portfolio of concept designs to help home owners make the right decision.

“Our suite of concept designs has been exclusively created so you can see how design, aesthetics, materials and technology can make a difference in your new home,”

Managing Director, David Reid Homes Ken Beissel.

All rights are reserved. No part of this publication may be copied or reproduced in any form, either in whole or in part without the written permission of the Publisher. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this publication, the publisher assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions or for any consequences of reliance on this publication.™

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©2016 David Reid Homes

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ABOUT DAVID REID HOMES

RAISING THE STANDARDS

David Reid Homes is a national building company specialising in unique architectural designs and quality craftsmanship for luxury homes.

It takes skill, vision and determination to see a building project through from the beginning to end. For the people at David Reid Homes, these attributes have seen the company expand nationally. Operating in all areas of Australia, David Reid Homes has been dedicated to creating inspired homes for clients all over the country for many years.

With offices throughout Australia, you can be assured of receiving a consistent level of superior service no matter where you choose to build your luxury home.

At David Reid Homes we do things differently and it is our people that make the difference.

Our professional team of designers, home builders and interior decorators are passionate about luxury homes and will help you to design and build your dream luxury home on time and within budget.

Our motto is Raising the Standard and our award winning Display Homes and numerous satisfied clients are testament to our proven ability to deliver time and time again.

We would love the opportunity to meet with you and with the help of our expert home builders, create your dream luxury home.

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The company’s philosophy, “To continually raise the standard of design, innovation, quality, service and value to levels which others can only attempt to aspire to”, resonates through every department. In certain situations, clients prefer to draw inspiration from existing designs; David Reid Homes has an extensive portfolio of concept designs to help home owners make the right decision. Our suite of concept designs has been exclusively created so you can see how design, asthetics, materials, and technology can make a difference in your home.

From IT to architecture, the close-knit team at David Reid Homes tirelessly work together to form the perfect home for every client. This dedication to its art has seen the company receive many awards around Australia.

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A Luxurious Hyams Beach

Hideaway “

Custom building is about changes on the run, not just building the home...

Our aim is to get it right for the client and achieve the best outcome for them.

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JERVIS BAY HOME OWNER, Laura-Lee Chick and her family enjoyed many a well-deserved break in their old fibro beach shack. With their family now growing, including five adult children and seven grandchildren, it was time for more than a facelift of major proportions.

So much so, that this became a complete demolition and reconstruction project while still retaining the comfy beach house appeal and cosy beachside holiday feel that Laura-Lee and her family had all grown to know and love.

David Reid Homes Shoalhaven builder, David Reid, built a magnificent, extensive timber home with an open plan and enough room for all three generations to share without getting under each other’s feet. Included in the design are five generous bedrooms, two living rooms, three bathrooms and a fireplace for those chilly winter nights. Extensive decks complement restful landscaping and link the outdoors to the comforts of the interior.

Add to that the incomparable views of Jervis Bay from the upper deck and they have a perfect year-round home, whether for entertaining or just sitting back and chilling out.

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The brief for this house “ was a spacious, free-flowing design with large outdoor areas ”

“The brief for this house was a spacious, free-flowing design with large outdoor areas,” according to David Reid. “The homeowners wanted the exterior to reflect a little bit of the Hamptons style.”

In creating the design, David Reid worked closely with the owners in researching various beach house designs globally and incorporating them into this architectural project. The finished product ideally marries an element of formality with the beauty of a casual beachside holiday home. While the finish on the home includes extensive use of white and limed timber, the Jervis Bay environment brings colour, natural character and texture to the entire creation.

The addition of stone into the design complements the natural surroundings of the ancient volcanic rocks and beautiful golden sands of the Jervis Bay area. Ample staircases with added seating on the decks create a relaxing and comfortable environment for the owners and their guests. Laura-Lee loves the spaciousness of the house and particularly the upper deck area.

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just a beautiful, “ It’s comfortable, easily maintained home.

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Many of the developments which became part of the finished project were made as the build progressed.

“Custom building is about changes on the run, not just building the home,” David explained. “Our aim is to get it right for the client and achieve the best outcome for them.”

understanding manner. The home in its kitchen even includes a scullery! This is perfect for Laura-Lee as a keen entertainer of numerous guests. The entrance to the ensuite has been built to offer privacy which was one of her requirements. These changes were seamlessly handled as the project was under construction.

Laura-Lee and her family are thrilled with the way that David has worked with them in a collaborative and

Jervis Bay, and specifically Hyams Beach, present a magnificent outlook with unobstructed views while

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the home’s unique and tailored design brings welcome privacy and an air of seclusion.

To find out how you too can enjoy your luxury home on the beautiful south coast, contact us:

Laura-Lee sums the outcome up perfectly. “It’s just a beautiful, comfortable, easily maintained home.”

David Reid Homes Phone: 1800 095 949 David Reid Homes South Coast & Southern Highlands Pty L t d Phone: (02) 4422 7188 Website: davidreidhomes.com.au

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IT’S ALL ABOUT YOU...

At David Reid Homes we pride ourselves on delivering the home you’ve always wanted. We’ll work with you to create a home that reflects your personality and suits your lifestyle. Custom design your home from your ideas, or add your personal touches to one of our proven plans. The choice is yours.

We’ll keep you involved every step of the way, staying in touch through whatever method works for you. You’ll have your very own website “My David Reid Home”, regularly updated with photos and news about the progress of your home.

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RAISING THE STANDARD...

David Reid Homes has been building homes in Australasia for many years, so you can rest assured you’re in safe hands when you choose us.

You’ll know what your home will cost to build upfront, before construction begins. Our industry-leading contracts, supported by Master Builders Association as well as Housing Industry Australia, will match your staged payments to the actual progress of your new home. With David Reid Homes you know exactly what you’re paying for.

We’re one of Australia’s most award winning home builders in the Registered Master Builders “House of the Year” awards and we complete of our houses to the same award-winning standards of design, quality and workmanship.

Our superior buying power and industry relationships make a David Reid Home exceptional value for money. We only deal with trusted Australian suppliers and recognised brands, so you can be sure everything in your home will be of the highest quality.

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HELP WITH FINANCING YOUR NEW HOME Building your home can be one of life’s most satisfying experiences. Choosing a lender that specialises in new home finance will help ensure your building experience is an enjoyable one. David Reid Homes is able to offer new home finance through our David Reid Homes finance partner. We have a dedicated Finance team for every David Reid Home franchise who can help with your home buying needs.

Ask your New Home Consultant for a referral to our David Reid Homes finance partner.

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HOMES FOR THE FUTURE David Reid Homes is a pioneer in the building industry’s efforts to deliver homes that are safer, warmer, healthier and more energy efficient.

We’ll collaborate with you to find the solutions that work best for you and your family, improving your home’s comfort and value for many years to come.

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BE INSPIRED AND CREATE THE HOME YOU WANT Your new home can be whatever you want it to be, a proven plan that’s tried and true, or a completely unique design created to complement your personality and lifestyle. Often, it will be something in between the two. That’s when a little inspiration can help.

We’ve carefully selected a range of home designs to provide inspiration for your new home. Use one as the starting point, do your own creation or combine elements from several to form the home that’s perfect for you and your family.

This is where your dream home begins. Turn the pages and start making a list of what you need and all the things you want. Then contact David Reid Homes to bring your dreams to life.

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n estimated 85 per cent of Australian

homes are built with a timber structure.

What is attached or adhered to the frame is what ultimately provides the look of the home.

Designed to stylishly embrace timber frames, Scyon™ Walls are the solution to a boring, oldfashioned brick façade.

An advanced cement composite cladding, these walls are lightweight yet heavy-duty in performance.

The panels also help to maximise floor space, allowing the frame to be positioned at the outer edge of the footings.

Using Scyon Walls with other cladding materials, such as brick or aluminium, results in that architecturallydesigned look. Individual personality and style can shine through with clever use of styles and colours.

Imaginations can run wild as the cladding comes preprimed and is a wonderful canvas for durable exterior paint – in any colour.

BUILD A HOME THAT EARNS DISTINCTIVE STREET PRESENCE

By mixing and matching various profiles of Scyon Walls, a wide variety of styles and moods can be created.

With four ranges comprising of 12 different styles to choose from, the design options are endless.

The owners of this stunning five-bedroom home on the South Coast of NSW wanted to capture a casual, beach-side feel while ensuring enough space for their large family. Using Scyon Linea™ 180mm profile, they were able to retain the original weatherboard look of a beach shack in a more modern and sophisticated design, to reflect the ever-popular ‘Hamptons’ style.

All Scyon Walls are resistant to termites, moisture damage, rot, fire and impacts when installed and maintained correctly. They are designed to resist shrinking, swelling and cracking, which results in the ability to hold paint longer to minimise ongoing maintenance.

For more information, visit scyon.com.au.

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HERVEY BAY

David Reid Homes Fires Up Queensland’s Central Coast Housing Market

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ueensland’s Central Coast

residential housing market

will be tested with the

opening of the stunning new David Reid Homes Hervey Bay Display Home.

The stylish new display set in Hervey Bay offers a generous four bedroom home with a spacious open airy feel.

David Reid Homes Hervey Bay director Tony Stallard said: “There is a very strong zonal design approach

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in this home with the parents’ retreat set away from the formal and informal living areas.”

access to the open living, kitchen, dining and takes in views of the spacious outdoor alfresco area.

The secondary bedrooms and additional bathroom are located in a separate wing of the home which also relates to the communal living areas.

These zones are not rigid spaces but rather have an easy flow throughout right down to the multipurpose room.

Once you enter the home through a covered porch there is a large open entry area, creating a sense of occasion on arrival which has direct

This flow extends to the outdoor living area which is ideally suited to the bayside lifestyle.

“We recognise that people live differently today and no longer need to have a series of rooms that are cut off from each other.”

“There has been a huge shift to open plan living in recent years as people’s lifestyles have changed and become much busier,” Tony said.

“Sometimes offering people less actually gives them a lot more, by removing unnecessary walls we have created a spacious easy living home.”

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David Reid’s design approach is to think about how people live day-today and then incorporate features into a home.

The hub of the Barwon is the kitchen, living, dining and alfresco areas.

The Barwon is one of an extensive range of homes on offer designed to suit people seeking their first home through to large luxury two storey designs.

We recognise that people live “ differently today and no longer need to have a series of rooms that are cut off from each other.

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“Externally, the combination of earthy tones and painted texture finish combined with a colorbond roof complete with quad guttering creates a very strong street presence.”

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New David Reid Home Captures

TOOWOOMBA

Picturesque View

from Prince Henry Heights Freshly completed and overlooking the scenic views of the Upper Lockyer Valley to the north east of Toowoomba, is this magnificent luxury home by David Reid Homes’ Toowoomba building team, Chris and Kelly Walker.

to an expansive alfresco balcony from which to enjoy a most magnificent vista, verdant with the natural beauty of the Australian bushland.

The kitchen provides plenty of room for several people to prepare meals at the one time and has generous bench space with more than adequate lighting, whether day

The centrally positioned fireplace creates a hub for the main family and living areas. The kitchen is an integral part of the open, shared family space which sweeps through

or night. Add to this a professional chef’s stove and you have the perfect situation for preparing meals; from a midnight snack through to a banquet for a large dinner party.

Chris has made excellent use of large glassed areas to ensure that the inimitable views may be captured from every room. This same glass and aspect will allow the sun to warm the house during the chilly winter nights that can be experienced in the Toowoomba region.

Multiple living areas include some cosy nooks which, while being large enough for group gathering and quality time, are separate from the main open plan communal area.

Multiple living “areas include some cosy nooks ”

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The interior is finished throughout in simple black and white, contrasting with glorious, rich timber tones.

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The luxuriously appointed master bedroom also enjoys the wonderful views and is serviced by a magnificent ensuite, complete with a double vanity and a splendid shower recess; so there need be no waiting by anyone when preparing to go out or for imminent visitors.

Chic Hollywood lights adorn the top of each mirror and are repeated in the second and third bathrooms, so there is plenty of light for the tedious tasks such as getting the make-up “just right”.

Three more bedrooms are situated away from the master suite and are also fully proportioned to ensure private comfort and spaciousness for family and visitors alike.

A separate study provides ample room for home office and work at home activities as well as a quiet place to escape and just ponder if desired.

The interior is finished throughout in simple black and white, contrasting with glorious, rich timber tones.

Abundant colour is provided through the stylish use of furnishings and wall hangings, complemented by the exceptionally stunning outdoor panoramas.

Three car garaging and an “easyto-manoeuvre-on” driveway makes secure off-street parking a breeze and still offers plentiful storage space for all of those other bits and pieces that we need to put away outdoors.

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Myler’s Home

BUILT BY DAN & KYLIE WILKS OF DAVID REID HOMES NEW ENGLAND This article, with permission, has been taken from the New England Home & Lifestyle magazine.

Story by Jen McMahon and Photography by Mel Arnott.

Teena and Ron are well known Inverell locals. Ron previously worked as an electrician for 15 years at Wilks Electrical and Teena worked in the State Bank and then the New England Credit Union for 10 or so years.

They now run the popular MacIntyre Hot Bread Shop, having bought the business in 1999 from Ron’s father who established the shop 30 years ago. The couple have built up a thriving bakery business and Teena runs the ‘smoko van’ servicing the industrial area five days a week and local sporting and other events on the weekends.

“We started in the bakery with three cooks and two staff, we now have six cooks and 15 staff altogether… so it’s growing,” says Ron.

TEENA WAS A BIT reluctant at first when the real estate agent showed the Mylers a steep bush block just outside Inverell. But with encouragement from her husband Ron and the enthusiasm of their chosen builder David Reid Homes, she has not regretted building their dream home with the wonderful views over the distant ranges. Ten minutes from town they are now living in a stylish retreat they love returning to after a busy day’s work. “We come home and are just happy to sit down here and chill for an hour. It’s a 10-minute drive so there’s time to let go of the day’s stress. Once you get here you’re right,” says Ron.

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Teena’s other interest is scrapbooking.

She became a consultant six years ago and sells scrapbooking products as well. “I have the space here to hold classes and workshops so all the ladies come out and use my tools.”

Ron & Teena with Mitch 17, Chloe 14 & Ben 12

The couple are both very busy. This is the third house they have built and the Mylers knew what they wanted, a bush block larger than two acres that you have to mow every weekend. “Eight acres is just big enough to only have a house block to look after and leave the rest scrub. In 2010 there were no houses out here and only a dirt track.”

They enlisted the assistance of friends Kylie and Dan Wilks from David Reid Homes. “We couldn’t see how anything could be done as

Eight acres is just big “enough to only have a house block to look after and leave the rest scrub.

”

it was quite a steep slope. We did three cuts and filled where the shed is, and down here,” says Ron. “Dan was really hands on. He helped us pick the best aspect. He brought out Blakey, his architect, and we all put our heads together.”

What an achievement! Walking through the front door into the open plan living area is ‘wow’. High ceilings and large sliding doors overlooking the 12-metre pool and distant ranges enhance the sense of space. The skylight above the stairwell leading to a large downstairs rumpus room and Teena’s office and scrapbooking workroom adds even more light.

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The house is functional and practical and very down to earth. Teena wanted the interior to be fairly simple. White walls work well with the rock feature pillars at the entrance. She chose the green-tiled splashback in the kitchen and a big slab of caesarstone for the bench tops. The open plan interior with large 10-metre wide sliding glass doors opening onto the balcony feels like living outdoors. “The floor to ceiling doors are open nine months of the year,” says Ron. “We have lots of barbeques with friends and family and really enjoy sharing the relaxing views.”

The earthiness of the interior is enhanced by the polished concrete floors on both levels. Teena loves how versatile and easily cleaned they are. “It’s different, it has quite an industrial feel to it. We wanted the really shiny gloss. We wanted the wow factor,” says Teena. “There’s enough space for our boys to just move the table to play handball or cricket inside.” The concrete flooring means the house is surprisingly warm during winter. “It could be five degrees outside in the middle of winter but if the sun’s shining we don’t need the gas heater till the sun goes down. If it’s overcast we turn the heater on,” comments Ron. “In summer the house is cooled by ceiling to floor louvres everywhere to enhance air flow.”

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Every morning we wake up and there’ll be kangaroos here.

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Outside the rock pillars supporting the two-storey structure are an arresting feature. Teena stumbled across the ‘rocks’ on a Melbourne website. They are hand-made out of concrete about two inches thick and put together like a jigsaw puzzle, glued on to the brick wall behind them. “The rocks are called ‘Mt Hotham’. We had no idea why till we were skiing at Mount Hotham and that’s what the rocks look like there!” laughs Teena.

“We deliberately put the garage on the first floor level and there’s no steps at the front door, so everything is accessible. As we get older it makes sense,” says Ron. The Myler’s home was completed in 2010 and the garden is an ongoing process. They mulched and planted out the bank in front of the pool. “We just wanted something that was green and easy care. Every morning we wake up and there’ll be kangaroos here. The dogs don’t worry about them now. We’ve kept the bush aspect,” says Teena. “Because the house is so high you are a part of the view, a part of the landscape. It’s a whole new world up here, like floating. It’s a beautiful spot.”

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This article, with permission, has been taken from Home Design Magazine Volume 16, Number 6 “The Summer Living Issue”

A simple colour “ palette allows the texture of different materials to become the feature,

”

Green Living This passive-solar-designed house in the countryside is at one with nature

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ocated in a regional Northern New South Wales,

this modern eco-friendly luxury home is far

from your typical house. Built by Dan Wilks of David Reid Homes, creating this house was as much about building his dream home as it was about creating a structure that clearly defines what he is capable of as a David Reid luxury home builder.

“The orientation aspect is a classic example in our case.

We have positioned our house a little northeast,” says Dan’s wife. Kylie. “This is perfect for our passive design, but our view of the town is more to the east. Most people think that’s the direction your house should face but although our house is facing the town, it doesn’t mean we don’t get to enjoy a view of it,” she explains.

The dwelling displays the best of passive-solar design and ‘green’ building. Dan is passionate about ecofriendly construction and has completed his Housing Industry Association (HIA) Greensmart Course. This beautiful home became his way of proving the theory.

The interiors are fresh and simple with a neutral theme of white, light and dark grey, complemented by browns from the timber elements. Occasional splashes of colour from furnishings and artwork.

Dan points out that the two most important aspects of building are orientation and insulation. Coupled with these are essential cross flow ventilation, shading, and passive solar design for eco-friendly living.

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“A simple colour palette allows the texture of different materials to become the feature,” says Kylie, adding that the block walls give the house a structural grounding.

The north facing 4 m x 12 m glass doors are another stunning feature and let the tranquil bush view flow into the open style design.

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The house has been custom designed to suit the family and, according to Kylie, “The design was about meeting different aspects of our life and future life. We can shut the door of the office and walk away,” says Kylie. The guest room, one of five bedrooms in the house, has its own separate access to the outside.

The house is open plan and spacious but with quiet areas, such as the library. For a family, the ease of access between the garage and indoors via a mud room is important for making life more convenient. The positioning of the main bedroom means it has a stunning outlook of the peaceful countryside, it’s close to the living room of the house but retains privacy.

“It’s well planned spaces like these that make large houses feel like a home.” With free reign over the kitchen design, Kylie decided to create a space with small galley areas. “It certainly doesn’t look like a conventional set out, but it works for how we live,” she says of the kitchen layout. The kitchen has two distinct areas – one for coffee, tea and breakfast; one for preparation and cooking. The island bench brings the room together and acts as a central space for catching up, serving meals and homework.

It’s well planned “spaces like these that make large houses feel like a home.

”

Dan & Kylie Wilks with their family

Dan’s favourite element of this dream home is the staircase. It’s a demonstration of excellent planning and workmanship. The result is simple and stunning.

The passive design of this rural luxury home includes louvre windows to assist with excellent cross flow ventilation, hydronic in slab heating, reverse masonry walls, solar panels, extended eaves on the north side for protection from the summer heat, and extra insulation.

The lawn is watered using a Biolytix waste management system and the western side of the house has an ornamental grape vine growing to assist in shielding the house from the sun in summer, while allowing warm sunlight to penetrate during the winter when the vine’s leaves drop.

Dan designed and handmade the home’s concrete panels, which act like a heat pack. “They conduct heat when the sun is long gone and work like magic!” Says Kylie.

With its practical and stylish design, this beautiful home is energy-efficient and proof that passive ecodesign is achievable. It’s no surprise then, that this stylish, contemporary family home was a finalist in the 2013 HIA northern New South Wales housing awards.

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DAVID REID HOMES AUSTRALASIA FRANCHISEE OF THE YEAR 2014 DAN AND KYLIE WILKS

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an Wilks, director of David Reid Homes New

England has a passion for building

and can truly say he loves his job!

Among his excellent building skills and experience, he has travelled extensively to construct and repair roofs of factories, terraces, churches and many houses.

Dan and Kylie have been highly successful in delivering the highest levels of both service and quality to the New England area. They have always focused on custom, high end residential new homes and extensive renovations where “custom is detail”! With custom design and building “anything is possible” and they work with you to produce a home that suits your lifestyle and what is important to you.

with both hands. She enjoys it and being the daughter of a builder is thankful of the basic knowledge she has of a “building site and what goes on”. Having owned a picture framing business Kylie has gained a flair for being creative and assists in the custom design side of David Reid Homes New England. Her colour knowledge, interest in design and decorating has Kylie poring over the latest magazines and ideas keeping them both up to date with the latest products. Being members of a community Dan and Kylie support local businesses and with their three children Georgie, Dustin and Jasmine live a very active life enjoying cycling, pilates, camping, water skiing and spending time with family and friends.

Dan and Kylie already had a showcase of awards to their credit including:

Dan, Kylie and their team built a number of extensive homes in the New England area and always looking for a challenge, are able to achieve outstanding results on large, intricate renovations and new homes. Completing the HIA GreenSmart Professional Accreditation course Dan has further knowledge when building your home smarter and with his exceptional project management skills has built up a great relationship with his team of local quality tradespeople and sub-contractors. “We are proud of the high quality sub-contractors that work alongside our team”.

Multi award winners and finalists at regional and state level in the HIA Housing Awards

David Reid Homes New England offer a service that guides you through the entire decision making and choices that can seem daunting when you build or renovate. We aim for satisfied and happy clients.

HIA Northwest/New England Custom Built Home of the

HOME OF THE YEAR AWARD HIA Northern NSW Home of the Year 2011 HIA Northwest/New England Home of the Year 2008 HIA Northwest/New England Home of the Year 2003 CUSTOM BUILT HOME OF THE YEAR AWARD HIA Northern NSW Custom Built Home of the Year 2011

Year 2006

“From the initial portfolio and quotation, to the construction of the final piece of the jigsaw...their expertise and attention to detail were exemplary...”

Kylie has tackled the operating of the building company

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DAVID REID HOMES AUSTRALASIA FRANCHISEE OF THE YEAR 2015 DAVID AND JO REID

T

he Reid Family has been an integral part of the building industry in Shoalhaven and its surrounding areas since 1958.

Communication is a high priority with Dave and he will be in regular contact, always returning your calls, and ensuring you are kept up to date and informed.

With the retirement of his father, Dave and his wife Jo took over the family business in 1996, with the motto of ‘We don’t just build homes, We build your dreams’. They have both loved living in the Shoalhaven their whole lives and are currently raising their 3 children, Dale, Cherelle and Luke in the area. When not building quality homes, Dave enjoys spending time with his family and friends, fishing and going to the beach. Dave also has a hobby of playing around with, modifying and building old cars. In every aspect of his life Dave gives 100%, he is positive, focussed and enjoys life to the fullest.

Dave’s commitment to quality workmanship is reflected in his being awarded the following awards at the Master Builders Association Excellence in Regional Building Awards. The awards recognise the design excellence, attention to detail and exceptional quality that Dave builds into every home.

In joining forces with David Reid Homes, Dave is filling a void he has recognised for a long time in the local building market, for unique, architecturally designed and quality built luxury homes.

Dave’s reputation as a builder with extremely high standards is evident in his clients returning again and again and with clients from as far as Sydney and beyond seeking out his services.

In choosing Dave to build your new home, you can rest assured that you are in the best of hands. Dave is very hands on, and you will be dealing with him from the first moment until the job is complete. He takes his reputation very seriously and he will ensure you are completely satisfied with all aspects of your new home.

Dave prides himself on being flexible and approachable.

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Awards already to their credit include: WINNER - Best Renovation and Addition $300,001 $500,000 2011 Master Builders Association - Excellence in Regional Building Awards.

WINNER - Best Renovation and Addition $200,001 $300,000 2011 Master Builders Association - Excellence in Regional Building Awards.

MERIT - Best Use of Timber 2011 Master Builders Association - Excellence in Regional Building Awards It was with pleasure that we announced David and Jo Reid as winners of the 2015 David Reid Homes Australasia Franchisee of the Year Award.

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PERSONALISE A PROVEN PLAN At David Reid Homes we invite you to personalise your home, both inside and out. It’s easy to customise your home with our range of facade options. A wide range of exterior claddings, roof lines and colours will make your home totally unique, even with our most popular designs.

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10 STEP BUILDING PROCESS If you’re wondering what happens through each stage of the building process, here are the basic steps to completing your new home.

1 DISPLAY HOME Come and visit us at one of our stunning display homes in your local area.

2 INITIAL DESIGN AND PROCESS MEETING We visit your land with our Building Consultant to discuss and document your ideas, needs, house plans and budgets.

Design and briefing meetings are held with the architectural designer.

From these meetings your concept design and cost estimate is prepared, presented and amended it necessary.

Construction of your new home will commence soon after Council consented plans are received; at which stage a build start date is determined and an indicative time line presented. Progress payments will be required as per the contract. We will hold regular site meetings with you and take two weekly progress photos.

4 DECISION TO ACCEPT ESTIMATE AND PLAN PREPARATION

8 QUALITY CONTROL

On acceptance of the estimate, your house plans will be prepared.

Your selections are documented in the addendum to specification and your working drawings are prepared, presented and finalised.

Once construction is completed, we will undertake final inspections and full quality control checks.

3 CONCEPT AND DESIGN OF YOUR NEW HOME

5 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND COUNCIL BUILDING APPROVAL A Fixed Price Contract is prepared and presented to you for approval.

Once you are satisfied, the contract documents, including the building contract, working drawings, addendum to specification and guarantee documentation are signed. We will prepare and lodge with Council the building consent application. We may also need to apply for resource consent for your build.

6 COLOUR SELECTION/FINISHES Whilst your plans are in Council, you select the colours and finishes for your new home. Kitchen designers, landscape designers and colour consultants are available to assist you with your specific requirements.

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7 CONSTRUCTION AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT

9 HANDOVER - COMPLETION On completion, we will clean your home and arrange for the final council inspection. You will be invited to come and inspect your new home with the Construction Manager. Once the home meets your approval, a David Reid Homes representative will meet you at your home to present you with the keys along with an information pack about the house and product warranties.

10 MOVING IN You can now move in and enjoy your new home. A David Reid representative will explain the maintenance period and the conditions of your guarantee. As part of the follow up service, we will ask you to complete a client satisfaction survey.

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HOME BUILDER’S CHECKLIST DRH Your dream home will be one of the biggest investments you’ll ever make, and choosing the right builder will mean it’s an exciting and rewarding experience. On the surface it may be hard to differentiate one builder from the next. Using our Home Builder’s Check List will make it easy to gather information and compare offerings from builders in your area, and help you make the right choice the first time. Ask your David Reid Homes Consultant for the full comprehensive checklist to ensure the specifications of your home are everything you want.

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Is the builder supported by a quality national brand that has been around for over 10 years?

Is your builder amongst Australia’s most awarded group?

Is your builder a local builder with local knowledge?

Will the builder offer a complimentary building site visit during the planning of your home?

Is the builder a Housing Industry Australia member or Master Builder Association member?

Does the builder use market-leading Australian based manufacturers and suppliers?

Does the builder use quality local subcontractors?

Will the builder provide you with a fixed price contract, with any provisional sums sufficient for the quality you expect?

Does the builder have a process to keep you fully informed through the building experience?

Can your builder help you from initial design to a complete turnkey solution?

Does your builder allow you to make changes to standard plans?

Will you be the main focus of your builder?

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3

You’ve built a commendable and enviable

reputation in the Brisbane South East region as the David Reid Homes business. What is it about the David Reid Homes systems and resources that gives you an edge?

INTERVIEW

WITH KELLY VINCENT 1

Kelly, the building industry is highly competitive and David Reid Homes stands out as a prestige brand. What was it that you think makes the difference with David Reid Homes?

Being able to provide the customer with well-known brand, top quality products from reputable suppliers.

Having great relationships with our suppliers also allows us to keep on top of any new and innovative products that keep our homes up to date with the latest trends in the market. So our customers have access to the cutting edge of design, style, materials and techniques.

4

Is there a particular type of customer that you

find your business suits more than any other? I mean, first home buyers, retirees, young families?

We find that our affordable luxury homes really suit families. Again, this is the advantage of a combination of national buying power and systems, coupled with having your own personal local builders.

Definitely the personalised service. The customers are able to deal directly with a local franchise builder receiving personal service but they gain the benefit in terms of design, flexibility, quality and value of dealing with a national brand.

2

As a specialist luxury home builder, experience

counts. What stands out in your mind as to the most important thing you have learned about satisfying and exceeding your customers’ expectations?

Once again it comes back to the personalised service.

Communication is also key. When dealing with us, customers are always impressed that they get to deal directly with Brent and myself as the owners. So the person who sells and advises is the same person that builds your home. We have a philosophy that if it can be done we will find a way to make it work for the customer.

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5

David Reid Homes are unique in

so many ways. People want to build homes to turn their dream into reality using your expertise.

With so many unique design combinations tailored to people’s dreams, how do you guide your customers through the experience to make it all fit together in a successful project?

The first step is finding out what spaces the customer actually needs.

We find that every family lives differently, so the key is getting to know our customers so we can see what works for them. We are always on hand for our customers to assist with selections and make recommendations of things we have seen work really well and also not so well. Customers gain from experience of many years in the construction industry.

6

What is the most important

advice that you would give to someone considering building their luxury dream home?

Communicate with your builder.

Make sure that you have a connection with your builder and keep the lines of communication open throughout the project.

Enjoy the experience. It is such an exciting time in your life and in the end, you want to be living in this house for many years to come with memories that are all good.

And give us a call on 1800 095 949.

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