Dreamwood Series Plan 7 Onsite, with driveway, gate and landscaping completed.
Dreamwood Series Plan 7 Onsite, with driveway, gate and landscaping completed.
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Location
Auckland
Year of completion
2022
Building style
Ranch

The Dreamwood Series Plan 7 is one of our most popular minor dwellings (65sqm). With 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, centralised living and galley-style kitchen, this home has a transportable design, including the front deck!

Touchwood Solidwood Homes
Silverdale, Auckland
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With many of our predesigned plans, especially a popular layout such as the Dreamwood Series Plan7, we get the opportunity to build multiple over the years for many fantastic people. All of whom can incorporate unique touches into their home, whether that be colours, decorating (e.g. flooring & fixtures) or even the layout!

Driveway and Gate
Planting around the walkway
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This design is a very popular show home due to the front deck and transportable design

SHOW HOME

We often have a Dreamwood Series Plan 7 that you can view at 52 Small Rd, Silverdale (open 7 days, 10-4).

The larger of the two bedrooms is the master. The second bedroom is smaller but still comfortably fits a queen-sized bed.

The galley-style kitchen maximises it's storage with overhead cupboards and use of drawers. The living room is central in the home with ranchsliders on both sides and a raking ceiling that is seen throughout the home.

The bathroom uses the space well, it's fitted with a large vanity, 16-step heated towel ladder, BTW toilet and a large 1200x900 shower (and showerdome).

Learn more on our website!

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ALTERNATIVE LAYOUT

This version of the Dreamwood Series Plan 7 makes a few changes. In this home, both bedrooms face/open out to the covered deck to take advantage of the raking ceiling's additional height.

This puts the kitchen on the back of the home and with a door at the end of the kitchen, you have the perfect access to the carport when bringing in groceries etc.

The home also features a work room and ramps for easy access.

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ACCESSIBLE ELEMENTS

We strive to incorporate ergonomic and accessible design into our homes. Features in the home that improve the overall function of the space.

In our kitchens, rather than an under-bench oven, which involves a lot of bending down, we prefer a wall oven. A wall oven removes this need and places the oven within the working range for kitchens. This has an additional benefit of providing space under the cooktop for drawers that may contain spices, utensils or pots and pans.

There are numerous benefits to having drawers rather than cupboards under the bench. Drawers are easy-to-use and take away the need to dig or reach into the back of cupboard. They are also a more efficient use of space and can be customised easily with drawer organisers. Regardless of the use of cupboards or drawers, all the handles in the kitchen are recessed to avoid catching on clothing or skin.

Throughout the home, the power points/ outlets are placed higher than what is typical. This means less bending or awkward reaching behind furniture.

All the doorframes in the Dreamwood Series Plan 7 are wider than the standard door frame, with an option for even wider doors, if needed. One of the most basic elements of home accessibility we always use are hinged doors having door handles rather than door knobs. The design of door levers and not only modern but are easier to use, you may operate the lever with a hand, wrist, forearm or elbow, whereas, door knobs require much more dexterity.

However, where possible, we use cavity sliders especially for bathrooms. Cavity sliders / in-wall sliders are not only space savers but, in a situation where someone falls against a door, another person can gain access to the room without having to push them out of the way with the door.

The flooring we use from Midway Flooring is highly durable and easy-to-clean. The carpet has an underlay and bounce-back so it can be softer under foot. The vinyl is slip resistant and has a good acoustic rating.

Additionally, if you are someone that struggles with stairs, in the past we have designed and built 2-storey homes with lifts.

The Dreamwood 7 kitchen features a wall oven, pantry, and full-length window
Left: Bathroom with access through cavity slider. Right: Laundry with extractor fan.

About the
Professional

WE BUILD HOMES NOT JUST HOUSES

Located in Silverdale, our home building company has been proudly serving the community since 2013. You can find us on the same road as Snowplanet at 52 Small Rd, Silverdale, Auckland - just look for our yellow open flags! Founded by a true local family our directors Stephen & Cherie Emm have deep roots in the area. "I was born right here in Auckland on the North Shore. Starting as an apprentice for my father, I became a fully qualified builder in 1984 and was self-employed by the time I was 26" say Stephen. We have a number of homes for sale that showcase different layouts and finishes, offering a great opportunity to see our craftsmanship firsthand.

Our range of homes embrace diverse styles, sizes and building techniques, from tiny homes and minor/secondary dwellings to expansive family residences. Whether you choose one of our prefab plans or opt to design your dream home, our service area covers the majority of the North Island. Many of our plan feature a transportable designs, and we also offer onsite construction. Our turn-key options ensure a hassle-free customer experience, expertly managing every aspect of your project from design to finishing touches.

Strong and durable, our homes are suitable for any environment, whether rural, coastal or urban. Our building are versatile, serving not just as homes but also as schools, offices, and community centers. While we specialise in Solid Timber Construction, we also have extensive experience with classic timber-frame houses with conventional plasterboard lining, the most common residential building method in New Zealand. Our unique Touchwood Wall System uses modular timber panels to create strong, durable walls that serve as both the frame and interior surfaces, providing a reliable and efficient building solution.

Call us: 09 427 8379 | Email us: info@tw-solidwoodhomes.co.nz | Visit us: 52 Small Rd, Silverdale