The builders cabin
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After purchasing a 2,000 square-metre section in 2016, this Auckland-based family deliberated extensively on the vision for their dream holiday home. Originally planning for an architecturally designed four-bedroom, four-ensuite home with a pool, they reconsidered as construction costs surged. Opting instead to retain the essence of the architect's plans while adjusting the scope, they settled on a two-bedroom, two-bathroom layout with a pool.
With their eldest son obtaining his builder's licence, the family seized the opportunity to engage his expertise. They conceived an idea of cabins to provide accommodation during the construction phase. Transportable pods, comprising two-bedrooms, two-bathrooms, and living spaces, were delivered on trailers by Eziliv. With a qualified builder and two interior designers within the family, they embarked on transforming this mobile shell into what they have affectionately called The Builders Cabin.
Utilising a Bunnings kitset kitchen and employing a considerable amount of DIY effort, the whole family dedicated numerous weekends to the project in an effort to help manage costs. They undertook tasks such as tiling bathrooms, crafting benchtops, laying flooring, constructing decks and pergolas, and sewing curtains to establish a luxurious base for themselves and their builders. While some finishing touches remain, The Builders Cabin is now fully operational, poised for their son and his team to commence work on the main dwelling.
Upon the project's completion, their dream of a four-bedroom, four-bathroom home will materialise, only now divided between two dwellings. These structures will be seamlessly connected by a landscaped boardwalk and native planting, reflecting their meticulous planning and dedication to their vision.