Custom Home Inspiration
Inspiration For Your Future Home
Every Marsden Home is designed around the client, their section and the way they want to live.
The designs below are examples of homes we've created to inspire ideas and start conversations. Every design can be customised, modified or completely redesigned to suit your land, lifestyle and budget.
Whether you're building in Marsden Cove, One Tree Point, Ruakākā, Waipū, Mangawhai, Bream Bay or Whangārei, we'll work with you to create a home that's uniquely yours.
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Every Marsden Home is custom designed around your land, lifestyle, budget and future plans.
The designs below are simply examples to inspire ideas and showcase what's possible.
Tasman
270m²
3
2
Designed for families who want generous living spaces, room to entertain and a practical layout for everyday life.
Highlights
- Open-plan living and dining
- Separate media room
- Large outdoor entertaining area
- Walk-in pantry
- Family-friendly layout
Somersby
262m²
4
2
A modern barn-style design that combines character, warmth and spacious family living.
Highlights
- Modern barn-inspired architecture
- Raked ceilings
- Separate living zones
- Covered outdoor entertaining
- Home office
Kaweka
246m²
4
2
Designed for relaxed Northland living, with strong indoor-outdoor flow and generous family spaces.
Highlights
- Open-plan family living
- Separate lounge
- Large covered outdoor area
- Walk-in pantry
- Functional family layout
Sefton
280m²
4
2
A striking H shaped home that unlocks modern family living with abundant natural light, flexible spaces and seamless outdoor entertaining.
Highlights
- Symmetrical H shaped layout
- Steeply pitched gable roofs
- Full-height windows
- Open plan living and separate lounge
- Sheltered outdoor entertaining area
Torbay
256m²
4
2
A sophisticated four-bedroom contemporary home that blends bold architectural design with natural light, warm living spaces and modern luxury.
Highlights
- Four-bedroom contemporary design
- Sleek dark cladding
- Steep gable roofs
- Open plan living with pitched ceiling
- Separate media room and study
Hubbard
261m²
4
2
An impressive architectural lifestyle home that combines timeless street appeal, grand proportions and practical spaces for modern family living.
Highlights
- Symmetrical architectural design
- Light exterior with dark slate tile roof
- Large foyer with internal glass doors
- Scullery and built-in mud-nook
- Private second lounge and optional office
Goulding
261m²
4
2
A grand triple gable lifestyle home designed for relaxed luxury, impressive entertaining and seamless indoor-outdoor living.
Highlights
- Grand triple gable design
- Large foyer with built-in mud-nook
- High-ceiling covered outdoor living
- Outdoor bar with gas-strut window
- Back-to-back fireplace for both lounges
Banks
255m²
4
2
An elegant home designed to impress from the entry, with grand interior spaces, warm living zones and exceptional outdoor entertaining.
Highlights
- Large foyer with glass interior doors
- Grand sloping ceiling with fireplace
- Private lounge and naturally lit study
- Covered outdoor living with outdoor bar
- Butler’s pantry and separate guest bedroom
Lennon
259m²
4
2
A refined lifestyle home designed as a living sanctuary, with expansive views, natural light and outdoor spaces positioned for every part of the day.
Highlights
- Architecturally designed for views and natural light
- Two fully covered outdoor living spaces
- Kitchen positioned to service both outdoor areas
- Media or kids room and optional office
- Large laundry with mudroom access
Harwood
250m²
4
2
A refined lifestyle home designed as a living sanctuary, with expansive views, natural light and outdoor spaces positioned for every part of the day.
Highlights
- Architecturally designed for views and natural light
- Two fully covered outdoor living spaces
- Kitchen positioned to service both outdoor areas
- Media or kids room and optional office
- Large laundry with mudroom access
Palmer
244m²
5
2
A modern and chic family home that combines luxury, practicality and stylish living spaces in a beautifully functional layout.
Highlights
- Modern chic family design
- Luxurious central living and entertaining area
- Separate private lounge near the entry
- Large master suite with double wardrobe
- Striking ensuite and tasteful finishes
Wigmore
260m²
4
2
A stunning lifestyle home designed for superior family living, with open plan spaces, alfresco entertaining and dual master suite comfort.
Highlights
- Open plan living and dining
- Alfresco area with outdoor dining
- Outdoor bar for entertaining
- Master suite with wardrobe and ensuite
- Secondary master suite with wardrobe and ensuite
Munro
270m²
4
2
An effortless L shaped family home designed around a generous outdoor living space, with a central hub for everyday living and entertaining.
Highlights
- Unique L shaped design
- Large outdoor living area
- Open plan living, dining and kitchen
- Scullery connected to family hub
- Smart office positioned near the entry
Rimu
266m²
4
2
A family entertainer designed for a lifetime of enjoyment, with generous spaces, central connection and room for everyone to relax.
Highlights
- Designed for family entertaining
- Separate kids’ retreat
- Bedrooms positioned around central living
- Spacious layout with room to spread out
- Practical design for long-term family living
Miro
265m²
5
2
A modern family home with strong street appeal, twin gables and a practical layout that works as well as it looks.
Highlights
- Architectural twin gables
- Dark weatherboard cladding
- Two separate living spaces
- Large study near the entry
- Scullery, laundry and outdoor living flow
Teal
195m²
4
2
An elegant four-bedroom home with a unique angled layout, generous natural light and covered outdoor spaces made for relaxed family living.
Highlights
- Elegant four-bedroom design
- Unique angled layout
- Covered outdoor living with fireplace option
- Second covered outdoor space near the kitchen
- Scullery, dual living and large master bedroom
Takahe
199m²
4
2
A practical four-bedroom home designed for sections with side access garaging, offering smart living zones and excellent outdoor entertaining potential.
Highlights
- Four-bedroom design with side access garage
- Main living area plus separate media room
- Media room positioned off the foyer
- Kitchen with scullery
- Outdoor kitchen bar and covered living potential
Riverton
180m²
3
2
A practical four-bedroom home designed for sections with side access garaging, offering smart living zones and excellent outdoor entertaining potential.
Highlights
- Four-bedroom design with side access garage
- Main living area plus separate media room
- Media room positioned off the foyer
- Kitchen with scullery
- Outdoor kitchen bar and covered living potential
Kowhai
199m²
4
2
A smart lifestyle home designed for sections with a southern entry, with living spaces positioned to maximise northern outlook and outdoor entertaining.
Highlights
- Ideal for southern entry sections
- Main living positioned for northern outlook
- Optional outdoor kitchen bar
- Dual living layout
- Large master walk-in wardrobe and optional study
Karo
199m²
4
2
A low maintenance modern home with practical features, flexible living and strong appeal for families or investment buyers.
Highlights
- Low maintenance modern design
- Dual living layout
- Generous storage throughout
- Scullery and optional outdoor bar
- Modern bathroom layout and large walk-in wardrobe
Awanui
238m²
4
2
A standout modern designer home with generous glazing, a butterfly roof and spacious family living designed to feel light, open and architectural.
Highlights
- Modern designer home
- Butterfly roof and generous glazing
- Open plan living, dining and kitchen
- Scullery separating the second lounge
- Storage, separate laundry and high ceiling option
Fernwood
193m²
4
1
A smart four-bedroom family home that delivers excellent value, with a compact footprint, private outdoor space and flexible interior options.
Highlights
- Four bedrooms within a small footprint
- Offset garage creating private outdoor space
- Good-sized kitchen with scullery
- Main living wing with ceiling options
- Practical family design for a smaller budget
Matai
260m²
5
2
A stand-out family home with impressive street appeal, smart guest access and a practical layout that ticks all the boxes.
Highlights
- Stand-out street appeal
- Dual living with guest-friendly lounge
- Kitchen with scullery and outdoor bar option
- Separate office near the foyer
- Large master bedroom with walk-in wardrobe
Reefton
273m²
4
2
A standout classic home designed around two large gables, with contrasting timber cladding and generous family-focused spaces throughout.
Highlights
- Two large gables
- Contrasting vertical timber cladding
- Four generous bedrooms
- Dual access study and double living spaces
- Covered outdoor living, scullery and separate laundry
Oakley
195m²
4
1
A timeless four-bedroom home with lasting street appeal, smart use of space and classic character that will not date.
Highlights
- Timeless street appeal and character
- Compact design with no compromise
- Four-bedroom layout
- Good-sized scullery
- Master with walk-in wardrobe and dual vanity ensuite
Chatham
167m²
3
1
A classic and functional home designed around two main wings, with dual outdoor living spaces and bedrooms positioned for morning sun.
Highlights
- Two-wing layout
- Dual outdoor living spaces
- Bedrooms positioned for morning sun
- Open plan living with pitched ceiling option
- Master bedroom with shared outdoor access
Chevron
156m²
3
1
A feature-packed three-bedroom home with minimal hallways, smart everyday flow and excellent connection to covered and open outdoor living.
Highlights
- Minimal hallway design
- Quick garage to kitchen access via scullery
- Main bathroom doubles as an ensuite
- Inset laundry off the scullery
- Covered and open outdoor living flow
Cordyline
170m²
4
1
A traditional yet modern four-bedroom home with lasting style, smart section suitability and a practical family-focused layout.
Highlights
- Traditional yet modern design
- Suited to north or east driveway access
- Four-bedroom layout
- Main living with flat or pitched ceiling option
- Grouped bedrooms with ensuite and walk-in wardrobe
Lancewood
177m²
4
1
An adaptable family home that gives you the flexibility of four bedrooms now, with the option to create dual living later.
Highlights
- Flexible three or four-bedroom design
- Fourth bedroom can become second lounge
- Separate guest toilet
- Extra pantry space
- Outdoor living with optional overhead cover
Nikau
156m²
3
1
A styled traditional three-bedroom home designed for lasting comfort, with dual outdoor living and a layout that captures morning and evening sun.
Highlights
- Three-bedroom traditional design
- Dual outdoor living for morning and evening sun
- Back-to-back bathrooms
- Bedrooms positioned in their own wing
- Additional study for working from home
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