--- title: Classic Builders Blog | Inspiration description: Inspiration | Get the latest news from Classic Builders --- [![Classic Group](https://classicbuilders.classicgroup.nz/hubfs/CG-P-Logo-FullCol-RGB.png)](https://classicgroup.nz/) # Classic Builders Blog - [All](https://classicbuilders.classicgroup.nz/blog) - [Inspiration](https://classicbuilders.classicgroup.nz/blog/tag/inspiration) - [Testimonials](https://classicbuilders.classicgroup.nz/blog/tag/testimonials) - [Design & Build](https://classicbuilders.classicgroup.nz/blog/tag/design-build) - [Education](https://classicbuilders.classicgroup.nz/blog/tag/education) - [Media Releases](https://classicbuilders.classicgroup.nz/blog/tag/media-releases) - [First Home Buyer](https://classicbuilders.classicgroup.nz/blog/tag/first-home-buyer) - [Sponsorship](https://classicbuilders.classicgroup.nz/blog/tag/sponsorship) - [House & Land](https://classicbuilders.classicgroup.nz/blog/tag/house-land) 25.01.2022 [Behind the Scenes: Designing our Brookvale Showhome](https://classicbuilders.classicgroup.nz/blog/behind-the-scenes-designing-our-brookvale-showhome) As work is due to start on building our latest Christchurch Showhome in February, local Building Coordinatior, Elizabeth Oliver, takes you behind the scenes of [Read article](https://classicbuilders.classicgroup.nz/blog/behind-the-scenes-designing-our-brookvale-showhome) 04.01.2022 [INTERIOR DESIGN TRENDS IN 2022](https://classicbuilders.classicgroup.nz/blog/interior-design-trends-in-2022) Recent world events have shaped the forecast for interiors, with more time spent at home than ever before. Our houses have never been more important with an [Read article](https://classicbuilders.classicgroup.nz/blog/interior-design-trends-in-2022) 28.12.2021 [Where our BOP affiliated Interior Designer sees house trends in 2022.](https://classicbuilders.classicgroup.nz/blog/where-our-bop-affiliated-interior-designer-sees-house-trends-in-2022) A design from scratch can be overwhelming with approaching where to start. I find that beginning with something as simple as a piece of art or furniture can [Read article](https://classicbuilders.classicgroup.nz/blog/where-our-bop-affiliated-interior-designer-sees-house-trends-in-2022) 09.12.2020 [Kitchen Envy in Queenstown](https://classicbuilders.classicgroup.nz/blog/kitchen-envy-in-queenstown) “Having worked with the Classic team over the years, I knew their systems and I knew they were easy to deal with. But since they built our new home, I can now [Read article](https://classicbuilders.classicgroup.nz/blog/kitchen-envy-in-queenstown) 07.09.2020 [NZ's Favourite House Plans](https://classicbuilders.classicgroup.nz/blog/nzs-favourite-house-plans) Every dream home starts with a dream floorplan. [Read article](https://classicbuilders.classicgroup.nz/blog/nzs-favourite-house-plans) 07.09.2020 [Mastering the Master Bedroom](https://classicbuilders.classicgroup.nz/blog/mastering-the-master-bedroom) A home’s master bedroom needs to work both as part of the wider whole, and as a space that can exist independently of the rest of your house – a sanctuary that [Read article](https://classicbuilders.classicgroup.nz/blog/mastering-the-master-bedroom) 07.09.2020 [Showhome Shopping Tips](https://classicbuilders.classicgroup.nz/blog/showhome-shopping-tips) It pays to prepare when it comes to Showhome shopping. [Read article](https://classicbuilders.classicgroup.nz/blog/showhome-shopping-tips) 07.09.2020 [Renovating vs Building New](https://classicbuilders.classicgroup.nz/blog/renovating-vs-building-new) Renovating never is quite what the TV shows make it out to be. On TV, the home builders are in and out in a week, with the house seemingly coming together with [Read article](https://classicbuilders.classicgroup.nz/blog/renovating-vs-building-new) 03.09.2020 [How to Build to Catch the Light](https://classicbuilders.classicgroup.nz/blog/how-to-build-to-catch-the-light) Building your home to catch the best amount of natural light starts from the foundations – literally. While our house & land packages have already been [Read article](https://classicbuilders.classicgroup.nz/blog/how-to-build-to-catch-the-light) 03.09.2020 [The Beginners Guide to Building a Home](https://classicbuilders.classicgroup.nz/blog/the-beginners-guide-to-building-a-home) Are you tempted at the idea of building, but intimidated by the enormity of it? [Read article](https://classicbuilders.classicgroup.nz/blog/the-beginners-guide-to-building-a-home) 03.09.2020 [Get to Know Your Neighbours](https://classicbuilders.classicgroup.nz/blog/get-to-know-your-neighbours) Off the top of your head, do you know your neighbours names? A recent study in the UK found almost three quarters of Brits don’t even know their neighbours [Read article](https://classicbuilders.classicgroup.nz/blog/get-to-know-your-neighbours) 03.09.2020 [How to Plan Your New Home's Interior](https://classicbuilders.classicgroup.nz/blog/how-to-plan-your-new-homes-interior) Building a new home offers a rare opportunity to explore your interior design style. For some, this can be extremely intimidating, for others, it's a lifelong [Read article](https://classicbuilders.classicgroup.nz/blog/how-to-plan-your-new-homes-interior) [Load More](https://classicbuilders.classicgroup.nz/blog/tag/inspiration/page/2) Need to talk to our team? Find a Showhome near you. [Contact](https://www.classicbuilders.co.nz/locations/) © 2010 - 2026 Classic Group - 160 Seventeenth Avenue Tauranga South Tauranga New Zealand 3112