Building with Downey Designer Homes- Take Two
Katrina and Shaun Hewald in the second Downey Designer Homes Words Vicki Ravlich-Horan, Images Brydie Thompson We’ve all heard it – building a home is stressful! Not so, according to Jenni and Jason Hare and Katrina and Shaun Hewald, both of whom loved the process and results so much they have done it twice. And […]
Building the Dream
Words Vicki Ravlich-Horan, Images Ashlee De Caires Having sold their farm in Raglan, Rob and Sandy Mitchell were in search of the perfect site for their new home. When they thought they had found it, they gave Pat Burke from Downey Designer Homes a call. The couple had already chosen Downey Homes as their builders. […]
Calming Sanctuary Celebrates the Natural World
Words Megan Lyon “Wow, it’s even better than I imagined!” is the oft repeated phrase from visitors entering the new Downey show home ‘The Kingsman’ on River Road. Stepping into this space, beneath its elevated ceilings, is a calm sanctuary that takes its cues from nature, both in the palette and materials. Although uncompromising in […]