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title: Our Journey - Zoey James
description: View our client journey with Transbuild where Zoey & James talk about the benefits of building a transportable pre-built home. Save time and money.
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###### ** Waiuku, Auckland

# First House & Forever Home

###### A NEW WAY TO LIVE

# Zoey & Hayden, both in their 20's, wanted to move out of town to start an idyllic rural lifestyle closer to family and work.

![14a+day-s](https://go.transbuild.co.nz/hubfs/Case%20studies/Zoey%20James/14a+day-s.jpg)

![Exterior 17 (1)](https://go.transbuild.co.nz/hubfs/Case%20studies/Zoey%20James/Exterior%2017%20(1).jpg)

# Zoey's Forever Home

 The exterior cedar feature walls highlight an expansive 4 door stacker on the front and sits opposite a double stacker on the back kitchen wall, enabling the building to open on both sides creating enviable indoor-outdoor flow and outdoor space.

Floor - 144sqm

Bed/Bath - 4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms

Model - Tasman 144

###### PLANNING STAGE

# Zoey's Mood Board

- Scandi aesthetic: clean lines, utility, and simple furnishings that are functional, beautiful, and restful
- Bold, modern black cladding with a touch of Cedar to break it up
- A bright yellow pop of colour!

- White kitchen with clean lines and grey benchtop
- Slick chrome/stainless steel fittings and fixtures
- Warm white wood underfoot
- Luxe dark carpeting in bedrooms for chilly winters

![Flat Lay - Zoe James copy](https://go.transbuild.co.nz/hubfs/Case%20studies/Zoey%20James/Flat%20Lay%20-%20Zoe%20James%20copy.jpg "Flat Lay - Zoe James copy")

###### PLANNING STAGE

# Zoey's Wishlist

 "We chose the Tasman 144 design because it ticked all the boxes."

- 4 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- High ceilings
- Central living and separate sleeping areas. When guests come they’ve got their own end of the house & we do too

- Walk-in-wardrobe
- Loads of storage
- Media room for a quiet space to chill out
- Light-oriented: sun on the deck, in the kitchen and in the living spaces
- External laundry access for muddy boots!

![Interior - Living 13](https://go.transbuild.co.nz/hubfs/Case%20studies/Zoey%20James/Interior%20-%20Living%2013.jpg)

###### UPGRADES

# Zoey's Personal Touch

 "We took our time to think about upgrade options, and there were a few personal touches we wanted to make. When we asked about a custom colour for the laundry door, we had samples within a week to choose from."

![IMG_2151](https://go.transbuild.co.nz/hubfs/Case%20studies/Zoey%20James/IMG_2151.jpg)

#### Bath

 "We knew we had to have a bath!"

![Screen Shot 2022-12-19 at 2.15.47 PM](https://go.transbuild.co.nz/hubfs/Case%20studies/Zoey%20James/Screen%20Shot%202022-12-19%20at%202.15.47%20PM.png)

#### Memphis Flooring

 "The colour brings a real warmth to our home."

![Our Bright Yellow Door!](https://go.transbuild.co.nz/hubfs/Case%20studies/Zoey%20James/Exterior%2010%20(1).jpg)

#### Yellow Door

 "This always puts a smile on my face when I get home."

![Exterior 3](https://go.transbuild.co.nz/hubfs/Case%20studies/Zoey%20James/Exterior%203.jpeg)

###### OUR BUILD

# It definitely feels like home, with our own special touches on it.

 We’ve always wanted a transportable home: it’s so much quicker & more affordable.

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## Best part?

#### How fast it was!

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## Top tips?

#### Break black cladding with Cedar for a bold look

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## Fave part?

#### My bath!

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## First guests?

#### The Mums and Dads